Meet Paige Thompson
Paige Thompson is an international 2* event rider with a deep understanding of quality horse care. Growing up in Cincinnati, studying and riding in Kentucky, Maryland, and the United Kingdom, Paige has developed a wealth of knowledge that she is ready to share with clients.
After two years abroad, Paige has moved back to Cincinnati with the goal of expanding eventing in the Cincinnati area. Based at her farm in Loveland, Ohio, Paige works to create a positive and enjoyable atmosphere for her clients and students. Paige is ready to share her knowledge of horses and competition to individualize a program to help her clients reach their goals.
Riding & Competition Experience
Paige has competed extensively in the sport of eventing beginning at the age of 13. As a member of USEA, USEF, British Eventing, and FEI, Paige has national and international competition experience.
While studying in England, Paige competed with her horses, Fox, Cece, and Cole, at a variety of British Eventing recognized events including the 2*S at Cornbury International Horse Trial while training with 5* event rider Charlotte Agnew.
During her time at the University of Louisville, Paige worked and trained under 4* rider Lauren Ferguson and competed multiple horses at the national and international level. In addition, she also worked and trained under 5* rider and “S” Event judge, Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride in Maryland.
Paige has risen through the ranks of eventing in the United States from beginner novice through the international FEI 2* level. As a junior rider, she qualified for the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. Paige has many top finishes in both national and international shows, including multiple top 5 finishes at the American Eventing Championships. She continues to train with her horses to reach her competition goals.
Horse Care Knowledge
Paige’s knowledge of horse care has come from years of experience as a working student for 4* and 5* event riders. Working and training under these accomplished riders added to Paige’s competition and horse care skill set.
As a junior and young rider, Paige went through the USEA Area 8 Young Rider program which taught invaluable lessons on event horse care, management, and riding.
Under Paige’s guidance, your horse will receive the utmost care. The goal at White Tail Eventing is to have happy, healthy horses.
Education
Hartpury University - United Kingdom. Masters in Equine Research
Graduated with distinction
University of Louisville - Louisville, KY. Bachelors of Science - Equine Business
Founder and President of the Louisville Eventing Team - a USEA recognized Intercollegiate Team
2020 Robert G. Lawrence Outstanding Senior in Equine Business
Early Years
Paige's love for horses started at the age of 3 when she had a pony ride on a horse named Bananas. By age 6, she was taking weekly riding lessons. At age 8, she was competing at local schooling shows with her leased horse Patch. At age 11, her parents purchased her first horse Cole and the rest is history.
About White Tail Eventing
Some may know the story, but for those who do not…here is how “White Tail Eventing” came to be.
Paige and Cole began their partnership when she was 11 years old and he was 4 years old. At the time Cole was completely black, except for a white star on his face and some white in his tail. After competing in some mini-trials together, Paige and Cole fully embraced eventing and moved to an eventing focused barn to train. Over the years the pair took on the levels of eventing together, beginner novice through 2* and Intermediate!
Cole greyed out very slowly, giving him the most beautiful dapple coat with a completely white tail. He became very identifiable at competitions, and always received many compliments on his white tail. The pair were always easily spotted galloping across the field on cross country thanks to his tail!
Cole went above and beyond what anyone ever expected him to do. As competition partners for over a decade, he helped Paige discover her passion in life and opened the door to her career as an event rider. Cole has traveled with Paige across the country, across the ocean, and back to Cincinnati. They have been a team through junior high, high school, college, and graduate school. Now he’s living his best life with Paige at White Tail Eventing! He is Paige’s best friend and heart horse. To honor Cole, Paige has named her business White Tail Eventing.
In her heart, Paige will forever be that girl who rides the grey horse with the white tail.
“Paige has been absolutely phenomenal with my gelding! He is a bit quirky and the kindness and patience Paige has with him is outstanding. Everything you could ask for in a trainer and more. Professional, personable, and the horses well being both physically and mentally is top priority, always. Her experience, horsemanship and overall approach to training is truly a five star experience. I am so grateful to have found Paige and the White Tail Eventing family.”
-Emily Foebar
