Meet Sponsored Riders:
Heather & Jeremy Reynolds

Riding Warehouse has the pleasure of sponsoring Heather and Jeremy Reynolds, aka Reynolds Racing, an avid endurance rider duo. Our RW Crew has enjoyed supporting their equestrian endeavors, and we invite you to read about the Reynolds' horseback riding journey to discover more about their story as a couple in the sport of endurance.

Heather

Heather is from Los Gatos, CA and has loved horses her whole life. No one in Heather's family had horses, so her only opportunity to ride was by renting an occasional horse when it could be afforded.

When Heather was 11 years old, her dad saw an ad in the paper saying, "Feed horses in exchange for riding." Her parents called the number and learned that the time of day that was needed for feeding was when Heather was in school. Luckily, the woman who posted the ad loved kids and told Heather's parents to bring her out anyway.

Maryben Stover was the hero in making Heather's horse dreams come true. She mentored her for over a decade and taught her countless skills. Maryben happened to be an endurance rider, so that became the discipline of choice for Heather.

Heather did her first endurance ride in 1988 with Maryben. She has now trained and competed on well over 100 horses. She has ridden for Team USA five times and competed in nine countries so far.

Heather has won the Tevis Cup three times and the Haggin Cup two times (one year earning the double cup). She has also won the Pan American Championship.

Jeremy

Jeremy grew up in Incline Village, NV with a love for horses, but he had no way to access them. One day while in high school, he was skiing and a classmate asked him if he liked horses. Jeremy's classmate and friend had a family business for sleigh rides, guided mountain trail rides, and fox hunting. From that day on the ski hill, Jeremy's horse dreams began. That very same evening, he went and helped with the sleigh rides; within a couple of seasons, he was the head trail boss for the trail rides.

Jeremy later went to join his brother playing baseball at a college in Ridgecrest, where his brother told him about a woman who was hiring riders to help start and condition endurance horses. Jeremy went to Jackie Bumgardner's and rode with her, and she introduced Jeremy to the sport of endurance. At Jeremy's second endurance ride, he met his future wife, Heather Reynolds.

Jeremy has been doing endurance since 2001. He has trained and competed on over 100 horses. Jeremy has ridden for Team USA abroad five times, and has competed in eight countries so far. He has also won the Tevis Cup five times and the Haggin Cup three times (two of those were double cup years, winning the Tevis and Haggin in the same event year).

Q: Why did you want to be sponsored by Riding Warehouse?

Heather - Riding Warehouse has a huge selection of products and specific products for our discipline. They have supported endurance events for a long time, and I love representing them.

Jeremy - Riding Warehouse has an awesome selection of products and amazing customer service. I'm proud to represent this company!

Q: What lessons have you taken away from your horses?

H - I've learned how to roll with the punches and work with the hand I'm dealt on the given day, as horses have good days and bad days. It keeps you humble and driven at the same time.

J - I've learned how to listen to body language and how much fun it is to have a friend in my horse that likes to do what I like to do.

Q: What keeps you going through rough patches (such as horse injury, personal injury, etc.)?

H - Learning from your setback and taking the proper time to come back from the injury to ensure future success.

J - Knowing there's always tomorrow. Also, learning to enjoy the journey of rehabilitation and the satisfaction of returning to competition after a successful rehab.

Q: Throughout your equestrian journey, what has been your proudest accomplishment?

H - Crossing the finish line in fourth place at the World Championship in 2010.

J - Winning the 2023 Tevis Cup with Treasured Moments bridleless (used just a neck loop).

Q: What's your favorite event, ride, or race?

H & J - The Tevis Cup!

Q: Do you have a general philosophy you follow when it comes to horses?

H - To each their own, in so many different ways.

J - Consistency.

Q: How do you overcome your fears (if you have any at all!)?

H - I like to envision myself crossing the finish line, smiling with a happy horse.

J - I'm still a fearless kid at heart!

Q: Who is your biggest supporter/cheerleader? What rider/horse do you most admire?

H - My husband, Jeremy. The horse I most admired was Crystals Charm.

J - My wife, Heather. I think Treasure is the all-time favorite horse.

Q: What equestrian advice would you like to leave with readers?

H - Set goals. Your small goals will snowball, and if you keep at it, you will get as far as you aim.

J - If you have an insecure horse, it's your job to be the brave one. Also, you need to be consistent with all efforts in horses: the rules you set for them, training schedule, etc. Horses love a routine.

We hope you enjoyed reading about sponsored riders Heather and Jeremy Reynolds' life in the sport of endurance. We encourage you to follow the Reynolds' journey alongside us, and we invite you to shop some of their favorite products below. Should you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our friendly customer service team at 1-800-620-9145 or info@ridingwarehouse.com for assistance. Happy riding!