Amanda Sonneborn’s interest in buying, selling, and leasing horses started in an unexpected way—not from years in the saddle, but from a growing fascination with the equestrian world.

 

As Amanda grew more familiar with the sport, she was impressed with the incredible partnership between horse and rider—two athletes working in sync.

 

With a strong background in sales and strategy, stepping into the world of equine leasing became the perfect way to merge passion with expertise.

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“When we moved to California, there was a barn in our neighborhood, so I figured—why not take a lesson? “ says Sadie. “One ride turned into another, and before I knew it, I was completely hooked.”

 

Now, Sadie competes in show jumping, hunters, and equitation. She began competing in county shows and moved up to her first A show in 2023.

 

Since each discipline requires something different, she rides four different horses—two jumpers, a hunter, and an equitation horse. "Once you get to higher levels, it helps to have horses that specialize so you can really push yourself in that specific discipline."

 

Looking ahead, Sadie is excited to make the most of her junior career and hopes to take her riding to the collegiate level.