ARIEL GRALD
international 5* event rider
Competing at the Highest Level. Producing the Next Generation. Building the Future of the Sport.
Ariel Grald is a top U.S. event rider, known for developing elite horses and competing at the highest levels of the sport.
get to know ariel
Based in Vass, NC, she has steadily built a reputation for producing world-class event horses with precision, patience, and a deep commitment to horsemanship. With a string of talented young prospects and established 5* competitors, Ariel is focused on continuing to represent the U.S. on the international stage while also investing in the future of the sport.
training & coaching
Ariel offers professional coaching, training, and clinic opportunities for riders looking to refine their skills in dressage, show jumping, and cross-country.
Syndicate Opportunities
Ariel’s syndicate program offers passionate owners and investors the opportunity to be part of the journey as she develops top-level event horses.
top career highlights
Member of the US Eventing High-Performance List (2022, 2023)
FEI Eventing World Championships - Pratoni, Italy (11th place, 2022)
Winner, Maryland CCI4-S* (2022)
3rd place, Luhmühlen CCI5-L* (2021)
Recipient of the Jacqueline B. Mars International Grant (2019)
Winner, Plantation Field CCI4*S (2023)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Ariel is proud to partner with industry-leading brands that share her commitment to performance, innovation, and equine welfare. Her growing social media presence provides a strong platform for brand visibility, and she actively showcases the companies and products that support her competitive success.
ariel grald + Annie Eldridge
the partnership of a lifetime
Ariel’s career trajectory was forever shaped in 2012 when she met Annie Eldridge in Southern Pines. What began as an opportunity to ride a few horses quickly turned into a long-term partnership built on trust, shared vision, and a mutual commitment to developing top event horses.
Over the years, Annie and Ariel have carefully built a strong program, producing elite-level competitors—including Leamore Master Plan, Ariel’s current 5* horse. Their collaboration has resulted in an exceptional string of promising young horses, each carefully developed with the goal of competing at the top levels of the sport.
