Our trainer Karen Useman-Patton has over 28 years of experience in the hunter-jumper disciplines. Karen has been competing on the A show circuit since the age of 7. She has shown in everything from the ponies, Jr. Hunters, big Equitation, National Derby’s, and Performance Hunters to the 1.50-meter jumpers with numerous accolades. Karen attended West Coast Jr. Hunter Finals in 2006 finishing top 10 overall. When Karen was a sophomore in high school she was instrumental in bringing IEA to Zone 8 along with two fellow competitors. Karen graduated from Virginia Intermont College with a degree in Equine Studies and a minor in Business. While at Virginia Intermont, Karen received an equine scholarship and competed on their winning IHSA team under the guidance of Eddie Federwisch and Heather Richardson. Karen then went on to be an assistant trainer for a hunter-jumper barn where she was able to coach and show on the USEF Circuit from the baby green hunters to the National derbies. In 2017, Karen started LillyWood Show Stables. Since opening LillyWood she has taken riders from beginner to advanced levels. She has helped her students accomplish multiple CHJA Medal Final wins and placings as well as qualifying and taking her students for
Junior Hunter Finals
Pony Finals
Jumpseat Finals
Hamel Finals
Maclay Regionals
Maclay Finals
The National Horse Show
Las Vegas National Horse Show
