The Kent School Equestrian Team
Where thoughtful riders are developed, and horses are understood.
The Kent School Equestrian Team offers students the opportunity to develop as riders, horsemen and horsewomen, and individuals. With our own Michael O. Page Equestrian Center, a team of world-class trainers, and a horse-first philosophy grounded in Classical Riding, Kent riders pursue excellence while carrying forward a tradition of horsemanship that spans more than 60 years.
Meet the Trainers
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Lauren Meehan
HEAD TRAINER
A lifelong horsewoman, Lauren is valued for her steady presence, deep care for horses, and supportive teaching style. Lauren began riding at an early age and grew up immersed in all aspects of riding, from showing and judging to developing young horses. With an additional background in equine and veterinary science and years of experience as an equine vet tech, Lauren brings strong knowledge of soundness and balance to her work. In the ring, Lauren has a passion for teaching and coaching and emphasizes proper fundamentals and confidence, for both the horse and rider, in a safe, fun and productive manner.Dedicated to her own continued growth, she regularly trains with leading professionals to sharpen, expand and confirm her knowledge and skills. Lauren works closely with fellow trainers from large national programs and smaller boutique programs alike to create a seamless, supportive riding curriculum. Lauren has coached students for local and regional medal finals.
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Eric Hasbrouck
TRAINER
Eric Hasbrouck is an accomplished international rider, trainer, and FEI Level 2 course designer. A veteran Grand Prix competitor, he won almost every major Grand Prix across North America and represented the U.S. at the 1995 FEI World Cup Final and 1998 World Championships. Beyond the ring, Eric has served on Olympic selection committees and as Chef d’Équipe for U.S. teams in Europe. Today, through his business Kascade Enterprises, he develops horses and riders at all levels, known for his hands-on, individualized approach and wealth of experience. -
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Cooper Madden-Hennessey
TRAINER
Founder of CMH Eventing in Millbrook, New York, Cooper trains and competes event horses while coaching riders of all levels. He spent four years as assistant rider to FEI CCI5* eventer Booli Selmayr, gaining valuable experience with both competition horses and developing young prospects. Competing through Preliminary level himself, he continues his own education with top professionals including Buck Davidson, Heather Caristo-Williams, and Allison Kavey. Cooper’s approach emphasizes fundamentals, happy horses, and tailored programs for every partnership. -
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Jonna Adamsson
DRESSAGE TRAINER
Jonna Adamsson is a dressage trainer with a classical education rooted in her native Sweden, where she trained under leading coaches before building her career in the United States. Based at Field Pointe Farm — an intimate 14-stall facility known for its quiet indoor arena and exceptional care — Jonna works with horses across all stages of development, from young horses to FEI level, with particular expertise in rehabilitation and the care of senior horses. She works closely with a trusted team, including an equine physiotherapist, farrier, and the veterinary team at Rhinebeck Equine, and her continued ties to Sweden have opened valuable opportunities for clients seeking horses abroad. Above all, Jonna is known for her honesty, integrity, and genuine care for horse and rider alike — earning long-standing relationships with clients over close to a decade.
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Peter Wylde
VISITING TRAINER
An Olympic gold medalist, Peter is an internationally recognized rider and trainer with more than three decades of competitive success. He represented the U.S. at multiple World Cup Finals and international championships, winning team gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics and individual bronze at the 2002 World Championships with Fein Cera. Peter has also earned top honors in the hunter ring, including multiple USHJA International Hunter Derby championships. Today, he is a sought-after trainer, coaching elite riders such as Skylar Wireman and Boyd Martin, and mentoring young talent through the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program. Known for his thoughtful approach, he remains dedicated to developing the next generation of equestrian athletes.
About the Program
At Kent, riding is woven into the fabric of school life. Our equestrian program offers students the chance to train year-round at our School-owned facility, located just minutes from campus. With two heated indoor arenas and two outdoor arenas, a 30-stall barn, and individual turnout for every horse in the barn, our students and their horses enjoy the best environment for learning and growth.
The Kent riding philosophy is rooted in the classical tradition, emphasizing balance, lightness, and harmony between horse and rider. Our mission is to cultivate well-rounded horsemen and horsewomen: riders who excel in the show ring but also understand the care, behavior, and long-term soundness of their equine partners.
Students train in hunters, jumpers, equitation and dressage, while also receiving instruction in ground work, horse care, and equine learning theory. This comprehensive approach ensures that every Kent rider graduates with a deep, lasting foundation in horsemanship.
***Prior to booking a stables tour, all prospective student’s must first complete the School inquiry form.
A Note from the Director
Kara Ferreira ‘06, a former captain of the Kent School Equestrian Team, is honored to steward the next chapter of riding at Kent School as its Program Director.
As a student on the riding team at Kent (twenty or so years ago), one of the highest compliments you could receive from then Head Trainer Michael Page was “You’re just at the beginning.”
This was the refrain he loved to use whenever a student figured something out and was able to do something in the ring that they hadn’t been able to do before.
On face value, you could take it like “you still have so much to learn”. However, Michael meant that you had finally mastered a skill that would enable you to keep on progressing – you’d unlocked a door that you could now walk through. On the other side of that door, there was always more learning to be done, instincts to hone, skills to master, and there was always more progress to be made. It was exciting.
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have received the riding education I did at Kent during the four years of my time there, and to continue to lesson with Michael for many years afterwards. An Olympian with several medals to his name (and even more Pan American medals if we’re counting), I have the feeling that Michael always felt that he, too, was just at the beginning of the next big development, even as he continued to ride well into his eighties.
It’s this spirit – love of the sport, respect for our horses, and the drive to continually deepen our skills – that I, along with our dedicated trainers, am excited to instill in the next generation of Kent riders.
-Kara Ferreira
Learn more about Michael O. Page and his lasting legacy at Kent in this Chronicle of the Horse article, “Living Legend: Michael Page”.
***Prior to booking a stables tour, all prospective student’s must first complete the School inquiry form.