WHAT A YEAR!!

What a year it has been.... my 5th season in the USA, and first year out on my own!  I write this from Sydney Australia as I return from the US consulate with another 5 years stamped on my Passport!

I am so happy to be based in a country that can provide an event rider with so much opportunity.
We have a fabulous team of people and horses, which has grown from just 8 horses with Stacey and myself, to 20 horses adding Chris, Charlie and Nikki. I am very greatful to be Working with Phillip and Evie out of True Prospect Farm, who have made all of this possible with excellent training and a fantastic facility.

Riding in 124 events, winning 21 times, with 13 seconds and 11 third places finishes, while sometimes riding up to 9 horses at the one event takes an efficient and hard working team!

We have big plans for 2013, kicking it off with a move into the new Aiken facility, Victoria Farm, which is owned by Curran and Margy Simpson.  The winter season will be followed up with a spring trip to Ireland in search of adding a couple more young horses to the team.

Thank you to all of our owners and sponsors!
My Owners:
Curran and Margy Simpson from Bennett's Creek farm - Woodstock Bennett
The awesome anonymous owners of Frankie
Ilona English from Summit Sport Horses - Owner of Popeye, Grand Traverse, Illinza, Matterhorn and Powell
Mary Hazzard - Owner of Magic Replica and Sammy
Fernhill Classic's Syndication Owners - Jill Collis, Linda Ledray, Mark Dewis, Michelle Huber
Carolyn Cadier - Owner of Clapton
Julia Jenkins- Owner of Mclovin
My Sponsors:
Stubben
Smartpak
Equine Comfort Products
Kentucky Horsewear
Bills Khakis
Outback outfitters 
Thank you all for backing me and my team, getting us to where are going........ The top!

Merry Christmas, Ryan

Ryan Wood Chooses Stübben Saddles!

The Stübben Zaria

After hearing positive feedback from friend and fellow equestrian, Silva Martin, Ryan was introduced to the Stübben line of saddles and was truly impressed!  Stübben is a saddle company rich in history, who has recently added an amazing line-up of saddle designs to their offerings. Stübben recently introduce Biomex technology into their saddle design, a technology in rider and horse comfort that truly addresses back pain and discomfort.  Since making these enhancements to their saddle design, Stübben's sales have been on fire!

Per Stübben's website: 

"Stübben has partnered with Biomex* Technology Center at Klinic Gut, a leading hospital for orthopedics and sports medicine in Switzerland, to create an innovative seat design that can greatly reduce a rider’s back pain. Introducing the Patent Pending Stübben Biomex*... it will revolutionize your idea of a comfortable saddle."

Read more about the Biomex Technology HERE

"Build your own Saddle with the company that has over 100 years experience custom fitting saddles to horses and their riders. With the number one focus being the horse's comfort, Stubben saddles are built on the exclusive flexible spring tree.  Why? The flexible Spring Tree allows for optimum movement and therefore performance."

Since making the switch to  Stübben, Ryan has seen remarkable performance from his horses, and improved back confort.  Here was Ryan's reaction after riding in the Zaria for the first time in competition.

"Frankie won the prelim and Bennett won the novice! Every horse I rode in the Stübben jumped clear xc and stadium. I'm In love with Zaria. The saddle is Amazing!!"

Ryan and Woodstock Eventing wish to extend their thanks to Stübben for their generous support, and is looking forward to another successful season riding in his Stübben saddles!

Woodstock Bennett USEA Novice Horse of the Year!!

Great way to finish the year, collecting the award for Woodstock Bennett at the USEA convention with Curran Simpson!   A huge thank you Curran and Margy for giving me the opportunity to ride Bennett.

Bennett received 89 points from 15 events, having 9 wins, 4 second places, 1 third place and a fifth place.  He is a 5 yr old ISH gelding by the famous Shannondale Sarco out of a Irish TB dam by Beau Royale.  Bennett has the perfect balance of talent and ride ability.

We are offering a half share of Bennett for anyone wanting to be part of this exciting young horse! 

Thank you to my sponsors Smart Pak, Stubben, ECP, Kentucky Horsewear and Bills Khakis. Keeping my team with a winning edge.