Rachel Kennedy began riding at the age of three outside of Philadelphia at Jack Trainor’s Here and There Farm. As a junior rider Rachel showed horses for a number of Jack Trainor’s clients and for other professionals as well. As the professional rider for Trainor’s Here & There Farm she rode to seven AHSA Horse of the Year Titles along with numerous State Titles. In 1995 Rachel moved to Maryland and started her own business ESP Farm.

Rachel has trained and shown numerous horses to championships on the on the USEF “AA” Circuit at shows such as the Capital Challenge, Devon, Ocala, Washington International, Upperville, Vermont Summer Festival, and Fairfield.

A USEF Licensed Hunter and Equitation Judge since 1995. Rachel judges a number of horse shows each year and has officiated at such shows as the Winter Equestrian Festival, Kentucky Horse Shows, The Legacy Cup, Indio, Del Mar, Menlo, Pebble Beach, Fairfield and Saratoga.

Rachel has served on the Board of Directors of the MHSA and PHSA, and is currently a member of the USHJA Zone III Jumper Committee.