BROOKE BERNINI began riding lessons at the age of seven, and what started as a childhood passion quickly became a lifelong commitment to the sport. Throughout her youth and into adulthood, Brooke has remained actively involved in the horse industry and continues to enjoy riding and competing.

Brooke graduated from Kutztown University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in business management. While at Kutztown, she was an active member of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) equestrian team, balancing her academic studies with her passion for horses. Her time on the IHSA team provided her with valuable experiences both in and out of the show ring. She participated in the IHSA Alumni Tournament of Champions at the historic United States Equestrian Team Foundation in Gladstone, New Jersey.

Brooke's background in business management, combined with her lifelong involvement in the equestrian world, gives her unique perspective and a strong foundation for working within the equine industry. She brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping promote and support the sport she has loved since childhood.

 

KELSEY LAWRENCE BERNINI, a Pennsylvania native, developed her passion for horses at a young age through riding, competing, and caring for her own ponies and horses. Kelsey had a successful junior career locally, winning the Maryland Medal Finals and the Josey Mohler Equitation Finals with Chris Hurlbert-Gemmill and Frank Madden. Throughout the rest of her junior years, Kelsey rode under Frank Madden finishing in the Top 25 at USEF Medal Finals, earning her bronze and silver medal for the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search, along with ranked in the Top 45 on the Bates Equitation Ranking List.

Following her junior years, Kelsey attended Centenary University, where she earned a degree in Equine Business Management. While at Centenary, she contributed to the success of both the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and American National Riding Commission (ANRC) teams, helping secure multiple national championships. She was also rewarded with the 2013 ANRC Individual National Championship.

As she moved onto her professional years, Kelsey has been working and training with Sandy Ferrell, Andre Dignelli, Michael Dowling, Scott Stewart, and Ken Berkley, as well as Thilo Krapf in Germany.

Today, Kelsey owns and operates Pembroke Pointe, a training and sales program based in New Oxford, Pennsylvania, where she is dedicated to developing horses and riders at all levels of the sport.

She recently created Hunt Ridge Equine, a wellness, fitness, and retirement center. They believe every horse deserves exceptional care, comfort, and compassion – whether they are recovering, reconditioning, or enjoying a well-earned retirement.