Amanda Walker is a talented up and coming professional who we are so proud to team up with as the Assistant Trainer at Verona Equestrian. Amanda excels at producing young horses from scratch up through the levels. Her exceptional work ethic and passion for horses shines through in her riding, and she has developed the ability to gain the trust of some incredibly difficult horses. Her first event horse Runaway Romeo was pulled from auction for slaughter by Copper Horse Crusade rescue and purchased by Amanda for $800. Romeo began a challenging and misunderstood horse with pneumonia, trust issues, and famously ran away from his first horse trial for miles down the highway, hence earning his name. Through Amanda’s hard work and patience, they developed into an incredible partnership, with highlights including 3rd place at the American Eventing Championships, 1st place at Grand Oaks HT, and being named the USEA high point Young Adult Rider of the year at the novice level.
USEA CHAMPION NOVICE LEVEL YOUNG ADULT RIDER NOVICE
1st Three Lakes HT 2024 Master Maximo
1st Grand Oaks HT 2023 Runaway Romeo
1st Flying Cross HT 2025 Houdini
1st Flying Cross HT 2025 Pjotter Hop
2nd AECs 2023 Runaway Romeo
2nd Jumpstart HT 2025 Andiamo
2nd Flying Cross HT 2023 Runaway Romeo
2nd Majestic Oaks HT 2025 Master of Disguise
2nd Champagne Run HT 2023 Runaway Romeo
2nd Midsouth Pony Club HT 2023 Runaway Romeo
3rd Jumpstart HT 2023 Palladium
3rd Spring Bay HT 2024 Runaway Romeo
3rd Three Lakes HT 2025 On the Spot
🥇USEA Blue Ribbon Award Runaway Romeo 2023
🥇USEA Certificate of Achievement Master Menace 2023