John Williams

Hometown: Southern Pines, NC

Place of Birth: Rochester, NY

Occupation: 3-Day Eventing, FEI recognized “I” course designer, USEF recognized “R” course designer.

Why This Sport: “Jack of all Trades” seems to be my life story.

Hobbies: Woodworking and art, collecting coins, poking around junk stores.

Most Influential Person in Career: Karen Alexander (she got me started in eventing).

Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs: I believe in self-reliance and friends who are always faithful.

Sporting Philosophy / Motto: Persevere.

Memorable Sporting Achievement: Winning the 2 Star at Radnor in 1988, and realizing maybe I could make something of this riding stuff.

Other Awards and Honors: Gold Medal ’02 WEG, Bronze Medal ‘04 Olympics, ‘07 and ‘08 USEA XC Course Designer of the Year, ‘02 Chronicle of the Horse “Overall Horseman of the Year”, “A” Pony Clubber.

John's Pennfield: Fibregized Omega, Grand Prix Granola

Pennfield Since: 2002