Karen O'Connor

Hometown: The Plains, VA and Ocala, FL

Place of Birth: Concord, MA

Occupation: Equestrian, 3-Day Eventing

Why This Sport: True all-around test of horse and rider

Hobbies: Cooking, golf, my dogs

Most Influential Person in Career: Mother, Father, Grandmother

Hero / Idol: Theodore O’Connor (Teddy) 2007 Horse of the Year (USEF)

Superstitions / Rituals / Beliefs: In 30 years I have always put on the right boot, shoe, sock first.

Sporting Philosophy / Motto: Enjoy the journey and be nice to people on the way up as you will see them on your way down.

Memorable Sporting Achievement: 2007 Equestrian of the Year (USEF)

Other Awards and Honors: Representing the USA at 4 Olympic Games, winning Team Silver in ’96 and Team Bronze in ‘00, double Gold (Team & Individual) at ‘07 Pan American Games.

Karen's Pennfield: Gold Medal Performance Choice, Fibregized Omega

Pennfield Since: 1981