The Journey to LA28

The road to the Olympics is a rare and demanding journey—an undertaking defined by relentless discipline, countless hours in the saddle, and a financial commitment that rivals any major professional sport. For Colorado dressage rider Jennifer Diamond, the pursuit of Olympic competition is more than a personal dream. It is a mission shaped by years of unwavering dedication, a partnership with an exceptional horse, and the belief that with the right support, extraordinary things can happen.

Jennifer Diamond and D’Vinci move in perfect unison, capturing the elegance and athleticism of upper-level dressage.

At the center of her campaign is D’Vinci, the 11-year-old KWPN gelding Jennifer purchased as a two-year-old. Known in the barn as Vinnie, he arrived as a lanky young prospect with expressive gaits and a bright, inquisitive eye. Over the past nine years, Jennifer has developed him with patience and classical training, transforming talent into true athletic ability. Today, the two move with a harmony that reflects thousands of thoughtful rides. Their connection is evident in every stride—elegant, balanced, supple, and unmistakably expressive.

Dressage demands a level of precision unlike any other discipline. Every movement asks for harmony, strength, softness, and control. It takes years to produce a horse capable of FEI work, and even longer to develop the kind of partnership required for international success. Jennifer trains daily with the discipline of a professional athlete—riding multiple horses, conditioning her own body, maintaining mental focus, and refining the intricate movements that define upper-level dressage. Her coaches, including her mother Colleen Diamond and seasoned FEI professional Peter Borggreve, support her development with world-class expertise.

Jennifer’s journey began long before the dream of Olympic rings entered the picture. As a child, she fell in love with horses in the way many great riders do—instinctively, completely, and with a curiosity that never faded. Over time, she progressed from local competitions to national stages, gaining recognition for her feel, her precision, and her ability to bring out the best in every horse she rides. The road has not always been easy. Injuries, financial strain, and the pressure of elite competition have tested her resolve more than once. But each challenge only deepened her commitment to the sport and strengthened the partnership she has built with D’Vinci.

Today, Jennifer and Vinnie stand on the threshold of their biggest chapter yet. The path to Olympic qualification includes a series of FEI-rated competitions where every stride counts. The training intensifies, the stakes grow higher, and the logistical demands increase exponentially. This level of international campaigning requires access to top facilities, veterinary care, farrier, transportation, professional coaching, and competition travel—a financial landscape that few athletes can navigate alone.

This is where sponsors and supporters become a defining part of the story. Sponsorship in equestrian sport is more than a financial contribution; it is a partnership—an alignment of values, ambition, and belief in the power of human-horse connection. Companies and individuals who support athletes like Jennifer are not just backing a rider; they are investing in discipline, athletic excellence, and a story of perseverance that resonates far beyond the arena.

Sponsors play a transformative role at this stage of an athlete’s career. Their support allows Jennifer to enter key qualifying competitions, secure the highest level of training and care for D’Vinci, and travel to the venues where Olympic opportunities are earned. It gives her the freedom to focus not on the financial strain, but on the precision, mental clarity, and artistry that define FEI success.

The impact of this support extends well beyond the competitive season. It fuels morale, deepens motivation, and affirms that Jennifer’s years of dedication have been seen, valued, and championed. Every rider who has reached the Olympic stage can point to a handful of people or brands who believed in them early—who recognized potential and chose to help shape it into reality.

Jennifer’s story is still being written, and those who join her journey now become part of a pivotal chapter. They become part of the team behind an athlete rising with purpose, behind a horse stepping confidently into his prime, behind a dream that is ready to take its next bold step.

The pursuit of Olympic competition is extraordinary. The opportunity to help an athlete reach that level is equally extraordinary. By supporting Jennifer Diamond, sponsors invest not just in a rider, but in excellence, partnership, community, and the timeless spirit of sport.

This is a moment where belief matters. Where support becomes momentum. Where a dream becomes possible.

Jennifer and D’Vinci are ready for what comes next—together, with the right partners beside them.