Explore designers
Browse FEI and international course designers. Learn about their experience, design philosophy, major championships, and what riders have to say.
Alan Wade
🇮🇪 Ireland
Olympics • World Championships • Nations Cup
Known for technical yet flowing tracks.
Guilherme Jorge
🇧🇷 Brazil
Olympics • World Cup Finals
Known for bold questions and creative use of terrain.
Olaf Petersen Jr. 🇩🇪
Olaf Petersen Jr. has designed many of the sport’s most prestigious international competitions. His philosophy combines technical precision with a natural flow that allows the best horse and rider combinations to shine.
Known for: Technical combinations, careful distances, and fair championship tracks.
Leopoldo Palacios 🇻🇪
Leopoldo Palacios is one of the most respected international course designers, with experience at Olympic Games, World Cup Finals, and major CSI5* competitions around the world. His courses demand accuracy while maintaining fairness.
Known for: Challenging lines, careful fences, and championship level technicality.
Anderson Lima 🇧🇷
Anderson Lima is an internationally recognized FEI course designer whose work has appeared at CSI competitions across the Americas. His tracks encourage forward riding while testing adjustability and precision.
Known for: Smooth flowing courses with technical questions that reward preparation and partnership.
Steve Stephens 🇺🇸
A respected American FEI Level 4 course designer, Steve Stephens has designed many of North America’s premier Grand Prix events. His tracks emphasize rhythm, rideability, and strategic decision making.
Known for: Balanced courses with technical questions that reward consistency.
Ben Townley 🇬🇧
An FEI Level 3 course designer who has built at premier events across the United Kingdom and North America, including the Royal International Horse Show and World Equestrian Center. Townley is quickly becoming one of the sport’s rising international designers.
Known for: Modern, flowing tracks with thoughtful technical questions.
Kenneth “Kenny” Krome 🇺🇸
An accomplished FEI course designer, rider, trainer, and judge, Kenny Krome has designed at major venues including the Maryland 5 Star and World Equestrian Center. His reputation continues to grow across North America.
Known for: Fair, educational courses that reward consistency and good horsemanship.
Joey Rycroft 🇨🇦
One of Canada’s leading international course designers, Joey Rycroft has designed CSI competitions throughout North America and has been selected for prestigious international events. His work is respected for combining technical accuracy with smooth flow.
Known for: Rider friendly courses that still ask championship level questions.