Trainer: David O’Connor
Length: 03:11 Minutes

A Good Life for Horses:  Life Outside of Competition with David O’Connor

A Good Life for Horses:  Life Outside of Competition with David O’Connor

Olympic equestrian David O’Connor discusses the time horses spend outside of competition and training. What does a good life look like for horses day-to-day? O’Connor’s strategy to maximize horse happiness consists of three F’s: forage (sufficient feed and hay), friends (interaction with humans and other horses), and freedom (ample opportunity to turn out, hand graze, and socialize).

David O’Connor (Chief of Sport, US Equestrian)

O’Connor, a decorated Olympian, is no stranger to US Equestrian. O'Connor represented the USA for 20 years as an athlete, earning individual gold and team bronze medals in Eventing at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics and a team silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. O’Connor joined the USEF team in his current role in October 2022.  He is responsible for working with the Executive Team on the overall international and national sport support of the Strategic Plan initiatives including sport integrity, education, and equine and human safety and welfare. Additionally, he provides oversight of the international and national sport operations, ensuring that the Sport Department’s short-term and long-term strategic plans align with USEF’s priorities. He also focuses on strengthening relationships with stakeholder groups, such as the USOPC, FEI, and USEF's Recognized Affiliates. David served as USEF President from 2004 to 2012, and he currently serves on the FEI Board of Directors. In 2021, he was presented with the USOPC’s General Douglas MacArthur Exemplary Service Award in recognition of his continued service and commitment to equestrian sports within the Olympic and Paralympic movements.

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