Our Team
James Chawke
James grew up in Ireland helping run his family’s business, LFS Sport Horses, buying - breeding - producing - selling show horses. Achieving great success in the show ring at a young age, in 2012 James traveled to the Winter Equestrian Festival to ride with Irish International Show Jumper, Paul O’Shea.
James has built his career training amateurs, and brings a highly detailed and thorough approach, resulting in his students’ tremendous success in the show ring. Although his primary focus has been on training, his career as a show jumper has not taken a back seat. With numerous notable victories under his belt on multiple mounts, James has the talent, dedication, and ability to produce young horses and show horses to the highest levels of competition.
Juggling his Irish business and travelling to shows in America, Canada, and Europe, James has now been working alongside renowned International Show Jumper Conor Swail for the past ten years. See our News for James’ latest highlights and victories.
Jacqueline Colborne
Born and raised in Calgary, Jacqueline has always been horse enthusiast since she put her first foot in the stirrup. Competing in Pony Club and the American Quarter Horse Association from a young age, she qualified for the 2015 Youth World Championships in Texas, where she was one of only three Canadians to place Top Ten in all three of her classes.
As she continued her riding career, she shifted her focus to show jumping and continued to find success on numerous horses achieving multiple championships from the hunter to grand prix ring. Jacqueline has an inate talent for developing young horses and she is excited to continue to produce champions from their LFS Sport Horse breeding program in Ireland.
Jacqueline has a natural feel and skill for creating a special bond with every mount, allowing them to excel in the show ring. Visit our News for her latest accomplishments and wins.