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because it takes so many years to understand how to train the horses, the experience you gain counts for a lot,” says Martin. “When you look at the Olympics, most of the riders are 35 to 50.”
Martin’s wife, Silva, was born in Germany and is also an accomplished dressage competitor. In 2011, the couple purchased Windurra, an 80-acre farm 10 miles from Unionville, Pa. There, they house and train horses in dressage and eventing at a state- of-the art facility that caters to riders at a variety
of skill levels. The Martins handle the demands
of running and expanding their business while
still training to remain competitive at elite levels. Members of Unionville’s Cheshire Hunt Club, they’ve become engrained in the Chester County horse community. “We purchased property here because it’s hunt country,” says Boyd.
In order to become the best he can be at dressage, Boyd takes lessons from Silva—and he’s an obedient student. “I’ve been coaching Boyd since 2002, and he doesn’t let me tell him anything in any other aspect of his life,” says Silva.
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