Caitlyn Shiels and Cassius competing at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, MI. Photo by Andrew Ryback Photography.

Chicago, Illinois – When shelter-in-place orders were announced surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the True North Stables team made the decision to extend its time in Wellington, FL for the health and safety of its riders and horses. Now, as restrictions are beginning to ease, the True North team, led by trainer Caitlyn Shiels, has returned home to Illinois, and Shiels is eager to get back in the show ring.

“Staying in Florida [after the Winter Equestrian Festival] was not initially our plan, but it ended up working out well, given the circumstances,” explained Shiels. “Our horses were able to relax after a great winter season, and we were able to get to know a few new sales horses. Now, they’re all fresh and ready to get back in the ring, and we’re really excited to be back up north in Illinois!”

True North Stables will kick off its summer show season at the HITS Chicago Showplace Spring Spectacular III, to be held June 17-21, at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL.

While there, True North will have several young horses available for trial; more information on the horses currently available can be obtained by emailing Shiels at inquire@truenorthstables.com.

Learn more by visiting www.TrueNorthStables.com.

Emily Randolph
Jump Media
emily@jumpmediallc.com