Eileen was born and raised in Maryland as a horse-crazy girl of non-horsey parents. As a teenager, she worked at a riding school in exchange for lessons and was introduced to Eventing in 1975. Eileen competed successfully in Eventing through the upper levels on horses that she developed herself. She enjoys starting young horses, especially the ones she has bred.

She is an FEI Eventing Steward, Level 4, an FEI Eventing Judge, USEF Eventing Technical Delegate and Judge as well as a USEA Young Event Horse Judge. Eileen was an Assistant Steward at 2010, 2014, and 2018 WEG She was the FEI Eventing Chief Steward at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, in addition to the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Eileen has been the Chief Steward for the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill, Bromont Three Day Event CCI, Jersey Fresh Three Day Event & CCI, Plantation International CCI, Twin Rivers International and the Carolina International among others.

She owns & operates a small, successful sport horse breeding and raising program of 35+ years. Her passion for the sport has allowed her to be fully immersed and to give back to Eventing as an Official and Volunteer.



Eileen lives in Maryland and has three grown children and 4 grandchildren that keep her very busy and entertained!