The Distinguished Blog

  • Kingsley Amsterdam

    by Marissa Gentner
    The Kingsley Amsterdam is the Kingslet version of a Chelsea boot! It is the perfect, zipperless paddock boot for any rider or a comfortable boot for a night out!
    Posted in Fashion Item Highlight

  • Dressage Sporthorses

    by Marissa Gentner
    Dressage Sporthorses, run by Maia Barnes and Stephan Cheret, is a training and sales program focusing on making both horse and rider reach their highest dressage potential! They work with all levels of horses and riders, from Introductory to Grand Prix. DS is based in New Jersey during the summer season and Florida in the winter. This allows them to have year-round opportunities to train, learn, and compete. Click here to see what they have to say about Kingsley and TDR!
    Posted in Sponsored Trainer Highlight

  • The Distinguished Rider #ISaidYesToTheBoots Giveaway

    by Marissa Gentner
    Show off 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 of riding boots you said yes to and be entered to win a Christian Lowe Leather Care Package and a Christian Lowe Leather Care Rugby Shirt! ⁣⁣⁣
    Posted in Giveaway

  • Kymberly "Kymmy" Pullen

    by Marissa Gentner
     In 2014, she started her own business, "Kymberly Rhea Dressage", which was focused on training young horses up the levels and helping adult amateurs reach their goals with their own horses. A few years later, Kymmy stumbled upon her passion for horse sales and realized this is where she wanted to direct her focus while also continuing to develop her self-made International Grand Prix horse, Hot Date and five-year-old Mojito. After 11 years in Pennsylvania, Kymmy has moved to New Jersey to join the Lauren Chumley Dressage team to help with the sales empire expansion! 
    Posted in Sponsored Trainer Highlight

  • Christian Lowe Leather Care Kits

    by Marissa Gentner
    Get the Christian Lowe Leather Care you know and love now in a kit of carefully selected products to protect and nourish your boots, no matter the leather type! Your leather never had it so good!

  • Christian Lowe Leather Care Boot Polish

    by Marissa Gentner
    We're back looking at our favorite leather care products, this time with Christian Lowe Leather Care's Boot Polish! Made from 3 natural ingredients, this boot polish will nourish, protect and keep your boots looking their best. It is available in 3 colors: Clear, Black, and Brown. 
    Posted in Product Highlight

  • Katie Straton

    by Marissa Gentner
    Katie Straton is a passionate dressage trainer, coach, and competitor based in Frederick, MD. Check out how she found her passion for dressage, and what she thinks of The Distinguished Rider and Kingsley on #TheDistinguishedBlog!
    Posted in Sponsored Trainer Highlight

  • Ema Klugman

    by Marissa Gentner
    Ema Klugman is a young event rider with horses from Training level through Advanced. She was the highest-placed youngest rider at the Kentucky Three-Day Event in 2021 with her self-made Bendigo. In 2019, she twice received the Bromont Rising scholarship, which selected squads of young riders to compete at the Canadian Bromont CCI event and the U.S. Ocala Jockey Club event. In 2022, she made her Nations Cup debut at Bromont CCI****-S, riding for Australia.
    Posted in Sponsored Trainer Highlight

  • Kingsley Montreal Jumping Boot

    by Marissa Gentner
    This is a boot for all of our hunter and jumper friends! Available as a field boot or a dress boot, the Kingsley Montreal is specifically designed for jumping with a special rubber grip sole. These boots come standard with spur rests, a back zipper, top and bottom zipper protectors, and elastic. 
    Posted in Boot Model Highlight

  • Kingsley Flag Sneaker

    by Marissa Gentner

    Show off your country pride with the Kingsley Flag Sneaker! This custom sneaker can be made with nearly any national flag including, but not limited to: USA, Canadian, German, Dutch, and more! 

    Posted in Fashion Item Highlight

  • Katrina "Katie" Hiller

    by Marissa Gentner
    Katrina “Katie” Hiller is an FEI dressage trainer based in Walworth, WI. Katie has earned her USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals, all aboard a self-trained horse. She is one of TDR's amazing Sponsored Trainers! We are honored to support her with Kingsley footwear and accessories! Read what she has to say about her favorite Kingsley boot models now!
    Posted in Sponsored Trainer Highlight

  • Christian Lowe Leather Care Liquid Saddle Soap

    by Marissa Gentner
    Keep your tack clean with Christian Lowe Leather Care Liquid Saddle Soap! This is the CLLC Leather Cleaner you know and love, in a liquid form!
    Posted in Product Highlight