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Carrie Ostroski-Place

2022 Single Horse World Championships - Team USA

Lexington, KY

Carrie Ostroski-Place is a distinguished American combined driving competitor and the founder of O-Ski Equine, based in Lexington, Kentucky. With over two decades of experience in the sport, Carrie has established herself as a leading figure in the combined driving community. In 2022, Carrie achieved a significant milestone by representing Team USA at the FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses in Le Pin-au-Haras, France. Partnered with her 2011 KWPN gelding, Gellerduht ("Gus"), the duo showcased their prowess on the international stage. Their journey to the World Championships was marked by notable performances, including a third-place finish at the 2022 USEF Advanced Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship at the Katydid CDE and the Kentucky Classic CDE CAI3*-H1. ​ Beyond her competitive achievements, Carrie is deeply committed to the education and development of both horses and drivers. She offers clinics and training sessions across the United States, emphasizing a balanced approach to horsemanship. Her expertise was recently featured in a clinic at Stone Ridge Eventing & Combined Driving in Springfield, Missouri, where she shared insights on training techniques and competition strategies. Carrie's dedication to the equestrian community extends to her role as a Dapple Up Ambassador, where she represents and supports excellence in equine care and competition. ​

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