Meet the Athletes - Tier 1
Caelinn Leahy
Class of 2028
Mentor: Laura Kraut
Caelinn Leahy is an accomplished young professional show jumper with national and international experience. A Vanderbilt University graduate with a 4.0 GPA and degrees in Economics and Medicine, Health, and Society, Caelinn has balanced academic excellence with FEI-level sport and professional riding responsibilities. Her highlights include U.S. team representation at the Young Rider Nations Cup Finals, top placings through 1.50m CSI3* competition, national Grand Prix wins, and extensive experience developing horses from young-horse divisions into FEI sport. She brings intelligence, resilience, and a serious commitment to horsemanship to RTTT.
Katie Williams
Class of 2028
Mentor: Katie Prudent
Katie Williams is a dedicated show jumper with Grand Prix experience and a strong foundation in horsemanship. She won the $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix and finished second in the $30,000 Tryon International Grand Prix. After Katie was not accepted to Road to the Top's inaugural class, she was doubly motivated, spending a year working under Schuyler Riley to improve her skills before applying again and impressing selectors with her resilience. Now working with Olympian Katie Prudent through Road to the Top, Katie brings work ethic, composure, and a genuine desire to keep improving in a high-performance training environment.
Apprentices
Alexandra Frohman
Class of 2026
Apprenticing with Schuyler Riley
James Leone
Class of 2026
Apprenticing with Sloane Coles
Alexa Leong
Class of 2026
Apprenticing with Lucy Davis
Alumni
“It’s truly a dream come true to be surrounded by the highest level of the sport. There’s nothing that can beat it. Being surrounded by this team has definitely changed my life. ”
Carlee McCutcheon
Class of 2026
Mentor: Laura Kraut
Key Partnerships: Aralyn Blue
Before RTTT: ASPCA Maclay Champion; North American Youth Championships Junior gold medalist
During RTTT: CSI3* Grand Prix victory (WEC - Ocala); CSI2* Grand Prix victory (Lier); FEI Youth Nations Cup Finals Team Gold Medalist; first senior Nations Cup appearance (CSIO3* Vejer de Frontera)
After RTTT: Full time employment with Laura Kraut; named to senior Nations Cup Team at CSIO3* Lisbon
Donor Acknowledgement: Ann Thompson
“It’s a dream of mine to one day represent the country and compete at the highest levels in our sport, and I’m continuing on that path now…I can’t wait to take what I’ve learned here through the Road to the Top foundation and apply it to my future.”
Trent McGee
Class of 2026
Mentor: Katie Prudent
Key Partnerships: Hulla Hoop, In the Stars, Greenhall
Before RTTT: $25,000 Looke Out Pointe Grand Prix winner; $25,000 Blenheim Fall Tournament Grand Prix; top 10 - CSI2* Grand Prix (Thermal)
During RTTT: 2nd - CSI2* 1.45m (Wellington), 3rd - CSI2* 1.40m (Wellington), WEF 1.30m Circuit Champion (2025), WEF 1.40m Circuit Champion (2026)
After RTTT: Full time employment with Stal Hendrix
Donor Acknowledgement: Bloom & Bloom Equus LLC
“Without Road to the Top, I certainly wouldn’t have been able to go to Europe for the summer…I came back to the U.S. and really felt like I was ready to take some big classes here.”
Skylar Wireman
2025 Grant Recipient
Mentor: Laura Kraut
Key Partnerships: Barclino B, Tornado
Before RTTT: Winner of the CSI4* World Cup at Fort Worth (2023)
During RTTT: 1st, CSI4* Longines Ranking class at Opglabbeek (BEL), 1st- CSI3* Medium Tour Ranking Class at Bolesworth (GBR), first career Puissance
After RTTT: NAYC Young Rider individual gold, FEI Youth Nations Cup Finals team gold, 1st- CSI5* Qualifier at Silo Ridge, 2nd- CSI5* World Cup at Toronto (CAN)