Caroline Martin Pamukcu
"No matter if we are going cross-country, show jumping, or gallop sets at home, my horses always wear FLAIR® Strips. We noticed a night and day difference when I started using them! We even use them on the younger horses who are not as fit as my upper-level horses because FLAIR Strips help them perform more efficiently and conserve their energy throughout their workouts. With FLAIR Strips, I have peace of mind knowing I am doing everything I can do to help each of my horses breathe easier when working."
Hometown: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Discipline: Eventing
Began Riding: At the age of seven.
User of FLAIR Strips for: 16 years
Recent Accomplishments: In 2023, she had more FEI wins than any other athlete in the world (12); won the individual gold at the Pan American Games and secured a team silver medal; HSH Blake is the highest-rated 8YO on record for the USA and 2nd in the world; and sold 34 horses through her sales business. During 2020, she was on the High Performance Development Training List; earned a bronze medal at Houghton Hall Nations Cup; won the CCI 3* at Carolina International; competed CCI 4* at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event; placed in the top five at Bramham U25; named CCI2*-L National Champion (Diablo Hit); awarded Young Event Horse Champion 4YO (Redfield HSH Conner); and awarded Young Event Horse Champion 5YO (Redfield Galway Blake, King's Especiale).
Fun Facts: Caroline lived in Nicaragua for some time. She is the youngest equestrian to ever be named to the US Equestrian High Performance Training List at 17 years old. Islandwood Captain Jack is 100% food-oriented. He's the kid that has all the talent, but he just wants to rush through because he wants to get done so he can go home and eat. If Caroline had a bag of potato chips, he'd eat it without shame. His favorite is grain and he whinnies like crazy when it's time to eat - rearing and pacing the stall. He's always fed first.
Takes Pride in: The relationships she has with horses and how much they trust her.
Major Influence in Life: Her coach, Leslie Law.