• Dustin Goodwin

    OWNER / HEAD TRAINER

    Dustin Goodwin embarked on his journey as a rider and horseman in British Columbia at age ten. His formative years in Canada were marked by notable achievements, including reserve championship wins in the Running Fox C.E.T. Medal Finals and the Equine Canada Hunt Seat Medal Finals at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto in 2002. At 18, Dustin began his professional career, which was later interrupted by an eight-year hiatus to pursue a degree and career in design. His return to the sport in 2013 saw him working at Oz Incorporated, where he played a pivotal role in helping the team achieve national-level results. With several national championships, including the 2017 WCHR Developing Professional National title, seven USHJA International Hunter Derby wins, and over 25 USHJA National Derby wins, Dustin aims to continue creating high-level results for his customers and a positive environment for all levels of riders and horses. Dustin is also a top trainer, coaching students primarily in the hunter and equitation classes. His students have excelled at the state and national levels. One of his proudest moments as a coach was when his longtime student Olivia Aul placed in the top 12 at the 2024 USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals out of 168 other riders.

  • Molly Graham

    ASSISTANT TRAINER

    Born and raised in Fort Langley, Canada, Molly was immersed in the sport from an early age. Her father, esteemed Irish horse trainer Trevor Graham, instilled in her a deep understanding of horsemanship. Molly's foundation in the sport was shaped by renowned trainer Bobbie Reber, who guided her through ponies, junior hunters, and equitation. While she excelled in competitive basketball and volleyball, her true passion remained in the saddle. Transitioning into the jumper ranks, she trained under longtime family friend and Olympian Mark Laskin, competing successfully at top venues, Thunderbird Show Park and Spruce Meadows. With an impressive record in the jumper ring, including victories in the $25,000 1.45 TD Canada Trust Grand Prix and the $30,000 1.45 RBC Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows, Molly later relocated to California, where she shifted her focus back to hunters. In 2022, she joined forces with longtime friend Dustin, stepping in to help after he suffered an injury. This marked the beginning of a thriving partnership. Since then, she has campaigned top hunters with remarkable results, including a standout debut at the prestigious Capitol Challenge, where she and her mount Cheers! earned ribbons in nearly every class, finishing second among the nation's best. Most recently, Molly and Cheers! were crowned Champion in the 3'9" Green Hunters during WCHR week at Desert International Horse Park.

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Dustin Goodwin & Reputation


Dustin Goodwin and Reputation earned the win in the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Hermes, during the 2024 Desert Holiday 1.

One To Watch: Dustin Goodwin Is Following His Yellow Brick Road To Derby Domination


“Dustin Goodwin admits, in a bit of classic understatement, that he has had “a very good season.” Goodwin was been practically unbeatable in USHJA International Hunter Derby classes in the Northwest this summer. This past weekend, Sept. 1-3, at the Northwest Spectacular (Ore.), he took first and second in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby with Starry Night and Know-How, also picking up fifth with Shameless.”

Rider Spotlight: “Derby Dustin” Has Found His Niche


 “The nickname “Derby Dustin” implies a certain level of hunter derby success, and the feature class of the hunter division has brought out the best in Vernon, BC native Dustin Goodwin.”

Reputation and Goodwin Grab Grand Green Hunter Honors at 2024 Marshall+Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championships


“For the second year, Dustin Goodwin earned the Grand Green Hunter and USHJA 3’6″/3’9″ Green Hunter Champion titles, this time with Reputation, owned by Kalli Heffner Gay. The Seattle, Washington-based rider guided the talented mare to a division sweep, the $2,500 Green Hunter 3’6″/3’9″ Classic and $1,000 Green Hunter Incentive 3’6″/3’9″ Stake Class wins, and claim the High Score Green Hunter honor with a score of 90 in the Handy.”

Dustin Goodwin & Reputation


Dustin Goodwin rode Reputation to victory in the $40,000 USHJA International Hunt & Go Derby held on Friday, January 24, 2025, during Desert Circuit 3.

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