The Half-Chap Innovation
Aidan’s attention to detail and his desire to elevate his riding led him to design his own half-chaps so that he could optimize the degree and subtlety of his contact with his horse in a manner that was both comfortable and durable.
Aidan studied design at the College of Art and Design in Dublin and worked with a number of top design companies in Ireland. He created a half-chap that was innovative and effective, and fellow riders noticed it and wanted a pair of these half-chaps, unlike any others on the market.
Rooted in Riding
Born at the foot of the Dublin Mountains in Ireland, Aidan was lucky enough to be surrounded by Connemara ponies and terrific Irish horses on his parents’ farm. Aidan’s international career began as a 16-year-old junior 3-day event rider on an irrepressible small horse called Blueberry, who was immensely challenging but on a good day could outclass the competition.
Aidan honed his talent through attention to detail, self-discipline, consistency, and above all efficiency. He went on to work, train, and compete in Ireland, the UK, Europe, and the USA in Dressage, Show Jumping, and Eventing, and has worked with and trained under some of the best international trainers worldwide. He has competed at five-star international competitions in the US and Europe.