Roy wilton hillary dobbs biography

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Once, Hillary Dobbs envisioned a life as a professional show jumper.

After an impressive Junior career under the tutelage of Missy Clark and John Brennan, her early professional career got off to a promising start—with dozens of Grand Prix wins, multiple Leading Rider awards from national shows and international Nations Cup success.

Then, an unfortunate accident changed the course of her life—and though the injury still bothers her, Hillary is far from regretting the path her life has taken. “I couldn’t imagine being happier,” she summarized.

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“I’m enjoying my family life, and my professional life.”

With every twist of fate, horses have continued to play a role in Hillary’s professional life—as have the lessons she learned growing up riding. Now, she gets to share both with a new kind of team: a family of her own.

“When I came into the sport, it was a family affair, and i