Team Riders
TEAM RIDER & CO-FOUNDER
BERTRAM ALLEN & GROOM LOVISA MUNTER
Bertram Allen is co-founder of Aloga Equestrian. He discovered his love for horses early on. He's achieved remarkable success in the sport, representing Ireland at the 2020 Olympic Games and securing multiple International victories, including Grand Prix wins and European Championships medals.
TEAM RIDER - SHOWJUMPING
MARTIN FUCHS & GROOM SEAN VARD
Martin has been European Champion, twice World Champion, World Cup Final Winner, Numerous Rolex Grand Prix Winner, represented Switzerland at three Olympic Games and was former Number 1 in the FEI World Rankings!
Martin’s love for horses was inherited from his family and he believes "Horse and rider need a deep connection. With trust, almost anything is possible."
TEAM RIDER - SHOWJUMPING
MARCUS EHNING & GROOM MEL OBST
Marcus is a legend in showjumping, with a career highlighted by gold medals at the World Equestrian Games and the Olympics. He has also secured numerous World Cup victories and has won the Aachen Grand Prix three times.
Marcus believes "For me, the biggest motivation is not the big shows, it is not the big winning, my biggest win is my relationship with the horse"
TEAM RIDER – SHOWJUMPING
ZASCHA NYGAARD LILL
Zascha is a rising star on the International Show Jumping circuit, and her addition to the Aloga Team marks an exciting new chapter.
Zascha joined the GCL with the Basel Cosmopolitans this year, adding to wins like the CSI5 Banorte Trophy in Mexico City with Stanley and the 3* Grand Prix in Hagen.
TEAM RIDER & CO-FOUNDER
HARRY ALLEN
Harry is co-founder of Aloga Equestrian as well as an accomplished equestrian. He was recognized with the prestigious Longines Rising Star award in 2017. His victories include the World Breeding Championships at Lanakan 7-year-old Champion in 2023 and an impressive tally of five European Championship medals.
Widely regarded as one of the leading U25 riders in the world, Harry has combined natural talent with a relentless work ethic to build a reputation for excellence on the international circuit
TEAM RIDER - DRESSAGE
CATHERINE LAUDRUP-DUFOUR
Catherine is a world-renowned Danish dressage rider and one of the sport’s most consistent championship performers.
At the Paris Olympics in 2024, Catherine won both Team and Individual Silver medals.
In 2022, she dominated the World Championships in Herning, taking Team Gold and Double Individual Silver.
“It’s a great feeling to partner with a brand that puts the horse first in everything they create,” Catherine believes.
TEAM RIDER – SHOWJUMPING
ANNIE HUGHES KENNEDY
Annie is one of the youngest and most exciting talents on the Irish National Showjumping Circuit. At just 11 years old, she is already competing successfully in the 128cm Pony classes.
One of her career highlights to date was finishing 2nd in the 128cm Final at the Dublin Horse Show with her pony He’s a Touch of Magic (“Yummy”).
TEAM RIDER - SHOWJUMPING
MAXI LILL
Maxi grew up with horses and developed a passion from an early age. A Junior German Champion in Aachen and a member of a winning Nations Cup with the German Team, Maxi has many notable achievements in the sport. His success in the industry is testament to Maxi’s ability and eye to find high quality young horses and develop them to the top of the sport.
TEAM RIDER - DRESSAGE
ISABELL WERTH
Isabell Werth is a legend in the world of dressage. Over her extraordinary career spanning several decades, she has earned the most medals in equestrian history!
Isabell shares "I think the most important quality of an Olympic rider is to have unswayable believe in your horse you're riding. If you believe in him, you can achieve wonders"
TEAM RIDER – SHOWJUMPING
FRANCIS DERWIN Jr.
Frano is a dynamic rider whose string of national and international results highlights his exceptional ability in the ring.
In 2024 he secured an Individual Silver and Team Gold at the Young Rider Championships, adding to his previous European podium finishes that include both Silver and Gold medals. His consistency at championship level underlines his talent and makes him an exciting addition to the Aloga Team.
TEAM RIDER - EVENTING
LUCY LATTA
Lucy is an accomplished event rider with an impressive record at both pony and junior level, where she collected Irish team medals and was crowned Junior National Champion in 2015.
Since then, she has steadily progressed through the ranks, building a reputation for skill, determination, and consistency at the top level of the sport. In 2024 Lucy delivered the standout result of her career so far, finishing 2nd at the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials on her 5* debut.
TEAM RIDER – SHOWJUMPING
JAMES DERWIN
James is one of Ireland’s brightest young showjumping talents, already boasting an enviable record of championship success.
He has represented his country at the highest level, earning an individual pony gold medal, two team gold medals, and a team bronze medal on the international stage. James’s consistency and drive have firmly established him as a rider to watch as he continues his upward trajectory.
ALOGA STABLES
Aloga Stables is our breeding and sport horse facility, where all of our product testing and development takes place. From our broodmares, young yearlings and competition horses outside in the fields in Ireland to our top level Olympic horses in Germany, our passion for sport horses runs deep in both Ireland and Germany. Aloga Stables in Ireland is the home of April Allen and Daren Hopkins.