Champagne Wishes competitors travel to all major competitions on the East coast and have enjoyed numerous successes at every level, see the Results section for a detailed listing. We provide coaching at every show we attend, with as many as three instructors available to help our students with any questions. The team atmosphere makes a much more relaxed and fun show environment that allows everyone to do their best and excel.

In addition to developing successful riders, we feel it is important to encourage our students to become students of life, stressing the importance of higher education and additional activities outside the “horse world." Parents, family members, and friends are encouraged to be involved in the team at the farm.

The Champagne Wishes team and overall success would not be possible without each individual, whether it be an instructor, student, parent, supporter, working student, stable staff, vet, or farrier who each provide something unique for the team. We firmly believe that working as a team makes the riding experience more rewarding and fun for everyone.

Paul Ebersole is the primary instructor at Champagne Wishes, while Leslie Chelstrom does most of the horse training. This balance between teaching and riding duties allows for a more flexible schedule. To read more about Paul and Leslie click on the links below.

The farm is named after Paul and Leslie's friend DeAnna's first advanced horse, Champagne Wishes, who she competed as a Young Rider at both Rolex and Fair Hill CCI***. He was a little 16-hand, neglected TB gelding who cost $1000 because no one else wanted him. His story is one that keeps us all hopeful that anyone can compete at the top. All you need is a lot of hard work, determination, and a horse with a little talent and a lot of heart. Champagne Wishes passed away in March 2010 at the age of 30. He was a horse of a lifetime.