Shane Ledyard epitomizes the modern American horseman. Raised in horse country in eastern Pennsylvania, his past involves horse shows over many parts of the country, horse auctions and the race tracks. He makes his living in the hunter and jumper industry as a rider, trainer and judge. His writing influences include authors of classical novels such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway and Frances Hodgson Burnett. He loves spending all his free time with his wife Carice and his children, Kevin and Kaydy.