One shot of espresso is all that Susan Horn needs to get through her busy day. With a farm at home and a busy competition schedule on the road, it’s a balancing act that Horn has perfected.
Horn’s parents were born in Scotland before immigrating to Canada. Her father was from Kintore, just outside of Aberdeen, while her mother hails from Dundee. In fact, her father was born on Kingsfield Road, which the family farm pays homage to with its name, Kingsfield Farm. Fittingly, the farm’s logo is a thistle with a crown on top.
Born in Toronto, ON, Horn grew up in the city before moving to Kingsfield Farm, a 130-acre parcel that sits on the border of King and Caledon Townships. While the property is an active organic farm producing soy beans, hay, and honey, Horn has carved out space for a 10-stall barn and indoor arena. Equine residents include a mix of active show horses and retirees. Horn’s mom, who rode at the local Pony Club back in Scotland, rides some of the older horses that are not quite ready to retire, including Horn’s former junior jumper.