William Coleman is a professional American equestrian. He started riding at the age of 6. He hails from Locust Valley, New York. He competed in the Individual and Team eventing events at the 2012 Summer Olympics. When he was six years old, his family moved to Charlottesville, VA, where he began riding with the Virginia Piedmont Hunt. William focused on eventing and trained with Karen and David O’Connor after graduating from Woodberry Forest School.
At 18, William won a gold medal at the North American Young Riders Championship in 2001. At 20, William was considered for the US Olympic team for the Athens Games, but his horse, Fox In Flight, was injured and unable to qualify. In 2004, he competed with Second Hope at Rolex Kentucky and finished as the top young rider. In 2005, he started attending the University of Virginia, which led him to sell some of his top horses and take a break from competing to focus on his education, but he continued to improve his riding skills by taking lessons from top riders like Gerd Reuter, Anne Kursinski, and Wiljan Laraakers. In 2012, William placed fourth at Rolex Kentucky CCI4 with Twizell, and got a spot on the US team for the London Olympics. In 2021, he made history by winning the CHIO Aachen Nations Cup with Off the Record, and he was the first American event rider to win in Aachen.
Will Coleman’s Parents
William III and Wade Coleman are the parents of Will Coleman. They have three boys. Will is the oldest of three boys. His parents were both horse riders and equestrians.
Who is Will Coleman’s Mother?
Wade Coleman is the mother of Will Coleman. She did not participate in any events but was also a rider. She loved and owned horses.
Who is Will Coleman’s Father?
William Coleman II is the father of Will Coleman. He is also known as Big Will. He is a passionate fox hunter and was his first show jumping coach. He was an accomplished rider in his time as well.
Who is Will Coleman’s Wife?
Katie Coleman is the wife of Will Coleman. She is also a professional eventing and dressage rider, she operates their business known as Will Coleman Equestrian based in Virginia and Florida. Katie started her riding career in Pony Club in Ontario, Canada. She worked as a student at an eventing barn for years before becoming a show groom at 17 for Hunter/Jumper trainer Mark Hayes. Katie attended the University of Western Ontario with plans to go to veterinary school but later went to work as the groomer for horses. She worked with Clark and Jess Montgomery before joining Michael and Nathalie Pollard. While working with the Pollards, Katie groomed at major events like the Kentucky Three Day, Luhmühlen, Burghley, and the 2011 Pan American Games, where the US Team won a gold medal. In 2012, she was honored as USEA Groom of the Year.
Will Coleman’s Children
Will Coleman has two children. A daughter Charlotte Coleman and a son West Coleman.
FAQ's On Will Coleman Family
A. Will Coleman is an American equestrian.
A. Will Coleman hails from Locust Valley, New York.
A. William III and Wade Coleman are Will Coleman‘s parents.
A. Will Coleman is 41 years old, as of August 2024.
