Mark and Lee Bolender

07/03/2025

07/02/2025

We are over the moon with joy!
Our Mountain Trail clinics in France were a tremendous success—filled with learning, laughter, and unforgettable moments. A huge thank you to our wonderful hosts, Lucille and Sébastien, for their energy, hospitality, and all-around great vibes!

We’re especially grateful to Emmanuel and Virginie for translating French to English with such grace, and to photographer Eric for capturing the magic (and making us look good on horseback! .
To Sandrine, who traveled just to see us—your unwavering support means the world to us.

Our judging clinic brought even more clarity to the rules of Mountain Trail.
Mark and I have worked for years to build the safest, fairest, and most effective rule system for this growing discipline, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see it embraced by passionate horsemen and women around the globe.

France, you filled our hearts.
We look forward to supporting the growth of Mountain Trail under the rules of the IMTCA and continuing this beautiful journey with all of you.

With much love and appreciation,
Mark & Lee Bolender

04/25/2025

Our home is nearing completion. We started in 11 months ago with 20 acres of raw land. Now it is a bit of paradise. Thank you God. 😊👍

02/15/2025

12/16/2024

“Bolender horses are finally home—yes, even Scooter! Words can’t fully capture the joy and gratitude we feel tonight. To have everyone safe and sound in their new barn is truly a blessing. Feeling so fortunate as we close out this special day. Goodnight, my horse barn family!”