Sadie Fisher, a horse trainer from Perry County, Pennsylvania, is set to compete in the prestigious Road to the Horse colt-starting championship at the Kentucky Horse Park. This elite event challenges trainers to build trust and train untouched colts within just a few sessions, culminating in riding the horses through obstacle courses. Fisher, who left the Amish community two years ago and initially planned to pause her training career to focus on motherhood, was unexpectedly invited to compete in the Wild Card Challenge, with the winner advancing to the main championship round.

Over the past six months, Fisher has been intensively preparing, refining her training techniques to meet the competition’s high demands. Despite the pressure of performing on an international stage, she values the experience as a significant learning opportunity and a meaningful milestone in her journey. The 2026 competition will feature seven trainers vying for $135,000 in prize money, and organizers praise Fisher’s passion and horsemanship as embodying the event’s core values of trust and partnership with horses.