Today we’d like to introduce you to Chiantel Beaumont.
Hi Chiantel, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Here is my bio from my website that gives a synopsis of my story: https://burningbenjamins.net/about
When we moved to Maryland in 2013, I literally started from scratch. No one here knew who I was. I had two baby horses with me that would help me launch my career in this state through my work training and competing them. I made some very lovely connections within the area’s horse community, and earned my Eventing Coach Program certification to add more validity and recognizability to my resume. Hard work, integrity, a desire to keep learning, and being surrounded by an amazing circle of people has been the key to achieving success.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It’s never a smooth road. Lyme disease in my top competition horse sidelined him for a couple years. Financial struggles mostly created by student loan debt in particular created barriers to loan approval to purchase a farm. The COVID-19 pandemic brought everything to a screeching halt, and though we were finally under contract for this farm, we had financing fall apart three times before we secured funding. We settled on April 21, 2020– the first settlement that the title company had done since the pandemic shut down life as we knew it. We had contracts signed to replace and repair fencing and buildings; the farm was in a fairly serious state of disrepair, but that’s why we were able to afford the place. We knew we’d need to put in a ton of sweat equity and also hire outside contractors. Then, my husband lost his job when the firm he worked for laid off every employee– only three weeks after we settled. This meant paying for construction contracts from our meager savings and not having his income to pay bills… or mortgages. So. I put my head down and plowed on, working to expand my training business to cover our expenses. And it worked. Some days it still feels like a bit of a miracle when I look around and see the improvements.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I am a horse trainer who focuses on the English riding discipline of Eventing with a strong background in dressage. I am known for producing horses and riders with very correct fundamentals, a positive learning environment, and a farm full of happy horses who are given the very best of care. I’m told by many people who visit the farm that the vibe here is different from any other barn they’ve visited or been part of, and I’m incredibly grateful for that distinction. I strive for inclusivity, excellence, an exceptional environment for the horses, and advocating for our horses’ welfare as well as that of my students. I thrive on mentoring our next generation of highly educated and skilled horsemen and women.
What does success mean to you?
Making a positive impact on the world around me. Being in a position to afford to take care of myself and my family while still being able to give back to my community.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.burningbenjamins.net
- Instagram: @team.bb
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teambbllc/
