If you've emailed us or reached out about products, you've more than likely talked to Leigh! Leigh handles customer service and bookkeeping for Free Ride!

Cassidy in a free ride hoodie

How did you get into horses?

I was born to be obsessed with horses because of my family! I grew up on a farm and got my first pony when I was just 3 years old. My mom and dad actually met because they both were in the horse world. They have always been apart of my life.

How did you get into horses?

My whole life is basically surrounded by horses. For my entire riding career I have been competing in the hunter/jumpers. I have experience in all three rings, hunter, jumpers and equitation. I got my first show pony when he was 18 months old and eventually competed him in USEF Pony Finals and USEF Pony Medal Finals and placed out of 200+! I also have experience up to 3’3 in the hunters with success in hunter derbies. Lastly in the jumpers I have shown up to the 1.35 including a Grand Prix! I don’t have a horse currently but plan to get another investment horse/pony down the road.

Mares or geldings?

Geldings for sure! They are like big puppy dogs.

What's your go-to early morning drink?

Iced brown sugar shaken espresso with oat milk is my go to!

Share one lesson that horses have taught you, that's always stuck with you.

Patience is key.

What's your favorite part about working for FRE?


I love getting to meet all of the customers and of course working with Katie’s horses!

What's your favorite piece at FRE? What do you like about it?

That’s hard! I would have to say my favorite is the Pro Breeches especially in black. They are just so flattering to wear around at the horse show and they are super comfortable to work in all day!

Leigh Kostmayer

Comments

I would love to see this shirt with traditional collar instead of mock collar that I can put a tie on it like wild rag or stock tie.

https://shopfre.com/products/sparkle-shirt-white?option_values=10352978919793,10362868105585

— KIM

I tried to order a pair of breeches, gave my email for the 25% discount and then the order never went through. The email address obviously went through because i am now receiving daily emails. Please advise.

— Robin