JAAFAR REZA

Originally born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon, Jaafar started riding and showing horses at his family’s farm where he spent much of his time as an aspiring young rider. Among his accomplishments as a young rider and trainer, Jaafar won the Lebanese Cup, qualified for the World Jumping Challenge, and competed in multiple Grand Prix across Lebanon.

In 2014, Jaafar made his journey to the United States where he continued riding and training horses, while also earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. After graduating, he decided to follow his true passion and continued to work as an equestrian professional.

Jaafar went on to ride and train horses at a private breeding farm in North Carolina. He traveled to multiple different showgrounds including Tryon International Equestrian Center and WEC Ocala, where he competed in many national Grand Prix.

Jaafar’s path brought him to Michigan in May of 2021. Since then, he has earned sponsorship under CWD saddles and Razza Pura. Jaafar’s goal is to share his knowledge and passion for horses with hunter/jumper riders.