Darren M. Chiacchia
Three-Day Eventer and Clinician

Darren M. Chiacchia has been competing in equestrian events for over 25 years. His perseverance, insight and pure determination have transformed him into one of the most formidable competitors internationally in the Three Day Event.

His early training came from world leaders in the dressage and jumping arenas. When not competing, Chiacchia continues to train "outside his sport" with noted experts. He rides between four and 10 hours each day and competes nearly every weekend.

Working out of Independence Farm in Ocala, Fla. and Springville, N.Y. where he also operates a breeding, training and sales business, Chiacchia takes on young and transitional horses and trains them into some of the most notable Three Day Event horses.

Competing in the Olympics was his dream since he was 14 years old and in 2004 his dream came true. Chiacchia was a member of the U.S. bronze-medal team at the Athens Olympics, finishing 12th individually. That year he also won the modified division at Rolex Kentucky.

In 2006, Chiacchia was ranked fifth in the United States and his horse, Windfall II, was ranked first.

2008 Show Recap/2009 Schedule

Career Highlights

• Ranked fifth overall and Windfall II ranked first in 2006
• Represented United States at 2004 Athens Olympics, where he placed 12th individually on Windfall II
• Chairman of USEA's Area Rider Representative Committee and of USEA's Events Rating Task Force in 2003
• Won Individual Gold Medal at Pan American Eventing Championship at Fair Hill, Md. on Windfall II in 2003
• Won USET Three-Star Spring Championship at CCI*** Foxhall Three Day Event in 2003
• Represented the United States at the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain in 2002
• Ranked 5th rider overall by the USEA and Windfall ranked fifth overall in Horse of the Year in 2002
• Placed 5th at Fair Hill CCI*** on Windfall in 2002
• Chosen as USET Traveling Alternate for 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney after placing 7th overall and 5th nationally on R.G. Renegade at Foxhall Cup CCI*** USET Olympic Selection Trials in 2000
• Placed 9th on Power Ty at Fair Hill CCI*** in 2000
• Horse R.G. Renegade named Reserve Champion USCTA Horse of the Year in 1999
• Won the Bromont CCI*** on "R.G.Renegade" in 1999
• Placed 3rd at Rolex CCI*** in Lexington, KY on Fascination Street in 1995
• Competed as a USET Member at the Open European Championship in Petroni del Vivaro, Italy in 1995