I have enjoyed showing, riding, training, breeding, managing the care of and studying horses for over 30 years. I am a USHJA (United States Hunter Jumper Association) associated trainer having completed the Trainers Certification Program. I have countless hours spent in college equine courses, horse care clinics, working with veterinarians, equine supplement manufactures and observing procedures and facilities in top equine operations around the country and in Europe.

My goal in creating Everlong Equestrian Centre, Inc. is to provide us horse enthusiasts and our horses a clean, safe, workable and pleasurable environment, making it possible to achieve our goals. I strive to provide the best possible training, horses and ponies, care and facilities so we can be successful in our equine goals, all while keeping the cost practical. This is my passion, and my pledge is to offer a full service equestrian business dedicated to meeting your equine needs and to maintain the highest standards in every aspect of the operation.

Please look through our web site to learn more about Everlong and our services. If you have further questions, or if we can be of assistance, please e-mail, or phone us and schedule a visit. We look forward to hearing from you and if our services meet your needs, we would invite you to consider becoming a member of our Everlong family.

~ Laura Fincher

Shannon has 27+ years experience riding, showing, training and teaching. She grew up in New Hampshire and while in high school started showing on the "A" Circuits. She has had numerous wins and accomplishments throughout her career. Some highlights include having taken her pony to the top ranked Hunter Pony in NJ as well as holding the NJ Pre-Children's Equitation Rider Championship for two years. One of her Hunters was ranked 5th in the NJ Suitable Hunters. She won the Good Hands Equitation Medal and a National Championship in 1994. She studied at UMASS and is also a graduate of Meredith Manor College where she held a Major in Riding Master III Jumper, a Dressage Minor and studied Equine Ultrasound. Shannon also is a Meredith Manor Certified Riding Instructor. Since college Shannon has spent the last 12 years furthering her career by working at Olympic level facilities such as; Market St. (Anne Kurskinski) as a rider, On Course (Katie Moriarty), Grand Prix Farm and training students, horses and riding professionally. In 2010 Shannon moved to our Charlotte area and while trying to establish a foothold (which she has subsequently done here at Everlong), she trained students to wins in medal finals at the “C’s”, rode a jumper to 3rd in Jumper of the Year, trained a student to a win in a Mini Prix, and a student to a win Child/Adult jumpers at the Harmon Classic.

Now Shannon is teaming with Laura Fincher at Everlong Equestrian Centre where she can wholeheartedly put to use her professional training and expertise to all levels. Shannon will enhance Everlong as we share a dedication to providing the best of facilities and services for you and your horses, from beginners to AA competitors.