
Run with the Herd℠


Our Leadership Team

Janet Sassmannshausen / CEO
Janet Sassmannshausen is the Owner and Head Opperator at Kinvarra Farm. She offers 40+ years of training, show experience and numerous accomplishments throughout her tenure. Extremely well known in the industry, Janet has built Kinvarra Farm from the ground up.
USHJA Cretified Trainer
2018 Leading Jumper Trainer at USHJA National Horseshow
2004 IHJA Horse Person of the Year

Ryan Sassmannshausen / COO
Ryan Sassmannshausen grew up in the equestrian world, began riding at the age of 5. He dominated the pony divisions winning numerous best Child Rider awards and Zone year-end awards. He has many victories nation wide both as a professional rider and as a coach.
Zone 5 Trainer Committee Member
Zone 5 Team Chef

Eric Sassmannshausen / CFO
Eric Sassmannshausen is the oldest of the 4 Sassmannshausen brothers. Eric enjoyed a very successful jr. career that took him to venues internationally. He trained with George Morris, Chris Kappler, Norman Dello Joio, John and Beezie Madden. Eric went on to attended University of Miami where he earned a degree in Finance. He also spent time working with Split Rock Show Jumping Tour. In 2020 he returned to Kinvarra Farm.
Top Placings in Grand Prixs
Final Four winner At Spruce Meadows 1.40m
Zone 5 Trainer Committee Member
Zone 5 Team Chef



Kevin Sassmannshausen / CKO
Kevin Sassmannshausen has spent life both in the saddle and on the ground. He had a great Jr. career, as well. He won ribbons at pony finals and moved through the jumper ranks up to the Jr Jumpers. Kevin began helping at shows with the management of horse shows. He has traveled all over the country working on some of the most prestigious horse shows our country has to offer. He runs his own business, Sassmann Jumps,specializing in ring footing and building jumps. He privately works for Lamplight Equestrian Center as Head of Grounds. He bring a wealth of knowledge to Kinvarra Farm.
