Since John’s passing, Lisa has continued to operate the 45-stall training barn in Woodstock, Illinois, where she specializes in training horses for amateur and youth riders. Lisa Jo White grew up in the Arabian industry. For over thirty years she has shown both Arabians and Half-Arabians.. She showed successfully as a youth rider, winning many national championships, including both Saddle Seat Equitation and Stock Seat Equitation. After graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in communications, Lisa worked for a TV station in Wisconsin as a reporter and a television news anchor.
As an amateur adult, Lisa continued her outstanding show career, consistently winning in all divisions. Lisa is also a nationally recognized Arabian and National Show Horse judge, having judged the prestigious Scottsdale Arabian Show twice and the Canadian National Championship Show three times.
John and Lisa’s two sons also show horses. “Zach has been riding Arabians and National Show Horses since he was five, “ says Lisa. In 2008, Zach competed for the first time at the Arabian Youth Nationals in Albuquerque. As a 7-year-old, showing in the 10 and under division, Zach won two NationalTop Tens. In 2009, at the Arabian Youth Nationals, Zach was Reserve National Champion in Arabian Breeds UPHA 10 and Under Walk and Trot Challenge Cup. He also won two National Top Tens.
In his first year of showing Saddlebreds, at the World Championships in Louisville, Zach was Reserve World Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 8 and Under and Reserve World Champion of Champions Saddle Seat Equitation 8 & Under. At the National Show Horse finals, Zach was both unanimous UPHA Challenge Cup Champion and Saddle Seat Equitation Champion, 10 and Under. Rex, 5, is just starting to collect his blue ribbons, competing in walk and trot classes at academy shows.
While Lisa has been a star in the show ring herself on many occasions, her specialty has been working with her young riders who have, over the years, dominated the Equitation classes at all levels, including Youth Nationals. Lisa’s first challenge with a new student is to help them find the perfect horse that will complement them in the show ring, both physically and personally. Then, using her instruction and her encouragement, Lisa proceeds to build a National Champion.
Through her very personal caring, her communication of approval or disappointment, Lisa’s riders learn about life on many levels. They learn to love and respect and care for the beautiful animal that they show; and they learn the exhilaration of winning as well as the grace that comes with defeat. The experiences that are shared in the training barn and the show ring create friendships and memories that last a lifetime.
Many of Lisa’s former students maintain friendships across the country, meeting at the National championships or at Scottsdale to reconnect and reminisce. As their mentor, Lisa remains a perpetual role model, continuing to share in their lives long after they have left the barn.
John White Stables • 9006 W Wonder Lake Rd • Woodstock, IL 60098 • Tel: (815) 648-4458
Since John’s passing, Lisa has continued to operate the 45-stall training barn in Woodstock, Illinois, where she specializes in training horses for amateur and youth riders. Lisa Jo White grew up in the Arabian industry. For over thirty years she has shown both Arabians and Half-Arabians.. She showed successfully as a youth rider, winning many national championships, including both Saddle Seat Equitation and Stock Seat Equitation. After graduating from Michigan State University with a degree in communications, Lisa worked for a TV station in Wisconsin as a reporter and a television news anchor. 
As an amateur adult, Lisa continued her outstanding show career, consistently winning in all divisions. Lisa is also a nationally recognized Arabian and National Show Horse judge, having judged the prestigious Scottsdale Arabian Show twice and the Canadian National Championship Show three times.
In his first year of showing Saddlebreds, at the World Championships in Louisville, Zach was Reserve World Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 8 and Under and Reserve World Champion of Champions Saddle Seat Equitation 8 & Under. At the National Show Horse finals, Zach was both unanimous UPHA Challenge Cup Champion and Saddle Seat Equitation Champion, 10 and Under. Rex, 5, is just starting to collect his blue ribbons, competing in walk and trot classes at academy shows.
While Lisa has been a star in the show ring herself on many occasions, her specialty has been working with her young riders who have, over the years, dominated the Equitation classes at all levels, including Youth Nationals. Lisa’s first challenge with a new student is to help them find the perfect horse that will complement them in the show ring, both physically and personally. Then, using her instruction and her encouragement, Lisa proceeds to build a National Champion.
Through her very personal caring, her communication of approval or disappointment, Lisa’s riders learn about life on many levels. They learn to love and respect and care for the beautiful animal that they show; and they learn the exhilaration of winning as well as the grace that comes with defeat. The experiences that are shared in the training barn and the show ring create friendships and memories that last a lifetime.
