About Me
I created T.A.C.K., (www.tackculture.com) which stands for Tack, Apparel, Culture, Knowledge, as a site where retailers and equestrians can learn details about all different brands and products.
So how does my background relate to T.A.C.K.? I started riding at age seven. My mother passed away when I was two and my father thought riding and caring for a pony would be a good activity. Little did he know that what he initiated would result in me combining my passion with my career.
The connection between horse and human is simply amazing! As a child and teenager, I cared for my pony almost everyday. Mucking stalls, feeding, grooming and riding taught me about all aspects of being an equestrian. I learned about responsibility, problem solving and compassion. Those experiences helped mold me into the person I am today. As a horse owner, you never stop learning and no one day is ever the same. One day after a perfect dressage test you are on the top of the world and the next day you are on the bottom of the leaderboard after having missed a fence. It's very humbling as you just don't know what to expect from day to day. Whether in the stable, out on the trail or in competition; how you deal with each and every experience is a valuable life lesson.
I have competed through the USEA one star level on a few different horses and now I focus on dressage, jumping, trail riding and I go on the occasional fox hunt. My current horse is Wisdom, an Oldenburg 9 year old mare, who with the help of many great instructors and friends, I have trained myself. We are currently competing at Third Level, jumping and trail riding. It has been such a delight working with her and if I take time to slow down and listen she teaches me something everyday. I adore the journey we are on together.
My previous horse Quinn was a 16'1 hand thoroughbred gelding. We evented at the novice level. One year we ranked 7th on the USEA top ten leaderboard. We also competed at second level.
I chose to be a sales representative because I really enjoy selling products that I can stand behind. I strive to establish strong and trustworthy relationships with my manufacturers, my store owners, my buyers and their staff. Besides selling a brand or product, I try to provide them with lots of education so they are well informed and confident. I am always available to assist with any questions or problems.
I am also a USEF r eventing judge and in the fall of 2025, I graduated with distinction in the USDF L Program. I love to judge and I am always expanding my knowledge and staying up to date on new rules in our sport. I strive to be a better judge for the rider coming down centerline or beginning their course through the start flags in show jumping. My judging takes me to beautiful farms and facilities and I am very grateful for those opportunities.
Thank you for taking the time to browse Tack Culture. I hope it will be a great reference for you and that you'll add it to your favorites on your toolbar. I look forward to helping you.
Annemarie L. Cochrane
"Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another." ~Yuri Kochiyama
So how does my background relate to T.A.C.K.? I started riding at age seven. My mother passed away when I was two and my father thought riding and caring for a pony would be a good activity. Little did he know that what he initiated would result in me combining my passion with my career.
The connection between horse and human is simply amazing! As a child and teenager, I cared for my pony almost everyday. Mucking stalls, feeding, grooming and riding taught me about all aspects of being an equestrian. I learned about responsibility, problem solving and compassion. Those experiences helped mold me into the person I am today. As a horse owner, you never stop learning and no one day is ever the same. One day after a perfect dressage test you are on the top of the world and the next day you are on the bottom of the leaderboard after having missed a fence. It's very humbling as you just don't know what to expect from day to day. Whether in the stable, out on the trail or in competition; how you deal with each and every experience is a valuable life lesson.
I have competed through the USEA one star level on a few different horses and now I focus on dressage, jumping, trail riding and I go on the occasional fox hunt. My current horse is Wisdom, an Oldenburg 9 year old mare, who with the help of many great instructors and friends, I have trained myself. We are currently competing at Third Level, jumping and trail riding. It has been such a delight working with her and if I take time to slow down and listen she teaches me something everyday. I adore the journey we are on together.
My previous horse Quinn was a 16'1 hand thoroughbred gelding. We evented at the novice level. One year we ranked 7th on the USEA top ten leaderboard. We also competed at second level.
I chose to be a sales representative because I really enjoy selling products that I can stand behind. I strive to establish strong and trustworthy relationships with my manufacturers, my store owners, my buyers and their staff. Besides selling a brand or product, I try to provide them with lots of education so they are well informed and confident. I am always available to assist with any questions or problems.
I am also a USEF r eventing judge and in the fall of 2025, I graduated with distinction in the USDF L Program. I love to judge and I am always expanding my knowledge and staying up to date on new rules in our sport. I strive to be a better judge for the rider coming down centerline or beginning their course through the start flags in show jumping. My judging takes me to beautiful farms and facilities and I am very grateful for those opportunities.
Thank you for taking the time to browse Tack Culture. I hope it will be a great reference for you and that you'll add it to your favorites on your toolbar. I look forward to helping you.
Annemarie L. Cochrane
"Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another." ~Yuri Kochiyama
