Hometown: West Grove, Pa. Birthday: 6/30/1987 Sport/Disciplines: Eventing

Jennie Brannigan is a successful alumna of the USEA Young Riders Program, having won team and individual gold at the 2008 NAYC for eventing with her own KWPN gelding, Cooper. She completed her first CCI5*-L in 2015 at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event with Nina Gardner’s Cambalda. In 2021, Brannigan finished in fourth place overall at the Maryland 5 Star CCI5* with the Stella Artois Syndicate’s Stella Artois. 

 
Brannigan has represented the U.S. Eventing Team on multiple occasions, including being named to the CCIO3* (now CCIO4*-NC-L) team at Boekelo four times from 2012-2023. She has competed at 12 CCI5*-L events and participated in five Nation’s Cups in total for the U.S. Eventing Team. 

Recent top results for Brannigan include strong performances at the Defender Burghley CCI5*-L, earning a top 12 finish and the “Best First Timer” award with Dr. Tim and Nina Gardner’s FE Lifestyle. In early 2025, Brannigan claimed victory in the CCI4*-S at the Setter Run Farm’s Carolina International with FE Lifestyle, marking a significant addition to her list of accomplishments.