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Shawn Flarida
In a sport that is quickly taking the center stage spotlight around the world, Shawn Flarida is the sport's superstar. He is the NRHA's all-time leading money earner, and the first-ever Three Million Dollar Rider. Shawn has five NRHA Open Futurity championships to his name, and has won the All-American Quarter Horse Congress eight times. Despite his enviable resume, Shawn doesn't let the winning go to his head. Known for his mischievous grin and affable personality, Shawn is known throughout the industry for his humility and unmatched work ethic. Shawn began his career as a youth, and knew from a very early age what he wanted to do when he grew up. "I came home from school one day in second grade and decided that I had had enough," Shawn says with a laugh. "I didn't see any point to learning anything more when I could spend my time a lot better in the barn! All I wanted to do was train horses, for as long as I can remember." Despite his lack of educational interest, Shawn graduated from high school in 1988 and went to work for his brother, Mike Flarida, who had an established and successful business as a reining trainer. Shawn branched out on his own in 1989, and married his high school sweetheart, Michele in 1992. "I had eight clients," Shawn said of his start in the horse training business. "I barely eked out a living, but I never doubted it was what I was meant to do!"
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