Maddy Gatrel is a 14-year-old equestrian performer with four equine partners. She specializes in trick riding, aerial hammock, and equestrian liberty. Maddy has performed alongside the nation’s leading equestrian performers and offers polished, fast-paced, dynamic acts that have stunned audiences around the world.
Maddy is award winning!

2019 International Liberty Horse Association Freestyle Youth Division Champion. Maddy also won 3rd place at the 2022 IFR contract act showcase and was invited to compete in the ILHA Freestyle Competition!

Winner of 2021 3-C Arena Showcase and top scoring trick riding act at the IFR Contract Act Showcase.
Not only is Maddy dynamite in the arena or stage, she is also extremely articulate and friendly. She absolutely love meeting and connecting with the audience. She has been a clinician at some of the top equine expos in the nation where her clinics have filled the bleachers and were standing room only including:

Horse World Expo

Equine Affaire

Equifest of Kansas

Indiana Equine Roundup

North Dakota Horse Expo

Midwest Horse Fair
Maddy has done many many media interviews and promo work including television, newspaper and radio. Some of her photos and videos on social media have been shared globally and videos have gotten over 1 million views. The Pegasus Riders have even been featured in Cowgirl Magazine and RFD-TV.
In addition to the list above, the Pegasus Riders performances include:

Breyerfest

American Royal x4

Vegas Tuffest Junior World Championships x2

Professional Armed Forces World Championship Rodeo

Hooey Junior Patriot Las Vegas and Fort Worth

Featured performer at Sylvia Zerbini's Grande Liberte in both Florida and California.

Numerous other rodeos and festivals around the United States.
Maddy loves showcasing her incredible love and connection with her horses!
Pegasus Riders is now booking for 2025 for expos, fairs, rodeo, wild west shows, conventions, and more! We would absolutely love to work with you, and would be happy to customize a package to exceed your expectations!
Coach Jennifer Gatrel would love to visit with you and can be reached at 660.232.1280 or jennifergatrel@gmail.com