Vicky Walling is an FEI dressage rider, coach and trainer in Ottowa, Ontario, Canada

Favourite things: Vicky Walling

by | Sep 18, 2026 | Favourite Things

Who would be your dream horse to ride?

Camille Carrier Bergeron’s Finnländerin. I’ve been following their journey for a longtime and think she’s a super cool mare- a powerhouse but smart and sensitive too. 

Coffee shop order?

A vanilla oat latte – hot in the winter and iced in the summer.

Aachen at Chio stadium

Favourite horse colour?

I love them all, but I have a soft spot for chrome.

Natalia Bacariza Danguillecourt dressage rider

Product that you can’t live without?

A really good mane and tail detangler- my favourite is Equifuse Gleam.

Rita Ralão Portugese international grand prix dressage rider

A dish you never tire of?

I’m a foodie and like just about anything, but if I had to pick, I would probably say Thai food.

What does your perfect afternoon look like?

Riding of course! But if not, I like to get a good workout in and then spend some time with my dogs sipping on a coffee

Ehren Volk dressage rider

Most treasured possession?

Probably my engagement ring. My husband 3D designed it for me before that was really a thing. He picked all of the diamonds and there are little horses elegantly tied into the design. It’s beautiful.

Natalia Bacariza Danguillecourt dressage rider

A book you have particularly loved?

I’ve read The Earth Children Series many times. I used to read a lot (and actually majored in literature in college) but don’t have as much time these days.

Beautiful pink De Niro riding boots

A podcast you are enjoying at the moment?

I’m always listening to podcasts.  I try to stick to educational ones (horsey and not) but listen to a few fun ones as well ranging from music theory to TV shows. 

Ameera Singh Pasrich is an Indian dressage rider based in Germany

If you could spend a day trying another equestrian discipline, what would you choose?

I did Hunters, Jumpers, and Eventing as a kid and would be happy to try those again. I also dabbled in Western riding and would love to try cutting or barrel racing. I also really love being out in nature and have spent a lot of time hiking and camping so I feel like endurance would be fun.