Meet the horses
that define Elpida
Horses lend us
the wings we lack.
— Pam Brown
The Horses of Elpida Equestrian
Valdes Z
1.60M Zangershiede Gelding by Vigo d’Arsouilles, out of a KWPN mare by Ircorlando
Athena & Valdes Z at the 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival
(I’m Special De Muze x Lotus x Elmshorn)
Picobella De Pot is a Dutch-bred 8-year-old mare that joined Elpida in the Summer of 2023. The pair competed through the 1.30M Level and “Bella” was a fantastic mount and experience builder for Athena! She went on to her next owners in 2026!
Athena & Picobella De Pot at the World Equestrian Center, Summer 2024
Karthago Di Cabra
Athena’s main competition mount through the spring of 2023, this 17.3h Belgian Warmblood gelding jumped through the 1.20M divisions with Athena. A stunning golden chestnut, Karthago’s scope and presence have helped Athena move closer to her goal of jumping at the Grand Prix level.
“My favorite thing about Karthago is his eyes. He has the softest eyes of any horse that I have owned. He calms me and every time I look at him, it is as if he can see right through me and feel how I feel.”
-Athena Lekkas
Some horses come and go, others make an impact on a riding career, and a select few truly define it.
Every horse Athena has ridden has helped define her as a rider. This is tribute to all of the horses who have been a part of Elpida.
