Our Story
Sara Sasso Toolin, Olympic hopeful and Italian Grand Prix dresage rider, and Kelly Hammett, corporate marketing executive and rider, crossed paths in Summer 2021. Their vision to build a world class equestrian center for the Olympic disciplines of dressage, jumping, and eventing aligned, and they immediately began to work together towards that one goal.
After over a year of research and planning, ForteBella Equestrian LLC was born. In Italian, "Forte" meaning "Strength" and "Bella" meaning "Beauty" represents the pivotal qualities needed to build a successful and harmonious partnership between horse and rider. The center is set to bring uniquely exclusive equestrian experiences to the DFW metroplex.
"Find a group of people who challenge and inspire you, spend a lot of time with them, and it will change your life."
– Amy Poehler
