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Jordan LaPlaca
Renaissance Man
Jordan and Gold Play are currently
competing on the world stage at Wellington International.
Having made their International Grand Prix debut in February 2026, Jordan and Gold Play have gone on to win 2 of their 4 competitions. And not just win - they won with style!
Jordan and Gold Play have been selected to represent the United States in The Nations Cup beginning on March 19th in Wellington. These two are just getting started.
For much more about Jordan and Gold Play
Jordan and Gold Play ~ The Journey
Jordan and Valerioll
Jordan and his new partner Valerioll are extraordinary together.
For more about their exciting
new journey - click here!
Jordan and Valeriol
About Jordan
Jordan is one of the most unique and talented humans on the planet.
I have had the privilege of sponsoring Jordan in his equestrian endeavors, for many years now, and it has been an incredible experience through and through.
This video brings us up to 2022, and he is just beginning to compete with Gold Play.
Jordan LaPlaca ~ A Glimpse...
He is an incredible athlete. Jordan's natural physical abilities, coupled with his other talents, such as singing, dancing, acting, the innate ability to pick up anything he sets his mind to, and then do it and do it well, truly sets him apart from well... most humans.
And then of course, he is incredibly handsome, so there's that!
Jordan's talents could have taken him in any direction imaginable, but his passion is dressage.
If you don't know what dressage is, basically, he trains horses how to dance - and then dances with them!
More specifically, dressage is a stunningly beautiful display of horse and rider, moving together as one through a series of intricate, complicated and gorgeous moves. Put them all together, and it is in every way, a dance!
And there is nothing more beautiful than Jordan when he is riding.
Jordan has been an invaluable part of Salty Dog Productions over the years. He has been the star of so many of my promotional videos; such as Stave Puzzles, Dressage Training Online, Vermont Flannel, and many more.
He has also been a guest shooter on many occasions; and given Jordan's talents and ability to pick something up immediately, he never required any camera training. I just shoved a camera in his hands and said... "Go shoot!" And so he did, and he did it well!
More than all of that - I am honored to call him my friend.
The Equestrian Art of Dressage
This video highlights just how beautiful Jordan is on a horse. After all these years, he still takes my breath away when he rides.
When I first started shooting Jordan all those years ago, I did not have a clue as to the intricacies of the dressage moves. I finally slowed the video, and then I saw clearly what was happening.
And once you see it, you just can't unsee it!
Training With Jordan
Jordan is an extraordinary trainer, with a unique and incredibly wise approach to imparting knowledge.
His training is fun, lighthearted, insightful, technical, old school and also very strict! Yes, Jordan is a stickler! His focus is centered around building proper foundations.
His classical and foundational knowledge of all things equestrian is profound; and most marvel that such a young man has such insight.
Maverick Hill Dressage
SANCTUARY
This video takes a quick look at Maverick Hill Dressage and their home base in Connecticut.
Standing Stones Farm is an extraordinary state-of-the-art dressage training facility.
Toss Jordan and Maverick Hill Dressage into the mix and well... you got gold!
Divo and Jordan
The Lighter Side of Jordan LaPlaca
Jordan dancing his way through the day. This kid's got moves and then some!
The New York Times
Jordan and his support for thoroughbreds was featured in The New York Times.
This is an inspiring video, highlighting Jordan's efforts to help these magnificent horses, who face an uncertain and tragic future when their racing career is over.
The Marathon
The marathon segment of Combined Driving is SO much fun. I must confess, I enjoy it much more than dressage.
Jordan is a gifted driver, as he is in all things equestrian. Take some time and watch these videos. They're a worth see.
Shooting the marathon is a blast! We first walk the course, which is huge and spread out over an area the size of a small town.
We then time the sprints from one obstacle to the next; so we know first of all, if it is even possible?
As soon as they are through the obstacle, we are flat out at a dead run to the next obstacle. Watching Jordan and Elton fly through those obstacles is exciting and inspiring.
Yes, like I said, shooting The Marathon is a blast!
Live Oak International - The Marathon
At the Live Oak International, he was racing through the obstacles so fast - he was 6 seconds faster than the world famous, Susan Osborn.
The announcer was flabbergasted at his speed. He went on to win the marathon.
Note: I was not the shooter for the Live Oak International event.
Live Oak International - Dressage
Team Elton performing beautiful driving dressage, at the Live Oaks International event. They really are breathtaking to watch, and they went on on to win the Combined Driving of their class!
Live Oak International - The Cones
This is amazing raw footage of Jordan and Elton, tearing through the cones, at Live Oak International!
I love how excited the announcer is about Jordan's performance throughout. He is just so excited about it!
Bromont International 18
This is raw footage of each obstacle from Bromont International 18.
The raw footage is super cool; being able to hear all the sounds, clinks, clanks, wheels, snorts, the crowds, Jordan yelling encouragement... well, like I said; it is super cool.
More than that, Jordan's energy with Elton is incredible, nay... it's indelible.
Just sayin'!
A few of the promo videos Jordan has starred in along the way for Salty Dog Productions
Okay, okay - this Twin Farms video stars his famous beagle Quinten, when he was a puppy. Quinten went on to show at Westminster!