Our Story - Art of Riding Global

The beginning - 2014 Art of Liv'n

Art of Riding began as a division of Art of Liv'n, a company founded in 2014 by Troy Wiley. While collaborating with Wiley in the development of his products, Darla Green, Maggie Petersen, and Dusty Springer saw the amazing potential in applying this concept and material to equestrian products.

Discovering the material2015-2017

As horsemen, Green, Petersen, and Springer recognised the neoprene material for what it was — an easy to clean, durable, and hay resistant wonder. They began working with Wiley to develop equestrian products under the name of Art of Liv'n, combining premium neoprene with original artwork from artists around the world.

Art of Riding becomes independent2018

In 2018, Green, Petersen, and Springer took over the production and distribution of the equestrian products as an independent company, Art of Riding. This has allowed them to focus entirely on the quality of the products that they know equestrians want and deserve — without compromise.

A global community of riders & artists2026

Today, Art of Riding partners with independent artists from around the world — each earning royalties on every product sold featuring their work. With 60+ retailers across the US and internationally, and 16 product categories, the brand continues to grow while staying true to its mission: celebrating the talent and tenacity of independent entrepreneurs everywhere.

"Small independent entrepreneurs supporting one another."

Art that lives in the barn,
not just on the wall

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Our Mission

THE FOUNDATION

Darla Green

Dusty Springer

Maggie Peterson

What we stand for

Original art on everything

Designed by horsemen

Global community

Art that lives in the barn, not just on the wall