About
Vincienzo Santos
Aged event horses. Non-pro riders. One thoughtful program.
Congress champion Vincienzo Santos brings experience developing reining horses and coaching riders from their first trips in the show pen to aged-event competition.
Based in Whitesboro, Texas, iSlide Performance Horses pairs individual attention with clear communication and a thoughtful approach to preparing horses and riders to compete with confidence.
- Focus
- Aged event horses
- Coaching
- Non-pro riders
- Discipline
- Reining
- Based in
- Whitesboro, Texas
The iSlide team
Sarah Messer
Assistant Trainer & Assistant Coach
Sarah Messer is an instrumental part of the iSlide team, serving as Assistant Trainer and Assistant Coach. Her hard work, attention to detail, and passion for horse care are evident in everything she does. She takes the time to understand each horse as an individual, with close attention to their needs and well-being. From daily care and training to supporting riders, Sarah plays a vital role in keeping the program running at its best.
Career
Program accomplishments
Riding achievements — Vincienzo Santos
- 2012 Congress Limited Open Champion — Gallo De Rojo, ridden by Vincienzo Santos.
- 2016 The Tradition Futurity Champion — Major Crome, ridden by Vincienzo Santos.
- 2019 Congress Top 5 Limited Open and 8th Intermediate Open — Spooks Revolution, ridden by Vincienzo Santos.
- 2024 Congress & All Star Open Futurity — Level 3 finalist, 4th Level 1 and 8th Level 2 with MS Magnum Whiz.
- 2026 NRBC Level 1 Open Finalist — This Happened Again, ridden by Vincienzo Santos.
Program & coaching achievements
- 2024 Congress & All Star Non-Pro Futurity — Level 2 & 3 Champion and 3rd Level 4, Jillane Brown & Chardonnay.
- 2022 NRHA Youth 13 & Under Reserve World Champions — Addison Coats & Ruf Till The End.
- 2022 NRHA Derby Youth 13 & Under High-Point Champions — Addison Coats & Ruf Till The End.
- 2022 NRHA Derby Rookie Levels 1 & 2 Champions — Raegan Shepherd & Shining Spook Dancer.
- 2024 NRBC Level 2, Level 3 & Prime Time Non-Pro Finalists — Jillane Brown & Spooktini.
Rider milestones
Beyond the show pen
- Addison Shepherd signed her commitment to the University of South Carolina Equestrian Team in 2025.