Daughter of Bonnie and Frank, Ailish developed a passion for horses at a very young age. Growing up in a family that is heavily involved in the sport, Ailish quickly learned the importance of dedication to riding and horse care. As a junior rider, she trained with her parents while also receiving help in the equitation ring from North Run’s distinguished training team, John Brennan and Missy Clark, and from leading Irish rider Paul O’Shea in the jumper ring. Ailish had a very successful junior career, earning titles in the hunter ring at Indoors, and top honors in the equitation ring at Pony Finals, Maclay Finals, USET Finals, and Devon. Later in her junior career, she won two gold medals at Young Riders and in 2019 she was named the Hermes U25 Overall Winner. Ailish has since turned professional and now rides and trains at Whipstick farm alongside her parents, adding strength to their training team with in-depth knowledge of the hunter, equitation, and jumper rings. As a professional, Ailish is currently competing successfully at the FEI level.

Ned was born and raised amid the equestrian business. He grew up riding with training help from Frank and Bonnie as he climbed the ranks in the junior divisions. With a commitment to the sport he grew up in, Ned had a very succesful junior career. In 2019, Ned helped his Zone 2 Team win the gold at the USEF Prix des States Team Championship at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. That same year, Ned also took home the individual silver medal at the USEF Junior Jumper Individual Championships. Also on the list of Ned’s achievements is a silver medal with the Zone 2 team at the FEI Jumping North American Junior Championship. Now a rising sophomore at Southern Methodist University, Ned is competing as an amateur.

Arturo currently manages the farm home base in South Salem, New York. Having been a part of the Whipstick team for over 20 years, he is the best caretaker for the farm and horses in New York. Arturo is a true horseman and a member of the Cunniffe family.

Pablo has worked for the Whipstick team for over 20 years and currently works as their FEI groom and show manager. Specializing in both the hunters and the jumpers, Pablo is exceptional at having the Whipstick team horses look and feel their absolute best for the show ring.