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SIDELINESDIGITAL | May 2026
Cynthia Brewster-Keating has been riding since she was
10 years old, with both her riding and career spanning
several disciplines and spaces in the equestrian world and
all culminating in her role as National Director of Sales and
Sponsorship for GGT Footing. She’s passionate about the
world-class, polyester fiber footing—as well as the people
and horses who use it.
In her role, Cynthia travels all over the country—but
“home” is Aiken, South Carolina, with her husband, Jim,
and their horses and dogs.
How did you first get involved with horses?
My mom took me on trail rides and then to
lessons. My parents were very supportive of the
idea, but I had to work to pay for the lessons,
clothes, horses etc.
What were your early years with horses like?
I worked after school at the Dana Hall Riding
Centre, catch-rode, took lessons and spent a
couple of summers as a working student.
How did you get to where you are
now in your life and career?
A lot of hard work. I combined my knowledge
and network of equestrians and made it part of
my sales career.
What do you like most about the
discipline you ride or the job you do?
I used to show hunters and jumpers, but now
I enjoy trail riding in Hitchcock Woods. In my
job, I love the horse people I talk to daily—
building longterm relationships with show
managers, course designers, owners and riders.
What do you consider to be your
greatest riding accomplishment so far?
Taking a green Thoroughbred and earning high
honors in show jumping, including amateur
jumper classics in New Jersey, the Devon Horse
Show and many other circuits. I had him for 28
years, and he passed away at age 38 on my farm.
What’s something interesting
or unusual thing about you?
I skipped fourth grade and graduated early.
I had therapeutic foster children in my home for
7 years and got each child into horses!
What do you like to do when
you are not riding or working?
Relaxing at home with my husband and our
three Jack Russell Terriers.
How do you balance everything
going on in your life?
It’s not easy, but so much of my enjoyment is
horse-related that blends naturally with work. I
balance work trips with downtime whenever I
can—sometimes that means taking a little time
by a pool. I meditate and I listen to Joel Osteen
daily for spiritual inspiration.
What pets, family, or horses are most
important in your life right now?
My husband, my three horses and our three
dogs, as well as my brother and his large
extended family.
What impact would you most like to make
on the world, or what message do you try
to share with your example?
Take care of animals and do the right thing by
them. Be kind to children, and most of all, be a
blessing to others.
What are your goals in life or riding?
Thankfully my ego is well satisfied, so showing
is mostly behind me. I don’t have many riding
goals now other than enjoying my horses on the
trails with my husband.
CYNTHIA
BREWSTER
KEATING
Life on Good Footing
WOMEN IN BUSINESS