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July 2025 | SIDELINESMAGAZINE
n the bustling world of running an equine
business (or two), where days stretch long into
the arena lights and travel plans are dictated
by show calendars, it’s rare to find not only business
success, but also true romance. Yet for husband-
and-wife team Sylvain Houry and Lindsey Knight,
that rare pairing of entrepreneurial drive and
equestrian excellence is their way of life.
SYLVAIN HOURY &
LINDSEY KNIGHT
SECRET TO A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP
By Diana Bezdedeanu
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Sylvain, founder of the saddle brand Arion
Sellier, and Lindsey, a respected trainer and
broker, are not only partners in life but also each
other’s biggest supporters. Together, they manage
demanding careers—Sylvain’s brand has rapidly
grown in influence across the U.S. and Europe,
while Lindsey helms a top-tier equestrian
program with training bases in both Litchfield,
Connecticut, and Wellington, Florida. Sylvain
and Lindsey’s bond is one built in the barn, tested
on the road and strengthened by the horses they
care for and the dreams they pursue.
So, what is the secret behind their success?
How do they balance two bustling equine
businesses and still make time for each other?
“Balance?” Lindsey laughed. “We try to, but
the reality is, we both work. You have to, to
do this business. I’m very lucky to do life with
somebody who’s also passionate about horses
and understands my hectic schedule.”
“We always love to see each other and to
spend time together,” Sylvain added. “But I
know in the summertime, she’s going to be
gone every two weeks at a horse show and I’m
trying to follow along to see her. In wintertime
it’s easier because at least we’re together in
Wellington; there’s not much traveling. But that’s
the way we’re living: We travel a lot and just
make the most of it.”
HUNTER-JUMPER
Husband-and-wife team Sylvain Houry, right, and Lindsey Knight at Halcyon Show
Stables in Wellington, Florida, with Durbania Hero Z owned by Helen Cantwell.
Lindsey and her business partner, Michele Lomba, founded Halcyon 13 years ago.