July 11-13, 2025 | Valkenswaard, NL
The Team
Kristen Baran
Co-Founder
Baran, a long-time hunter competitor and philanthropist, has over 50 years of experience in the equine industry and has supported the hunter community by sponsoring some of the most significant charitable hunter events. Lustig has trained some of the top hunters in the United States, including Horse of the Year recipients Monday Morning and Conversation Piece.
Andrew Lustig
Co-Founder
Lustig has trained some of the top hunters in the United States, including Horse of
the Year recipients Monday Morning and Conversation Piece.
Chris Sorensen
Chief operating officer
Chris Sorensen has represented Canada in Nations Cup competition, coached or competed in every major hunter and jumper competition in North America and served as president of Equestrian Canada. He launched multiple events and entrepreneurial projects in the equestrian industry, including The Hunt, the first-ever European Hunter Auction.
MICHALE BELISLE
Show Manger
Belisle and his Helm LTD bring high-level equestrian event consultative experience, including start-up equestrian event venue TerraNova Equestrian Center and the successful Split Rock Jumping Tour. He played a pivotal role in securing a CSI-W 5* event for Santa Anita Park and led the effort to bring the 2026 World Cup Finals to Fort Worth, Texas.
William sorensen
creative manager
William Sorensen brings a fresh perspective to the equestrian world, blending experience in sports marketing, event production and concept development. He co-founded The Hunt and has been involved in major global sports, including the UFC and esports.