An Introduction to Allison Thorson

Allison Thorson is a champion equestrian, entrepreneur, and purpose-driven leader with more than 200 championship titles, including more than 90 Tennessee Walking Horse World Championships—the most in breed history. She won 2020 NRHA Rookie of the Year and the 2023 NRHA Non-Pro Futurity Level 3 Co-Championship, showcasing her versatility across equestrian disciplines.

Thorson balances a full-time competition schedule with leadership roles in her family’s extensive network of agricultural and equestrian brands, including ThorSport Ranch (Texas); ThorSport Farm South and Equine Surgical Center (Tennessee); and ThorSport Farm North, Tenda Horse Products, FarmPaint, and ThorTurf (Ohio). She is also advisor and spokesperson for ThorSport Racing, the family’s NASCAR Truck Series team, connecting her passions for horses and horsepower.

A lifelong competitor and industry advocate, Thorson is also public speaker and media contributor covering equestrian competition, horse care, and industry leadership. She serves on the NHRA Non-Pro Advisory Committee, has served as Youth Vice President of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association and was the youngest director of all time elected to its board. Thorson actively gives back to the industry through sponsorships, education, and community outreach programs.

Introduced to riding at age six, Allison’s career combines high-level competition, business leadership, and philanthropy, creating opportunities for horses, riders, and the next generation of equestrian enthusiasts.

In Her Own Words

“I learned what it takes to live the American dream from my parents, and I keep those values at the forefront in growing my career as a businesswoman. My life in equestrian competition and business has given me more positive experiences than I could have ever imagined when I first got on a horse. Being able to extend what I have learned to help others—whether horses or people—has been both the highlight and the goal.”