Paul Stone, 1962-2012

Stone was a steeplechase champion and rode in the Grand National three times before training in Spain, then eventually moved to the U.S. in 1988. He lived in Westchester County, N.Y., and competed successfully on the hunter-jumper A-circuit as well as in a variety of hunter paces, three-day eventing trials, and carriage driving competitions.

In 1992, he started his own hunter-jumper training facility, Steeplechase Farm, in North Salem, N.Y., where he built his reputation for backing and working with young or difficult horses. He relocated to San Diego in 1997 with his champion mount, Isaac, and recorded a host of jumping victories.

In 2003, he purchased 10 acres in San Diego County where he designed and built a premier 30-horse show jumping and training facility. In 2010, Stone competed in his last show before needing a liver transplant, and he won the mini prix on Rio del Oro, his Grand Prix prospect.

He is survived by his father, Rodney Stone and his brother, Jeffrey.