About Hana

Hana Travner

A life dedicated to show jumping

From the moment Hana Travner rode her first horse at just 14, she knew she would devote her life to show jumping. More than three decades later, she has built an international career riding and competing at the highest level, with bases in Slovenia, the Netherlands, Spain, and the United States, where she ran Next Level, a top-tier high-performance equestrian center.
Hana is not only an elite showjumper; she is also passionate about developing horses, preparing them for competition, and even breeding her own. Her daily routine blends international competition with private masterclasses, where she shares her knowledge and experience with select riders.
Constantly seeking new horses and opportunities, Hana stays closely connected to the global show-jumping market, ensuring she remains at the forefront of the sport. Her unique combination of talent, dedication, and vision makes her a true reference in the equestrian world.

Participation in 5★ shows (recent)

2023 – Longines Global Champions Tour, Miami Beach (USA) — CSI5* meeting; Hana competed in the CSI2* sections (e.g., 1.15–1.40 m) riding Pacha van het Costersveld.
2024/2025 – Wellington International (WEF), Wellington, Florida (USA) — circuit with CSI5* weeks; Hana was active at WEF with starts at 1.30–1.35 m (e.g., Open Jumper) riding Pacha van het Costersveld and Kuretto.

Other national shows in 2025 Spain

Oliva Nova (ESP, MET) — CSI2*/CSI3*; results include 4th in 1.40 m and 9th in 1.45 m.
Valencia (ESP) — CSI3*/CSI4* (Moura/Autumn Tours).
Seville (ESP) — CSN (Ruta de Primavera, RFHE League) and CSI2*.

Most Notable Horses in Her Career

Throughout her career, Hana Travner has competed with numerous horses, several of which have left a mark on her record. Among the most important mounts are:
Classic Cayano — Brown gelding with whom she represented Slovenia in Nations Cups. With Classic Cayano, Travner was on the Slovenian team at events such as CSIO Bratislava, jumping courses up to 1.50 m in team competitions.
Connor — Gelding with whom she contested World Cup classes. With Connor, Hana competed in the Grand Prix at CSI-W Ljubljana (Ugar) in 2008, gaining experience over maximum-height tracks (1.60 m) in the Central European League.
Unita — Spanish Sport Horse (CDE) bred by Travner herself. Unita has been one of Hana’s personal projects, standing out in young-horse divisions. At just seven, Unita won a 1.30 m class for 7-year-olds at the 2024 Mediterranean Equestrian Tour in Oliva, ridden by Travner. She is currently competing on the international circuit, showcasing the quality of Travner’s breeding and training program.
Pacha van het Costersveld — Belgian Warmblood with whom Travner competed in the United States. Owned by Next Level Performance Center, Pacha van het Costersveld was the horse Hana rode in the international classes at the 2023 Global Champions Tour in Miami, tackling the demanding beachside arena on Miami Beach.
Kuretto — KWPN mare with whom Travner expanded her results in North America. With Kuretto, she competed at shows in Wellington and Ocala, producing multiple clear rounds in 1.35–1.40 m classes and showing excellent rapport during the 2024 Winter Equestrian Festival.
Other notable horses in Travner’s career include Andy d’Emiralia (with whom she won national classes in Spain), Visa, Balou du Lancy, Blue Moon, Casanova, and Cassiopeia, among others—many of whom have been in her string at different stages. Travner’s ability to adapt to a wide range of mounts and develop young prospects has been a constant throughout her career, strengthening her reputation as a well-rounded rider and trainer.

United States Chapter: Miami and Wellington

In the summer of 2022, Hana Travner set out on her “American dream,” moving to Florida, USA. She established herself in South Florida, where for two years she ran the Next Level Performance Center (Davie, FL), a boutique high-performance training and boarding facility. From that base, Travner continued competing and coaching clients on the demanding North American circuit. Her time in the U.S. led her to compete at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, one of the most important equestrian circuits in the world, and to make her debut at the 2023 Global Champions Tour in Miami Beach, riding against the sport’s elite. In Wellington—considered the winter capital of equestrian sport—Travner showed several of her horses in international classes, posting clear rounds up to 1.30–1.40 m during WEF. In parallel, she took on the role of trainer in Florida, bringing her European expertise to American riders and becoming involved in sourcing and sales of show jumpers.
After two intense years in North America, in 2024 Hana Travner decided to return to Europe with the clear goal of resuming top-level competition and continuing her sporting career on the European circuit. Her experience in Miami and Wellington has given her a broader international perspective, which she now applies on her return to European arenas.

Coaches, Mentors & Collaborations

Throughout her career, Hana Travner has strengthened her professional training by working with leading coaches and equestrian centers. In her early years in Slovenia she was guided by local instructors who helped her reach the international stage. Once in Spain, her main mentor was Diana Marsá, owner of Emiralia Stables, who trusted Hana as both a rider and a trainer for her yard. Working side by side with Marsá, Travner refined her teaching skills and the management of a high-performance competition stable. She also collaborated for two years with Carlos Borho Girón, head of Oliva Nova and the MET, contributing her expertise to preparing horse–rider combinations during Spain’s winter circuits.
As a coach, Hana Travner has guided riders of all levels—from amateurs to young talents—instilling her philosophy of prioritizing the partnership (the horse–rider connection) over quick wins. This approach was on full display while she directed the Next Level Performance Center in Florida, where she combined managing the club with coaching local clients, adapting European methods to the American competitive environment. Under her tutelage, several students improved their ring performance, benefitting from Travner’s broad international experience.
Today, back in Europe, Hana Travner continues to collaborate with equestrian centers and colleagues in the sport. She maintains professional ties in Spain—a country she considers her “second home”—as well as in the United States, through the network she built during her time in Florida. Her dedication to the sport and to teaching has made her not only a competitive rider but also a respected trainer in the equestrian world.

Competitive Achievements and International Record

Hana Travner’s competitive record is strong and varied. She has represented Slovenia in Nations Cups across Europe, riding on national teams in FEI team jumping competitions. For example, she was part of the Slovenian squad at CSIO Bratislava (Slovakia)—an Official International Jumping Competition—where she rode Classic Cayano in the Nations Cup. She has also competed in FEI World Cup classes, such as the Ljubljana/Ugar 2008 qualifier, where she rode Connor in the CSI3-W Grand Prix*. Travner has likewise taken part in the FEI World Breeding Jumping Championships for Young Horses (Lanaken, Belgium), reflecting her commitment to developing horses from the early divisions.
Throughout her career, Hana Travner has earned numerous placings at international shows. Recent European highlights include 4th in a 1.40 m class and 9th in 1.45 m at the 2025 CSI Oliva (Spain) following her return to the European circuit. Earlier, she also reached the podium in CSI2 Grand Prix* classes in Spain, consolidating her consistency at 1.45 m. Her broad résumé shows a versatile trajectory: she has competed successfully in Europe and the Americas, with experience across FEI levels from young-horse shows to five-star events.

Where It All Began

From a little girl in Slovenia to the world stage—some dreams never stop galloping