Who are we

Katherine is an American who grew up riding in Alaska and attended Lake Erie College. After college she continued her education abroad where she ended up riding and showing young horses in France. She noticed the strong market for Jumpers but also saw many equitation and hunter prospects that would be great for the American market. These horses were often over looked by French riders and breeders because they were not competitive but Katherine saw potential in them.

In January 2025, Katherine partnered up with Margaux Spitzer, owner of Papillon Stables, to better serve her clients with quality French horses. Margaux has been buying and selling horses from Europe and nation wide stateside for over a decade now and proven to have an eye to match buyers and horses. With an emphasize on turning European horses into American competitors, Margaux has built a network in both countries and Canada, allowing her to always have a supply of horses on both sides of the pond. Margaux is available from March through October for European tours, customizing your stay around your very own checklist. Bilingual in both French and English, she keeps the whole process of buying a simple and orchestrated routine.

Margaux spent almost two decades stateside in Southern California riding, showing, and learning the American market. Now back in France, she is constantly scouting new sale horses for clients.

French Horse Exports was started in 2013 to help Americans access the French horse market. We offer services from importing and exporting to your trip to France to horse shop! French Horse Exports strives to be a full-service business to help make purchasing horses over seas a breeze. Whether you are coming over in person or are looking to buy off video we can help you in every step of the process.