Two Worlds, One Story

As an adolescent I was passionate, maybe even obsessed, with horses and equestrian sport. That passion, along with the support of my parents, gave me the extraordinary opportunity to bring my horses to Europe to train and compete among the best in the world. I trained as a teenager at Germany's Gestüt Grönwohldhof, immersing myself in a system of horsemanship that shaped everything that came after. After returning to the United States I spent nearly two decades competing at Grand Prix level across North America, founded Dream Street Stallions, Inc., and in 2008 became the youngest owner in history to win the Grand Championship at Dressage at Devon, a record that still stands.

That lifetime in elite sport gave me something no marketing course ever could. I understand this world from the inside: its culture, its language, its standards, and the remarkable athletes, both human and equine, who define it. Today I bring that knowledge to the riders and brands who deserve to be seen at the level they've worked to achieve. I manage the complete digital presence of Olympic bronze medalist Lisa Wilcox and Certified Master Saddle Fitter Renee Waters, place equestrian athletes in international luxury publications, and work with brands worldwide on media strategy and crafting content people actually want to read.

Travel writer Rick Silvia smiles at the camera wearing a cowboy hat in front of a waterfall

About Me

Rick Silvia with Rubinero competing in Dressage in Palm Beach, Florida, USA

Grand Prix Rider to Digital Nomad

For years, though, another pull had been growing alongside the arena: the desire to see the world on my own terms rather than from the window of a horse show hotel. In 2025 I stopped choosing between the two. I departed JFK on the last day of January and have run my work remotely ever since, first from a condo in Laguna, Phuket, then a villa on the beach in southern Sri Lanka, and now back in Thailand. Distance turned out to be an advantage. When your work is telling stories that travel, it helps to be someone whose life does too.

The road gave back more than I expected. Hundreds of conversations with travelers, writers, and wanderers taught me more about the world than any guidebook ever could, and after I published The Digital Nomad Blueprint, people began reaching out. Not just aspiring nomads, but people standing at their own crossroads: loss, career transitions, the search for a life that feels aligned.

I'm a storyteller. I believe in sharing stories, in the act of it, because I know what happens when people tell their story well. This site is where both worlds live. If you're an equestrian brand or athlete ready to be seen at the level you've earned, the Media page is for you. If you're standing at a crossroads of your own, the writing here is for you too.