Sonia Zugel - Biography

Sonia was introduced to dressage in 2005 and by December 2009 had moved up to the PSG level. Today, Sonia is riding as an amateur for Ireland at International Small Tour Level and Grand Prix on a National level.
Sonia Zugel was born in Cork, Ireland and currently lives in Holmdel, New Jersey with her husband Christian Zugel and two daughters Ashleigh and Lucia.
From 1997 – 2001, Sonia was Vice President of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations for Claire’s Stores (1,300 store chain in North America and Europe).
Previously, Sonia held various accounting positions from 1986 – 1997 including running her own accounting firm called Accounting Cents.
Prior to dressage, Sonia’s horse career evolved from fox hunting in Ireland and Simi Valley California, following a family tradition of MFH (Master of Fox Hounds); to amateur steeplechase events in California; followed by eventing in New Jersey earning National awards including her Bronze medal (ESDCTA).