Founder and Executive Director, Jane DaCosta, established the Metropolitan Equestrian (MET), a 501(c)(3) non profit organization established in 2010. As someone who grew up participating in equestrian sports, Jane has ample experience in stable management in New York City, Florida, and Virginia, where she managed staff, grounds, clientele and horse care. Additionally, Jane has trained horses and riders at all ages, levels and abilities for over 30 years.  Her passion is not only horsemanship and athleticism, but is also instilling leadership skills, the value of teamwork, and responsibility in MET participants. She has dedicated her life to ensuring access to any person wanting to achieve these goals through equestrian sports. 

Jane is a graduate of New York University with her Masters in Business Administration through the Executive MBA Program (2022), and an Electronic Warfare Technician Third Class Veteran of the United States Navy. As a riding competitor, Jane was an undergraduate rider for Long Island University/C.W. Post Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Equestrian Team. Jane has competed and shown successfully in United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Horse Shows ranging from “C” to “AA” rated shows for over 33 years in Equitation, Hunters and Jumpers. Jane is a committee member of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy Committee, and a committee member of the IHSA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

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