Principal & Trainer
First as a junior and then as a professional, Morley enjoyed a successful show jumping career. For many years, he was a contender in both the hunter and jumper rings across North America. In fact, Morley and Joie met as competitors at Spruce Meadows. A meeting that would change Morley’s life.

For over a decade, Morley has been the cornerstone for Joie Gatlin - Morley Abey Show Jumping. Morley and Joie founded their business in 1996. Initially, Morley shared the riding, training and teaching duties with Joie. As the business developed, he shifted his focus to include a majority of the non-riding business aspects. Today, he continues to coach and train clients as well as being the “go to” person for all business related matters. 

For clients, Morley plays a strong leadership role in maintaining the barn culture, best described as smart, forward and fun. He is the main cheerleader, problem solver, and advisor, to name a few. He is instrumental in managing the day-to-day functions of the show stable.

For sponsors, private and corporate, Morley is the point-person. As such, he works directly with each sponsor to maximize the return on his or her “sponsorship dollars”. He participates in strategic planning, plan implementation and promotion of the sponsors’ product to meet the goals identified by the sponsors’ marketing group. His efforts include, but are not limited to, television spokesman, advertising design and placement, hosting corporate guests attending Grand Prix competitions as well as organizing special events. Morley understands the potential benefits to sponsors and works hard to fulfill them.