Hawthorne Hill: Inside the Michael Barisone Shooting Case

By Craig Soto

A prestigious dressage training farm. A bitter dispute. A shocking act of violence that stunned the equestrian world. At Hawthorne Hill Farm in New Jersey, elite riders trained for competition under the guidance of an Olympic-level coach. The barn was meant to be a place of discipline, ambition, and trust. Instead, it became the center of a conflict that spiraled out of control. When tensions between trainer Michael Barisone and rider Lauren Kanarek escalated into public accusations, legal threats, and relentless online warfare, the once-respected training facility turned into a battlefield of reputations, power struggles, and fear. On the morning of August 7, 2019, the conflict reached a devastating climax. Gunshots shattered the quiet of the barn. Lives changed forever in a matter of seconds. Through careful research and reconstruction of the events, this gripping true-crime investigation explores what really happened at Hawthorne Hill. It examines the personalities involved, the escalating disputes, the psychological pressure created by public conflict, and the shocking moment when violence erupted.
This book takes readers inside a story where ambition, resentment, and escalating tensions collide in the most unexpected place. What began as a professional relationship ended in a case that would captivate the equestrian community and raise difficult questions about power, reputation, and mental health. A powerful and unsettling true story about how conflict can spiral beyond control.
If you enjoy true crime investigations, courtroom drama, and stories about real-life conflicts that turned deadly, this gripping account will keep you turning pages until the very end. Read the story behind the headlines and discover what really happened at Hawthorne Hill. Get your copy today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GRRVQG41
• ISBN13: 9798251219609
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"