Horseback riding has been the most long term passion in my life. I rode competitively for over ten years and won a plethora of shows and competitions-- taking home a variety of ribbons, trophies, and plaques. I first started riding when I was 8, and began taking one lesson a week every Sunday. From there, my passion and dedication grew. As I got older, I started working at the barn to be able to afford more lessons and entry fees for competitions. At 12, I spent nearly everyday with the horses, my trainer, and my friends in the stables. I mucked stalls, exercised horses, fed and watered, and took the initiative to show my trainer and my parents that I was dedicated to riding. My parents have always encouraged me to work for the things I want-- I paid for my own lessons for the first two years I rode. I remember how thrilled I was when my trainer asked me to help teach lessons. Soon after, my trainer and my parents surprised me with my first horse-- Sheridan. I continued riding through high school and was the team captain of my high school equestrian team called WAHSET. I regularly won first place, I qualified to go to state in reining, and I took private lessons outside of practices for WAHSET. Although I haven't been able to continue my riding career through college, I am hopeful that horses will be a part of my life again after graduation. 

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