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MEGAN KELLER - MARCH
Age: 37
Located: Esko, MN
Style of riding: Western Barrel Racer
About my horse: Herb Woodley, Quarter Horse, 7 years old
How long have you been riding? Nearly 30 years
What has your horse taught you? I have learned many things over the years and each year there is something new to add. There are three things I focus on, patience, persistence and forgiveness. As a rider, a competitor and a true lover for these animals, a person needs to become humble and understanding. You also need to really learn how to trust yourself - it's great having others to help guide you through things, but in the end - if it doesn’t feel right for you and your horse, then it probably isn’t. Everyone has an opinion and something to say.
ELLEE NEW - APRIL
Age: 24
Located: San Angelo, TX
Style of riding: 3 Day Eventing
About my horse: Krusty aka Uppercrust D
How long have you been riding? 20 years
What has your horse taught you? Horses have taught me overall patience, courage, and trust more than anything. They do so much for us. For example, my horse Bluffing used to be hard to load into the trailer. It was easy to get frustrated about it, but then my friend once said something that really resonated with me. She said “It's crazy that they will get in a metal box for us”. Which is so true!
EDIE - JUNE
Age: 2
Located: Marshall, VA
About my horse: Oreo is a rescue from Middleburg Humane Society
When did you start riding? When I was little
When did you know horses were going to be in your life forever? Probably the first time I rode without crying.
MADLEN LESESNE - JULY
Age: 24
Located: Ashland, VA
Style of riding: 3 Day Eventing
About my horse: Ginny aka Itzhappyhour, 8 year old Thoroughbred
How long have you been riding? 20 years
What has your horse taught you? I think that one of the most important things I have learned from the horses is perseverance. In my experience, if you keep working hard, both in the saddle and in the barn, you can achieve almost anything.
RAPHAELLE BRASSARD - AUGUST
Age: 22
Located: Lac-Brome, Bromont, Canada
Style of Riding: Show Jumping
About my horse: Obiwan aka Lovely Boy, 10 year old Belgian Warmblood
How long have you been riding? 16 years
What has your horse taught you? Horses have taught me what hard work looks like and to always persevere through difficult moments. Good things come to those who work hard.
ALYSSA - NOVEMBER
Age: 12
Located: Virginia
Style of Riding: English (3-Day Eventing)
About my horse: Dixie, 12 year old Quarter Horse
How long have you been riding? Since I was 5 years old!
What has your horse taught you? Definitely responsibility and patience especially with Dixie's ongoing medical issues.
