When I first started riding, I never thought I would compete. All I wanted to do was get on a horse and ride. I mean, I still do that, but after several years of being in this sport, I realized I wanted to do more. When I went to my very first show, I was riding a small Arabian pony who took me around a 2'3'' hunter course. There were only 6 entries in my division, but we got Reserve Champion. I didn't show much after that, but that amazing feeling I felt in the show ring still lingered with me. When I got my horse Leo, I decided to really feel what it would be like to go to shows and compete in the county circuit. I began in the Green Rider and Low Children's the first year. By the second year I moved up to Children's. Now I am competing in the Modified/Jr/Am's. But I never planned on being a competitive equestrian. I even started later than most people. Most girls that I rode with began when they 8 or 9. I began competing right before I turned 15. I remember talking to my mom one night and she asked me why I wanted to show more. She always knew I love to ride just for pleasure, but I don't think she would have ever thought I would compete someday. I told her that even though I love to ride for fun with my horse, competing gave me a sense of accomplishment and a new meaning for my riding. Competing has become the cherry on top of my whole riding journey, and I plan to keep it that way. I don't compete to be the very best or to get the most points, I compete to have fun and learn new things as I continue to grow as a rider.
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