

I began riding at age eight, training in dressage on Friesian horses, where I developed a strong foundation in balance, control, and effective use of seat and leg aids. At age ten, I purchased my own Quarter Horse Paint mare, gaining experience working through training challenges and developing strong problem-solving skills as a rider. In 2017, I purchased my Friesian mare, Sille, as an unstarted three-and-a-half-year-old and trained her to Third Level dressage and Novice B Working Equitation horse. Together, we competed at regional and national levels, earning Reserve National Champion in 2019 and Regional Champion in 2021. My individual achievements include USAWE National Top 10 Junior Rider (2019), Top 3 Regional High Point Horse/Rider Pair (2019), and High Score Junior Rider at the Wine Country Classic Region 2 Championship (2021).