Like most ‘horse obsessed’ girls, my love of horses is one of my earliest memories. My first foray into horses was at four years old; when I visited Foxfield Riding School. However, my riding career didn’t truly start until I convinced my parents to let me start taking lessons (seriously) at seven at a local barn, Far West Farms. The love I felt with horses was instant; it sparked a feeling of joy I had never experienced. Even though I knew nothing about the world of horses, I knew it was what I wanted to do every day from that point on. My journey over the past eight years has not been the most linear; however, I am grateful for every ride, every moment with each horse and every lesson from each trainer I have worked with. 

The focus of my early years at Far West and and Elvenstar, two prominent show barns in Southern California, were the fundamentals of riding, which included not just what I needed to know when I was in the saddle, but everything I needed to know out of the saddle (knowing my horse from poll to tail, no pun intended). I am grateful for the education I learned from these beginning years.

In 2017, I moved to Foxfield, which was a gift in that I was down the street from my own house growing up. I could be at the barn in five minutes! My responsibilities at this barn grew: I cleaned stalls, I learned how to feed, we groomed and tacked our horses, we set courses, and we cheered our barn mates on in lessons. In 2018, I entered the Little Sisters program to further my knowledge even more.  Several days each summer, I spent studying veterinary practice, dressage level flat work, horse show braiding technique, attended lectures from vets, farriers and trainers and sports psychologists, and immersed myself as much as I could to become a more knowledgeable horsewoman. This experience further helped me become even more prepared as I embarked on the world of showing. 

When I went to my first shows I was my own groom. This meant being at the barn before dawn to pack, load and set up at the show ahead of time. I had to get to the barn at 4:30am before every show, to load my horse into the trailer and make sure he had everything for the day.  As I continued at Foxfield, I started to develop an even deeper bond with horses, my instructors, and friends!  Whether it was having a special day where I would take care of my favorite school horse, drill team practice, or trips to the Foxfield ranch, I cherish those memories forever.  It became very apparent to me that it was time for me to take all my knowledge and growth as an equestrian and start riding at even a more competitive level.  As my riding ability grew, so did my dreams. I soon moved to an A-showbarn, which made all my hopes and dreams become reality.  Even though I did not have my own horse for the first half of 2021, I enjoyed riding different horses in each show and learning how to quickly adapt to the different style of rides each horse brought. In 2022, I moved to Citrus Hill Farms and trained with Robyn Stiegler. I am so grateful for the opportunities Robyn presented, with allowing me to become a working student at her barn. I got to consistently ride and show different horses and really learn what it means to be an “adjustable” rider. When Robyn moved her barn to Tennessee in 2022, I found my current barn. 

In 2024, I moved to Soverign Place, where I currently ride with Joe Thorpe.I am now 17 years old and showing in the equitation.Presently, my goals for 2023 are to qualify for Maclay, NHS, USHJA Jumping Seat, USHJA Hunt Seat, and CPHA Jr.I am currently qualified for CPHA Style of Riding Finals at the end of this year at National Sunshine.  

I will graduate in 2025 from Greenways Academy. I ended the 2023 school year with a 3.91 GPA. 

As I continue to build my academic and riding resume, I am excited by the possibility of riding on a college equestrian team. In a sport that traditionally focuses so much on the individual, I would love the opportunity to be a part of a team where I could continue to develop and improve as an equestrian.