2nd Website Page "hobbies"

Horses

Horses have been a passion of mine ever since I can remember. I started taking horseback riding lessons when I was four years old. I took lessons until I was old enough and saved up enough money to buy my first horse. I started training horses for other people when I was twelve and by the time I was fourteen, I started training and breaking horses professionally.

When I turned sixteen I had my own business giving riding lessons, training horses, and starting colts. I have competed in various ranch rodeo events and worked as a hand on a local 1800 acre cattle ranch. I was selected for a professional adult rodeo drill team where we competed at competitions all over the country. We went on to win the United States Equestrian Drill national competition in 2011. I continue to ride my own three horses frequently as a way to relax and get away from stress and to become a better rider.

Boys and Girls Club

I began volunteering for the Boys and Girls Club when I enrolled at RCHS. I chose the Boys and Girls Club because I wanted more experience working with children. What started out as a requirement for service learning ended up being a decision that I am glad I made. I have learned lots of patience from tutoring and mentoring the children each day after school. I have built relationships with many of the children and I am looking forward to another year at the Boys and Girls Club.