How it all Started

It was a cold, brisk, winter morning when my mom and I were visiting my cousin, Courtney in Denver, Colorado. Courtney had a riding lesson so her mom was getting ready to leave to take her to her riding lesson. She offered for us to stay or go with them and before anyone could blink, I insisted to go with. I was so excited because I've never seen a horse up close before. I was only 2 years old. I've always had a love for horses even before I had seen one. Instead of playing with barbies, I would play with my little ponies. Once my mom saw this, she knew horses were going to be a huge part of my life. She was right. Once I saw the horse Courtney was riding named Fluffy, my face lit up brighter than it ever had before. Courtney's instructor saw my expression and offered to put me on Fluffy for a few minutes. After, I helped brush him up and feed him. Ever since that day, that smile never left my face and the words, "Mommy, I wanna ride, I wanna ride!" I never gave up asking and begging so my mom found a place to take lessons at home. That's how it all started.