Equestrian Life - Profile of Rachel B

About Me

I have been riding my entire life and love every minute of it. I got my first pony, Sassy, when I was nine and learned a ton (mainly by getting bucked off repeatedly). We started out western and I did barrels and poles at local 4H events. I got into jumping not too long after and took lessons while teaching her and my horse, Artie (nine at the time) to jump. As I advanced, Artie and I started to go to hunter shows with my trainer and get better and better that way. Soon, I got into jumpers with Artie which he seems to love and makes him forget his lazy side. When I was 12, I got Prince who is now my eventer. He is doing very well in beg-novice and I hope to move up to novice this year.
I love all of my horses tons and wouldn't trade them for the world! :D

1.How old were you when you first started riding?: most of my life. didn't start competing until i was 9 though
2. First horse ridden: Penelope
3. First horse trotted/jogged on: Winnie the Pooh
4. First horse cantered/loped on: Sassy
5. First Horse fallen off of: Sassy
6 First horse jumped with: Sassy
7. First horse who ran away with you: Sassy
8. First horse that scared the crap out of you: Sassy
9. First horse shown?: Sassy
10. Do you/have you taken lessons: yes
11. Current Barn name: Signol Knob and Meadowbriar
12. Do you ride English or western?: English
13. First horse owned: Sassy
14. Do you ride Hunter/Jumpers?: Yes
15. Have you ever barrel raced?: yes
16. Ever done pole bending?: yes
17. Ever galloped bareback?: yes, there's nothing like it :D
18. Have you ever done dressage?: yes
19. Have you ever evented?: yes
20. Have you ever mucked a stall?: who hasn't?
21. Ever been bucked off?: too many times to count
22. Ever been on a horse that reared?: many times
23. Horses or ponies?: both, horses r sweeties and ponies are a challenge
24. Whatâ€™s the highest youâ€™ve jumped: 4 feet
25. Have you ever ridden at night?: again, nothing lk being alone in your own world with only a horse
26. Have you ever been seriously hurt/injured from a fall?: yes, broken arm that required surgery
27. Have you ever ridden without anything (no saddle, bridle, halter ect): yes
28. Have you ever been trampled by a horse?: nearly, once was stepped on the leg after a fall and once was partially rolled on top of after my horse fell with me (neither of us were hurt thankfully)
29. Do you clean your tack regularly?: i try to
30.Ever played ride-a-buck?: yes
YOUR HORSE
31. Show Name: I is Artie; Tampa Prince
32. Barn Name: Artie; Prince
33. Breed: QH; Shagya/TB cross
34. Goes english or western: Artie does everything; Prince is English only
35. Sex?: both geldings
36. Age: 14; 15
37. Primary Discipline?: Jumpers; Eventers
38. Show experience: training level events and 3'3'' jumpers
39. Is your horse able to be ridden bareback: yes
40. Do you feel safe on your horse?: after years of trust issues, we've finally become a team
41. Have you ever won a class with your horse?: Many times
42. Have you ever had a moment where you feel really connected to your horse?: Yes
43. Do you use a whip and spurs?: only with Artie on the flat and whip when jumping for both
44. How many times a week do you ride your horse?: as much as I can
45. Do you braid your horse for shows?: yes, its part of the fun! :D
46. What color is your horseâ€™s halter?: Navy; Purple
47. Have you ever dressed your horse up for halloween?: yup, Sassy became a dragon for a day and was pretty proud of herself!
48. Describe your horse in one word: genuine
49. How many people owned this horse before you?: one

Basic Information

Member Since	January 31, 2009
Gender	Female
Home	United States

Profile Link	http://www.equestrianlife.com/profile/1000002594200/Rachel_B/
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