Hometown: Elmhurst, Ill. Sport/Disciplines: Saddleseat

• What grade are you in?
  • Freshman in college
• School:
  • University of Kentucky- in partnership with Gatton College of Business and Economics and Lewis Honors College.
• Degree:
  • Majoring in: Marketing and Business Management
  • Minor: International Business
• Activities involved in:
  • Wildcat Service Dogs certified service dog handler, Member of Alpha Gamma Delta’s Epsilon chapter, University of Kentucky Saddle Seat team member, Social Entrepreneurship Scholar at UK, Book Club member, & Interscholastic Athlete Program.
• Interests:
  • I love to read! I am also a big foodie who loves sushi, pasta, and anything covered in chocolate. I love to watch movies, two of my all-time favorites are Oceans 8, and Secretariat. And of course, I love animals (especially pigs)!
• How long have you been riding?
  • Eleven years
• Your Horse’s name:
  • CH The Crescendo (Ernie) & Crossfire’s Charmed Life (Sox)
• Favorite Horse:
  • Ch the Crescendo aka Ernie is my heart horse! He was my first show horse and I am still competing with him seven years later.
• Your biggest Accomplishments:
  • Being selected for this team!
• Who influences you:
  • My parents, and trainers. They inspire me to strive for excellence in all aspects of my life!
• Favorite Quote:
  • “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”
• What being on the 2022 World Cup Team means to you:
  • After having the 2020 World Cup event cancelled, I am very excited to be able represent my country two years later and experience such an exciting and competitive event with an awesome group of riders and coaches!