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Sophie Ouellette

Hometown: Springvale, Maine Sport/Disciplines: Saddleseat

  • What grade are you in?
    • Freshman in college
  • School:
    • University of Maine
  • Degree:
    • Business Administration
  • Activities involved in:
    • Alpha Phi sorority, downhill skiing, dancing, and riding my horses as often as I can!
  • Interests:
    • I enjoy going on spontaneous adventures with my friends and being outdoors!
  • How long have you been riding?
    • 15 years
  • Your Horse’s name:
    • Starboards Ring my Bell (Bella)
  • Favorite Horse:
    • Bella, we first got her when she was 7 and she’s 20 now! We were a team all through my equitation career and I wouldn’t want it any other way. We have a connection couldn’t imagine with any other horse. She’s my heart horse!
  • Your biggest Accomplishments:
    • Making the World Cup Team!
  • Who influences you?
    • My Grandma influences me to be the best version of myself that I can be. She sets an amazing example and inspires me to be my best. When I grow up, I want to be a strong, independent, girl boss just like her!
  • Favorite Quote:
    • “Everything happens for a reason”
  • What being on the 2022 World Cup Team means to you:
    • Being chosen for the 2022 World Cup team is one of the most exciting opportunities that I have had in my life. I have worked extremely hard throughout my jr. exhibitor years and it’s really rewarding that all my hard work has paid off. I cannot wait for the amazing opportunity to represent the United States on the 2022 World Cup Team.