Get To Know This TCU Senior
9/12/2008 12:00:00 AM | Equestrian
Sept. 12, 2008
FORT WORTH, Texas
When did you start riding?
I started riding when I was three years old. My mom and I would ride in the hills of Spokane, Wash.
What is the highlight of your TCU career?
The highlight was scoring the only reining point against Baylor at Nationals which allowed us to move forward to the next round. After that it would be staying undefeated in horsemanship at nationals.
Who is your favorite all-time athlete?
A horse named Whats Your Pleasure because no matter how bad he hurt himself he would always give me everything he had in him. He loved to go out and show and was a true athlete with a lot of heart.
Why did you choose TCU?
I came to Texas because of horses and my trainer back home (Spokane, Wash.) had a daughter down here working for a Western pleasure horse trainer.
What is the best part of being on TCU's Equestrian team?
The best part is having a common bond with all the other girls on the team. We all understand each other's passion for horses which is awesome.
What does Coach Reynolds always tell you?
To just be myself and do what I do best and whatever happens will happen. He also says you never fall short when you give it your best.
What is the most important life lesson you have learned?
That when I feel overwhelmed with things just take them one day at a time because that is all I can do.
What is something you can't live without?
My best friend George, my family, my horses and my dogs.
Favorite food?
Oh there are too many to choose from. Off the top of my head it would be bagels with cream cheese or a good milk flan.
Ultimate dream job?
To have my own physical therapy clinic, where I specialized in the cardio/pulmonary area.
Favorite movie?
Anything based on a Jane Austen book.
Dream car?
An international truck with custom horse hauler conversions.
Favorite guilty pleasure?
Letting all three of my dogs sleep on the bed.
Favorite musician?
George Strait
Favorite actor?
Julia Roberts
