5 minutes with Elizabeth Taylor

This story is from the May 2019 Horse Deals magazine.

How do you feel about putting pineapple on pizza?
I don’t like pineapple on pizza. I think it’s weird to put fruit on a pizza!

What’s your worst riding habit?
It used to be watching my shadow on the ground to see if my horse was round.

What’s your most used app?
Instagram.

Who’s your riding idol?
Michael Christie because he is such a great rider and he’s also my coach. I’ve learnt a lot from him, he gives me confidence and we have fun too. 

What’s your after-school ritual?
A half an hour drive home, then I have a coffee and something to eat, then I ride two to three horses in our arena. If I’m not riding, I sometimes do tennis training at school.
In my free time, I like to draw and do creative activities. 

Among your friends, what are you best known for?
Riding horses, drawing horses and playing Star Stable.

What’s been your worst riding injury?
I’ve never had a bad fall from a horse (touch wood) but when I was five, I was leading a big horse and I tripped over and he stood on my hand. It hurt! I had a hard lump in the palm of my hand for a long time. 

What is the best gift you have ever been given?
My uncle bought me a palomino for my seventh birthday called Eddie (Bordershow Vanilla Ice). I went outside with my eyes closed and Eddie was standing there with a big red bow tied around his neck.

If you didn’t ride, what sport would you be doing?
I’ve never wanted to do another sport because I only want to ride, but I do enjoy tennis, athletics, and gymnastics.

Who’s your favourite YouTuber?
I don’t watch YouTube so I don’t have a favourite YouTuber. But I’d have to say my brother Hamilton, because he has his own channel.

If you could ban one vegetable forever, what would it be?
I hate sweet potato but if I were to ban it then other people who like it wouldn’t get to have it.  

What do you want to do when you finish school?
When I finish school I want to be an Equine Vet because I love caring for animals, especially horses. It means I will also be able to still compete and ride at shows. 

What’s your favourite competition item?
My favourite competition item is my lucky boots! Only joking, I don’t have a favourite item, my boots are the first thing that came to my mind haha.

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