5 minutes with Jacoba Tanner

This article is from the January 2020 Horse Deals magazine.

How old are you and how would you describe yourself?
I am an 11 year old farm girl who just loves HORSES. I love Mum and Dad, my four brothers and one sister so much. I love going to shows and catching up with friends all over. 

What’s your proudest achievement?
When I won the youth at Tamworth on Peptos Angelique.

What’s your worst riding habit?
None.

What’s your most used app?
TikTok on my sister’s account and her phone. 

Who’s your equestrian idol?
There are a few; Lindsay Wheatley, Amelia Servin, Lynda MacCallum.

What’s your after-school ritual?
I leave school with Mckenzie my brother and meet my other brother Spencer. We walk to Mum’s hairdressers where we wait for her to go home. I get home, eat and then go and ride Angelique and Hootchy to keep them fit. Wednesday it changes with basketball thrown in. 

Among your friends, what are you best known for?
I’m not sure but I do love laughing with my friends.

What’s been your worst riding injury?
Lucky there, I haven’t got one to talk about. 

What is the best gift you have ever been given?
When Mum and Dad purchased Angelique from our special friend Alice. 

If you didn’t ride, what sport would you be doing?
I think basketball, netball, water skiing and snow skiing. 

If you could ban one vegetable forever what would it be?
I’m not a fan of carrots at all. 

What do you want to do when you finish school?
I hope it’s something to do with horses, but I have a little wait yet.

What’s your favourite competition item?
I love my Cinch striped shirt and Hairy Pony to add a little shine.

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