At A Crossroads: Four Riders On Deciding Their Futures In The Sport

Many young riders want to make it to the top. We dream of riding professionally, representing our country at Nations Cups and even the Olympics. But how do we respond when things don’t go as planned? Riding is, to put it mildly (ha!), an expensive and dangerous sport. Financial situations change; serious injuries happen. We sat down with four remarkable young women to talk about how they responded when life didn’t go as expected.

As they share their stories, one thing is clear: there’s no right or wrong answer. When life throws a curveball, everyone has to make the choices that are best for them. So whether we decide to continue competing, to keep horses in our lives as a hobby, or to move on from riding completely and pursue other passions, the lessons we’ve learned from horses and the relationships we’ve built in the equestrian community will stay with us, no matter what path we choose.

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Article written by: Cheryl Witty-Castillo