Hometown–Richardson, TX
Residence--Southern Methodist Campus, Dallas, TX
Date of birth--November 15, 1990

Schools attended/degrees--Graduated Richardson HS 2009; attending SMU: Southern Methodist University, majoring in history, political science, economics, pre-law

Marital status--single

Occupation--student

When/why first started riding--First started riding at age two as part of physical therapy; started riding for sport at age five; began training in dressage at age thirteen as a competitive sport

Most influential person in your career--Kai Handt, he taught me to think like a champion rider rather than a handicapped rider

Hero/idol--Martin Luther

Name of first horse/pony--Sundance, first therapy horse; Tanka, first sport riding horse; Attitude, first & only horse that I owned

Non-equestrian career/accomplishments--AP scholar, Lead architect of DFW Idea

Hobbies--Snowboarding, college intramurals, video games

Most admired rider--Rachel Campbell; she has been a dominate Young Rider in a region with few Young Riders. Her dedication, work ethic, positive attitude and enthusiasm for dressage is an inspiration.

Equestrian awards--2010 - Ranked #3 overall; USEF PE Dressage Ranking List; named to USEF Youth Council. 2009 - Placed 7th USEF PE Nationals; High Point Individual at Region 9 Junior Team Championships; Qualified for GAIG/USDF Region 9 Championships, TL & First. 2008 - Recipient of the Tommy Tranchin Award; DDC High Score & Freestyle Champion. 2007 - Junior Reserve Champion Training Level, DDC Yellow Rose II; Selected for television show, “The Real Winning Edge” featured as an Equestrian who has overcome challenges. 2006 - 4th Place Year End Award, Dallas Dressage Club for Training Level-Junior; High Point Rider – Chisholm Challenge Horse Show

Most memorable riding achievement--Training with a horse with behavioral/fear issues and working through them. He put me on the ground many times during mounts, during training, and almost at a show, but with patience, treats, and perseverance, I was able to slowly gain his trust and was able to take him to his first dressage show. It was a real challenge and a great learning experience, one I will not forget.

Hardest lesson you had to learn as a rider--That horses are very fragile. I lost  my first competitive horse to a freak accident in the pasture right before our first major competition. I had to retire my first and only owned horse just when we were hitting our stride.

Pet peeves--Tardiness

Sporting philosophy--Winning is great but, a win isn’t as meaningful as performing your best.

Your criteria in an para dressage horse--Great walk and trot and over 16.3 hands since I’m 6’3”

Your ideal career--Deputy Chief of Staff for a President who also owns a dressage barn.

Best advice ever received--"Take it one step at a time and do your best. God will decide the rest."--my parents

Superstitions/ritual/beliefs--Everything I accomplish is through Jesus Christ.

Favorite food--Bread

Favorite music--Indie Rock IE: White Stripes

Last place you vacationed--Vacation? Ask me after the WEG. Colorado I think?

After the selection trials I plan to…. Go to WEG! That is my hope and what I am training and working hard toward every day.