Comments on: HI Spy: Who is your equestrian hero?

By: Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:21:06 +0000

Lis Hartel is my equestrian role model. Lis was diagnosed with polio and was paralyzed from the knee down. During her riding career Lis won 2 silver medals in the Olympics for Dressage even with her disease in 1952 and in 1956. At the time military men dominated the equestrian sport, Lis was one of the first women to ever compete and win a medal in the Olympics. Lis never gave up on her dreams and became one of the most amazing equestrian stars int the world. This is why Lis Hartel is my horsey role model.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 09:38:43 +0000

The people that I admire most in the horse world, and want to be like someday, are Pat and Linda Parelli. Visit Parelli.com to find out why.
Another person i admire is my friend’s older bro (no, its NOT a crush LOL) he trains horses and is a cowboy and a great christian.

By: Marie

Marie — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:56:56 +0000

I have two equestrian heros. Stacy Westfall and Shawn Flarida. They both ride flawlessly and their reining is breath taking. I could only wish to ride like them someday.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:19:30 +0000

My equestrian hero is my old instructor. I don’t ride for her anymore, but we are still close. She is a model equestrian. She is an amazing rider and knows what she is talking about when it comes to riding (and horses). She also is a great horsewoman and a huge horse lover. She simply has a big love for horses and is always happy when I see her.

By: Lindsey H.

Lindsey H. — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 06:11:28 +0000

My equestrian hero is one of my older instructors named Cindy with her horse, Jac. She did pony club and she was almost in the equestrian olympics. She has taught me some of the best advice ever heard. Some of it was so advanced, it was hard to understand!

By: hannah aka BUNNY

hannah aka BUNNY — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:30:06 +0000

My equestrian hero is Terri Helbich. She is the ultimate example of self-less love. Since I’ve been under her instruction, she has taught me everything from horse care, correct riding position, to what it means to live. Her teaching doesn’t stop once we leave the arena though. She continues to care and teach us kids life lessons daily. She is not only the physically strongest person I know, but she is also one of the most wise and humble. Today, I watched her as she had to put down her first horse, the love of her life. Being there to comfort her today was another one of those little life lessons I have learned to look for every day,and I feel honored to have been able to watch her as she let go of her first love, Lady. May she be blessed with our love, comfort, and company for years to come.

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:58:10 +0000

My hero is Stacy Westfall. She is a good example of how training horses is supposed to be done. She has accomplished amazing tasks such as riding bareback and bridle-less in complicated reining patterns, and won, and I think she is someone to look up to in the horse world and should be more thoroughly recognized.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:13:43 +0000

My horse hero is my trainer Charlene. She trained me and my first horse and she has given me some of the best advice. She said that it doesnt matter how many times you fall off, it matters how many times u get back on. Now she is helping me train my second horse.

By: alice

alice — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:45:09 +0000

My hero is my mom . She rode when she was my age and helps me in the hunter/jumper show ring by giving me tips.

By: Carly

Carly — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 10:54:20 +0000

My hero is the woman that has taught me to ride for the past 5 years. She drags me around with her to clinics, fairs, shows, shopping, and most of all trail rides! Every year we learn a lot more from each other, and from her wonderful horses, which she lets me ride for exchange of barn chores. She’s taught me so much, and no matter where I go and work with horses, I’ve been complimented on my knowledge in safety and handling. That and more, I owe it all to her! Thank you Becky!