February |
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| Katie Hoagland riding Half Moon Bay |
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| What is your current division(s) that you show in? |
2'6 Hunters/Equitation |
| Of all the horses/ponies you have ridden, who is your favorite and why? |
My favorite pony to ride so far would have to be my pony May (Half Moon Bay) she's taught me a lot, and is always so forgiving. |
| Is there a horse/pony that you would love (or would have loved) the chance to ride? |
I would have loved a chance to ride Eric Lamaze's Hickstead. He seemed to genuinely enjoy his job and I hope he rests in our hearts forever. |
| Where is your favorite place to show in Florida? |
I haven't been to many different show venues, but I'm going to RMI next month and I'm really excited. I also like showing at Horse Shows in the Park at Canterbury. |
| What inspired you to start riding? |
I've always loved horses and as soon as I went on my first pony ride I wanted to start riding seriously. |
| Do you have a favorite moment in your riding career? |
So far in my riding career, my favorite moment was when I won a grooming class at a championship show. I just entered the class for fun and I ended up beating about fourteen other people. |
| Whar are your riding goals for the future? |
To keep showing and improving my riding. |
| What is the name of your favorite horse book or movie? |
My favorite horse books are the Canterwood Crest series, and my favorite movie is Secretariat. |
| If you were forced to change riding disciplines, which new discipline would you choose? |
If I was forced to switch disciplines I would like to try Western, but more like ranching, not showing. |
| What equestrian professional(s) do you look up to? |
I really look up to Beezie Madden and Eric Lamaze. I got a chance to watch Eric Lamaze ride at the WEG in 2011 and it was amazing. |