She began riding and training horses in 1999, showing in 4-H, WSCA, and APHA--western and english pleasure, showmanship, halter, bareback, and some games. She received hundreds of honors at the county level, 2 state championships, 2 top 5 awards at state level, and a national top ten. She received the Dan Patch award in 2005, and was a national top ten finalist in 4-H Horse Bowl.