I started riding when I was turning 5. My mum got my brother and me into riding, since she was a dressage rider back then.
Uuntil I turned 16 I was mainly riding Pony’s. My best Pony was „Karim van Orchid’s“. I rode the Europeans three times with him.
The horse that I grew up with and had the most placements up to 1.55m with, was „Cheenook“. I got 6th individually at the European Championship with him.
My other best horse is „Emelie van de Mirani Stam“. We got second at the Europeans with the team. I also rode my first 1.55/1.60m classes with her as well as my first Global Champions Tour Season. ?
My parents are definitely my heroes. If I manage to achieve what they have, I would be pretty proud of myself. And if one day I‘m even able to ride somewhat like Ben Maher, Steve Guerdat or Marcus Ehning, I would be very happy as well:)
In the long run, I would of course love to reach a similar level as my role models. To find my own path towards that goal, I’m grateful to have someone like the YRA by my side. It gives me great support to keep improving my riding, my management and everything that comes with it - so that one day, I might become a role model for someone else.