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for the horsemanship, and more importantly, the life skills they imparted to me. The two mentors of my adult life have been Mary Trowbridge and Lindsey Knight, due to the absolute, holistic and complete approach they take to sport and competition. Lindsey and Mary demand athleticism, and they bring an intellectual, emotional and physical total dedication to the horses and the amateurs they work with. They are interested in psychology, in history, in physiology; they are scholars in their field. They deliver and demand excellence every time you train or show. I am truly an amateur. I have small children, a career, and many different demands on my life. I consider Lindsey and Mary close friends, but when we are in the ring, they see a horsewoman who
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better be improving (kids, work and outside life notwithstanding). It brings a bracing clarity to my life and has made me grow as a rider in ways I would not have imagined possible. Outside of Arabian horses, what other hobbies/ interests do you have? I am a mom and an actress. I read, cook, travel, love to throw parties, and spend lots of time with family and friends. I’m a very lucky gal! What do you love most about the Arabian horse industry? I love the passion that professionals and amateurs alike bring to the Arabian horse industry. I love that people from all walks of life, with disparate kinds of careers, ambitions, hopes and beliefs, find a common passion in the Arabian horse.
Jessica Maldonado
Farm Name: ChriShan Park Trainer Affiliation: Shan Wilson How old were you when you became involved was hooked. The people and camaraderie with Arabians? Who or what inspired you to at the Arabian barn were so far above become involved with Arabian horses? I began and beyond the Saddlebred stable that taking riding lessons at the age of 5 from a there was no looking back for me. local Saddlebred barn. I later happened to Who has been your biggest influence/mentor in your take a lesson at an Arabian barn after my pursuits as a horseman/horsewoman? I have been father’s colleague recommended it, and I fortunate to learn from several great horse
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