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FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES MAY 2011 59

and years of showing both Tootie and my pony Belle. Even though Tootie and Belle were both young and green and I never placed well on Belle, they were both challenges for me. Because of them, I’ve become a tougher rider.

Sidelines: What do you like to do when you aren’t riding?

NJ: When I’m not riding, I’m usually hanging out with my friends. I like to go bowling, to the movies and shopping. I’m also usually on the computer or playing Mario Kart.

Sidelines: What do you like about being part of the horse world?

NJ: I like being part of a world where there are so many other people that share the same passion I do. It also gives me the chance to meet other people. 

Sidelines: What are your future show plans?

NJ: For the summer I’m going to Tryon, Atlanta and Blowing Rock. Hopefully I will have enough points by then to qualify for Harrisburg in October. We’ll see what happens!