FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 53
and support have given me great confdence over the years. I
admire Andre for everything he has accomplished. Andre is a
soft-spoken trainer who inspires me to try my best.
Sidelines:
What are your goals for career and college?
SR:
I want to become a well known and respected professional
or amateur. I am also planning on attended an NCAA Division 1
equestrian college or university. I am not sure which school yet,
but I plan on studying business or journalism.
Sidelines:
What divisions and horses will you be showing at
WEF and which division do you like best?
SR:
This year I plan on competing in the junior hunters, junior
jumpers and equitation. I will show my dad’s sale horses so what
horses I show will depend on my dad. I will also catch ride other
horses. I like the jumpers the most. I like that when you get in the
ring your nerves disappear because everything happens so fast.
Sidelines:
What do you like about showing at the Winter
Equestrian Festival in Wellington?
SR:
I like that for me there is no traveling involved with the WEF
circuit because we have a farm in Wellington. My dad drives the
horses down and my mom, brothers and I also drive down. Once
we unpack and settle in we are there for about four months.
Sidelines:
What do you like to do in your spare time?
SR:
I love being home in Clinton. I’m from a very small town
and my friends and I have known each other since kindergarten.
There is not always a lot to do in Clinton but we have lots of fun.
I also love music and if there is a concert not too far away and I
don’t have a show then I’m all for going to it.
Sidelines:
What do you like about being a horse person?
SR:
To be honest, riding around my farm in Clinton with a loose
rein and just having some fun. And it is important for me to always
take care of, and look out for, the horses.
Sidelines:
If you weren’t a horse person, what do you think you
would do?
SR:
If I didn’t ride, I’m almost positive that I would be involved
with another sport. I like to run and I have thought about trying
out for the track team.
Sidelines:
Describe yourself in 10 words or less.
SR:
Responsible, dedicated, fun and eager to learn.
Schaefer loves showing in Wel l ington where her fami ly
has a farm
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