34 SIDELINES SEPTEMBER 2012
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
As Hannah looks toward the future she is excited about
competing at the grand prix level. She is also breeding horses
with the hopes of one day raising her own international caliber
horses. Hannah recently competed at Spruce Meadows, where
she and Bauer placed 9th in the $32,000 Westjet Cup 1.45m
class at the Canada One show. Being in Calgary brought back
memories of an experience she had when she was 12. “My
dad was in Calgary flming and we went to Spruce Meadows.
Someone set up a riding lesson for me on a school horse there
and we were invited to sit in the playpen where the sponsors
sit during classes at the Masters,” Hannah said. “I had no idea
that years later I would be back at Spruce Meadows, working
for Karen and competing as a professional rider.” While Hannah
may not have lived the Hollywood lifestyle, returning years later
to Spruce Meadows plays out like a good Hollywood movie – one
with a happy ending.
Hannah and Barla in California
Photo by www.esphoto.com
Hannah and Bauer
competing at Spruce
Meadows this year
Photo by Cansport Photo
Hannah and ES
Carando Z show off their
determination and skill at
Spruce Meadows
Photo by Cansport Photo