Written by founder Emma Mabry Madelyn Porter is a 15 year old rider from St. Louis, Missouri. She rides at her family's private barn, Dragonfly Farms. She currently owns 4 horses, but is constantly buying and selling. Boudi and Esmeralda are her two jumpers that she shows in the High Children's Jumpers. She has had Esmeralda for almost a year and got Boudi about 4 months ago. Corleone aka Curly is her equitation horse that she's had for about 2 years. Willow is her hunter that she's had for two years also, together they show in the Junior Hunters. Porter said, "They are all such amazing horses and I am so lucky to have them." Porter said her biggest showing accomplishments were "Becoming reserve circuit champion on Dragonfly's Encore (Willow) in the 3'3" Juniors. Last year, Willow and I qualified for The National Horse Show, and also qualifying for Junior Hunter Finals at Devon this year and last year. In 2014, I competed at ASPCA Maclay Finals with Curly and also qualified him in the 3'3" Juniors at The National Horse show. I was overall high point hunter and junior hunter champion on Curly for MOHJO (Missouri Hunter Jumper Organization)." Porter said her favorite show is WEF because she "Loves the show grounds and warm weather, but I especially love how much you learn in and out of the ring. This year at WEF, I learned more than I probably would have learned in a year from watching so many different horses and riders. It's really amazing what you can learn just by sitting at the ring and watching!" Porter said her riding goals for the near future were to move up to the Junior Jumpers in 2016 and eventually Prixs in a few years. She hopes to one day become a professional and continue to buy and sell horses. Porter mentioned that her riding goals for this year is, "to compete at Maclay and Medal finals and compete at Indoors for the 3' 3" juniors. Last year, The National Horse show was such an amazing experience and I would do anything to compete there again." "For anyone who rides or shows at any level, I think the most important thing in this sport is have a connection with your horse. Being able to understand and communicate with the horse is such an amazing thing that most people skip. The better you can understand your horse, the better they will preform for you and give you their all." When asked what she appreciates most in this sport, Porter said "I appreciate the horses and people that make my dream possible. Without their support, I would not be anywhere near where I am today and I cannot thank them enough. My trainers and parents are the most supportive people I could ask for. They always push me to be the best I can be."
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November 2016
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