Favorite Quote: “One day your life will flash before your eyes,make sure it’s worth watching.” ~ Gerard Way
Lydia Beck is an English/Western Pleasure rider from Bristol, CT. At age 15, she is a dedicated volunteer at JLS Mission Equine in their horse rescue operation, Hold Your Horses, Inc. She was nominated by her trainer Jennifer Smith who shares that “Lydia’s dedication is truly remarkable. She spends countless hours helping around the farm, immersing herself in every aspect of equine management. Her commitment to learning is evident in the way she absorbs knowledge and applies it with care and precision, ensuring that the horses receive the best possible attention.”
In addition to her volunteerism, Lydia has developed remarkable riding skills in a very short period. “Her natural talent, coupled with her relentless drive to improve, sets her apart from her peers. Lydia consistently goes above and beyond in her efforts, whether in the arena or in her care for the horses,” said Jennifer.
One of her recent successes is earning third place in showmanship out of a class of 11 at the Connecticut Color Breed horse Shows with her OTTB Parnelli, a rescue on the farm that Lydia rides in exchange for her volunteer efforts. Lydia shares that she finds joy in the connection she feels with horses. Riding gives her a sense of freedom and adventure, allowing her to experience the bond between rider and horse. The feeling of trust and partnership she develops with each horse makes every ride special and motivates her to continue pursuing her passion. One of her biggest challenges has been opening up and making human friends at the barn. However, she has overcome this and now has great friends and has formed strong friendships in new environments.
In ten years, Lydia hopes to be competing with her own horses and also wants to be involved with the farrier and dentistry side of horse care, combining her passion for riding with a professional dedication to equine health. Her short term goals are to gain more jumping experience and continue to build a relationship with the rescue horse she rides, both mounted and unmounted. Her favorite quote is “One day your life will flash before your eyes, make sure it’s worth watching.”- Gerard Way. Lydia attends North Western Regional School.
Age:
15
Discipline:
English/Western pleasure
Hometown:
Bristol, CT
Trainer:
Jennifer Smith
School:
North Western Regional School
