Favorite Quote: “Just go in, you’re fine.”
Dedication and positivity are just two of many attributes Tiffany Carraway says her daughter, Megan, possesses as a Young Rider. Her positive attitude and willingness to learn new things has helped her become quite an experienced all-around equestrian at just twelve years old. Tiffany explains, “Megan has ridden her whole life and has ridden in many different disciplines, including Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Reining, Ranch, Mini Horse, Western Pleasure, and also enjoys Trail Riding.”
Megan works daily to improve her riding ability and trains with Troy Koehl and Julie Zander. She makes a point to always congratulate other riders who place above her at shows, Tiffany explains, and she enjoys teaching and helping others learn new things
Megan owns and competes with several horses, including PTHA, Welsh cross, Miniature, and Shetland. If she had to choose a favorite it would be Summer, her PTHA Ranch riding horse. The fact that “horses present a new challenge every day and new opportunities to learn and grow every day,” is what makes Megan want to ride. She recently accomplished High Point at Texas District 9 Horse Show.
According to Tiffany, “Megan’s most memorable moments of achievement are with her Miniature Country Pleasure Driving gelding, Dino. She has accomplished two National Championships in the 8-12 age division and will compete one more time in that age division this year in September at AMHR Nationals. She is also particularly proud of winning her first Open Grand Championship with Dino at a spring show in Glen Rose, TX.” As far as challenges go, Tiffany says, “Making choices and accepting the potential consequences are challenging aspects of Megan’s life.”
In ten years Megan hopes to be graduating Texas A&M or Tarleton University after studying math and riding on the Stock Horse team. Short-term, she hopes to win a competitive Ranch Reining class on Summer but understands that winning is not always the most important part of competition.
Megan’s favorite words of wisdom are from her Miniature and Shetland trainer, Julie; “Just go in, you’re fine.” Julie encourages Megan to go in the ring and do her best even if she’s stressed by a fast gate call or unsure of trying out a new class division. “Julie pushes her to try new things and be brave in the face of uncertainty,” says Tiffany.
Age:
12
Discipline:
Ranch Reigning, Miniature Horse Showing
Hometown:
Montgomery Tx
Trainer:
Troy Koehl, Julie Zander
School:
Montgomery Christian Academy
