Journey to World 2015
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Hi! I'm Kaili and I'd like to share my journey with you. Since I was young, it was my dream to ride a self-made horse at the highest level. To be the underdog, experience rags-to-riches, to succeed despite never having a hand up. This year, I have my opportunity - I'm going to the Western Dressage World Championships.
“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.” ― Roopleen
I rescued my horse Soby as a baby in 2010. I scraped together everything I had to make it happen - it was a leap of faith and a mere $200 unquestionably well-spent. We clicked instantly, and I trained her from the ground up. Within a short time it was pretty obvious that we were a perfect match.
No-one had given Soby the time of day and I could relate. I was a young but determined amateur trainer and a fierce advocate for horse rescue. Growing up, I was that scrappy kid who would ride any horse she could get her hands on - wild or not. I’m sure I terrified my parents on more than one occasion (sorry, mom!). I worked hard, volunteered and apprenticed to learn my trade. I never had a hand up. My horses were trained by me or not at all. I learned by doing and I learned from my horses.
I am determined to make a place for myself in a cowboy's world. I want to prove the worth of a california cowgirl and her rescued paint horse. Help Soby and I become ambassadors for our sport.
To this day, I might be eating peanut butter sandwiches, working two jobs and scrambling to make rent, but I have my Soby and we’re better than ever. And this year, circumstance gives us a fighting chance to get to World.I know this trip won’t be easy, but I have three things in my favor; I’m stubborn. I believe in my horse and the partnership we’ve built. And I believe that our community is behind us.
“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”
― Robert H. Schuller
Please help us by donating or by sharing our story with your friends and family.
Join us on our journey to World 2015.
“If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality.” ― Roopleen
I rescued my horse Soby as a baby in 2010. I scraped together everything I had to make it happen - it was a leap of faith and a mere $200 unquestionably well-spent. We clicked instantly, and I trained her from the ground up. Within a short time it was pretty obvious that we were a perfect match.
No-one had given Soby the time of day and I could relate. I was a young but determined amateur trainer and a fierce advocate for horse rescue. Growing up, I was that scrappy kid who would ride any horse she could get her hands on - wild or not. I’m sure I terrified my parents on more than one occasion (sorry, mom!). I worked hard, volunteered and apprenticed to learn my trade. I never had a hand up. My horses were trained by me or not at all. I learned by doing and I learned from my horses.
I am determined to make a place for myself in a cowboy's world. I want to prove the worth of a california cowgirl and her rescued paint horse. Help Soby and I become ambassadors for our sport.
To this day, I might be eating peanut butter sandwiches, working two jobs and scrambling to make rent, but I have my Soby and we’re better than ever. And this year, circumstance gives us a fighting chance to get to World.I know this trip won’t be easy, but I have three things in my favor; I’m stubborn. I believe in my horse and the partnership we’ve built. And I believe that our community is behind us.
“What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?”
― Robert H. Schuller
Please help us by donating or by sharing our story with your friends and family.
Join us on our journey to World 2015.
Organizer
Kaili Rose
Organizer
Oxnard, CA