Youth Spotlight
Ruth Collins Age : 11
Maysville , KY | Parents Danny & Leslie Collins and a little sister Rebecca .
I ride with Jessica Mast at Stonewall Farm and am instructed by Nicole Carswell Tolle . My horse is Fila and I compete in All Day Pleasure and Equitation .
My favorite hobbies outside of horses :
My hobbies are painting , swimming , and reading . I love the book series about showing Saddlebreds by Susan Archer .
How I became involved with horses :
I grew up with horses and have always been around them because my Mom rides .
My favorite NWHA moment :
Winning a blue ribbon on Fila at my first trip to The National last year .
Who inspires me :
I am motivated by Alayna Applegate because of her work ethic and winning the Saddlebred Triple Crown in the Equitation Division . I admire Jessica Mast and hope to become a trainer like her some day . Nicole Carswell Tolle and my friend Marley Doyle also have a big impact on me .
If I could ride any horse :
My favorite horse to watch is A Knight To Remember . He looks like so much fun to show and is so powerful in his gait .
July 2022 | NWHA National News 7