NWHA News November 2022 | Page 21

Youth Spotlight

Ava Simons

Wartrace , TN | Parents : Chris and Nicole Simons
My favorite hobbies outside of horses :
I like to play the guitar , playing soccer and going to see Nashville Soccer Club play . Spending time with my family and friends .
How I became involved with horses :
My Gigi
My favorite NWHA moment :
When I won the Novice Youth Class this year with my horse Patroled by Jose .
Who inspires me :
My Gigi . She loves riding and showing her horses and works really hard to do whatever she puts her mind to . She is my biggest supporter .
If I could ride any horse :
I ’ m Thunderstruck and Labeled A Parolee because they are such great horses and I think they would be fun to ride .
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