Age: 17

Hometown: Orchard Park, N.Y.

School: Orchard Park High School, senior

2010 Goals: Graduating early and going to Ocala for the winter to do the equitation. Qualify for equitation finals and go to college in the fall.

Thoughts on EAP: “I hope it helps me become a better rider and learn more about taking care of the horses.”

Biggest Riding Influence: “My trainer, Chrissie Hannon. She can really influence and help people become better. I love being at the horse shows all day, watching her and learning.”

Horse She’d Like To Ride: Logan, Brianne Goutal’s equitation mount. “He looks like such a good boy, and he looks so smooth.”

Ice Cream Persona: Cookies n’ Cream. “I am kind of shy and quiet like vanilla, but when I get to know people I’m a lot more outgoing like a cookie.”