Thank you for generously supporting Elsie in this year’s competition. Your support helps empower the V Foundation for Cancer Research and the Why Not You Foundation in their respective missions to save lives and empower today's youth to become tomorrow's leaders.
First and foremost, the love is for the horses and the relationships she develops with them. She is always striving to learn about their care, happiness, and overall wellbeing. She is currently taking eventing lessons and continuously pushes herself in the pursuit of growth within her chosen discipline.
Elsie is committed to being a new perspective to the community, ensuring a horse first take to the sport! The horse is not a piece of equipment, but a partner and companion. With this, the relationship you build with a horse is paramount.
Once introduced to the eventing world, Elsie quickly excelled, jumping within a few months. She did this through a dedicated attitude, hard work, and commitment to her sport. She has built relationships with the lesson horses that she rides, their owners, and her trainers. Her skills and determination to continues to grow despite the limitations of only having access to lesson horses.
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like Youth Athlete of the Year, Colossal offers participants the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact.