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Morgan riding her dream

High riding: Irish
High riding: Irish

While most teenagers are worried about their social life and fashion trends, Morgan Irish has far bigger dreams. The 14-year-old worries about her next horse riding competition, practice, caring for her beloved horses and trying to find a good balance with her academic commitments.

Her dream of riding began from the time she was four-years-old and it was almost inevitable that she would grow to love the sport. Her mother, who was also a rider, would go riding when she was expecting Morgan. And the moment the young Morgan learnt to ride, she never looked back. Her parents were quick to nurture and protect her talent for riding, something she is grateful for and works hard to grow with dedication. Morgan’s hard work shows in all the competition and tournaments she has taken part in since 2018.

She competed in her first competition named the Maple Ridge Youth Festival where she wanted to get a feel and gain some experience to build her confidence.

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