My passion for horses started when I attended my first horseback riding camp at the age of 4. It was then that I discovered my love for horses. It was soon after that I began to beg my parents to sign me up for riding lessons. Here I am today honored to say that those lessons have truly paid off!
I began riding in the ApHC Circuit 2016 as a 10 & Under and attended my first World show at the age of 11. Since then, I have won 19 World titles and am looking forward to what the next two years may bring. I’m excited to be making decisions for college, and especially looking forward to being a part of a competitive equestrian team.
I am currently a Junior at Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Washington. I have successfully balanced my Equestrian life and challenging academic goals in high school, maintaining a GPA of 3.66 while taking honors and AP courses. When not on a horse or at school, I am actively volunteering in my community, working at a daycare, babysitting, and spending time with my family and friends.
~ Anya Leland