Trainer: Jordan Allen
Length: 08:42 Minutes
After discovering horses at a young age, junior rider Jordan Allen overcame an equine-related accident and rose through the ranks in hunter/jumper competitions due to hard work and dedication to achieving her goals. Now, she shares her insights as to how anyone can also find opportunities to become a working student and compete in equestrian sport, regardless of demographic or financial background. Allen’s keys to success include embracing every opportunity to ride or take a lesson, as well as setting goals to challenge oneself while still being realistic. Stressing the importance of how a strong work ethic can overcome obstacles and carry over into many other aspects of life, Allen encourages riders to take every opportunity to watch others train and compete to enhance one’s own knowledge. Allen also explains how having a good attitude can create new relationships and open doors in equestrian sport, how friends and family are key to supporting young riders through the highs and lows in their pursuit of success, and how working hard to create one’s own opportunities can help riders achieve goals which were perhaps never thought possible.
Key Principles:
Look for Opportunities Goal-Setting Work Ethic Watching to Learn Attitude Support System