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Sophie Yih
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Hometown: Alamo, Calif.
Sport/Disciplines: Saddleseat
- What grade are you in?
- I am currently in the 11th grade.
- School:
- Tilden Preparatory School
- Activities involved in:
- I am proud to say that I’m part of the UPHA Ribbons of Service program! I also enjoy bike riding, personal fitness, and music.
- Interests:
- I am very interested in makeup application as well as the manufacturing process. It’s a career that I would like to pursue in the future.
- How long have you been riding?
- Almost 10 years. I started riding at 6 years old, showing at 8, and I’ve never looked back!
- Your Horse’s name:
- My equitation horses are CF Bella Luna (Arabian), Heritage TRGR (Arabian), & Personal Legend (Saddlebred)
- Favorite Horse:
- Davinci’s Reflection, Half Arabian English horse & The Daily Lottery, Five-Gaited Saddlebred.
- Your biggest Accomplishments:
- Winning the UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge cup in 2021 and The Good- Hands National Championship in 2019.
- Who influences you:
- My parents for sure, my mom has always been a huge influence and inspiration. She was a competitive figure skater, so she understands how much dedication, hard work and time goes into a sport. My dad, who is a businessman and super busy, always makes time to cheer me in the stands. You recognize him as the guy wearing a goofy hat, with the name of the horse I’m riding, embroidered on it.
- Favorite Quote:
- “ Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen” - Michael Jordan
- What being on the 2022 World Cup Team means to you:
- I have dreamt of being part of the World Cup team since the beginning of my equitation career. I am so excited to represent the USA, it is such an honor.
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