United States Eventing Association

I’ve been working here at Wood Lane stables for roughly three weeks now. I’m using the term “working” very loosely as I’ve also been having one of the most amazing experiences I could have imagined. Even though I have had the opportunity to work for amazingly accomplished professionals prior to coming here I was still beyond nervous upon my arrival.

Missy Miller is spending the summer working at William Fox-Pitt’s Wood Lane Stables in Dorset, England. Follow along as she keeps us updated on her time across the pond.

Well, I am finally back in Florida and things are seeming to calm down for the moment after NAYRC. It was hard to come down off of the high that I felt and check myself back into reality.

I am writing this as for the moment I am able to relax, and enjoy the reality of an amazing cross country round earlier today. This can only last for around five minutes before the preparations and prayers for final jogs begin.

Being in Kentucky means several things, The delicious Ale-8-1, gorgeous blue grass scenery mixed in with the luxurious racehorse farms scattered everywhere, and of course the Kentucky Horse Park which also means Young Riders has finally arrived!

My name is Missy Miller and I am 21 years old, and yes, I am completely distraught over my young rider years coming to a close. This will be my fourth time competing at NAJYRC. I participated in the 1* team competition with my late partner, Leprechauns Rowdy Boy, in 2005, 2006 and 2007. The star of my show is of course, my horse, TSF Amazing Grace.

I have always thought that completing a challenging course at a show is equivalent to being on top of the world. I doubt I am alone in this belief. I’d like to say that I am unaware of the opposite feeling, but I do believe I have experienced something close. Going back to the barn with out your horse is something I would never wish on anybody.