Rider Spotlight: Lauren Gauval

Photo by Becca Alder at B Photography

Name: Lauren Gauval 

Age: 18 

Hometown: Montclair, New Jersey 

Major: Communications 

IHSA Division : Beginner 

How did you become interested in joining the team? My dad rode as an english rider until college. & I was inspired to do the same. 

What is your favorite thing about being on the team? The horse show competitions in California. 

What is one thing that Bob always tells you during practice? there are many but he always tells me to put my heels down! 

What do you hope to accomplish this year? I hope before the year is over, I get first, second or third place in california. 

Fun fact about yourself.. I enjoy snowboarding, gymnastics, and traveling :) 

Rider Spotlight: Danielle Alder

Name: Danielle Alder

Age: 26

Hometown: Mesa, Arizona

Major: Nutrition (Dietetics)

IHSA division: Intermediate 

How did you become interested in joining the team? I was looking for a way to get involved on campus and to do something that I find challenging and fun.  I can say that it was definitely the best decision I have made.

What is your favorite thing about being on the team? The time that I get to spend with the girls on the team, they have been so wonderful to me and I am so proud of how far we have all come.  I also love working with Bob because he has helped me to get my confidence back :)

What is one thing that Bob always tells you during practice? Bob "what are you forgetting to do"  Me " I don't know?"  Bob "BREATHE!"

What do you hope to accomplish this year? Since this is my last year with the team, I hope to make it to Nationals.  I also hope to get the team more exposure and possibly sponsors for the future.

Fun fact about yourself..   I like to listen to underground hip hop while baking cookies.....