Reed Kessler

Tumblr dedicated to Reed Kessler who is an 19 years old equestrian. Who was selected for the 2012 United States Olympic equestrian team. Where she was the youngest person ever to compete in Show Jumping.

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Photo © Nöelle Floyd via Reed’s facebook

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Reed and Mika at Saint Tropez 5*

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Reed and Mika at Saint Tropez 5*

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Reed and Cos I Can in Saint-Tropez

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Unlucky four faults in the Grand Prix of Hamburg, but Cylana jumped beautifully. Photo © unknown via Reed's facebook page

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Reed on Stakki; "I cannot say enough good things about her!"

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You have to always really push yourself – also to where you are out of your own comfort zone. There are times where everything comes easily to you, and then there are times where you feel like you cannot do anything right and then there are times where everyone is supporting you and stick behind you and then there are times where no one is. You have to be able to handle all these circumstances, and still stay focused on your goals.

Reed Kessler 

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The beautiful Stakki taking a look out her window.

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Goose has a great overview of the yard in Borken.

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Reed and Carly have become real globe trotters over the past two years, and arrived back in Europe from Wellington just a few weeks before our visit.

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In my opinion the single most important thing when it comes to Marcus' philosophy is that he always tries to make things easy for the horses. Of course there is plenty of intensive flatwork, but overall in the jumping he tries to give the horses the chance to do their best – and he never builds something to trap them or to discourage them from giving their best effort. I think Marcus is really a top horseman.

Reed Kessler on Marcus Ehning.

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Cosi has found a liking to the stable pig Babe.

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Reed and the super cute Goose, who she describes as "goofy, playful and happy".

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Cos I Can, Reed and Carly.

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For me the shows here in Germany are of a higher quality. In America there are several good riders, but in comparison when you go to a show here almost the entire class has a chance to win. I think that in general it is a bit more difficult in every way. The standard of competition is higher, the tracks are a bit more difficult and the field of riders is very strong. That is also why I enjoy being here. I think it raises your game as a rider.

Reed Kessler on switching from American shows to European shows.

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