women who are committed to the sport will find ways to make it work whether financially or otherwise. One amateur woman in particular, Elaine Fresch, grew up in Ohio
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as a casual rider who would take any chance available to get on a pony, and pony. After moving to Las Vegas and eventually Palos Verdes, CA right before her last year of high school, Elaine knew she wanted to ride but also knew her finances could not foster the costs of this sport and education was a priority. Following an undergraduate degree at UCLA and completing law school at University of San Diego, she set about making a place for herself at her current her law firm, Selman Breitman. While working hard to become a more established partner of the firm, she could only squeeze in Saturday and Sunday lessons between an intensive workweek schedule. Finally becoming an official partner at Selman Breitman, she was
better financially prepared to support her love of the sport at the level she wanted to compete. Lessons, horse shows and horse show costs, and the many other various expenses that come with show jumping horses
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eople involved in the equestrian community know that horses are not simply a hobby but can be an everlasting passion that endures countless trials and tribulations. No matter the boundaries, men and
competitively became more available. However, the story does not end there. She still finds it difficult finding time to ride during the week and
explains that it is more challenging to progress as an equestrian with the amount of legal work she has. Every week Elaine defies new challenges working extra hours and making sure she is up to date with work at the office as well as scheduling time needed to stay an active rider. Elaine owns four horses, two competing jumpers and two others that are
retired. The two horses she competes with are Tender and Rugged Bear in the 1.10-1.15 meter jumpers and feels that riding for two consecutive weeks at a horse show prove better results than only one week. She explains, “Two weeks of shows allows me to warm up and get into the groove. During week one, I can build toward week two of showing and it helps me get back in the groove.” She has competed as far as Spruce Meadows in Calgary, Alberta
Canada and explains that 1.10-1.15 meter jumpers are a fun height….. not too dangerous and she can stay competitive with both of the two horses. Furthermore, no matter how carefully she tries to separate work and
riding as much as possible, sometimes it’s unavoidable. Once, she had to take a conference call while she was walking a course. Conference calls
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