Sophie Hoskins. Image: Derek O’Leary.
Barastoc Junior Squad: Meet Sophie Hoskins
In August 2016, Barastoc launched the Barastoc Junior Squad program to riding enthusiasts aged 13 – 18 who are passionate about riding.
The Barastoc Junior Squad aims to teach, inspire and guide young equine enthusiasts. The squad program assists young riders in gaining the experience needed to support a commercial sponsorship in adulthood, if it is desired or needed, as well as provide a solid understanding of feeding their horses. Each year Barastoc welcomes 20-30 new young riders to be part of the team.
Here, we catch up with eventer Sophie Hoskins…
“I was lucky enough to be selected by Barastoc to join the Junior Squad in August last year and over the past year I have learnt so many new lifelong things, spoken to so many different people (including my idol Amanda Ross) and made so many new friends.
“We get the chance to gain knowledge from many professional riders every month and take away what we learn and implement it into our own horses and riding. I am so grateful to have been part of the Barastoc Junior Squad and have been able to gain so much more knowledge from the Barastoc family.
“One day I hope to be a high-level eventer, with the longlife knowledge and guidance Barastoc have given me. But my main aim right now is to have fun competing and riding my horse, and complete Year 12!”
You can find out more about the Barastoc Junior Squad here.
This article was written in conjunction with Barastoc Horse.
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