Youth Spotlight: Alexa Black

Alexa Black

Interviewed by Emily Ambrose

Age: 14

Where do you live and with who?

I live in Springfield, OH, with my mom, Amy. My grandparents, aunt, uncle, & cousin also live on the property.

How did you get involved in horses?

My mom and dad have always shown so I grew up in the horse industry.

What discipline(s)/class(es) do you show in and why did you choose that discipline or class(es)?

I show in the Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Hunter Under Saddle. I show in the Equitation because it has always been one of my favorite classes.  I show the Horsemanship and Hunter Under Saddle as part of the all around.

What would be possible for you to give up? (something that is not horse related)

I would never be able to give up food because I love eating!

Tell us something that no one knows about you.

When I was younger, I used to compete in queen contests on my contesting pony and won two queen titles.

Where can we find you when you aren’t at a horse show?

I will most likely be riding my pasture ponies that live on my property.

What do you see your future self doing?

I would like to ride on an NCEA college team and possibly become a lawyer.

If you could ride any horse, who would it be and why?

I would like to ride Harley D Zip because I want to start doing the western riding.

What is a goal that you want to accomplish during your time showing horses?

I would like to win the world show and ride on an NCEA team.

Who is your hero/role model?

My role models are my mom and my grandmother because they inspire me to be the best version of myself.

What is the biggest dream you have accomplished showing horses?

The biggest dream I’ve accomplished was winning the Congress twice in one day in the Hunt Seat Equitation, my favorite class.

What accomplishment have you achieved outside of the show arena?

My greatest accomplishment is I have received is the President’s Award for getting a 3.5 and higher GPA during all of middle school.