Ele started riding and showing at the age of seven in California. She was the CA State Champion for a period of five consecutive years. Medal classes won are Onadarka, Barbara Worth, CHSA, NWHC, Fox Field, McCleay, Canadian Island Medal, and Thunderbird.
She was also the Oregon and Washington State Champion for three consecutive years. On the Canadian circuit she was Junior Hunter Champion at Spruce Meadows, Milnes Downs, and Thunderbird.
Ele became a professional, opening Fantasy Farms. She has trained her own students to win NWHC, POA, OFEA, OHSET, year-end awards in juniors, childrens, ponies and equitation divisions. She currently has a winning show team participating in shows and has had numerous year end awards, including the OFEA rider of the year title for 5 consecutive years. Her two daughters, Shelby and Madelen, are seasoned competitors on the OFEA circuit and have many daily and yearly awards. Ele is also a Marion County 4-H leader and shares her riding skills, confidence, and responsibility in horsemanship to both the show rider and the pleasure rider.
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