Ambassadors

Chloe Bellerive Hometown: Keedysville, MD Primary Discipline: Hunter Education: Eighth Grade at Boonsboro Middle School Horse: Dystinctive aka Dizzy – Passed away in December, but lives on in Chloe's heart Chloe was a 2-year-old toddler when she first sat in a saddle; her parents knew right away they had a promising horseman on their hands! During the following 11 years this precocious equestrian has done it all, from simple trail riding, western team penning to dressage and even jousting. "My passion is hunter/jumper. In 2011, I was the Bronze winner for the USHJA Outreach Medal and the Junior Hunter Challenge Champion for the Southeast Region," Chloe shared. These accolades are somewhat bittersweet for Chloe; sadly, this past December her best friend and partner, Dizzy, succumbed to melanoma.

Both were green to hunter competition when they met four years ago, but each taught the other lessons about trust, self confidence and success. The devotion to and education from Dizzy's care has inspired Chloe's two biggest life goals: to become an equine surgeon to aid the other Dizzys in the horse world and to represent the USA in the Olympics.

"It's still hard, but I know he's still with me in my heart. And when I take my victory lap at the Olympics, I will be scattering some of Dizzy's ashes around the arena, to remember that he won too!"

Chloe has put the lessons and passion shared with Dizzy into all the aspects of her equestrian life. She has been a devoted member of the 4-H organization since age eight and currently serves as the president of her local club.

"I'm also proud to be a member of many other organizations including USHJA. I've participated in Horse Bowl and Horsemanship Standards through 4-H, and I find the Horsemanship Quiz Challenge program really similar. I love everything about horses! I think this new program is a great opportunity to improve myself both as a rider and owner of horses, as well as increase my knowledge to help me with my future goals in life," Chloe shared.

Chloe's new role as a HQC Ambassador demonstrates her belief that the more you know about horsemanship, the more you grow as an equestrian and caregiver. "I really hope to inspire a lot of people to join this program."