My name is Kaydence Cothran. I am a Junior in highschool from Oklahoma and I have been competing in hunter/jumper competitions for the past 10 years throughout the country. Getting my start on a green large hunter pony at 6 years old, “Lightning” and I went on to have a great hunter career together winning Reserve Champion in the 10 and under division at USEF Pony Finals in 2019. 

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At age 9 I started my career in the jumper divisions, riding multiple green as well as experienced horses along the way. 

 

I began riding various horses and excelled in everything from the low children's Jumper division up to the Grand Prix's, while training a beautiful sale horse in the hunter ring. These amazing horses have helped me secure the USEF 2021 Horse of the Year honor in the Low Children’s Division along with multiple state and individual show Championships in the High Children’s division.

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In 2022, I was fortunate to move up to the Low Junior Division with "Ghianti" - placing Reserve Champion in our first two shows at this height. I am so thankful for the opportunities I have received in this sport, riding wonderful horses, and continuing to grow in this sport that I am so fortunate to be able to be a part of. 

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In 2023 I was honored to be selected on to a Zone 7 Jumper team in the 1.20/1.25's and the Platinum 1.30/1.35 team. I also competed in my very first Grand Prix the same year, at age 14. I have had multiple top placings in the Grand Prix's sense then with my incredible horse "Wonder Z". 

 

So far in 2024, I have had the amazing opportunity to start a new partnership with "Onslow", and we have already formed an incredible bond in the short time I have had him. My first show with "Onslow" we came home a win in the 1.30/1.35 Jr/Am classic along with division champion. I can't wait to see what all 2024 has in store, and am so grateful for all the opportunities I have had to train under such incredible people and have the best horses in my corner. 

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