“In just four short years, Sadie has proven her immense passion for equestrian sport and has far surpassed my expectations as her trainer. Sadie started on the lunge line learning the basics of horsemanship, and through her dedication and unparalleled work ethic has risen up the ranks to successfully competing in the equitation ring, hunters, and most recently has stepped into the 1.15 jumper ring.
While she has found success in all three rings, Sadie’s greatest love is the equitation ring. She has great ambitions of competing at medal finals and a desire to get there through hard work and honing her skills day after day.
Sadie gives 110 percent every single time she comes to ride and care for her horses; moreover, she puts just as much into horse care as she does into her riding.
A typical Saturday at the barn consists of an early morning start getting her first horse ready to lesson, riding her competition horses practicing both new and old skills, and spending time exercising her retired horses as well as catch riding ponies, lesson horses, and any horses that need to get out. Every horse gets the same amount of attention from Sadie, which speaks volumes of her character. After meticulously cleaning up the barn and putting her horses away loved and spotless, she cares for her partially blind rescued mini pony, Betty.
As her trainer, I am so proud of the horsewoman Sadie has become. Sadie epitomizes hard work, dedication, and a love of horses. Sadie is eager to learn as much as she can, especially when it comes to the equitation ring. But most of all, her positivity, enthusiasm, and sportsmanship make her a pleasure to coach.
It’s refreshing to see such commitment from a young student and I know that for Sadie, the sky is the limit.”
~ Jasmin Stair, Owner/Trainer, Jasmin Stair Stables
“Sadie is an accomplished student whose determination and integrity shine just as brightly in the classroom as they do in the riding arena.
At The Grauer School, we value independent thinking, curiosity, and compassion — and Sadie embodies all three. Despite the demands of her competitive equestrian schedule, she remains deeply engaged in her coursework, thoughtful in class discussions, and always eager to challenge herself.
What stands out most about Sadie is her sense of purpose. She brings intentionality to everything she does. It takes serious commitment to maintain academic excellence while balancing the physical and mental demands of high-level competition — and she handles it with focus, discipline, and grace.
Sadie is not only accomplished — she is kind, grounded, and genuinely interested in others. Whether supporting classmates or managing challenges under pressure, she leads by example and demonstrates maturity well beyond her years.
I have no doubt that she will thrive in college and beyond — not only because of her talent, but because of who she is.”
~ Larry Bischmann, The Grauer School, Chemistry Teacher, Encinitas, California