Just A Girl Who Loves Horses : Torrie Hyde

I met Torrie almost 2 years ago now. I did her maternity session and since then she’s been using Yehleen Photography to capture her and her family’s portrait session. Not only she’s a client but she became a good friend. She is such a beautiful woman with a great heart.

She is also an amazing horse rider and we decided to do this fun shoot. I sent her a questionnaire and you will get to know more about her :-) She is just the sweetest!

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Do you consider yourself a good rider?

  • I would consider myself a good rider, but definitely not the best. I’m always learning new things, especially from my husband Brian. He’s a good horseman.

Favorite color of horse?

  • Dappled grey with black mane and tail.

Biggest riding strength and weakness?

  • My biggest strength in riding is being willing to learn and being able to remind myself that I can accomplish anything that I put my mind to. Sometimes riding and training can be exhausting because horses have minds of their own, but its very rewarding and makes me so happy.

  • My biggest weakness is not having abundance of patience haha. Sometimes I get impatient when teaching horses new things, but riding definitely teaches patience and to communicate though your body with your teammate.

What discipline do you ride?

  • The discipline that I ride is considered Western, but more specifically, Barrel Racing.

If you could switch disciplines, what would you do?

  • If I could switch disciplines entirely, I would be interested in trying jumping.

Favorite breed of horses?

  • American Quarter Horse

Worst Fall?

  • My worst fall happened about four years ago. My husband and I were riding two young horse that he was breaking and training. His horse spooked and started bucking, then mine did the same. While he was able to hold on I got bucked off. The result was a visit to the ER, a severe concussion, sprained neck, and a bleed in my spleen that, thankfully, did stop bleeding on it’s own. Needless to say, I was very hesitant to climb on the back of that colt again!

How long have you been riding?

  • I have been riding since I was only a few months old. My family has always owned horse and I love them.

Ever ridden on the beach?

  • I have never ridden horses on the beach, but it’s definitely on my bucket list :-)

Ever ridden completely tackless?

  • No I haven’t ridden tackless. I’m not sure if I’m that brave or if I just have never ridden a horse that I trust that much lol!

If you could ride anywhere, where would you ride?

  • Every cowgirl’s dream is to one day ride at the Nation Final’s Rodeo in Las Vegas! It’s my dream too!

Do you compete?

  • I am not currently competing due to not have a horse that is trained and ready to compete.

Biggest show you’ve ever competed in?

  • The biggest show I have ever competed in was the Crawfish Craze 5D Barrek Race in Monroe, LA. It usually has around 400 or more barrel races compete for over $25,000.

If you could train anyone dead or alive, who would it be?

  • If I could train with anyone it would have to be Sherry Cervi. She is a great teacher and trainer and has accomplished some of the most incredible things in barrel racing history. I really look up to her.

Favorite horse movie?

  • My favorite horse movie is Walk. Ride. Rodeo. It’s a very motivational, true story.

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Yehleen Gaffney

A Wedding-Portrait Photographer from based in Covington, Louisiana

http://www.yehleenphotography.com
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