Assignment 1-Stephanie Bailey

   My name is Stephanie Bailey and I can pretty much be described in one word: Equestrian. Every class always seems to have that one "weird horse girl" and I guess for the class of 2018; I'm her. My school days consist of going to school, going home to do my homework, and then going straight to the barn for some de-stressing time with my horse. I own a total of three horses - one of them is a competition horse, and the other two are "wild" American Mustangs. Sampson is a five-year-old chestnut thoroughbred who is my jumping and competition horse. He challenges me but takes care of me when I really need it. Misty and Angel are my two American Mustangs that came from the plains of Oregon and Utah. My dad and I have worked very hard to break them and they are worth all of the blood, sweat, and tears spent. The American Mustang is the very definition of loyalty, obedience and grace. If you really want to know and haven't guessed already, horses are the way to get me to "geek out".

  In terms of my academic career, I just hope to end each semester with all A's and to make new friends (when my school schedule permits of course). I would like to pass all of my AP exams as well, if that ends up being a possibility. This year I am also in Spanish Four, so I'm hoping I will be able to get that credit out of the way so I can have another elective senior year for more drawing and art classes.

  When it comes to my summer, it was about the same as the description of me: riding, homework, drawing, working at the Kentucky Horse Park, working as a camp counselor for Punchestown Stable (the barn I ride at), and a trip to Washington D.C. for three days for my cousin's graduation. It was a great summer filled with friends, family, and of course, horses. I also finally got my permit in July because, while most of my peers already have their licenses, I was blessed with a summer birthday. I hope to make it through this school year at Henry Clay High School with all of my peers and have a little fun here and there.

   Favorite website: http://punchestownstable.com/