09/25/2026
Last but not least for introductions is Mackenzie.
Mackenzie’s love of horses started like it does
for many—she was a horse-crazy little girl. She
has always loved anything equine, from horses
and mustangs to donkeys, mules, and even
ponies (although perhaps not all ponies!).
While she appreciates a well-bred horse,
mustangs hold a special place in her heart.
Mackenzie took her first riding lesson in 2009
and began riding regularly at 13 years old. Since
then, she has been fortunate to ride a wide
variety of horses, including several mustangs,
and to develop experience across multiple
disciplines.
Mackenzie has competed and placed at both the
regional and state levels in the California State
Horsemen’s Association’s Horsemastership
Program in Western Stock Seat, Gymkhana, and
English Equitation.
More recently, Mackenzie has focused on
starting and developing her own mustangs under saddle. In 2023, she adopted a yearling
filly and had just 100 days to prepare her for a
TIP Challenge at the Western States Horse Expo
—an experience that further fueled her passion
for bringing along young mustangs.
Today, Mackenzie and her horses, Bleu and
Quinn, enjoy a variety of disciplines, but she is
most often found out on the trail. She has plenty
of goals and dreams still ahead, including one
day competing in the Tevis Cup.
