2005 Dressage at Devon - American Junior Riders Championships

Meet the Riders - Eloise Aud and Crocodile Dundee

16-year-old Eloise Aud has made quite the journey to be a part of the happenings of Devon this weekend. The resident of Littleton, Colorado was fortunate enough to have a father like hers who was willing to drive her 12-year-old Rhinelander pony, Crocodile Dundee all the way across the nation to be a part of Team Freedom this week. Support and sacrifice of her parents’ behalf is nothing new for Eloise. “I am very grateful to my parents for how hard they have worked to get my where I am. They support me so much in all of my goals and everything that I try to accomplish.”

Last year the duo competed in this competition for Team Independence, which earned her a Silver Medal. She also finished six individually. Their trainers, Janet Brown and Sharon Scheidman have helped to develop her over the years into quite a talented rider. She is also fortunate enough to have the help and guidance of Lorraine Stubbs while at this competition.

Eloise and her mother also own and run an equine boutique, Deer Creek Mesa Ranch in Colorado. This has taught her a lot about running a business and has helped her to develop her stellar people skills. Through this business, Eloise and her mother have been able to develop lots of great contacts in the equine world.

Future goals include improving her riding knowledge and skills. She wishes to continue moving up the levels to hopefully be able to go to the Olympics at some point. The pair’s season average coming into this competition is a 68.103%. For this, she thanks her pony, Dundee who has been with her through everything for the past five years.

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