Name : Candice Van Wert

Age: 17

Family members: Colleen and Hal Van Wert

Hometown: Petawawa, Ontario

Current horse and a bit about it: Manner Of Principle aka "Fivo". Fivo and I show in the Halter, Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation and Horsemanship. Fivo has a big heart and always gives 100%.

Goals for the upcoming show season: My goals are to do as well as we can in the Showmanship and to keep progressing in all of our events.

First prize: 1st place ribbon in the youth Showmanship class at the Alice & Fraser Club Show in Pembroke, Ontario.

Favourite alltime horse, english or western: Fivo, he is the sweetest, hardest working horse I know. He is my best friend and every single time we step in the show pen he gives me everything he's got. I could not ask for a better friend or horse.

Favourite show: The All American Quarter Horse Congress

What do you do to pass the time while lunging: I pay attention to my horse and think about my plans for the day.

Other interests: When I'm not with Fivo, I enjoy spending time with my friends, my mom and my Chocolate Lab "Oliver".

Best advice: No matter how many doors get slammed in your face or how many times you fall down, keep getting back up. Never lose sight of your dreams, a little faith, hard work and persistence pays off.

Role model: My mom has always been there to support me and help me through everything. She truly is an amazing lady and I would not be the person or rider I am today without her