Mackenzie Harvey of Toronto, Ontario, is a familiar face to many of us at the Area 3 and Ontario shows.  She competes with her stunning gelding, “EBG Certainly” in the Youth 14-18 All Around events, including Trail, and the pair just recently added Western Riding.  She has shown many horses in her show career in multiple events, and has been very successful.  Mackenzie’s favourite event is Western Riding, because it’s a new challenge and exciting.

Recently, Mackenzie was chosen to represent Canada at the 2008 Youth World Cup in London, Ontario.  This was a very prestigious event and Mackenzie was honored to represent Canada.  Mackenzie excelled in all events, but the most memorable, especially for her Dad, was the Cutting event.  Mackenzie not only tried something new, but after watching her performance … we wouldn’t be surprised if we see her adding even more events to her successful show career.  In London this summer, Mackenzie made not only her parents proud (as she always does) but she made Ontario and Canada proud, too.  At the Youth World Cup, Mackenzie had many Top Ten placings, along with a 2nd place finish in Western Riding.  Showing at the Youth World Cup for Team Canada will forever be a favorite memory for Mackenzie, tucked neatly alongside her 2 Youth Performance Championships.  Mackenzie truly has had a wonderful Youth Riding Career.

Mackenzie has been riding for the past 15 years, and loves it!  She would like to take this opportunity to thank her parents for everything they do, and especially for never missing a show!  She would also like to thank Jodi Mallette and the show crew at the barn for all their help and support over the years.  Mackenzie’s goal for the future is to qualify and attend the AQHYA World Show.  And I know, with Mackenzie’s dedication and talent, she will be able to accomplish this!

Mackenzie just turned 18, and is currently attending the University of Guelph for business.  In her free time, she enjoys to shop, hang out with friends, and indulge in Starbucks.

Good luck Mackenzie!