Catherine Crier Quotes

I wanted to be a horseback-riding trainer and to go to the Olympics as an equestrian.

Horseback riding is my passion. Other than work. People can't imagine me getting dirty, but that's what I love about it.

I ride my horse at competition level.

I was very successful at three-day events, point-to-points, Pony Club, and gymkhana. But then I went to college, and because I had really good horses, they weren't going to be left in the field, so they were sold.

I'd like to work with horses, but it doesn't pay very well. Maybe I'd like to go somewhere in the Middle East because they keep buying really nice horses for their Olympic teams - like, the Qataris.

So, I have my own horse and two ponies. I grew up around horses, and that really is my passion.

I own a horse and ride, but I don't know racing or betting.

I gallop and jump and ride young horses with intense pleasure.

You know yourself, once you've had the excitement of riding thoroughbreds, it's not very interesting riding anything else. But I still love horses; I just don't have one any more.

I had a paint pony called Half-Pint, and I rode her in Madison Square Garden, and that was my first big show. But my first real pony was this red pony called Chantal. He was absolutely amazing. He was a great pony, except he did spin me off a couple of times! I would blink, and then I would be on the floor.

Yes, I've just bought a new horse, named Jedi.

I have five horses. My first was a professional jumper named Santos. I got him when I was 18.

I'd like to play a horse, many people think I already have. Either end of the horse would be fine.

I started horse-riding when I was a child and still try to go as often as I can.

My mom grew up with horses, and when I turned 14, 15, she's like, 'Do you want to take a riding lesson?' I thought, 'Oh, gross, dirty.' She was like, 'Okay.' And then I did, and now I'm the one cleaning those damn stalls out. You can't get me away from the barn now. It shocks even me.

I'm about to challenge for the Maryland Cup in the next couple of years, as an owner, a trainer, and a rider.

My kids are one, three, five and eight, and we are all horsey. The kids have got their ponies and can ride. Our foundation mare is special to our hearts. She was one of my first ever horses. She was my first ever winner at Chester, which is also special, and she's just the apple of our eyes, really.

I love the freedom you feel on horseback, and enjoy the discipline of competition.

I spent all my youth with horses.

I ride horses, I love horses, I've owned horses.

Yeah, I'd been around horses most of my life.

I've had quarter horses for the last 18 years.

I drive my own horses in a race. And I always have.

I have four horses, and they are my everything.

My real passions are horses and playing polo. I care a lot about that and staying fit and in shape.