A New Level, A New Challenge: Temperince’s Journey at Cadence Riding Academy

Progress with horses rarely happens all at once. More often, it happens through steady practice, growing confidence, and the small moments when communication between horse and rider begins to feel more natural.

For Temperince, one of those next steps came at Cadence Equestrian Center in Edmond, Oklahoma, where she competed in her first show at Level 5. She had only been riding at this level for about a month, making the day an important opportunity to put her training into practice and gain experience in a new level of competition.

Stepping Into Level 5

Temperince competed in three classes during the show:

18" Equitation on the Flat
3rd place out of 7

18" Equitation Over Fences #1
6th place out of 7

18" Equitation Over Fences #2
6th place out of 7

For a rider who had only recently moved into Level 5, each class provided something valuable. Her instructor was pleased with her performance, and although Bianca was a little slower that day and dropped her feet on one jump, Temperince stayed focused and continued riding through the moment.

That ability to adjust is part of becoming a stronger rider. Not every round will unfold exactly as planned, and learning how to stay present, respond to the horse beneath you, and keep moving forward is part of the experience.


An important milestone in a day filled with learning, encouragement, and plenty to be proud of.

Learning Together

Horse and rider are always communicating, and some days require more patience than others. Bianca, now 19 years old, continues to bring experience, heart, and trust to every ride.

For Temperince, becoming a stronger rider means learning to recognize what her horse is giving her on any particular day. It means knowing when to ask for more, when to make an adjustment, and when patience may be the most important skill of all.

That partnership cannot be measured by a ribbon or placing alone. It develops through lessons, repetition, mistakes, corrections, and the quiet confidence that comes from spending more time together.

Nervous, Excited, and Ready to Do It Again

Temperince admitted that she was nervous going into the show, but she also had fun and was already ready to do it again afterward.

That combination of nerves and excitement is often part of stepping into something new. Competing at a higher level means accepting that there will still be plenty to learn. The important part is having the confidence to enter the arena, work through the ride in front of you, and leave with more experience than you had when you arrived.

For Temperince, this show was another opportunity to do exactly that.


With her dad beside her, Temperince adds another experience to a riding journey built one show at a time.

The Quiet Side of Horsemanship

Some of the most important parts of riding happen far away from the competition arena. They happen while grooming, feeding, cooling down after a ride, checking on a horse in the barn, and learning the routines that come with caring for an animal.

Those everyday moments help build patience and responsibility, but they also strengthen the relationship between horse and rider. The more time Temperince spends learning Bianca’s habits and responses, the better she is able to understand what Bianca may need from her in the saddle.

Horsemanship is not simply about what happens during a class. It is also about everything that makes that ride possible.

The quiet moments in the barn are just as much a part of the journey.

The Next Chapter

Since this show, Temperince has taken another step forward by making the IEA Team Cadence team. That brings opportunities for more travel, team rides, and competition across Oklahoma as she continues developing as an English rider.

There will be new arenas, new challenges, and probably a few rides that do not go exactly according to plan. Each one will give her something else to learn from.

Around 3T’s, we believe legacy is not only something passed from one generation to the next. It is also found in the habits we practice, the responsibilities we accept, and the patience it takes to keep learning.

For Temperince, this chapter looks like time in the saddle, trust in the horse beside her, and the willingness to keep stepping into the next challenge.

And there is still plenty of the journey ahead.