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Cheridan Gowan rode her first horse at 4 and has been in love with riding and horses ever since.
Now she specializes in Western riding, entering rodeos through out the country. He main events are barrel racing and pole bending. Cheridan took top honors in the 07-08 S.C. Winter Rodeo series which featured 143 rodeos through out S.C. She says she would like to advance to the professional rodeo circuit in time.
She currently owns three horses. One day she hopes to become a veterinarian specializing in large animals.

Charlotte Observer | 04/27/2008 | Rodeo prodigy, 9, fell in love with riding, horses at 4