Cranbourne South horse rider Tayla Anderson nominated as Leader Sports Star

Cranbourne South’s Tayla Anderson, 11, is on top of the world after winning champion overall at this year’s Victorian Equestrian Interschool Championships. Here, she talks about her sport, successes and future aims.

Tayla Anderson is a Cranbourne Leader Sports Star nominee. Picture: Supplied

Cranbourne South’s Tayla Anderson has been nominated as a Cranbourne Leader Sports Star for her impressive performances in equestrian.

Here, the 11-year-old Cranbourne Pony Club rider — who is coached by Claire McDonald and Andy Rouget — answers our questions about her sport, successes and future aims.

What has been your biggest success in equestrian?

Winning champion overall at the Victorian Equestrian Interschool Championships 2019.

Recent awards

I won the 2018 Chris Kirk Memorial all rounder award for Cranbourne Pony Club.

Describe your training routine.

I am a long hours in the rain kind of person. I usually ride two horses then help mum feed 14 horses. I muck out the stables and feed the other animals.

What do you love most about your sport?

The bit I love most about horses is one minute you might be winning nationals then the next you might be eating dirt. You will always be humble with them.

What is your ultimate sporting goal?

To compete at the Longines World Cup Champions Tour and against top riders.

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Describe the toughest moment you’ve faced in your sport.

At the Victorian interschools my horse slipped over, kicked to the sky and wrenched his back. I hurt my back and was in pain. I saw the ambulance coming so I leapt to my feet and persisted to ride the next horse.