DALE WRIGHT

Wilmington WaveJumpers Pro-Show Team member.

Hometown: Wake Forest, NC.

-Married to Katie Atkinson-Wright.

-Pets: 2 dogs, Jack and Lola.

-Hobbies: Water and snow skiing.

-Other business you have been in or are still in:
Rodeo for 10 years professionally and also shod horses during that time. A marine for a while.

-Education or no, whichever is more interesting (or not):
Or not(!).

-Equine related awards/noteworthy events:
Top 10 Jumper riders NorCal, years 2001-2003.

-Why do yo love the idea of City League:
Promoting Showjumping whilst helping one of the worthiest causes there is (cancer victims).

-Who is going to be your biggest competitor - who do you want to beat the most and why?
Myself- can't ride faster than I can think.

-Noteworthy injuries:
Compressed vertebrae in my back when a saddle bronc horse fell on me.

-Any major obstacle you have overcome in life and/or sacrifices you have made in order to stay in the horse biz:
Moving East from California in 2003 and floating around before settling in Wake Forest, NC.

-What is the most harrowing, exhilarating, frightening, poignant, memorable, adrenal rushing anecdote in your life? It does not have to be horse related:
Poignant - marrying Katie - (she suggested I write that!).

-What is your single greatest horse story?
There isn't one moment, but I've had a couple of horses that had more heart than talent, and they always make you feel incredibly lucky and respectful.

-What the fans should know about you..
Pat Parelli's first paid employee when I was 21 years old.
Never looking back and able to roll with the punches.