Send us Fan MailTonya Johnston, Mental Skills Coach speaks with equitation commentator Ava Stearns who herself was a past winner of the ASPCA Maclay National Championship, Grand Champion at Junior Hunter Finals and an All-American Athlete for Auburn University. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.Host: Tonya Johnston, Visit her Website, Facebook and buy her book Inside Your Ride Guest: As a junior, Ava Stearns started out riding for her family's Pond View Farm on Martha's Vineyard, MA. She then became a working student for Missy Clark and John Brennan at North Run. Ava won the 2019 ASPCA Maclay National Championship, was second in the WIHS Equitation Championship and Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals—East, and grand champion in at Junior Hunter Finals. As an athlete for Auburn University, she was an 8-time All American. These days, Ava is a sought-after commentator for top equitation events such as the Maclay Finals, Medal Finals, international Grand Prixs and other top equestrian events. Subscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineTitle Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSponsors: Zoetis, Sentinel, Chewy and Mojo Joint Join us at an upcoming Plaidcast in Person live event!