Heather Morris

Full Name:  Heather Sheridan Morris

Age:  34

Birthplace:  New Jersey

Siblings:  None

Marital Status:  Married to a great guy named Phil that stays at home with Iann while Mackenzi and I are at the shows. 

Kids:  Yes..2 great ones!!  Mackenzi Virginia and Iann William

Pets: Aside from the horses...1 rat named Petunia 

 School: Southern Sem College and Salisbury State University

How old were you when you started riding: 6 I think

When did you know you wanted to be a pro:  I new from the time I had my 1st horse, I was so lucky to
have great trainers and I always wanted to be like them

First Horse:   Banjo Buttons, my dad surprised me with him...huge mistake on his part. 
Dad tried to be sweet and just bought the horse out of the newspaper all on his own. 
I ended up with a Club footed, Western, Palimino QH that had never jumped anything! 
But I loved him like no other horse!!!!

First horse show ribbon ever:  5th place on a pony named Wellington 

Biggest riding accomplishment to date:  Aside from ribbons at Washington, I think it would be my video series
"In the Stable"  I really think it shows my passion for good horsemanship, not just good ribbons.

Most embarrassing horse moment: Most common, going off course....actually most embarrasing,
probably getting bucked off over the fence into a thatch.  They stopped the show to catch
Darby who ran out of the ring, down the lane and into the road!

Nicest horse you've ever ridden: I have had the opportunity to ride a bunch of nice ones, but I will name the 
one who just had the sweetest sole I have ever known...Sochi, my 31 year old who died on the farm not to long ago. 

Best Advice anyone ever gave you pertaining to horses: Came from the galloping grandfather Harry Delair.  
I was talking to him in the stable area at Devon and I was telling him about my pony Almost Heaven. 
She was unbroke when I got her and she gave me a run for my money... He said, just take your time with her
and always end on a positive note.   I still do that to this day with my horses and my students.  

Advice to young people interested in pursuing a career as a trainer: Its a lot of hard work and you don't get time off like normal people. And if you get married... Make sure that you marry someone who will be supportive!

Favorite local horse show: Camden...I just love going to the Tack Room!

Show you'd most like to ride in: I cant wait to go back to Culpepper VA, I love Showday and the Calvelier Classic. 
The show ground is very cool and they have a pool!! ( At least they did when I was a junior). 
Devon is also one of my all time favorites! 

I wish I could ride like:  My friend Buzz Vanhorn if FL...He can make any horse look fabulous! 

Favorite famous horse of all time: Snow Man or Big Ben...cant decide

If I wasn't a trainer I would be:  A stay at home mom....boring I know

In High School I was: not there that much...showed a lot.  But when I was there I had fun and always got good grades! 

Favorite Movie:  Fletch

Favorite TV Show(s): Will & Grace, Ghost Whisperer

Favorite Restaurant: Mickey & Mooch

Favorite Place I've visited: Bermuda.....sooo nice!

Favorite band/singer: Van Morrison, Jimmy Buffett

 I'm terrified of: Tall skinny 2 lane bridges

Something people would be surprised to know about me is: I love to scrapbook.  Cheesy I know but actually quite fun!

Favorite thing I own:  My half of Odie, my horse.  Thanks to Steve and Elaine Martin...Elaine and I share him!!
He is just the best thing since sliced bread.

Dream Vacation Spot:  Park City Utah...best skiing ever...Cant wait to go back.

Where you are most likely to be found on a weekend off: Do weekends off exist?  If they do, I guess I would say home with Phil and the kids.  Maybe hanging out with neighborhood friends at the pool. 

Favorite sport to watch:  Downhill Ski Racing

Celebrity Crush: John Travolta....Definitely!

Jobs you had as a kid: I was an ocean life guard for years in Ocean City Md, where I'm from... I cleaned a lot of stalls too!

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