“Olivia Vlahakis would be an asset to any college riding team. Liv is a self-directed person who is able to communicate effectively and meet the most demanding challenges. She has always been hardworking, energetic, and enthusiastic during her lessons and at shows. We are not a full-service barn, so she is used to being responsible for taking care of her own horse. Liv is also a great team player with all the other kids and adults in the barn. She has talked about being on a riding team nonstop for the past several years. Liv is very driven and riding is something she will do for the rest of her life. This is her only sport and dedicates all her time and energy to it.”
~ Kim Mulligan, owner of Twin Bays Stable LLC
“I’ve had the pleasure of being barn mates with Liv for the past few years now. I was so happy when she expressed her interest in riding on a college team.
Liv would be a true asset to any college riding program and would excel in a team environment. She is competitive in nature but always has a great attitude, I like to call it quiet confidence. She is extremely coachable and willing to learn.
Liv is a role model for the younger riders in our barn and truly leads by example. Many of us trust Liv to look after and school our horses when we can’t make it to the barn or show. Her passion for the sport coupled with her determination to succeed will take her far.”
~ Christina Martinelli, Class of 2017 NCEA Hunt Seat Rider for Kansas State University
“Over the last two years I have been lucky enough to have Liv Vlahakis in my Accelerated Science classes. During that time, she has shown me persistence, leadership, and a consistently positive attitude. The Accelerated Science courses push students to think deeply about the natural world around us, and Liv took that challenge head-on. She worked well with her lab group, oftentimes taking a significant leadership role to keep everyone on task. Liv did all of this with a quiet smile. Her positive energy made her a welcome addition to any group, and a place of calm in my class.”
~ David Rollison, Staples High School, Accelerated Science and Forensics