Elora Kiesel

Hi, my name is Elora Kiesel, and I am a class of 2027 Jumping Seat prospective student-athlete from Austin, Texas.

About Me

Hello! My name is Elora Kiesel; I am a 2027 Jump Seat prospect from Austin Texas, and I have been riding for 10 years and competing for 5. Horses have been something that I have been passionate about since I was three, constantly asking for lessons and a pony. I got lessons once I was 6 and my first horse when I was 12, before that having leased 4 different horses. A big part of my riding journey has always been that I have ridden and leased many different horses. This was hard for me at first, never feeling like I could progress because I was consistently having to start over, sometimes on green horses; Though, I soon found though that this made me a much better rider, I was always getting experience on different types of horses. Even once I got my own horse, he got injured and I catch rode all around my barn and then have leased 3 different horses since. My most recent lease is on an equitation horse meant to take me to the junior equitation.

I am a very hard worker, riding 5 days a week on top of balancing school and homework. I attend school at Hyde Park Upper School in Austin, TX. Having to balance this with riding has helped me learn time management and how to communicate well with coaches and teachers to maintain good grades and my own fitness alongside riding and shows. I still catch ride at my barn a lot, exercising horses that need it and helping my trainer with tasks around the barn on the weekends and in the summers. This had made me good with adjusting to new rides and a versatile rider. Outside of riding I enjoy singing, camping and being outdoors, watching movies, and hanging out with friends, although my main focus remains on riding.

Upcoming

Shows, Camps, College Visits

GSEC Autumn Classic

November 5-9, 2025

GSEC Final Chase

November 12-16, 2025

GSEC Texas Winter Frost Fire

December 11-14, 2025

I will be competing in the Children's Hunters and Equitation on RSH Hunter V in Katy, TX at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. This is an A rated show.

I will be showing RSH Hunter V at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, Texas. This is an A rated show and I will be competing in the 3'3" junior equitation.

I will be competing on RSH Hunter V in the 3'3" Junior Equitation in Katy, TX at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center. This is an A rated show.

Auburn Unofficial College Visit

December

TCU Unofficial College Visit

December

Academic Achievements

1 AP class Sophomore Year, 4 AP classes Junior year

Honors and High Honors Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Year

Member of NHS, Yearbook Editor, Academy 4 Mentor

Member of Med Club, Baking Club, FCA, and other recognized clubs and orginizations

Results

Recognitions & Awards

Texas Rose Sport Horse Cup

Tyler, TX

9/3/25 - 9/7/25

First show on New EQ lease: RSH Hunter V

Child Hunter O/F: 6, 7, 7, 7

THIS EQ Medal: 2

Blue Ribbon Summer Festival 1

Waco, TX

6/13/25 - 6/15/25

Camiros (EQ Lease)

Child Hunter O/F: 2, 2, 3, 3

3' Hunter O/F: 3

Child EQ Flat: 1

THIS EQ Medal: 1

Great Southwest Round Up

Katy, TX

5/1/25 - 5/4/25

Camiros (EQ Lease)

2'9" Pre Child O/F: 2, 3, 3, 4

Pre Child U/S: 1

THJA Child/Adult Mini Medal: 1

Great Southwest Winter Series 1

Katy, TX

1/29/25 - 2/2/25

First show on EQ Lease: Camiros

Child Hunter O/F: 3, 3, 4

Child Hunter U/S: 2

WIHS/ NAL Children's/Adult Amatuer Hunter Classic: 9

Blue Ribbon Winter Festival