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 Round Up
May 1 - 3, 2026
Tryon International Summer
June 24 - 28, 2026
TCU Unofficial Visit (Campus Tour)
April
I will be competing in the Juniors 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 Tryon International in North Carolina. This is an A rated show and I will be competing in the Junior Hunters and Equitation.
Auburn Unofficial Visit (Campus Tour)
April
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
Pin Oak Charity Horse Show I
Katy, TX
3/27/26 - 3/29/26
EQ lease: RSH Hunter V
Children's Hunter O/F: 5, 5
Children's EQ O/F: 2, 2
THIS EQ Medal: Score of 75
GSEC Winter Series II
Katy, TX
2/4/26 - 2/8/26
EQ lease: RSH Hunter V
THIS EQ Medal: 8
.85 Jumpers
Weekend Jumpers
Mod JR/Ad Am. Jumpers
GSEC Winter Series I
Katy, TX
1/28/26 - 2/1/26
EQ lease: RSH Hunter V
NHS/Hamel: 2
Large JR Hunter 3'3" O/F: 4, 6, 7
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GSEC Final Chase
Katy, TX
11/12/25 - 11/16/25
EQ Lease: RSH Hunter V
Large JR Hunter 3'3"
Jump Seat Medal
.85 Jumpers
.90 JR/Am Jumpers
Texas Rose Sport Horse Cup
Tyler, TX
9/3/25 - 9/7/25
First Show on EQ Lease: RSH Hunter V
Children's EQ O/F: 8
THIS EQ Medal: 2
Children's Hunter O/F: 6, 7, 7, 7
GSEC Autumn Classic
Katy, TX
11/5/25 - 11/9/25
EQ Lease: RSH Hunter V
Children's EQ O/F: 5, 7
THIS EQ Medal: 7
Children's Hunter O/F: 6
Blue Ribbon Summer Festival I
Waco, TX
6/13/25 - 6/15/25
EQ Lease: Camiros
Children's Hunter O/F: 2, 2, 3
Children's Hunter U/S: 3
THIS EQ Medal: 1
Children's EQ Flat: 1
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