Matea M.

Testimonial

From Coach Amy Locati: 

I started working with Matea in November of 2022, right at the start of the holiday season! She came in wanting to shed around 10 pounds and gain some strength so she could become a more competitive barrel racer. A lot of people think the horse does all the work out there but the weight and strength of the rider is a key component.

In our time together she has surpassed her original goal and lost about 17 pounds. What has impressed me the most though is her ability to stay consistent and plan ahead during rodeo and travel weekends which include lots of driving, long days, and plenty of nerves. She had an amazing 2023 season on her horses, had some wins and took home some prize money too! Right now we are working on maintenance and how to navigate that as the racing and rodeo season comes to an end (for now).

Matea has shown me that athleticism isn’t something you only find inside a gym, and nutrition/fueling matters in ALL sports - even when you are teamed up with a horse :) I can’t wait to see what comes next for her as we continue working together!