photo by: Richard Gwin

Fifteen-year-old Riese Wismer leans over on her horse Buddy, picking up a flag and looking for her next move during a morning workout.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Fifteen-year-old Riese Wismer uses some old stumps to get on her horse Buddy before a morning workout at her parents' rural Baldwin City home.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Riese Wismer gives her horse Buddy a carrot for a reward after a workout.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Fifteen-year-old Riese Wismer cools down her horse Buddy after a morning practice session.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Fifteen-year-old Riese Wismer, a Baldwin High student, has found success in equestrian riding as her many ribbons show off her hard work though the years.