On February 25, 2017, MLP students traveled to Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN, and took part in the Southern Equine Expo. As a part of the experience, students had the opportunity to learn from Celeste Barrett of Equestrian Chaos; a Russian/Cossack trick rider and Roman rider who has worked professionally as a performer for several circus family shows. She is also a stunt performer. In addition to her performances across the nation, she uses her trick riding experience with special needs children as tools for positive reinforcement to overcome physical and mental blocks. Ms. Barrett’s goals are to give children and adults confidence in their abilities to achieve the unthinkable, and the desire to unlock the magic each of us has within.
