This young rider has his sights set high for the future.
As impressive as it may have seemed, when Michael Hughes qualified for the ASPCA Maclay Finals (N.Y.) last year at age 11, it was a natural and timely step in his riding career.
As one who began riding at 3 and was jumping by 4, Hughes took the show circuit by storm in 2007, leaving spectators and trainers enamored by the natural style and poise of such a young rider.
