SOULS OF SWARTLAND: JESSICA FERREIRA – Donna May
SOULS OF SWARTLAND
CONVERSING WITH JESSICA FERREIRA
Jessica grew up on a farm since she was three, at which time she grew a profound love for horse riding. She is currently in grade 11.
- MOST EMBARRASING MOMENT?
Falling of a horse into a pond during a show.
- PET PEEVE?
When people pull on a horse’s mouth.
- FAVOURITE MOVIE?
Secretariat (A horse movie).
- FAVOURITE QUOTE?
There are two emotions that belong in the saddle: a sense of humor and the other is patience.
- SPIRIT ANIMAL?
A mouse – it’s quiet and small like her (ironically not a horse).
- FAVOURITE TIME OF THE YEAR?
Spring (Foals are born during spring).
- FAVOURITE HOLIDAY?
White Day – A Japanese holiday.
- BIGGEST WISH?
To go to Japan to see and experience the culture.
- BIGGEST FEAR?
The ocean, because it is deep!
- FUN FACT:
– Jessica’s parents’ names sound like two reindeer from a fairytale where Santa separate them: Roma and Rudolph.
– She and her horse, Echo, can jump as high as an Olympic level.
