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Grace Wahlberg, the daughter of actor Mark Wahlberg, is making her name in equestrian sports. The young sensation who started riding at an early age has gradually grown in the sport and is perfecting her skills daily. While Wahlberg once joked about how his daughter has chosen the “most expensive sport possible”, the proud father shares her every achievement and has acknowledged her commitment and diligence for the sport.

Grace is active on social media and has thousands of followers. The proud equestrian shares every development related to her passion with her fans. Recently, she gave a glimpse into her equestrian adventure in an update on social media that drew the attention of her supporters.

Mark Wahlberg’s equestrian daughter reveals her secret

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In a recent update on her Instagram story, the 13-year-old gave a brief look at her latest training. In the story, she can be seen riding her horse in the enclosed field. There were bars placed horizontally on the field to train her horse to pass between those bars without touching them. Thus, forging a close bond with the horse through training. Grace has three horses whom she loves very much- Bernadette, Rainland Flury, and Scarface.

The youngest daughter of Mark Wahlberg was fascinated by horses early in her life and chose to pursue horse riding when growing up. Her decision was fully supported by her parents and Mark Wahlberg didn’t leave any stone unturned in helping his youngest kid achieve her dream.

To help his kids grow in their passion away from the spotlight, he shifted to Nevada. Grace took the sport seriously and with dedication, she started to progress in the game and mark her name on it. She claimed first place in a horse show when she was eight and a half years of age.

Last year she ranked nationally securing seventh position. In August this year, she placed third with her horse Rainland Flurry. Grace who dreams of taking part in the Grand Prix equestrian events in the future is known for her strict work ethic which she, according to her father, got from him.

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Equestrian daughter shares father’s work ethics

Mark Wahlberg has recognized that his youngest daughter is passionate and hardworking like him. In his interview with People Magazine, Mark said that his daughter is almost like him. Grace works out and trains to achieve her best in the game. He said, “She’s doing things that my other kids are kind of now starting to think”. He further said, “She’s got it all figured out, what she wants to do and how she wants to do it“. He remembered once he called her to talk at around ten in the morning and she was already at the barn.

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The latest update by Grace Wahlberg shows her commitment and diligence towards equestrian sports. She seems to enjoy every bit of the training and effort she puts into it. She surely learned from her father how to face the challenge and embrace them.

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