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Equestrian is loved worldwide. From local riders to celebrity kids like Jessica Springsteen and Jennifer Gates have added their names to the passionate field. Now, another name from a renowned Hollywood star family has been added to the list. She is Grace Wahlberg, the daughter of iconic American actor Mark Wahlberg. The 400 million actor is one of the most popular and demanding actors of his time. And her youngest daughter out of 4 kids is a surging equestrian talent. Despite being under the constant public gaze, Grace is making her mark in the equestrian world, driven by her passion and her parents’ support.

Grace relocated the family to Nevada to enable his children to pursue their dreams freely a year ago.  The 13-year-old has thrived in this environment and is achieving remarkable feats in the equestrian arena. Her recent accomplishment, a double clear jump with her mare Bernadette made waves in the community. However, it is her recent Instagram post with her bestie that has taken the fans into a frenzy.

Grace Wahlberg’s special moment with one of her Equines 

The young equestrian prodigy has a deep affection for her equestrian career and shares a unique connection with her three mares: Flurry, Birdie, and Bunny. She often posts about her achievements with them, and recently, she celebrated a special moment with her “bestie,” Destiny. On September 26, 2023, Grace took to her Instagram, sharing a heartwarming post of her and Destiny captioned, “Being on top with one of your besties.”

This isn’t the first time the young equestrian enthusiast has displayed her girl power and affection for her equine companions. A few days earlier, she shared an Instagram story featuring her and Birdie navigating obstacles and jumping fences—a delightful sight for her followers. Grace captioned the video, “Some of me and Birdie’s round and jump off,” and also posted a photo of Birdie helping her achieve a double clear jump, securing 3rd place in her first 1.15 national championship against fierce competition.

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Grace’s unwavering love for equestrian pursuits continues to earn her the support and heartfelt messages of her fans, who applaud her skills and the bond she shares with her equine friends.

Overwhelming Fan Support in the Equestrian community

Grace Wahlberg’s recent equestrian achievements have sparked an outpouring of support and admiration from her dedicated fan base. Comments on her social media posts reflect the overwhelming enthusiasm of her followers.

One fan commented, “I love this!!!. To this, another commented, “So blessed to call you my friend,” showcasing the close connection Grace has. Other fans went like, “Aw my two favorites,”. But that’s not all, one of the supporters added, “Y’all better be on the same zone teams… ultimate domination,”.

The queue of comments goes on as a fan added, “GIRL POWER,” underlining the empowerment and unity that Grace’s achievements symbolize.

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Her Instagram community is quick to recognize Grace’s remarkable equestrian talents &  the genuine bond she shares with her horses. Comments continue to pour love with, “Love this, you two are superstars”. Lastly, one of the excited fans added,Amazing” reflecting the admiration and encouragement that continually flow from her fans.

In essence, Grace Wahlberg’s journey in the equestrian world is not only her own but also a source of inspiration and pride for her ever-growing online family.