She may be the daughter of one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. But Grace Wahlberg is making a name for herself in a different field of equestrian sport. The 11-year-old has been riding horses since she was six and has participated in several competitions across the country.
She recently posted a video of her jumping with her horse Bernadette on her Instagram account, where she shares her side of the view on the beautiful sport of equestrian. The video showcases her profound bond with her equine companion, Bernadette, often referred to as her “best friend.”
Grace Wahlberg backed by her real-life hero
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Beyond the realm of equestrian triumphs, Grace is buoyed by the unwavering support of her father, Mark Wahlberg, a titan in Hollywood. Mark takes immense pride in his daughter’s accomplishments, often taking to his social media accounts to sing her praises. Praising his talented daughter, he said, “She’s doing things that my other kids are kind of now starting to think, ‘Well, we’ve got to start doing something because she’s got it all figured out, what she wants to do and how she wants to do it,” he adds. “And she’s doing the work.”
Mark’s love for horses and equestrian sports has grown in tandem with his daughter’s pursuits. He relishes his time at the barn, building a deeper connection with Grace and her four-legged companions. He’s even invested in her dreams, gifting her a horse farm in Kentucky for training and practice.
Prodigy equestrian winning over fans all around
Other than her father being by her side in the walk of competitive sports, it’s her fans who keep their love and support showered on her. In the enchanting video, Grace effortlessly guides Bernadette through a jumping exercise, conquering hurdles with a seamless blend of skill and elegance. Accompanying the clip is her caption, “Bringing this reel back… because we are manifesting this for zones.”
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Fans showed their unwavering support for the young equestrian as the comments section was filled with supportive gestures. Commenting on the post a fan said, “I have such a good feeling that ur gonna do really well at zones.” It is such inspiring to see a young athlete from a sport getting so much love and support. Praising her competitive enthusiasm and attitude, another user said, “Love this positive attitude and manifestation“
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With the unwavering support of her father, Mark Wahlberg, and a legion of fans cheering her on, Grace is poised to conquer new heights in the world of competitive riding. As she continues to pursue her dreams with dedication and a positive attitude, the future looks incredibly bright for this prodigious young equestrian.
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