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Oscar-nominated actor Mark Wahlberg, often known as Marky Mark, has a list of movies proving his prolific career in Hollywood. Still, it’s always endearing to watch a parent being known for their child’s achievements, and it appears that Wahlberg shares this sentiment. His youngest daughter’s equestrian skills have greatly thrilled the family over the past few years. In fact, he recently said, “She?s doing things that my other kids are kind of now starting to think.”

He calls parenting the “most important role” of his life and often spends time out at the barn with her. In a recent post by his daughter, looks like the roles have been reversed when she took on his adventure.

Equestrian turns on Hollywood mode

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The 13-year-old Grace Wahlberg got closer to her equine riding dreams after her family moved to Nevada last year. According to Mark, his youngest daughter wants to be a Grand Prix jumper. Grace just took a step closer to her aspirations by sharing an Instagram reel with the caption, “I know it’s long but it worth watching.” With trendy background music, the video showed the budding showjumper’s journey so far; With a black and white filter showing her younger version riding the horse and the most recent update with rich colorful action.

Grace has always had a deep connection to horses, and upon learning Mark Wahlberg has supported her in her endeavors. Even when she was barely ten years old, he had begun celebrating her accomplishments on social media, showing pride in her dressage and equestrian competition successes. In addition, he gave her a horse farm in Kentucky so that she could continue her practice and training.

Grace is gradually becoming well-known when riding her horses. The young equestrian’s potential is limitless since she inherited her father’s work ethic. Mark also praised her abilities, stating, ?She works out now. She?s an equestrian. She now wants to go up in meters and to be a Grand Prix jumper. And she?s doing the work.? Although Mark also gets credit for having made millions in his passionate workplace as an actor but chose to move for her dreams in a heartbeat. Similarly, Grace showed promise in her equestrian pursuits over time.

Some of Grace Wahlberg’s achievements

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Grace has been amassing an impressive assortment of honors and has even placed nationally in her division. Out of 12 competitors, she placed seventh in the 20th IEA Anniversary Combined National Finals in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Not too long ago, her horse, Rainland Flurry, won the title in an equestrian competition in September. Grace also accompanied her horse Bernadette, nicknamed Birdie, to successfully complete her first double clear jump at 1.10m, earning seventh place.

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Grace’s progress is evident from the way she rides her strong horses with fearlessness. As her laudatory father shared, “She’s got my work ethic for sure.” He went on, “She doesn’t screw around.” With a far longer journey ahead of her, full of promise and possibilities, the teen equestrian star is busy honing her skills for her forthcoming show jumping event.

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