Our very own - 2020 Interstate Princess Tressa Merrill!
Hi there! My name is Tressa Merrill, and I am your 2020 Interstate Queen candidate. I am the 18 year old daughter of Justin and Kristi Merrill, older sister to Treysen and we reside in Lynden, WA. I am currently a senior at Lynden Christian High School where I am involved in FFA and am on the Washington High School Equestrian Team. My plan after graduating is to pursue a career as a Dental Hygienist. I am blessed to have grown up in a horse loving family. My Great Grandpa Tjoelker competed with the Nooksack Valley Riders and passed his love of horses onto my Grandparents on down to my parents and now to me.
Outside of school, I am an active member of the Nooksack Valley Riders and Patterned Speed Horse Association alongside my freckled best friend, Ruby Sue. She has been my trusty companion throughout all of WAHSET and has proven herself to be a rockstar as an all-around horse. Ruby Sue is a very special horse to our family. My Grandpa Marlan Merrill raised her, my mom trained her, my Grandpa Marv Tjoelker seasoned her, and I have taken over the fun part of finishing and competing on her. She has been a labor of love for sure!
Interstate has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have been attending Interstate since I was born and competed at my first one at the age of 9 on the great horse, Tru. It is hard to believe that I am working on qualifying for my 10th year already. Ruby Sue is the 7th horse I have been fortunate enough to have qualified to ride at Interstate. I am thankful for friends who have given me the opportunity to ride their great horses over the years, each one has taught me so much. I have been blessed to win a Figure 8 buckle and also Team Flags and Team Baton buckles (thanks to the team made up of my grandparents and dad)! It is an indescribable feeling to win one of those prestigious buckles!
PSHA and WHO have become a family and are always supporting me. From cheering me on to making sure that I always had the next horse to move up to, I wouldn’t be who I am today without the love and support they have shown. I feel that it is my turn to give back to my friends and family in the horse world. I want to help promote Interstate as this show has given me such a passion to compete with my horses.
I am beyond excited to represent PSHA, WHO, and Interstate and look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Wishing you a season of fun, memories, and fast runs!
2020 Interstate Princess
Tressa Merrill
Outside of school, I am an active member of the Nooksack Valley Riders and Patterned Speed Horse Association alongside my freckled best friend, Ruby Sue. She has been my trusty companion throughout all of WAHSET and has proven herself to be a rockstar as an all-around horse. Ruby Sue is a very special horse to our family. My Grandpa Marlan Merrill raised her, my mom trained her, my Grandpa Marv Tjoelker seasoned her, and I have taken over the fun part of finishing and competing on her. She has been a labor of love for sure!
Interstate has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember. I have been attending Interstate since I was born and competed at my first one at the age of 9 on the great horse, Tru. It is hard to believe that I am working on qualifying for my 10th year already. Ruby Sue is the 7th horse I have been fortunate enough to have qualified to ride at Interstate. I am thankful for friends who have given me the opportunity to ride their great horses over the years, each one has taught me so much. I have been blessed to win a Figure 8 buckle and also Team Flags and Team Baton buckles (thanks to the team made up of my grandparents and dad)! It is an indescribable feeling to win one of those prestigious buckles!
PSHA and WHO have become a family and are always supporting me. From cheering me on to making sure that I always had the next horse to move up to, I wouldn’t be who I am today without the love and support they have shown. I feel that it is my turn to give back to my friends and family in the horse world. I want to help promote Interstate as this show has given me such a passion to compete with my horses.
I am beyond excited to represent PSHA, WHO, and Interstate and look forward to meeting each and every one of you. Wishing you a season of fun, memories, and fast runs!
2020 Interstate Princess
Tressa Merrill
Printable Interstate Princess Sponsorship Packet Below
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