
04/08/2025
MY BOYFRIEND'S UNEXPECTED PROPOSAL RUINED MY LIFELONG CAREER–THEN HE MADE EVERYTHING WORSE.
I've been riding since I could walk. Competing isn't just a passion – it's everything. Nearly a year ago, I had the chance of a lifetime. Dakota, my horse, and I were killing it… until the sliding stop. A cat startled a flock of birds mid-run. Dakota freaked. I went flying—broken ribs, a concussion. He strained a tendon and lost all confidence in stopping.
It took us months to come back.
Then – another chance. Another competition. We trained harder than ever. Entered the arena. Everything clicked – tight spins, perfect lead changes. And then… the final maneuver. The sliding stop.
We were seconds from glory when I saw something at the edge of my vision. A man. Climbing over the arena gate. Holding flowers.
It was my boyfriend, Nathan.
My blood went cold. The crowd fell silent. Nathan ran toward our path, yelling, "Shawna! WILL YOU MARRY ME?!"
"NO! GET OUT OF MY WAY, NATHAN!"
But the steward's whistle had already blown. 😳👇
Full story here:https://usastardaily.com/news/6215