For most, horse riding is not the most affordable hobby
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Gates’ passion for horse riding began at a young age when she was just six years old (via Insider). “I always loved horses,” Gates shared with CNN Sports. “I convinced my parents to let me start taking lessons at a local barn, and things just progressed from there.” The Stanford alum has since competed in various competitions, including the Grand Prix circuit, against other high profile athletes such as Steve Jobs’s daughter, Eve, and Steven Spielberg’s daughter, Jessica.
It’s no coincidence that many of Gates’ fellow show jumpers also come from wealthy backgrounds. Even Nassar, Gates’ husband, was born into a millionaire household (via People). Horse riding is an expensive hobby, and the average cost of owning a horse is just under $4,000 a year (via Equestlife). To take the already pricey hobby up a notch, Bill Gates dolled out $37 million on properties located in Wellington, Florida, a famed equestrian destination, to support his daughter’s equestrian passion. While Gates’ will always be devoted to horses and riding, right now she has her hands busy as a medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “I absolutely love the sport, but have always felt that I wanted to do something else as a primary career,” she shared with Horse Network. “Horses will always be a part of my life, but medical school will be my priority.”
Inside Jennifer Gates’ Million Dollar Hobby
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By Lucy Maddox/Dec. 21, 2021 1:13 pm EST
For most, horse riding is not the most affordable hobby
Aurelien Meunier/Shutterstock
Gates’ passion for horse riding began at a young age when she was just six years old (via Insider). “I always loved horses,” Gates shared with CNN Sports. “I convinced my parents to let me start taking lessons at a local barn, and things just progressed from there.” The Stanford alum has since competed in various competitions, including the Grand Prix circuit, against other high profile athletes such as Steve Jobs’s daughter, Eve, and Steven Spielberg’s daughter, Jessica.
It’s no coincidence that many of Gates’ fellow show jumpers also come from wealthy backgrounds. Even Nassar, Gates’ husband, was born into a millionaire household (via People). Horse riding is an expensive hobby, and the average cost of owning a horse is just under $4,000 a year (via Equestlife). To take the already pricey hobby up a notch, Bill Gates dolled out $37 million on properties located in Wellington, Florida, a famed equestrian destination, to support his daughter’s equestrian passion. While Gates’ will always be devoted to horses and riding, right now she has her hands busy as a medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “I absolutely love the sport, but have always felt that I wanted to do something else as a primary career,” she shared with Horse Network. “Horses will always be a part of my life, but medical school will be my priority.”
It’s no coincidence that many of Gates’ fellow show jumpers also come from wealthy backgrounds. Even Nassar, Gates’ husband, was born into a millionaire household (via People). Horse riding is an expensive hobby, and the average cost of owning a horse is just under $4,000 a year (via Equestlife). To take the already pricey hobby up a notch, Bill Gates dolled out $37 million on properties located in Wellington, Florida, a famed equestrian destination, to support his daughter’s equestrian passion. While Gates’ will always be devoted to horses and riding, right now she has her hands busy as a medical student at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “I absolutely love the sport, but have always felt that I wanted to do something else as a primary career,” she shared with Horse Network. “Horses will always be a part of my life, but medical school will be my priority.”
