BRUGAL RIDES FOR NATIONAL GLORY

Maria Gabriela Brugal, a junior majoring in psychology, has grown as an equestrian since coming to the U.S. at 17-years-old.

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Brugal developed a passion for riding horses early in her life.  Having acquired numerous experiences and medals in the sport, she has represented her country in a variety of international competitions.

For Brugal, her continuously strong results on the track are what make her one of the top-notch Dominican riders in the world.

“Representing my country in international competitions is an honor to me,” she said.  “If I could just ride horses every day for the rest of my life, I would definitely do it.” 

While Brugal’s athletic career is a high priority, her academic achievements are of the utmost importance as well.  With proper time management, she has achieved both in the classroom and in her sport. 

 “I try to always plan ahead so I have enough time to do everything well,” said Brugal. “Sometimes I have to compromise free time to get ahead on schoolwork in order to compete appropriately on the weekend.” 

Her dream is to become one of the best professional riders, all while representing her country in various competitions around the world.  With this goal in mind, Brugal trains vigorously at least three times per week beyond the typical equestrian jumping exercises.  Through this, she hopes to acquire additional knowledge and techniques to aid her in achieving her goals. 

While she pursues her dreams, Brugal’s current goal is the Central American Games.  Placing all her current focus and training on the event, she expects to stand as a beacon of pride for the Dominican Republic and other aspiring equestrians as well.

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