The talented young rider has made a habit of convincing her parents and others of what she already knew: her passion for horses, riding and competing would always be foremost in her life. While horses take center stage, Keenan has also valued the importance of education and all of the relevant skills that come with learning.
For Keenan, it meant her mother, who was a successful junior rider herself, ferrying her to ride with Andre Dignelli and Patricia Griffith at Heritage Farm and traveling to horse shows throughout the year, including to Wellington every winter. As a student at the Spence School in Manhattan, Keenan commuted every winter from ages eight to 17, her junior year at Spence.
I kept my grades up and was allowed to do it. They made it possible, but taught me discipline, and I could manage to do well in school while also jumping five star [Grand Prix classes] while still in high school. This sometimes required taking matters into her own hands. I had to talk to the head of school and my teachers myself, rather than my parents. I had to be responsible for my own work and time management. If I missed anything, I had to make a plan and communicate. I was comfortable with it.
She began training at the age of seven with famed trainer Andre Dignelli, with whom she trained for 12 years. Her talent, focus, and determination have made her a role model for young riders across the nation.
In , Keenan began proving herself as a contender in the grand prix ring. Keenan began her season with several top placings at WEF before heading to Europe where she competed successfully in the U.
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