Samantha Belcher Class: Freshman Hometown: Carbondale, Colo. High School: Roaring Fork Height: 5-7 Event: Western Birthdate: 08/11/1993

SAMANTHA SHEA BELCHER...born Aug. 11, 1993 in Aspen, Colo...the daughter of Kelly and K.C. Belcher...has 12 years of riding experience with specialty as a Reiner...has won a slew of honors as a youth rider, including: 2011 NRHA Derby Youth 14-18 Champion and Unrestricted Youth Champion...2008 Affiliate Youth 14-18 National Champion, WSRHA Non Pro Derby 2^nd and 3^rd place 2011...2009 Rocky Mountain Affiliate Regional Finals Youth 14-18 Reserve Champion; Western Slope Reining Horse Association 2009 Non-Pro & Intermediate Non-Pro Year End Champion...has volunteered at a local veterinary clinic, training young horses, 4-H steer, dog, goat and sheep projects...president of Western Slope Youth Reining Horse Association...honors graduate at Roaring Fork HS...aspires to become a veterinarian...includes volleyball, John Elway, the Denver Broncos, chicken fajitas, the Lion King and hiking among her personal favorites.