Megan Morrill Wins at West Coast Horse Show

Megan Morrill, a 10 year old with cystinosis from Grand Rapids, MI, is passionate about horses.  She recently won the West Coast Horse Show Equestrian Events for Jumper and Equitation. Megan has tried many sports, such as soccer, dance, T-ball, gymnastics, and swimming but has chosen horse back as her #1 sport. 

Megan began riding 3 1/2 years ago at Kentree Stables and has never looked back.  She is an animal lover so horses seem a very natural fit.  Megan enjoys the barn so much that even when she is not feeling 100%, she still wants to go to the barn.  The horses only seem to cheer her up.  Megan has been showing horses for two summers, and this past summer, she accumulated the most points in her division to win the summer championship event.  She jumps fences and is fearless.  She is firm with the pony she shows but also very gentle and tender.  She has found amazing confidence and true joy in her life because of horseback riding. 

Her parents, Jill and Brian Morrill, couldn't be happier or more proud of her. She also has a younger brother, who is also proud of her (but a little jealous of her big trophy and ribbons!)  Most of all,  the Morrills are thrilled with the quality of life Megan has because of her wonderful doctors, researchers, and the Cystinosis Research Network. 

Megan and her horse jump fences during competition