SPRINGSTEEN Jessica

General
FIGHTING SHYNESS
She credits horses for helping her combat her shyness as a child. "Around my family I was open and funny and loud, but I was awkward and introverted with other people for a long time. I had a few girlfriends who brought me out of my shell. Riding helped me gain confidence, because when you work hard at something and see the results it makes you feel good about yourself. And caring for an animal at such a young age gives you responsibility. It teaches you patience and understanding." (dailymail.co.uk, 11 Oct 2015)

FAMOUS FATHER
She is the daughter of US singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen. "We had a really grounded upbringing and it was nice that I always had riding to focus on and have something a little bit for myself. I think that really helped me grow and become who I am today. It taught me to work hard and dedicate myself to something. He finds watching me ride really relaxing, I don't think he gets as nervous as my mother but they both really love to come. I'm happy that they love it as much as I do." (edition.cnn.com, 10 May 2019)

CHARITY WORK
She has worked with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals [ASPCA], as well as the EQUUS Foundation in the United States of America. "I think the most important thing is raising awareness. A lot of people don't really know how much animal cruelty there is, especially with horses. It's so sad." (communitymagazinenj.com, 05 Nov 2018)