Unfortunately, our trip started with a little bit of heartbreak. On the day we were set to fly out, Emily, one of our teammates, had a medical emergency and wasn\u2019t able to come with us. We missed her so much during the competition, but we knew she was cheering us on from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Quiz itself was fantastic. It\u2019s such a unique event where knowledge, teamwork, and quick thinking come together. From identifying obscure tack pieces to testing our equine trivia, every part of the competition was challenging and so much fun. My team worked really well together despite being one member down, and we learned a ton throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nicolemarie.photo\/ainsley_lynn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/lobster.jpg?resize=998%2C758&ssl=1\")
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One of my favourite parts of Quiz is always the people. There\u2019s something so special about coming together with Pony Clubbers from across the country who share the same love of horses. It\u2019s more than a competition\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to make new friends, share stories, and learn from each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, we couldn\u2019t go all the way to the east coast without doing some sightseeing! Nova Scotia is absolutely stunning, and we made sure to take in as much as we could. From historic landmarks to gorgeous coastal views, it was a trip to remember. I am especially grateful to Novalee’s mom and her aunt for going out and bringing Lobster back to the hotel for us. It was on my bucket list and it meant so much to me that they went out of their way so we could have such a treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year\u2019s National Quiz was such a meaningful experience for me. I\u2019m so grateful for the chance to travel, compete, and connect with amazing people through Pony Club. The fact that I\u2019ve now experienced Quiz on both the West and East coasts is something I\u2019ll cherish forever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n