Holding up beautifully under intense pressure is standard operating procedure for Laura, a member of USET’s all female Sydney Olympic team.

From her mid west base, she has racked up a long string of national and international Grand Prix victory’s over the past decade. Career highlights include an alternate spot for the 1992 Barcelona Games, and continuing 11 years and 1 child later with her recent fourth place finish in this year’s Cosequin Open Jumper Championship aboard her Dutch Warmblood, Allegiance. Last year, Laura won it aboard her Olympic mare, Liberty, and she placed second in 2001.