Hattie Henderson, an experienced horsewoman and riding instructor from Ebensburg, Pennsylvania, is competing at the World Western dressage Championships in Guthrie, Oklahoma, riding her horse Lady Impulsified. Despite being bucked off the mare on the day of purchase, Henderson saw potential in Lady Impulsified and trained her for western dressage, a discipline blending classical dressage with Western riding traditions. Henderson, who owns Bailey Hill Farms with her husband Tyler, also dedicates much of her time to teaching about 40 children weekly and supporting the local 4-H horse program, helping young riders develop skills and a love for horses.

Henderson is believed to be the first competitor from Cambria County at the World Western dressage Championships, where she competes as a professional in a challenging division. The competition spans five days, with riders performing progressively difficult tests judged on multiple skills, similar to gymnastics. While her family transported Lady Impulsified to Oklahoma early, Henderson stayed behind to coach 22 kids and 20 horses at a 4-H district event before flying out to join the competition, demonstrating her strong commitment to both her students and her sport.