Marissa Apeland

Hi! My name is Marissa Apeland and this is my first year on American Made Rodeo Drill Team.  I am so excited to be here.  My riding back ground is pretty limited, in fact I never even sat on a horse until I was enrolled in a Equestrian Riding Rehabilitation program during  my last stint at federal prison.  It was the most amazing thing I ever experienced! I can honestly say that horses have changed my life!  When I got out American Made agreed to take me on and teach me how to ride for a community outreach project.  I feel so lucky to be a member of this team!  These girls have taught me so much and they never once judged me or even made me feel bad on account that I don't have a lot of experience or that I have to wear an ankle tracker so my parole officer knows where I am an any given time.  Anyway, I just can't wait to jump in to all of the rodeos and competitions American Made has planned this summer!  I am really excited about the team's trip next year to Nevada for the Reno Rodeo! Hopefully by then I will be allowed to leave the state!    So come check us out this summer!  I hope to see you!