People are always influencing us. Whether it be for the good or for the bad, it's always happening. It's our choice on how we take those influences, and how we put them to use. From little siblings to the president of the United States, in one way or another they all have an influence on us; and shape us into what we are into today. Whether we realize what those influences are or not; happening every second, minute and hour of the day. For most of us there is always that one person who has influenced us the most and mine also happens to be one of my biggest idols, Monty Bruce. What I have learned from him has changed me as an individual. Building me up mentally, influencing my horse training career, and teaching how to conduct myself as a better …show more content…
With Monty being a professional horse trainer himself, he has influenced my whole training career. From the start, Monty has taught me almost everything I know. He took me under his wing and was willing to teach me. From the beginning Monty has influenced my training with his own. The way Monty trains horses is how I learned how to train, and his influence has been prevalent since I started training. His influence on my horse training is the biggest influence that he has had on me. Being mentally tough and horse training go hand in hand; they shape you into a mentally tough individual, and shape you into a person who carries himself with pride, and honor. It really changes you and Monty not only is a great example of this but also a person who has influenced me to become that kind of …show more content…
He also is one of the most respectful and humbled people I know. Monty has accomplished many great things throughout his life. Whether it be from winning multiple World Championship titles, to raising a family of four; he´s done it all. Wherever Monty goes he always walks with his head held high and always treats everyone with the utmost respect; even if they do not deserve it one bit. This as a person, has influenced me greatly. Watching how he acts has rubbed off on me and I always try to conduct myself in the way that he does. From his hat tip and friendly ¨Howdy, how do you do?¨ to ¨It was a pleasure to meet you.¨ Monty is one of nicest, well rounded people I know. One day I hope to be like him. With all these influences I have been exposed to from Monty, they have all made me a better person, in all aspects of my