This is a story from The Tower – Volume 2, 2024 Kaitlyn Ayers saddled up for her first horseback ride when she was only 2 years old. She began taking regular lessons, and by age 13, she had her own horse and was competing in barrel racing and pole bending competitions at rodeos in and around her hometown of Sikeston, Missouri. “Although no one in my family rode, I’ve loved horses for as long as I can remember,” Kaitlyn said. “As my skills as a rider developed, I wanted to try new things and push my boundaries, which is why …
