The Texas-based model has spent a large chunk of 2024 learning how to compete at 'cutting'
- Jack Hardwick, Senior Showbiz Reporter
- Published: 22:57, 12 Dec 2024
- Updated: 22:57, 12 Dec 2024
MODEL Bella Hadid shows she’s the reining champ as she wins an equestrian award.
The Victoria’s Secret beauty was crowned Rookie of the Year at a rodeo horse event.
Dressed in a black cowboy hat and green tasselled jacket, Bella, 28, beamed with pride as she held up her medal.
The Texas-based model has spent a large chunk of 2024 learning how to compete at “cutting” — which involves a horse and rider separating a cow from a herd of cattle.
And it has paid off with her scooping the 2024 National Cutting Horse Association’s rookie gong.
On Instagram, Bella wrote: “Being able to try new things and reach new goals, especially on horses again, has been the biggest joy.
“I thank God everyday for horses — for teaching and showing me unconditional love, happiness, connection, patience and hard work.”
Bella, who is dating her trainer Adan Banuelos, added: “I just really loved coming to shows to support my man, step dad and friends.”
The Vogue regular added: “Adan always had faith in me, from the first day we rode together, which gave me confidence and faith in myself again.
“I couldn’t have done it without him!
“With hard work, kindness, and passion, anything can happen.”
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