College Admissions Essay: Double G Ranch

I can still remember the times when I was just a young boy. I grew up in the rural part of town on our family's ranch. Most knew where my family resided, as we set up our establishment and named it the Double G Ranch. Amongst my family, included a vast variety of animals. We had everything from racing horses to bulls and even a mean rooster that startled everyone on the farm except for my mother. Friends and close relatives would often visit to participate in trail rides, social gatherings, and other outdoor activities. My family's ranch became not only everyone else around us the favorite place to hang out, but also a place where I created memories. I can honestly say that my childhood consisted of numerous adventures that fulfilled my enjoyment.
During my younger years, I was taught how to ride horses and bulls which ultimately turned out to be a lot of excitement.
I think most would not be able to tell that deep down inside I'm a country boy at heart because of my outer appearance. However, it's a major contributing factor to my overall personality. Under the tutelage of my father, I began riding steers at around ten years old. It wasn't until I was 16 that my dad trusted me enough to hop on a bull. With consistent practice and love for the hobby I became a competitive rider. I even qualified for a regional rodeo held in Brazil but chose to pursue the sports realm instead. It was a win-win situation for me because not only was I good in riding, but I excelled at a national level in sports. Track and field quickly became the love of my teenage years. I spent so much time training and preparing for races that bull riding became an afterthought. During my track tenure, I made it all the way to the Junior Olympics running events such as the 200-meter dash and a leg on the relay team. Upon entering high schools, I accepted my destiny in sports. I knew that bull riding was very dangerous and no longer wished to participate in rodeos with injuries in the back of my mind. I put my best foot forward in football and track to earn the attention from major schools who offered me the opportunities to continue my educational and athletic careers at their institutions. I don't regret giving up bull riding to pursue an athletic
career because of all the blessings God has sent my way with the talents he gave me. However, I still am grateful for my childhood as it set the foundation for the young man I've become today.