I'm actually an equestrian, and I showed in the American Paint Horse Association and competed for top 20 in the nation.

So, I have my own horse and two ponies. I grew up around horses, and that really is my passion.

I'm sure every designer has a certain person in mind who they would ideally like to wear their clothes, but the problem is that a lot of the time that person doesn't actually exist, unless she is a 15-year-old model.

former official for an Arabian horse association.

The American Lung Association nationally actually gives us a D grade for overall particulate matter just because of those two days.

After my first 'Sports Illustrated' cover, I felt terrible about myself for a solid month. People deal with models like they are children. They think they can pull one over on you. I'm not a toy; I'm a human. I'm not here to be used.