October 16, 1992 - March 13, 2009

2008 ATLANTIC GOLD EQUINE CANADA COMPETITIONS

55 First Place Ribbons (one of the strongest performances in Atlantic Canada Junior A (under 18) riders)

4 Grand Champion Over Fences

4 Grand Champion Pony Hack

Reserve Nova Scotia Champion Over Fences

Silver Medal Windsor Pony Division

Champion Junior A Equitation Over Fences Maritime Championships, Halifax, Nova Scotia

2008 EQUINE CANADA YEAR-END AWARDS

New Brunswick Grand Champion Junior Hunt Seat A Equitation

New Brunswick Grand Champion Pony Medal Equitation Over Fences

New Brunswick Grand Champion Pony Hack

New Brunswick Grand Champion Pony Over Fences

Selected in 2008 to represent Atlantic Canada in Large Pony Division at the Nationals held at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario

Throughout the growing years as a young rider, Kelti persevered with talent, determination, and dedication. At a young age, Kelti began to emerge as a formidable competitor at all the local shows. Her early mount was a horse she bought at the young age of eight and trained herself under the guidance of her coach Rayna Doucette. Whisper (show name "Butterflies in My Tummy”) soon began to win at all of the local shows in New Brunswick. In 2006, Kelti made her move up to the Equine Canada Gold Hunter circuit. Her new horse was a young mare named Fly (show name "With Flying Colors”). All of the training on this horse was again done by Kelti and her coach. After many hours of hard work and many hours of practice, a new winning team emerged on the Atlantic Junior circuit. Kelti was a truly amazing rider, athlete, and competitor who was respected throughout all of the equine industry.

Kelti’s coach, Rayna Doucette, describes Kelti as one of the top junior riders to come out of the Atlantic Canada region. Kelti was recognized not only by her Atlantic peers, but also at the national level.

"Sometimes in life, as a coach, you are blessed with a talented rider with natural ability; sometimes you have riders with desire, dedication, and perseverance. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to coach Kelti Burnett who was the athlete with the complete package. Nothingcould hold Kelti back, and I am sure that if she would have been given the time, she would have succeeded to achieve her ultimate goal of competing in the Olympics.”

Kelti Burnett’s motto was "HAVE THE COURAGE TO TAKE THE FIRST STEP,” and this proved to be her inspiration in life and competing as an athlete.

~ INDUCTION MAY 15, 2010 ~