Theresa is an accomplished equestrian in Western and English. She began riding at the age of 7. When she was 14, Theresa began training for Rolex with a private instructor. Her move to Illinois at 16 would keep her from competing, but not riding. At 17, she was hired as the horse trainer/exerciser at Medieval Times in Schaumburg, IL for almost a year. Theresa left there and became a trail guide at a local riding stable before it was sold.