Sacred Heart parishioner takes trophy in equestrian competition

DAVISBURG, Mich. — Sacred Heart parishioner Marissa Gross won first place in the Special Needs Class Equestrian Competition at the Oakland County Fair, held in Davisburg, Michigan, July 13. Gross, 26, who has Down Syndrome, began horseback riding eight years ago. She is active at the parish and is also one of the fashion models at the church's annual Tea and Fashion Show. Gross is the daughter of Sacred Heart parishioners Richard and Maryellen Gross. (Photo: Maryellen Gross)
 
As published in Horizons, Aug. 25, 2019.
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