Hockinson Twins Excel in Equestrian Sports and Community Service
Braden and Trent Roth Balance High School, Volunteer Work, and Diverse Interests as They Prepare for Bright Futures
Trent (L) and Braden (R) pose in their letterman jackets.
Hockinson twins Braden and Trent Roth are seniors in high school and equestrians on the Washington High School Equestrian Team (WAHSET). They both recently graduated from Hockinson High School, and have been in WAHSET for their entire high school career, starting in 2021.
Braden and Trent have been working around animals from the age of 10, starting in 4H and continuing that until they were 16 years old. Both raised and sold market hogs during their time. At age 12, they picked up horseback riding and got their start as equestrians.
Braden and Trent also enjoy volunteering with nonprofits such as Youth Efforts Against Hunger (YEAH). They have volunteered with YEAH for 7 years, and their contributions include raising and donating pigs for the food bank and volunteering at the food bank.
In addition to WAHSET, Braden finds fulfillment in rodeo. He is currently director of roping and a board member of a local rodeo organization called Ropin’ Ridin’ & Racin’ at the Clark County Saddle Club with the goal of providing opportunities to youth for learning about and competing in the rodeo sport.
Aside from riding, Trent’s passion lies in music, having played in the school band since 5th grade. He plays drums which he has decided to major in. Trent has committed himself to music even helping to lead the band at all of their marching and pep band events. Outside of band Trent plays banjo, even building a few on his own.
After high school, Braden intends to attend Clark College to get his associate's degree in applied sciences and certificate in land surveying. He plans to work with AKS Engineering and Forestry to gain experience as an entry-level land surveyor.
Trent plans to go to school and eventually get a position working with the US Forest Service or the State or Federal Parks Service. He hopes to be a park ranger so he can work with and inform the public about the historical significance of the land as well as the importance of conservation.
Braden says that he considers Jeff Beacock, owner of the barn he rides at, to be a mentor to him. Trent really looks up to and admires his band director, Corey McEnry. Most importantly however, Braden and Trent both say that they would not be where they are if not for their supportive parents.