As an apprentice, Stra was always in the top five riders and won all her premierships. During this time, she began traveling to different tracks to learn more from those experiences.

Stra eventually racked up approximately 500 victories in her native country and became the poster girl for Australian horseracing. Now, she hopes to continue that success in the much larger US market. But here, she will face the toughest competitors in the world -- serious professional athletes who are not likely to cut any slack for the new girl.

Outside of horseracing, Stra enjoys the company of her close friends and family (including all animals) and focusing on her dreams.