Since the turn of the 21st century, Bo has been politically active and expressed her support for George W. Bush and the Republican Party in the 2000 and 2004 election campaigns. However, she says she doesn’t support any party at the moment and she voted for Barack Obama.
One of her biggest interests is horses (especially Lusitano, a Portuguese horse breed) and she has also written an autobiography called Riding Lessons: Everything That Matters in Life I Learned from Horses.
For some time, she was also engaged in horse breeding on her ranch. Bo has long been an advocate of animal safety and calls for an end to horse slaughter.
She is also involved in the support and rehabilitation of war veterans through her role as honorary chair of VA’s National Rehabilitation Special Events.
“VA’s National Rehabilitation Special Events promote the healing of body and spirit, which helps veterans improve their independence and enjoy a higher quality of life,” said Derek, speaking to the Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs.
