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After Taking Up Rodeo, Shaun White and Nina Dobrev Dip Their Toes in America’s Favorite Backyard Sport

Published 09/12/2023, 3:46 PM EDT

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Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have made headlines not only for their outstanding talents but also for their genuine, funny, and relatable love story. White recently celebrated his 37th birthday with family and friends, and Dobrev was the highlight of his special day. The couple was seen celebrating White’s birthday on a yacht, and they shared glimpses of sheer excitement and delight during the fun-filled celebration.

One snapshot captured White playfully dipping Dobrev in a dance move, her leg gracefully extended, while she sported a vibrant rainbow-striped one-piece bikini. They even shared moments from a Drake concert. One moment, however, stood out as the couple were spotted celebrating indoors, dipping their feet in America’s favorite backyard sport weeks after White had shown off his cowboy skills.

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev dip their feet into America’s favorite backyard sport

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White recently gave fans a glimpse into his birthday celebration through an Instagram story that left everyone smiling. Among the highlights was a video featuring his girlfriend, Nina Dobrev, dressed in a Team USA sweatshirt and blue denim shorts and armed with a big blue and orange BB gun.

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Set up at a distance were blue cups, and with precision, Dobrev took aim and fired, hitting each cup. White and their friends erupted into cheers as they watched Dobrev’s impressive shooting skills on full display. This isn’t the first time White has been seeing indulging in a sport apart from snowboarding.

The time White tried rodeo

White once shared an Instagram story that gave fans a glimpse into his Texas adventure. Hanging out with his cousin at Texas Christian University, he shared pics with a sweet caption. Then, in true cowboy style, he struck a pose. But what caught his attention most was an angry bull at a rodeo arena! His cousin caught his mesmerized expression and hinted at a career change. It’s clear Shaun White has a passion for sports beyond just snowboarding.

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Meanwhile, as part of the birthday celebrations, the couple spent time aboard a boat, surrounded by close friends and their furry companion, Mrs Maverick. They were seen enjoying the pristine waters and each other’s companionship. Other stories showed glimpses of them on jet skis as well. White also took to Instagram to share his favorite moments from his day, and Nina Dobrev was spotted in all of them, highlighting her as the most special.

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Their recent venture into America’s favorite backyard sport only adds to their charm, reminding us that even the most accomplished individuals can find joy in the simple things.

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Christaline Meyers

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Christaline Meyers is a pro-writer for Essentially Sports. Having contributed to movies and web series, Christaline delved into sports journalism and like the puck on the ice, has been a force to be reckoned with in the US sports arena. Her experience in writing about the latest WSL event, the recent track and field record, and creative gymnastics routines, found her digging deeper into the minds of legends like Kelly Slater, Usain Bolt, and Simone Biles.
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