All this time and money to conquer a routine that lasts anywhere from two to five minutes. That certainly strikes a chord with all equestrians, whether you compete in Barrel Racing, Western Pleasure, or Show Jumping!

From nail clippers to eye drops to three different types of toothpicks, Janet, who works the gate at the Silver Dollar, is prepared for pretty much everything. She says, “I have used everything in that bag at least once, and, if someone asks for something and I don’t have it, then I add it.”

“When I win in a pair, I write on them, and I save them for the next big show. This year, I wore a pair of socks that I have won eight times in…”

Who knew that walking around the Silver Dollar warm up pens while asking the question, “Do you have a lucky charm?,” would spiral into a treasure hunt of sorts. Not only do our trainers have some interesting superstitions, but they were eager to justify their idiosyncrasies by pointing out others they felt could outdo them…

For their efforts at the 1976 Silver Dollar, Debbie Cooper and El Companero were awarded with a very special prize for winning the Open Senior High Point- a custom made headstall that was adorned with real, antique, silver dollars that date back to 1921.