Gianna Pozzi of Spring Valley, Illinois, might be just 14 years old, but she’s a fierce competitor aboard Ima Cajon Hot Krymsun, her 2009 sorrel overo gelding by Scenic Rio Krymsun and out of Zip Me Some Color.
Continue reading …Earlier today, Ellie Becker rode Too Hot To, aka “Hank,” to a Reserve Championship in Novice Youth 14-18 Western Pleasure and was just named the Champion in Bareback Horsemanship.
Continue reading …Finally, in 14-18 Horsemanship, Lucie Lundquist rode her black and white overo mare, Optimized, to win the class. Her best bud and Simons Show Horses barn mate, Mary Katherine Camp, rode Radicalized to place Reserve. That’s not the only thing these two ladies have in common. They are both members of the TCU Equestrian Team, as are the sixth and eight place riders, Mackenzie Preston with Brokers Lucky Kid and Josephine Mootz with It’s All About Da Ride. Also, Lucie’s horse, Optimized, is by Mary Katherine’s horse, Radicalized!
Continue reading …“When I first saw him, I loved the way he moved and how he’s really cool-minded. He doesn’t get frazzled much. We work really well together.”
Continue reading …“Hannah has always been my favorite horse. She’s so pretty, and her movement is so graceful. Her front leg is so pretty and lofty. My favorite class to show her in is Western Riding.”
Continue reading …“Right after we bought my other horse, he died of a brain aneurysm while out in the pasture. Then, we purchased Buster in November, so he’s my fourth horse in a year!”
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Continue reading …Before she went in the pen today, she was very nervous, but Hannah gave her some helpful advice. “She said to keep my hands up, because sometime they drop, and she reminded me to smile. I was nervous, but I just thought positively and didn’t think anything negative.”
Continue reading …“I felt that someday we were going to be this amazing, unstoppable team, and I grieve that will never come to pass. I think about what would’ve been, could’ve been, and should’ve been, because we left so many things undone.”
Continue reading …Two, new, Western Pleasure Super Sires Champions were crowned yesterday at the 2017 Tom Powers Futurity in Berrien Springs, Michigan, and both ladies took home giant checks for $10,00! First up, Brenda Yates rode Extremely Late to win the 3-Year-Old Limited Non-Pro Class with her 3-year-old by Extremely Hot Chips and out of Flashin My Assets. In addition to the $10,00 winner’s check, she also received a $500 Novice Rider Bonus, a Wenger Leather Works Custom Saddle, and a Rowdy Silver Champion Buckle.
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