Today’s classes at the Quarter Horse Congress began with Kent Ray Taylor riding Snap It Send It to win the 3-Year-Old Limited Non Pro Western Pleasure.

Ina is 84 years young now, and she’s so excited to have finally won her first Grand Champion title at the Congress. Making the win even more special is that she had plenty of family members in attendance. “My grandson and son came to watch me and provide support after I lost my husband two and a half years ago. He loved coming to the horse shows. I’ve been with Jeffrey and his family for five years. After my husband passed away, they took me in, just like family. He and his family are so supportive and devoted to their horses. They’re also so knowledgeable and can really get the best out of the horse and you.”

Ali Eidson was thrilled to score her first Congress Championship in the Super Sale 2-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Stakes with her new horse of only three months, Made In The Moonlight. 

Audrey has been showing “Sinbad” for two years. Although he’s a really big horse, Audrey insists that he’s very sweet. “He’s big, but he has a good personality and he’s nice to me. To get his ears up all I have to do is hold my hand in front of his nose and snap my fingers.”

In today’s pattern, Nichole especially liked her spin in the box and the fact that she was able to accomplish something her trainer gave her as a goal. “My box was really good. We got all our lope overs in our spots, so I was excited about that. Also, Tommy told me to make sure I didn’t hit the back through. Overall, it was a very good pattern.”

“He’s always been good to me,” Sarah says. “He’s better than any gelding I’ve ever showed. He’s pretty special. He’s my unicorn.”

Terrie has been with Chuck for fifteen years and has been witness to his uncanny ability to match the perfect horse with each competitor. “He’s taught me pretty much everything! I know he’s excellent at Hunters, but what he’s really good at is picking out horses for people.”

When asked what makes this horse so excellent, from a conformation standpoint, Dan had this to say. “All ten points! There’s not one that he doesn’t have. I ain’t bragging, but tell me where you can find something wrong with him. The best part is that my name is on the papers!”

Best buds, Eleanor Ott and Liv Winter, scored the top two spots in Small Fry Equitation with The Only Leadin Lady and A Diggin Hot Time, respectively.

“Conformationally, he’s as good of a conformation stallion as this industry has seen in a long time. He’s so balanced and has stayed that way the whole time. Christ Arentsen foaled him out, and he stood up right away and was so level. He’s 16.2 hands now, and he makes the perfect silhouette. His shoulder is situated back, he has a beautiful, long croup, and he has good hocks.”