Showing Off
I have waited my whole life to be able to have this dream. Even though I am a rank amateur, I love to participate in horse shows. It isn't about winning to me (even though that is fun!), it is about doing the best we can do on the day. My horses would do better with a more seasoned owner I'm sure, but we try our best every time!
I'm still a kid at heart and love to win ribbons, buckles and other prizes. I participate in the Arkansas Valley Horse Show Association through the Pope County Riding club, Arkansas Paint Horse Club, Westark Horse Show Association and the Arabian Horse Community Association. We also attend the Arkansas Dressage Society's open shows.
I'm finally getting brave enough to branch out to "rated" shows this year. Come by and say hi! The kiddos would love to meet you!
Patriot and Me at our First Show! (Many pounds ago!)
Beautiful Pandora in her only show appearance. Angel and me at our first rated show.
Her life was cut far too short. Got our first ApHC points!
Flame took Champion honors in March 07. Flame and her 1/2 Brother Jaws owned by Peggy Hoban.
She was a great friend and is greatly missed.
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Gus and me at our first Dressage show! April 07 Showing some improvement a few months later at Valley View ADS show
Old
Pros at the trailer at the Valley View Farm Show
So do you think she knows she's beautiful? Flame in Sporthorse-in-Hand, July 07
From the October 07 Arkansas Community Show in Conway
Beautiful Gusty in Halter and Hunter Under Saddle! She's leading the way for our friends from B Bar B
Calvin
models his Blue Rosette for one of Beth's students
Beth's handsome boy Shaz and I enjoying our Sporthorse Run and warming up with good advice from KK in Driving. Then we're off to the races! Well at least to exhibit for the judge and then patiently wait for our BLUE ribbon!
From the November 07 Arkansas Community Show.
Shaz and I score in the Blue in Sporthorse-in-Hand and Pleasure Driving against very tough competition!
Gusty and I showed in several Hunter Under Saddle classes. We are working hard to improve!
Here are some photos from the 3F Fall Fiesta that benefited Equestrian Zone Therapeutic Riding. My best friend Dena and I put on this show and it was a blast!
(photos courtesy of Vicky Reid www.vicksphotos.com)
Chips and Boo at the Sept 08 Arkansas Paint Horse Club show. Boo was Grand Champion Amateur and Open Mare Chips was Reserve Champion SPB Gelding.
Here are some photos from the 2nd Annual Longbranch Ghosts and Goblins show a portion of which helped benefit Masters Touch Food Pantry in Mayflower. We were proud to be the ribbon sponsors! (Photos courtesy of Conway HS Photography Club)
Pretty Boo in the Open Halter Class. She takes the Blue!
Here is handsome Chips in his first outing "for real" undersaddle! He did great!
And of course! Beautiful Gusty taking top honors in the Hunter Classes!