There are three things that motivate Ty Paris, of Adrian, Michigan, to keep showing horses – it’s an activity she can do with her whole family; her genuine love for the animal; and the competition. Born in Dalton, Georgia, Ty grew up in the horse industry. Her grandparents ran a large lesson facility with 80-plus […]
Groundwork plays an important role in the breaking process for Ohio trainer Rob Fowler. He says he lets each horse tell him when they are ready to advance to the next step. “They have the rest of their lives to be show horses, so I think it is important to take every horse at its […]
Nineteen-year-old Madison Fussell, of Waxahachie, Texas, got her start showing horses because her mother and grandmother were so deeply involved in the sport. But over time, she has come to realize that something keeps her coming back. “It’s something I am so passionate about and it keeps you humble,” she said. “It has taught me […]
For most people who take a hiatus from showing horses, there’s a bit of a learning curve. A period of adjustment is often needed for the changes that may have occurred in each discipline. But that’s not the case for amateur competitor Tom Clopp, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Clopp, who enjoyed a successful youth and […]
When Sydney Swallom was just 8 years old, her grandmother gave her the opportunity to show her Quarter Horse show mare, A Certain Melody, in Walk-Trot classes and the Washington native says she never looked back. “Nothing makes me happier than my horses,” she said. “The barn is my happy place and I can’t imagine […]
Ask anyone who operates even the most modest of breeding operations and they will tell you that there’s nothing that quite compares to the thrill you get riding and competing on a horse you raised yourself. Kathryne Zachrich-Yemc, of Delaware, Ohio, knows the feeling firsthand. This year she is showing Only A Dream Machine in 3-Year-Old […]
He was born in Oregon and grew up on a ranch where ponies then horses were a way of life. She was born in Connecticut and took her first riding lesson at age 7. But in 2017 Duke Williams and Alyssa Casa met through mutual friends at a horse show (of course) and hit if […]
Tanya Relander’s mom had to beg her parents to ride. So as soon as Tanya and her sisters could sit up her mom had them on the back of a horse. “She made sure we had horses to ride and show,” Tanya said. “We rode before we did our school work each day.” Tanya got […]
It fascinates 17-year-old Nadalee Vasquez to watch a horse maneuver through the obstacles in a Trail course. That’s why it is one of the classes in which she most loves to compete. Horsemanship is another favorite for the Acton, California youth competitor. This year Nadalee is showing One Hundred Percent, a 2013 bay gelding by […]
When she was just 25-years-old Jamie Christine Dowdy was hit by a car while she was jogging near her home in Marshfield, Missouri. With fractures in her skull and right leg she was facing a long road to recovery. She ultimately lost most of the business she worked so hard to build. But she never […]
AQHA and NSBA competitor Annelise Kimmel and Michael Majors, of Ohio, announce the birth of a daughter, on Feb. 18. The new arrival, named Montana Jane, weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20-inches at birth. Annelise is the owner of Carolina Moon/Wild West Furniture. Michael is the owner of Majors Supply in Monroe, Ohio.
It’s funny the things you sometimes learn about yourself when you start showing horses. Some people learn to better accept criticism. Others become outgoing when they spent most of their life being shy. Karen Carter, of Richmond, Virginia was surprised to learn just how driven she can be. “I am super competitive, something that I […]