Alyssa Miller, 17, and LTH Dee Bar Quincy (Cierra), 4, make equitation patterns look easy, trail obstacles a cakewalk and showmanship no sweat. The pair was a formidable team in the north Idaho open shows last summer and won the 2009 MM Training and Consulting Versatility Award Competition belt buckle. Alyssa does all of Cierra’s training herself, which made the victory sweeter.
Ryan Minden, from Potlatch, Idaho, competes on Oops T Riffic Luck, a six-year old AQHA mare he bought as a weanling in 2002. Though Ryan’s mom is a horse trainer, he raised and trained “Lucky” himself. Ryan and Lucky compete in showmanship, all western events and Omoksees. For the first time in 2008, Ryan traded his chaps for a pair of breeches and competed in English classes. The pair did well, placing in the top three in several classes.
Alyssa Virgin, from Moscow, Idaho, competes on her Warmblood, Double Queen (Queenie). The Belgin/Thoroughbred mare has been Alyssa’s partner for the last three years. The pair excels in English classes where Queenie’s athleticism and big stride are best showcased, but they also compete in showmanship, western events and Omoksees.
To all the youth riders out there – if you didn’t make it to last year’s youth camp, consider registering for our 2007 youth camp July 10–12.Davalee and Marcia develop the camp activities around concepts of partnering and leadership, not only with horses but also when campers interact with each other. Camp starts with the Pledge of Allegiance and orientation under the picnic tent. Campers are assigned partners from day one to help facilitate cooperation and a spirit of camaraderie. Campers also are engaged into conversations about expectations, safety and what constitutes good horsemanship. Marcia demonstrates the basics of proper equitation, and Davalee speaks on building character and other interpersonal skills.
Below is letter from an eager young girl that as been anxiously waiting to be old enough to attend Youth Camp. She requested to ride Jessi, our beloved lesson horse.
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