03/30/2026
Congratulations to Team Pink for achieving the remarkable feat of becoming The Showdown Champions for 2026!
A big shout out goes out to the organizers, sponsors, judges, and everyone involved in making this event a reality, it was an absolute blast!
I feel incredibly honored to be the breeder of Sail Away Whiz Me, 2021 Stallion, who is trained by Sage Sapergia and proudly owned by Kissing Horse Ranch
Eighteen years ago, I had a crazy idea to own reining horses after experiencing my first reining show. I was just barely an adult with very little knowledge about AQHA horses, let alone Reiners, but I was passionate and determined. A few years later, I purchased a few nice mares, including the dam to Archer, and since then, I have devoted an immense amount of time to learning and striving for continuous improvement but this wouldn’t have been possible without everyone who helped me along the way.
Many people contributed to making this dream a reality; I am just a small part of it all. I wouldn’t be here without their support, and I am deeply humbled by everyone who believed in me and allowed me to pursue something so near and dear to me. Everyone who trusted me to purchase their horses, the stallion owners who had faith in my mares and provided me with opportunities, the trainers who generously took the time to help me learn, all the fellow breeders who were always open to sharing their insights, and all the buyers and clients over the years who made it possible for me to continue doing what I love. And of course to my friends and family for the unwavering support and understanding.
Lastly, I want to express my gratitude to Dusty and Sage. Sage, thank you for your hard work, dedication, and talent. It requires immense effort and skill to train and showcase horses, especially with less than two weeks of preparation, yet you made it seem effortless. Dusty, thank you for believing in me and my horses, for your time, hard work , and commitment to Archer. You have been one of my greatest supporters, and I will always be grateful to you; your support means more to me than I can ever put into words.
From the depths of my heart, thank you, I get to chase my dreams because of all of you.
