04/07/2026
Finally getting around to looking back at a show from a few weeks ago.
I’m really proud of this group. Not just for the placings, but for the effort, the growth, and the willingness to keep improving. That’s what matters most, and it showed across the board.
Petra Slay and Bettin Ona Cat put together a very consistent show. She showed up prepared, stayed focused, and it reflected in every class. They finished strong with multiple second-place finishes and an All Around Reserve Champion in the Amateur, which is a great reflection of steady, correct work.
Alexandra Haugan and Smart Lena Rocks have put in a lot of time since last year, and it was clear how much progress they’ve made. She has worked hard on both herself and her horse, and it paid off in the pen. Winning the cow work and finishing All Around Reserve Champion in the Novice Amateur is something to be proud of.
Andrea Sweeny and Scootin Starlight stepped into the show pen for the very first time. That’s always a big moment, and they handled it well. It takes courage to get out there, and this was a great start to build from.
Joseph Thomas and WDJ Grand Man Criss have only recently decided to start showing, and they’ve been putting in the effort to get there. It’s good to see that commitment start to come together, and they did a solid job.
Jack Fi**en and Blue Beard Frost continue to make progress each time they go out. Improvement like that comes from consistency, and it’s good to see it paying off.
Our youth riders also stepped into the show pen for the first time, and I couldn’t be more proud of them. Amelia Rose Konecny and ComeOnBabyLiteMyFire, and Cate Thomas and Nu Holli Wood have been working hard on their horsemanship, and it showed. This is just the beginning for them, and they’re headed in the right direction.
Grateful for a great group of people who show up, put in the work, and support each other.