NEO A&M Horse Judging Team

08/20/2025

Thank you for being part of the NEO Horse Judging Team! As we continue to grow and develop, we want to make sure that all our ALUMNI & SUPPORTERS stay connected and informed about the team's progress and accomplishments. We also aim to reconnect with past team members who have contributed to the legacy of excellence, so we can continue building on the strong tradition established years ago.

Alumni, parents and supporters please fill out this form to update or provide your contact information. This will help us keep you in the loop with exciting team developments, upcoming events, and opportunities to reconnect. Your information will only be used for communication related to the NEO Horse Judging Team.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to keeping you involved! As always, "Once a Norsemen, Always a Norseman."

Thank you for being part of the NEO Horse Judging Team! As we continue to grow and develop, we want to make sure that all our alumni stay connected and informed about the team's progress and accomplishments. We also aim to reconnect with past team members who have contributed to the legacy of excell...

08/20/2025

One more for the history books!

We’d love to welcome Marisa Catron to the group. Marisa is a light that never dulls and we are so thankful she shares her heart with us. Marisa is from Dewey, Oklahoma and has been heavily involved in her FFA chapter, having served as chapter Secretary. She has spent years in the show barn with her livestock and experienced multiple different opportunities working with various horse trainers.

Welcome to the family Marisa, “DREAMS BEGIN HERE”.

08/20/2025

& we’re back!

The NEO Horse Judging team had a week well spent at the NSBA World Show working out preparing for their big fall run of contests. We are so proud of the growth the sophomores have made and happy as can be to have the incoming freshmen in Miami, finally!

There are big things coming from this group- be sure to stay updated through this page. We are incredibly grateful for everyone’s support and ready to row our boat.

Row Norse!

07/24/2025

We’ve got a few more to add to the freshmen roster… let’s all welcome Emily Hopkins.

Emily is from Lebanon, Missouri and was a dedicated member of her local FFA chapter, serving as Chapter Vice President. She’s spent years in the show ring with her livestock projects and brings a strong background in livestock judging. Emily’s passion for agriculture is matched by her drive to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

We are so excited to get Emily and her classmates to Miami in just a few weeks!

Row Norse

05/01/2025

BIG NEWS! We have another.

Macyn Olson is from Owasso, Oklahoma. Since childhood, she’s been showing performance and halter horses at the National level. She has been heavily involved in horse judging since she was in the 4th grade, continuing on the family tradition! Not only does Macyn enjoy judging horses through her opportunities with Oologah FFA; but, she has also been raising and exhibiting swine since the 3rd grade, competed in prepared public speaking, and represented her FFA chapter at the National level as a member of their Agricultural Issues Forum team. Macyn plans to major in Agricultural Education down the road, and hopes to make a lasting impact on her peers for years to come!

We are blessed to add this one to the 2025-2026 team. With an impressive combonation of natural talent, grit and horse experience we know Macyn will flourish here at NEO. NEO has a habit of showing up and changing the “norm” for kids & letting them know that this is the BEST place to be. We are grateful for each of them and can’t wait to get them to the 313.

Row Norse Row

04/18/2025

Thank you WTAMU for hosting NACTA this year. It was a great contest! We are excited to be back home, prepping for the fall!

NACTA Results

Indv:

Halter-
Jacob Curtis- 7th
Hannah Mennig- 8th
Jalynn Barenberg- 9th

Performence-
Jalynn Barenberg- 2nd
Hannah Mennig- 3rd
Carrie Miller- 6th
Abigal Shofler- 7th
Clayton Nall- 9th

Reasons-
Hannah Mennig- 2nd
Jalynn Barenberg- 3rd
Clayton Nall- 6th
Carrie Miller- 10th

Overall-
Jalynn Barenberg- 2nd
Hannah Mennig- 3rd
Carrie Miller- 6th
Clayton Nall- 7th
Abigal Shofler- 10th

Team:
Blue
1st Reasons
1st Performence
2nd Halter
Overall High Team

Gold
4th Reasons
4th Performance
6th Halter
4th Overall

04/14/2025

Last week, the NEO horse judging team had a very eventful week- learning and growing stronger as a team! Team members were able to visit multiple clinics hosted by some of the most successful and knowledgeable horseman and horsewomen in the equine industry.

We want to thank Highpoint Performance Horses, Jason Smith, Jerry Erickson, NEO alumni Kelley and Adam Wainscott, Lisa Ligon, and Beth Case for allowing our team to visit. Without generous and dedicated professionals like you teaching us, we would not have the abilities to push ourselves for more in each of our walks in the equine industry.

Thank you West Texas A&M and AQHA for hosting a great Spring Contest!

Results:

Overall:
Jalynn Barenberg - 7th

Reasons:
Hannah Menning - 7th
Jalynn Barenberg - 8th

Performance:
Jalynn Barenberg - 8th

Halter:
Jacob Curtis - 5th
Hannah Menning - 7th

Team:
3rd Reasons
3rd Halter
3rd Performance
3rd Overall Team
High Point Junior College Team
NEO Blue - Jalynn Barenberg, Hannah Menning, Clayton Nall, Abigal Shofler

10th Overall Team
NEO Gold - Carrie Miller, Jacob Curtis, Hayden Bailey, Boots Brown

Congratulations to Texas A&M for the big win!

🌟Row Norse, Row!!🌟

04/14/2025

We’ve got more!

Bryleigh Colbert is from Spring Hope, North Carolina. She has been very involved with her local 4-H program and FFA chapter for 10 years. She has been showing in AQHA since she can remember and has traveled to many national judging contests including: the AQHA Congress, APHA World, AQHYA World, Eastern 4-H Nationals and FFA Nationals. She also spends her time showing market hogs and plans to major in Animal Science. We are pumped to have her bright and bubbly personality and vast amount of knowledge on the team. We can’t wait for each of these incoming freshmen to get to Miami!

04/14/2025

Let’s update you all….

We would like to welcome Keeley Brooks to the 2025-2026 horse judging team. Keeley is from Groesbeck, Texas. She has been heavily involved in her FFA chapter throughout high school and middle school. Keeley has been judging horses since the 8th grade. Outside of horse judging, Keeley shows heifers, steers, swine, has been apart of her chapter’s parli pro team, and also presents an 8 minute speech over Soil Stewardship. She plans to be a Pre-Vet major. Keeley was led to Miami from alumni Holly Silvey, and we know anyone taught and recommended by Holly is someone NEO needs to have! We are so thrilled to have Keeley coming to Miami, we know her smile will light this place up!

04/01/2025

Adrian Treat is from Coweta, OK. Adrian grew up showing hunters and blesses our team with a true passion for the equine industry. Often belly laughing, Adrian always brings positivity to each contest or trip. Adrian was very successful here at NEO and Is going to continue judging at OSU.

Here is what Adrian’s teammates had to say about her-

Adrian is a radiant presence, lighting up every room she enters with her infectious energy and laughter. Her vibrant personality makes her a magnet for positivity, effortlessly lifting the mood of those around her. She has a remarkable ability to make everyone feel comfortable and valued, turning any moment into one filled with joy and connection. Beyond her lively spirit, Adrian possesses a deep, genuine kindness that shines through in everything she does..

Adrian makes sure everyone feels like part of a something, in and outside of our team. She’s the kind of gal who notices when people feel out of place, and does her best to make them feel comfortable and know they have a friend in her.

Adrian is unapologetically herself. She brings so much energy and joy to our team. I couldn’t imagine our trips without her as our DJ and driver.

Adrian is the glue to our team that holds us together and always manages to make each of us laugh and smile even on a bad day.

We will miss you, Big Red!!! Go Pokes!!!

03/31/2025

Last Tuesday, the NEO Ag Department hosted our annual Horse Judging contest and it was a huge success.

First, we would like to thank all of our riders, horse haulers, officials, teams, ag advisors, photographer, the alumni commitee and our NEO staff that made this contest possible. All of your support means the world to us! Without each of you, it would be impossible to put on such an event!

Next, we want to congratulate all of the teams that competed and competitors on their awards! Our recruiting list keeps getting longer and longer…

Until next year, keep up the hard work!

Row Norse Row!

Special thanks to horse providers:
Margaux Tucker
Jeromy Lipps
MSU Equestrian Team
Kriner family
Hay’s family
A.M Photography 50:20

03/13/2025

We’re getting close….

Early registration ends March 21.

Tentative Class List:
Calf Roping
Reining
Ranch Riding
Western Pleasure
Western Horsemanship
Hunter Under Saddle
Hunt Seat Equitation
2-3 Halter

Officals and Reasons Committee formed of outstanding Alumni.

Come win a buckle & new awards on March 25th.

Hannah- (574)933-3536