2017 Miniature Horse World July E-Magazine | Page 10
A Miniature We’d Love to Own
Alliance
Firewalker
Barn name: Walker
Owned and shown by: Kelbi Lyn Gray,
Decatur, Texas
Details: 2013 Sorrel Pinto Gelding
Owner history: Bred by Alliance Miniatures,
Kelbi purchased Walker from good friends
and fellow AMHA members, Barbara Hib-
bard and Lesa & Emilee Plett.
Skill sets: Walker is shown in halter, but is
being aimed at becoming an all-arounder.
Kelbi realized just how smart this little
horse was as he advanced in his training so
easily- as if he had been doing it for years.
“He is the type of horse that is just a joy to
be around” Kelbi shares. “We now show
in halter, in-hand trail, hunter, jumper, and
showmanship classes together. I am also
breaking him to drive as well.”
Bragging rights: This team show at open
shows where they have done very well
and have introduced many people to the
Miniature breed. 2017 marked the 6th time
for Kelbi to attend the Pinto World Show.
She says, “Big” horse exhibitors are always
fascinated by Walker, some have never seen a
Miniature horse in person before.” 2017 was
Walkers first year to show over fences, and
Kelbi was extremely excited with his perfor-
mances. Wins include 2017 Reserve World
Champion in Jumper and a Top 5 in the
Hunter class. Earlier this year, Walker was
also the High Point Miniature at the 2017
Horse O’ Rama Open Horse Show, a large
All-breed show held annually in Fort Worth.
Personality plus: Walker has a fantastic
personality and a big heart. “Every time I
walk in the barn he greets me with his little-
pricked ears and a whinny,” Kelbi says. “He
enjoys apple flavored treats and scratches on
his withers. He even lets you know when
you hit the right spot by sticking his nose
straight in the air and wiggling it back and
forth. He also enjoys taking pictures of him-
self, with his nose right in the camera. There
is just something special about him, and he
is definitely my “once in a lifetime” horse.”
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