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AQHA FEATURE ~ REINING
FEI WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES
In 2010 , Martin , and his sister , Shauna Larcombe , were chosen to compete at the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games , in Lexington , Kentucky , USA , as part of the first Australian Reining Team . The Australia team finished 11th , and Martin finished 19th individually , showing Top Prize Prince . He and Shauna continued on to also compete at the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy , France . Martin put in a strong performance at the WEG , showing Wimpys Cute Tune to achieve 14th position in the individual Reining final . Martin and Shauna also competed at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games , with Shauna finishing individually , in 19th place , while the Australian Team placed 8th overall .
In late 2016 Martin took up an associate trainer position at Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses , alongside Tom McCutcheon & Duane Latimer . Since 2018 , Martin has worked under his own banner & his training operation is located at Lawrence Ranch , Gainesville , Texas .
Martin and Sam have two daughters , McKinnon and Ainsley , who have grown up in the business & enjoy showing & being part of the USA reining community . Sam has enjoyed her share of success in Reining and over the years has been a fantastic help to Martin .
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