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Annie Boyd ( right ) with Emmy ( centre ) Photo by : Tania Hobbs proved too hard to resist , with Emmy jumping at the chance ! She absolutely loved showing the chestnut mare and it sparked a flame in her that she didn ’ t realise she had . She returned home from that show inspired , and was determined to learn , grow and be ready for the next one .
Over the past few years ,’ says Emmy ’ s mother , Kristy . ‘ Emmy has been extremely lucky to show Annie Boyd ’ s horses at the National level in Showmanship at Halter . Showing in that class helped Emmy get past her butterflies in the show arena , until she felt she could finally get out there and compete in the ridden classes on her own horse . We ’ re forever indebted to Annie ’ s kindness , with what she ’ s done for
Emmy . Thank you , Annie , you ’ re truly an amazing horsewoman and friend .’
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In 2021 , Emmy was beyond ecstatic when she was given the most amazing opportunity to lease Gill Allen ’ s incredible bay gelding , Shadowvalleys Tuxedo Q-82534 , or Clooney , as he ’ s affectionately known . Emmy knew she ’ d need to get to know Clooney and find their place together , so she spent the first six months at home training , and working to improve her showing skills .
Due to the drought , covid and a few other factors , Emmy and Clooney ’ s first ridden show together didn ’ t happen until the 2022 AQHA National Show .
AQHA JULY / AUGUST ISSUE 2022