AQHA MAGAZINE May / June 2020 AQHA May-June YB 2020 WEB LR | Page 22

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AQHA FEATURE
Australia and won the Qld State Grand Champion
Youth Mare with Mavis & Robert’s granddaughter,
Brianna Simpson on the lead. Winning many Halter
Maturities and Hi Point Halter horse at club shows,
Elle’s successes are many!
The eye-catching OVS Victorious Q-92915, or
Qute, by OVS’ imported stallion, Phenomenal
Touchdown Q-54918 (IMP), aka Alex, has won
numerous Halter Futurities, Qld State American
Weanling Champion, Open & Amateur classes, Qld
State Youth Champion and many Supreme awards.
At HBGA & NPHA shows, OVS horses have taken
home various championships and Yearling & 2yo
Futurities.
Most of us often dream of what we’d do if we were
lucky enough to win the Lotto. For Mavis and
Robert, daily life would probably not really change
as they love what they do and say they’d just be able
to do it easier, bigger and better! One thing Mavis
would do is collect embryos from Elle!
‘Elle would have to be my favourite horse of all
time!’ Mavis declares. ‘In the equine sense, she is
my true love! To me, she can do no wrong and is the
very best. But we’ve had a few other magic horses.
El Pajote Covergirl was the mare that started
us off. She was always a big part of our stud. We
loved showing her in Halter, Western Performance
and Reining. She was a great all-rounder for our
whole family. Another mare was Faye, registered as
Kunda Feint Copy. Both Rob and I had a great time
showing her in Reining. She loved stopping and we
loved showing her. Thanks to Faye, I have a great
love of Reining.’
One thing that stands out is the preparation and
presentation that’s put into the Oak Valley Horsesthey
always look great.
‘We’ve learned a lot along the way.’ Mavis reveals.
‘I’ve basically become a bit of a perfectionist
when getting our horses ready. We do everything
necessary because we want that particular look
Mavis, with Elle and OVS
Victorious Q-92915
Photo by: Ev Lagoon
Photography
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