AQHA MAGAZINE May / June 2020 AQHA May-June YB 2020 WEB LR | Page 56

PG.54
AQHA FEATURE
‘The current postponements & cancellations of
both major and local shows is personally, very
disappointing.’ Rose says. ‘With it being Reacher’s
last year as a Junior Horse, we were hoping to have a
big year of competition, but that now seems to be out
of the question. I guess there are so many of us feeling
the same way. But we all need to try to stay positive!
Once everything gets back on track, I want to show
Reacher specifically to showcase his incredible
versatility and nature. But I’d also love for us to try
and win the Trail at the Nationals again! Reacher is
now a Senior Horse, and even though we missed our
last 6 months as a Junior Horse, I’m excited that he
works just as nicely one-handed. So I plan to go to
most of the major State shows and the Quarter Horse
Nationals when things return to normality.’
If Rose could share a couple of very important tips
for other riders to take advantage of, it would be
to never stop watching and learning from the other
exhibitors around you.
‘That was something I learned early in my showing.’
Rose says. ‘It’s definitely important to always have
your eyes open to take everything in, and to be tuned
in, and to listen well! Share in lessons and attend
clinics whenever you can, and take everything in, as
there’s always something to take away from it all.’
AUSTRALIAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION - WWW.AQHA.COM.AU