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maintained her horses ’ training in readiness for when the bans lift , and they could show again . They attended a few clinics , when they were available , trying to stay focused at a time when there was not much to focus on .
‘ We finished the season in September with the Queensland State Show , where both the boys performed beautifully , coming away with some great results with Tigger winning the Youth HSE and the Youth Hack , and Mac winning the Youth Ranch , Youth Trail , Youth Dressage , Youth Show Hunter and Youth Hunter Hack . We ended up taking away the High Point Youth award , an amazing end to my Youth years showing Quarter Horses . To top off a great week at Gatton & making a start as an amateur , Mac & I competed in the Ranch Versatility Show . We were awarded the High Point award bringing home our first buckle , a great start to our Amateur career !’
Brianna ’ s life revolves around her horses , and for her ; it ’ s been an amazing 6 years ! She ’ s met great people & formed lifelong friendships . She says she ’ s learnt and grown so much , with so much still to learn ! Although Brianna says she can ’ t afford to leave her horses in training full time , she gets a lot
QLD State Show 2020 Youth 15-18yrs Ranch winners
of satisfaction reaching goals with her horses , although , she admits , a lot slower than if they were in full time training .
‘ I ’ ve spent time at clinics with some amazing trainers such as Ken Davison , Travis & Natasha Humphries , Kane Skopp & Holly Johnson , Warren Backhouse , Reid Thomas , Gail Mitchell and Liz Keating . I can ’ t decide on my favourite event but do love the pattern classes with the precision and attention to detail that ’ s needed in these . When I ’ m not at shows or clinics , I ’ m working my day job . I work my horse ’ s early morning before work or under lights , after work . I currently have a gorgeous palomino filly , RMB Luxe Q-93645 , sired by Potentially Lazy Q-80082 ( imp ), and out of Somethin Sunlusive Q-73369 . She was gifted to me after the death of my colt , by family friend Robert Brumm , and I ’ m looking forward to showing her , as an Amateur , in the future .’
Hunter Hack QLD State Show 2020 youth 15-18yrs with So Good To Be Cool Q-61834 We were State Champs in this event .
If Brianna could offer any competitors advice , it would be to attend as many clinics & shows as possible , no matter who the clinician or judge , to listen well & be open to new things , and to try to learn something every time , because the more you ’ re prepared to put in , the more you ’ ll get back ’. F
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER ISSUE 2020