About the author: Julie Alonzo and her home-bred Andalusian mare
CDC Memoria, currently
compete at the
Intermediate A level.
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Cindy Branham, Aztec the Mustang, Kansas
Bill Walton and Quarter Horse Peptos San Vanna finished in 1st place overall in the two-entry Intermediate B class while Cindy Branham and Tucker the Mustang came in 2nd. Texan Randy Byers and his grade horse Carbon participated as the lone entry in the Advanced level.
Reflecting on why she enjoys Working Equitation, Caroline Holloway remarked, “Competing in this sport has brought new meaning to having my horses light, supple, and responsive. Working Equitation is a great challenge to your horsemanship, it’s a great way for equestrians from all backgrounds and riding styles to come together and put their skills to the test! I also absolutely adore the camaraderie that this sport has developed.”
couldn’t canter because he was so tied up. Good thing it was Intro! I have no idea if I will be able to teach him changes, but I’m one of those people who never gives up unless the horse says so.” If the scores they earned at this competition (78.64% in Dressage and 85.25% in Ease of Handling) are any indication, “old Buzz” may have found new career.
Linda Frazier and Poncho were 1st place overall in the Novice B class, while youth rider Madison Branham rode Joshua the Mustang to a 1st place finish in Speed to come in 2nd overall.
Three riders battled it out in the Intermediate A class, with Kansas member Kim McBroom and Appendix Quarter Horse Oakley Twisten Lark winning 1st place overall while Kansas resident Linda Frazier and her Quarter Horse Rosie’s Chexy Lady came in 2nd. Oklahoma member Caroline Holloway and her paint horse Jetalito Dash finished the day in 3rd place overall.
Bill Walton and Quarter Horse Peptos San Vanna finished in 1st place overall in the two-entry Intermediate B class while Cindy Branham and Tucker the Mustang came in 2nd. Texan Randy Byers and his grade horse Carbon participated as the lone entry in the Advanced level.
Reflecting on why she enjoys Working Equitation, Caroline Holloway remarked, “Competing in this sport has brought new meaning to having my horses light, supple, and responsive. Working Equitation is a great challenge to your horsemanship, it’s a great way for equestrians from all backgrounds and riding styles to come together and put their skills to the test! I also absolutely adore the camaraderie that this sport has developed.”
All photos for this article were provided courtesy of Kari Harris Photography. Kari, who is based out of Topeka, Kansas, specializes in photographing equine events as well as capturing special memories in personalized photo shoots. For more information, please visit her website at: https://rodeolensbykariharris.photography/