Bay Area Equestrians - 2021 Youth Nationals

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT!

Presenting

Youth & Mid Summer National Contenders Laurie Long, Trainer • Lynn Almond, Owner P earland, T ex as h ors es @ b aec t x . c om • b aec t x . c om Ar abian Horse Times | 161 | Youth • 2021

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Positively Impacting People's Lives

rom a dream to help people and a passion for Arabian horses, Bay Area Equestrian Center evolved. Owner Lynn Almond has loved horses since she was a very young girl and was fortunate to have them at her family's home most of her life. She was introduced to the Arabian horse through trainer Kent Caldwell, and learned to train and show these amazing animals.

The joy of giving riding lessons to all the neighbor kids allowed Lynn to work her way through Texas A&M doing the very same thing, along with training horses. After graduating, the dream to build Bay Area Equestrian Center was born, and she started construction on the facility after several years of working, designing and building a business plan; opening her doors in 1996.

BAEC sits on 15 acres in Pearland, TX and is home to 70 horses. Its spacious indoor arena allows for year-round riding, training and lessons. The large riding academy introduces people to the Arabian horse and the Arabian show circuit through the national level, our show team's specialty. Currently, BAEC operates seven days a week, giving over 250 lessons per week using 20 lesson horses.

Our goal? To build self-esteem and confidence in people by teaching them how to be the boss; empowering themselves through learning to ride Arabian horses. The BAEC team has witnessed our program change people's lives.

All riders start at the foundation level where they learn the basics of balance and fundamentals of riding and controlling their horse. They learn horsemanship through riding, grooming, saddling and taking care of the horse. When ready, they graduate to group classes and private lessons. Here they learn how to steer around each other, perfecting their riding skills and having lots of fun. From this level, riders are able to choose if they have an interest in leasing a horse and moving towards the show program, or continue to just enjoy riding. Thousands of people have been introduced to riding and the Arabian horse at BAEC over the last 26 years.

BAEC's show program is one of the finest in the country for the junior and amateur rider.

Under the direction of head trainer Laurie Long and trainers Krista Wilkes and Mallory Harrell, BAEC has won hundreds of national championships, reserves and top tens.

We strive to create the perfect combination of horse and rider who work successfully together, and we work hard to always emphasize that this sport is about setting goals and working towards accomplishing them. At BAEC, the emphasis is not on winning prizes, but on the process, which results in life lessons, the ability to have fun, and make lifelong friendships as well as winning championships. They discover what it's like to be part of a team and sportsmanship, by supporting one another in the stands and cheering each other on, learning not only what it takes to be a champion in the show ring, but in life!

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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Alissa

ANDERSO N ANDERSON Backin' Blac

Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under Arabian Ranch Horse Rail Pleasure JTR

A/HA/AA Showmanship 14 & Under photo by Conner West National Horseman Arabian

Sarah

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14 & Under Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 14 & Under

ANDERSO N ANDERSON

Khentucky J

Arabian Ladies Side Saddle Western JTR

Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 15-18

"Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment, until it becomes a memory."

— Dr. Seuss

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR Choice

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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Fei

Singing In the Rein A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 15-18

HA Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 15-18 HA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 15-18

HA M PTON HAM PTO N

HA Sport Horse In-Hand JTH HA Ranch Riding JTR 15-18 HA Ranch Rail Pleasure JTR

"We have a long way to go," sighed the boy.

"Yes, but look at how far we have come," said the horse.

— Charlie Mackesy The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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Emma Kate

M C C L OS K Y

Cowboys Cocktail Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Show Hack Open & JTR

Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Open & 15-18 Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand Open & JTH

Spin With Me Mozart Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation JTR 15-18 A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 15-18 Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 15-18 Arabian Ranch Rail Pleasure JTR Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Jr Horse Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand JTH

Nothing we do can change the past, but everything we do changes the future.

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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— Ashleigh Brilliant

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Ariana Handlebar J HA Sport Horse In-Hand JTH

O GDE N

HA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 15-18

"Let us not take ourselves too seriously.

None of us has a monopoly on wisdom."

— Queen Elizabeth II

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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Olivia

THOMM THO

Verragio GH

Arabian Sport Horse Geldings In-Hand JTH Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 15-18 Arabian Sport Horse Show Hack JTR

The lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory.

Exodus 15:2

Moves Like JaggerDD+ Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR Select 15-18 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 15-18

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RSD

Victoration

HA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 15-18 HA Sport Horse In-Hand JTH & Open

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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Libby

AALL LL ISO N LLISO

Truly Undeniable Arabian Western Trail JTR 14 & Under Arabian Western Trail JTR Select Arabian Ranch Rail Pleasure JTR Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under

The most painful moments and memories eventually lead to the greatest strengths and growth in life.

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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BAECTX youth 2021

— Kemi Sogunle

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Clara

FULLILOVE FULLILO FULLILOV VVEE

Hottimeinmotown RA HA Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under HA Ranch Horse Rail Pleasure JTR HA Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under HA Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14 & Under HA Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 14 & Under

CP

Dauntless +//

Arabian English Trail Horse JTR Arabian Western Trail Horse JTR 14 & Under Arabian Western Trail Horse JOTR Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump JTR 14 & Under

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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Ashlyn Rockin My Stilletos Arabian Ranch Rail Pleasure JTR

KKO OY

Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14 & Under Arabian Sport Horse In-Hand JTH

TR

Sweet Deal

HA Ranch Rail Pleasure JTR HA Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under HA Western Horsemanship JTR 14 & Under

Noble Troubadour A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 14 & Under

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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BAECTX youth 2021

If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you.

— Fred Devito

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Psyon SMA Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation JTR 14 & Under Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under and JTR Select with Ashlyn

Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Sport Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot 10 & Under with Landon

Landon

KKO OY Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.

— Derek Jeter

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BAECTX youth 2021

Nevaeh AM

Soaring Cressida

P E R EZ

Arabian Hunter Seat Equation JTR 14 & Under Arabian Ranch Riding JTR 14 & Under Arabian Ranch Rail Pleasure JTR Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle JTR 14 & Under Arabian Sport Horse Under Mares In-Hand JTH

All things are possible if you believe.

Mark 9:23

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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BAECTX youth 2021

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In her final walk/ t rot year...

Isabella

SOBRA L

Redneck Girl

Western Trail Horse Walk/Trot 10 & Under Showmanship JTH 10 & Under Showmanship JTH 14 & Under HA Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under HA Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under HA Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Sport Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot 10 & Under Owned by Laurie Long & Lynn Almond

BSF

Marshall Dillon

Short Stirrup Reining 10 & Under Owned by Buckshot Farms

Prima Alluriana M

Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under Owned by Laurie Long

Lolitas Jamaal +//

Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Owned by Ingrid Janssen or Sophia Janssen-Madden

Fanfare Al Marwan Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Owned by Toni Patt

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord... to give you a future with hope.

Jeremiah 29:11 Ar abian Horse Times | 173 | Youth • 2021

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Richard Khentucky J

K OSIBA

A/HA/AA Showmanship AATH Proudly Owned by Richard Kosiba

BAECTX mid summer 2021

Jacqueline &

Claire

LLaP aP a r

Bastille My Heart

Ride like no one is watching.

Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation JTR Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Sport Horse Under Saddle Walk/Trot 10 & Under A/HA/AA Showmanship JTH 10 & Under Lead Line 2-6 Year Olds with Claire

Laurie Long, Trainer Lynn Almond, Owner

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PEACE. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work.

It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

— Unknown

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