Golladay Training - 2015 by Arabian Horse Times

Introducing ... GOLLADAY T R A I N I N G

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GOLLADAY TRAINING A Fresh Vision With Genuine Perspective by KARA LARSON

John and Leah Golladay have a fresh approach to horses. They started in different places, were involved with the horse in distinctive ways, but as they grew, one thing remained constant for the both of them—their connection to the horse. Individually and together, they have experience with well-known trainers Lyric Laughlin, Scott Golladay, Chris Wilson, John White, Joel Kiesner, Gene LaCroix, Tom Moore, and many more. These established individuals provided John and Leah great knowledge, wisdom, and diligence. More than that, their expertise served as a canvas in which the pair would create their own vision—a vision now fulfilled through Golladay Training.

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The first major step John and Leah would take in their combined training endeavor would be their journey to Cedar Ridge Arabians in 2010. A farm rooted in more than 40 years of breeding, showing, and promoting the Arabian horse, founders Dick and Lollie Ames gladly welcomed the young training duo. In their time at Cedar Ridge, John and Leah have been privy to amazing opportunities and the advice of legendary horsemen. One of these is Gene LaCroix, who has an impressive history with the Ames family. Gene shares, “I can’t recall the year I first met Dick, but I’ve been friends with Dick, Lollie, and Lara for a long, long time and I consider them dear friends. Along with these three, I consider Tom Moore, who not only trained at Cedar Ridge, but also worked for me back in the late 80s, one of my best friends as well.” Gene adds, “I watched Leah Beth win national championships for quite a while,

and John I met about a year before he went to Cedar Ridge. I didn’t know him in a training capacity, but I knew that he was a nice young man who loved the Arabian horse industry. And now that they’re together and working at Cedar Ridge, I’ve been able to work with them over the past couple of years, and I truly enjoy them as people. They’re very dedicated Arabian horse people with a super bright future. They’re both strong competitors and they make a great team. Not to mention they’re in a great facility, have a seemingly super clientele, and nice horses.” Another great source of guidance from the Cedar Ridge family was Tom Moore. A close friend and exceptional horseman, Tom offers, “John and Leah are a dynamic duo that complement each other very well. They are both very talented trainers with a great work ethic, but more importantly, they are wonderful people. Extremely goodhearted

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Leah, JB and John Golladay.

and fun to be around, they have been a very positive influence on my family and I am proud to call them my friends. Oh, did I mention that they are very talented, dedicated, hard working trainers?” Appreciative for the advice and assistance provided by Dick, Lollie, Lara, and every horseman involved along the way, John reveals, “We’re really grateful for the opportunity that the Ames family has presented to us and we’re very lucky to work in their facility every day. Moving forward, one of our goals is to carry on the tradition, legacy, and devotion to the breed that the Ames family possesses.” Beyond the relationships and connections formed at Cedar Ridge, John and Leah have

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experienced many incredible successes in the past few years as well. For Leah, the list is topped with her Open English championship on her own Arabian mare, Starr Llight. John was reserve in this same thrilling and deep class on Ames bred and owned Brass Star. Other significant wins include a Canadian National championship with Ames Celebration and a U.S. National reserve championship with Noble Supreme CRF in 2014; both bred by Ames at Cedar Ridge. For John, his reserve and national champion wins with Toi Slamtastic in the Half-Arabian English Pleasure classes at U.S. Nationals serve as the show ring highlights in his training career thus far. As for their amateurs, John and Leah boast 79 regional champions and reserves (48 champions, 31 reserves) and 49 national champions

and reserves (27 champions, 22 reserves), and hundreds of massive show ring accomplishments that cannot be measured or quantified with ribbons and trophies. In these moments of triumph for both horse and rider, big and small, John and Leah are able to inspire realizations and encourage happiness. Because even though no one likes to admit it—big wins are never certainties— so that means there has to be passion behind it all to fuel the fire of owning and showing Arabian horses. John and Leah know this. They respect this. They own this. Part of their unique approach has to do with their distinct training styles as individuals.

“We come from different backgrounds, so we’re able to round each other out and learn from each other in the process. And also, we’re able to fit ourselves to the horses a little bit better because we’re different. If we were more similar, the range of horses we work with wouldn’t be as broad.” The wide range of horses that fit into the Golladay Training program is one of the aspects that distinguishes it from the rest. And what emerges from this range? The talent and dedication of two young trainers. In Leah’s upbringing in Ames, Iowa, she attributes a great deal of her success to the facilitation of Lyric Laughlin in her riding

John and Toi Slamtastic CRF, 2013 U.S. National Champion H/A English Pleasure.

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Richard Tirado, Leah and John Golladay.

career and abilities. And as a young trainer and instructor, Leah hopes to incorporate this engaged, yet unimposing style. She offers, “I just had really good instruction growing up and a lot of opportunities to ride a lot of different horses. I feel like Lyric really lets you figure things out without getting in the way, but the second that you’re hung up at all, she sets the course straight. There wasn’t a lot of dwelling on things that weren’t working.” John, too, builds his methods from a life centered on the horse. Growing up in Illinois, Scott Golladay, John’s dad, was the head trainer and owner of Scott Golladay Stables. This gave John a brilliant base in his horse training journey. Spending his

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youth riding, practicing, and improving his horsemanship, John would later spend a few worthwhile years training under John White, who offered a great deal of expertise and panache to John’s training craft. Later in the journey was Joel Kiesner, a trainer that remains a great friend and mentor to John. Joel has seen John grow as a person and a trainer, but more recently, as Joel has come to know Leah, he has confidence in their abilities as a team. “John and Leah Beth are a bright spot in the future of the Arabian horse. Their enthusiasm and passion for what they do is palpable and infectious. They have shown integrity in all phases of their life and business. We are happy for, and proud of them, as we watch their successes unfold.”

As their backgrounds melded into a shared life, training styles merged and developed with time, allowing John and Leah to look to the future. Their goals for Golladay Training are simple. Leah proposes, “We want to work with great horses, share our passion with people who love the Arabian horse, breed our own horses, bring new people into the business, and make the breed better all the while. I think we want to do a little bit of everything in a way that betters the breed. We definitely want to do our part in sustaining and growing upon what we all love to do.” Part of this betterment lies in the lesson program headed by Stephanie Davisson, which offers a wonderful introduction to riding and showing horses. So, from lesson students and trustworthy Arabian mounts, to adrenaline-charged national championships, Golladay Training has much to offer the Arabian world. And more than that, their approach is uniquely cool. The duo harnesses the rare quality of being laid-back while taking their training and instructing very seriously. Anyone close to them knows how their genuine excitement for riding and training, and instruction and showing is contagious. It is felt in every lesson, in every excited call to the owners, in every grounding conversation about how winning isn’t the ultimate goal. Their youth, coupled with passion and excitement and having perspective on the whole horse world—it feels unique. It feels genuine, which is incredibly refreshing in a world

Dick Ames and John Golladay.

Leah Golladay.

where it’s not always easy to be real. ■ Stephanie Davisson with lesson student.

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Good Times And Memories Made ...

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Juke Box Hero

( Ta ke He a r t x Mi K a b o r i n a)

2014 Canadian Reserve National Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving Open with John Golladay

2014 Canadian Reserve National Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure AATR 40 & Over with Toni Dolby

2013 & 2014 U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving AAOTD with Toni Dolby

2013 U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure AAOTR 36-54 with Toni Dolby

Noble Bey

CRF

(A N o b l e C a u s e x O ly m p i a B e y)

2014 Canadian National Champion Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 40 & Over with Toni Dolby

2014 U.S. National Top Ten Arabian English Pleasure Open with John Golladay

2012 U.S. National Top Ten (4th) AEPA Arabian English Futurity with John Golladay

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Wishing You All The Best!

John and Leah, With your great talent, dedication and hard work, we know you will have much success! Proud to be your friends, — Tom, Liz, and Emme GOLLADAY TR AINING | John and Leah Golladay | cell 515-520-7604 | leah@cedarridgearabians.com Located at Cedar Ridge Arabians | Jordan, MN | www.GolladayTraining.com

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Starr Llight ( Re i g n O n x C h a r m ETA)

8 National Championships, 4 Reser ves & 12 Top Tens in English & Park, Open and Amateur.

Pictured wins:

2011 U.S. National Champion Arabian English Pleasure Open with Leah Golladay 2012 Youth National Champion Arabian Park Horse JTR 17 & Under with Emily Moore 2012 AHC Grand Champion Arabian English Pleasure ATR with Elizabeth Moore GOLLADAY TR AINING | John and Leah Golladay | cell 515-520-7604 | leah@cedarridgearabians.com Located at Cedar Ridge Arabians | Jordan, MN | www.GolladayTraining.com

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Thank You JOHN AND LE AH

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Dear John and Leah,

W e look for ward to joining

force s w ith you on your ne w ende avor. Thi s i s a ver y e xciting time for all. We thank you for all the success you have provided us over the last few years and look for ward to the future. All the best in 2015! Love,

Dick, Lollie and Lara Ames

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Toi Fabulous

CRF

(M a t o i x Fa n t a s y Wa t c h)

2015 Scottsdale Champion H/A English Pleasure A ATR 2014 U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian English Pleasure A AOTR Maturity with Lara Ames

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Ames Inspiration

(A N o b l e C a u s e x Ju s t a Ne w L o o k)

2015 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure A AOTR 36-54 with Lara Ames

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Rohara Americanlegend ( Ju s t a f i re D GL

x Mi z A m e r i c a n P i e)

2015 Scottsdale Champion Saddle Seat Equitation Walk-Trot 10 & Under with Hadley Ames

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Outlaws Express

(Af i re B e y V x E x p re s s You r s e l f+// )

2015 Scottsdale Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JTR 15-18 2015 Scottsdale Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Select Rider JTR with Katherine Bartlett

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Toi Slamtastic

CRF

(M a t o i x Fa n t a s y Wa t c h)

2012 U.S. Reserve National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure Open with John Golladay

2013 Unanimous U.S. National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure Open with John Golladay

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Toi Slamtastic

CRF

(M a t o i x Fa n t a s y Wa t c h)

2014 Youth Reserve National Champion HalfArabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-18

2013 Youth National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 2012 Youth Reserve National Champion HalfArabian English Pleasure JTR 14-18 with Laura Mor ton

Intoxicating

CRF

(M a t o i x G l a m o r i z e)

2014 Youth National Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JTR 14-18 2013 Youth National Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JTR 14-18

2012 Celebration Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JTR 17 & Under with Laura Mor ton

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Ames Celebration (M a t o i x A m e s Mi ra g e)

2014 Canadian National Champion Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 2012 Canadian National Champion Arabian English Pleasure AATR and AAOTR 18-39 2014 U.S. Reserve National Champion Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 2012 U.S. Reserve National Champion Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Kara Larson

2014 Unanimous Canadian National Champion Arabian English Pleasure Open with Leah Golladay

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Extreme Hearthrobb (Af i re B e y V x E x p re s s You r s e l f+// )

2015 Scottsdale Reserve Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 2014 Unanimous Canadian National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure AATR 2014 U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian English Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Kara Larson

2014 Canadian National Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure Open with John Golladay

The Gambler SA

(M a k a s h x Ri d g e f i e l d s A m ou r)

2014 U.S. Reserve National Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure AAOTR 19-39 with Kara Larson

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Shock And Awe

DSF

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2015 Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 14-18 2014 Youth National Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 14-18 2014 Scottsdale Champion Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-18 with Allie Cederberg

MSU

Afire Blazon (Af i re B e y V x Ai e d a)

2015 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Pleasure Driving with John Golladay

2014 Youth Reserve National Champion Arabian English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 14-18 2014 Scottsdale Champion Arabian English Pleasure JOTR and JTR 17 & Under 2013 Youth Reserve National Champion Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-18 2013 Scottsdale Champion Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 17 & Under P r ou d O w n e r : D RU C E D E R B E R G

with Allie Cederberg

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Double Oh Sevenn

( Hu c k l e b e y B e r r y x M a h o g a ny y)

2014 Canadian National Champion Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 18 & Under 2014 Canadian Reserve National Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under 2014 Youth National Top Ten Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under 2014 Scottsdale Champion Arabian Country Pleasure JTR 14 & Under 2014 Scottsdale Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 14 & Under 2013 & 2014 Youth National Top Ten Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under with Alexa Tiziani

2014 Canadian National Champion Walk/Trot Pleasure 10 & Under 2014 Region 10 Reserve Champion Arabian English & Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot JTR 10 & under 2013 U.S. National Top Ten Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2013 U.S. National Top Ten Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under with McKella Tiziani

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Spellbound (Af i re B e y V x S p e c t ra PR)

2014 Youth National Champion Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under

2014 Youth National Top Ten Arabian Equitation 13 & Under 2013 Youth National Top Ten Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR and JTR 13 & Under with Lana Trautman

Im The Man

CRF

(M a t o i x G l a m o r i z e)

2015 Scottsdale Top Ten Saddle Seat Equitation 14 & Under

2015 Scottsdale Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR 14 & Under with Lana Trautman

P r o u d O w n e r s : B RU C E A N D K A R NA T R AU T M A N

Mi Ghaza (S i r W i l li a m Ro b e r t x H a r g h a z a)

with Betsy Carlson Watch for them in Half-Arabian Country Pleasure. Proud Owner: CAROL AND BETSY CARLSON

Slim Shady ( Tr i f t e n+/ x B e y D iva)

2013 Region 10 Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure 2014 Region 10 Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 14 & Under 2014 Youth National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure 13 & Under 2014 Youth National Top Ten Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under and UPHA 13 & Under with Kendall Rickert

Welcome to the Team and watch for her in H/A English Pleasure and Equitation. Proud Owner: MICHELLE RICKERT

Tres Kool

( Ph i S l a m a Ja m a x N DL A nj e li c a)

2014 Youth National Unanimous Champion Half-Arabian Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under

2013 Youth National Unanimous Champion Half-Arabian Pleasure Driving JTD 18 & Under 2013 Youth National Top Ten Half-Arabian English Pleasure JTR 14-18 2013 Youth National Top Ten Half-Arabian Park 18 & Under multiple regional and class A wins with McKenna and Caelen Caspers

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Congratulations to Golladay Training! The Caspers wish you tremendous success! P r ou d O w n e r s : M C K E N NA , C H R I S T I N E A N D C A E L E N C A S PE R S GOLLADAY TR AINING | John and Leah Golladay | cell 515-520-7604 | leah@cedarridgearabians.com Located at Cedar Ridge Arabians | Jordan, MN | www.GolladayTraining.com

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Wind-Up Wilma ( I X L N o b l e E x p re s s+ x R C h a r m e d)

2014 U.S. National Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Junior Horse

2014 Region 10 Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure Junior Horse with Leah Golladay Proud Owner: R O BY N J O H N S O N

Ames Admiral ( Hu c k l e b e y B e r r y+/ x MC Ja k i t a)

In The Money

SKF

( Ve g a z x C a l l away ’s In T h e Mo n e y)

2014 Region 10 Reserve Champion Arabian Country Select Rider 2014 Canadian National Top Ten Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR and JTR 18 & Under with Alayna Lotto

2014 Canadian National Top Ten Saddle Seat Equitation 14-18 2014 Canadian National Top Ten Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-18 with Emily Pate

Watch for her with

A HeartThrob MTA in H/A Country Pleasure.

Proud Owners: JOHN, LORI & ALAYNA LOTTO

Honoroll

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Available For Purchase GHAZIT GOING ON El Ghazi x Cara Me Away 1999 Bay Half-Arabian Gelding

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Thank you to our clients!

Dick Ames The Berget Family Mike Brennan Carol and Betsy Carlson Cedar Ridge Arabians Dru and Allie Cederberg The Casper Family DelSan Arabians Michael and Toni Dolby Matt and Moriah Fischer Marilyn Gannon Lynne Gebski Br yan and Joanne Grossman Robyn Johnson and Leah Botz The Larson Family Dean and Roberta Lemke The Lotto Family

Dale and Wendy Marcott The Moore Family The Morton Family Jean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lear y The Pate Family Red Tail Arabians The Reitter Family Michelle and Kendall Rickert Jessica Sandler Doug and Karen Schultz Angie and Alyssa Smuda Tangle Ridge Arabians The Tiziani Family The Trautman Family Trigger Arabians The Ward Family The Weiby Family

We are honored and excited to be embarking on this journey with a great group of people around us. Thank you for entrusting us with your horses! A special thank you to Cedar Ridge Arabians and the Ames Family for this opportunity; there is not a better facility to run a horse training operation, nor a better family to work with. We look forward to continuing the high standard of professionalism and care that Cedar Ridge is known for through Golladay Training! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Leah and John

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