2009 AHT Youth Nationals Yearbook by Arabian Horse Times

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Bob, Janene, Austin & Olivia Youth National Competitors, 2009 CONTENDERS:

Austin Boggs & AMNESTEY (pictured left) Arabian Geldings In Hand JOTH & JTH

DR GILTY PLEASURES Half-Arabian Stock/Hunter Type Mares JTH

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2008 Youth National Champion Mare B ob & Janene B o ggs • Midwest Station I, Inc. • O sseo, MN 14 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

Boggs would like to wish all

T he Very Best of Luck!

Olivia Boggs & SHARIAH STAR Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 and Under Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 and Under Half-Arabian Western Horsemanship 13 and Under 763. 420. 7252 • Jn RB o ggs @ ao l. co m • w w w. B o b B o ggs . co m J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 15

NATIONAL CHAMPION +/

WITH CASSIDY RAYMOND H/A COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR & JTR 13 & UNDER

2009 REGION 12 CHAMPION HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR & JTR Proudly owned by Raymond Arabians LLC Houston, TX Trained by Kiesner Training KiesnerTraining.com

JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED ... 16 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

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MiKenna LaVenture & Reserve National Champion

Anduril

GLA

Competing in:

Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2009 Region 10 UNANIMOUS Champion Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2009 Region 10 Top Five Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2008 Canadian National Reserve Champion Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2008 Region 11 Reserve Champion Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under 2008 Region 10 Reserve Champion Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Larry and Jody Hoffman 651-437-8849 HestenPark@aol.com

Follow the yellow brick road to the 2009 Youth National Championships!

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Kaj and Ethan Bjerke & Multi-National Champion

TCE Flaxen Fire

Kaj Bjerke Competing in:

Half-Arabian Western Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Ethan Bjerke Competing in:

Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

You’rE not seeing double!

2009 Region 10 Top Five Western Pleasure Walk/Jog 10 & Under While sharing “Doris”, these twins have accumulated a spectacular show record in walk/jog pleasure and equitation!

Larry La arrry and and Jody an Jo odyy Hoffman Hoffffm man 651-437-8849 HestenPark@aol.com J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 25

Jacilyn Daniel & National Top Ten

Bada Bing

Competing in:

Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 2009 Region 10 Reserve Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2008 Youth National Top Ten Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2008 Region 10 Reserve Champion Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-17

Larry and Jody Hoffman 651-437-8849 HestenPark@aol.com

Follow the yellow brick road to the 2009 Youth National Championships!

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Matthew Hoffman & Reserve National Champion

GJR

Shameful

Competing in:

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 2009 Region 10 Champion Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2009 Region 10 Champion Arabian Hunter Pleasure Open 2008 Youth National Reserve Champion Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2008 Youth National Top Ten Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 2008 Canadian National Top Ten Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2008 Canadian National Top Ten Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Coached by Rick Nab

Larry La arrry and and Jody an Jo odyy Hoffman Hoffffm man 651-437-8849 HestenPark@aol.com J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 27

Kelsey Forbes & National Top ten

Out Of Promises

Competing in:

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 2009 Region 10 Top Five Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2009 Region 10 Top Five Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 2007 Youth National Top Ten Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2007 Youth National Top Ten Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17

Congratulations graduating senior! Larry and Jody Hoffman 651-437-8849 HestenPark@aol.com

Follow the yellow brick road to the 2009 Youth National Championships!

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Morgan Kelly & Multi-National Champion

Sabe

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Competing in:

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 2009 Region 10 Champion Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2008 Youth National Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 2008 Youth National Reserve Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 2008 Canadian National Champion Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 2008 Canadian National Top Ten Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 11 Time National Champion and Reserve Champion

Congratulations graduating senior! Coached by Rick Nab

Larry La arrry and and Jody an Jo odyy Hoffman Hoffffm man 651-437-8849 HestenPark@aol.com J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 29

Abigail Meredith ▲

2009 Youth Nationals Contenders ALEXANDRIA WB Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 ALADA ATTITUDE BF Arabian English Pleasure JTR Arabian Park JTR

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AFIRE PHANTOM BF UPHA Challenge Cup Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 H/A Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 JUMPIN JACKK FLASH H/A Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17 H/A Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Available for purchase

Joel Gangi Trainer, tel: 225.802.8895

Proud parents, Lynn and Tommie Meredith Austin TX

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Multi-National Champion WHOLE LOTTA LOVE +// H/A Side Saddle English 17 & Under H/A Native Costume JTR 17 & Under H/A Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17

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Conway Arab Arabians bia At The 2009 Youth out ut th t h Na Nationals Brian Pagnano & Vannguard Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under

Eric Pagnano & Vannguard Arabian English Pleasure & Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Whitney Lloyd & Chicago Chicago Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under

Chelsea Lloyd & HR Huckin Around Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17

Conway Arabians

Contact Contact Lori Lori Conway Conway •• E-mail: E-mail: lori@conwayarabians lori@conwayarabians •• Tom Tom Th Theisen, eisen, cell cell 404-304-9955 • tommytheisen@yahoo.com Conway Arabians • 18080 Cty 2, Chatﬁeld, eld, MN MN 55923 55923 •• Barn: Barn: 507-867-0060 507-867-0060 •• Home: Home: 507-867-2981 507-867-2981 •• www.conwayarabians.com www.conwayarabians.com 32 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

Welcome to the Jungle

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HUCKINS HUCKIN INS S.A Arabian rabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Proud grandparents . Sharon and John Ames

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HUCKINS . Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under Proud Parents . Ellen and Jeff Handel

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DOUBLE OH SEVENN . Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Arabian Show Hack JTR 14-17 Available for purchase Proud Parents . Julia & Kevin Donahue

MTF ULTIMATE . Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Proud Parents . Susan & John Grigsby

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OASIS SPUN SILVER . Arabian Reining JTR 14-17 Reining Equitation 14-17 / Freestyle Reining JTR 17 & Under Proud Parents . Trisha & Dan Phelan J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 37

LJR HUCKA BURNIN LUV . Half-Arabian Show Hack JOTR 17 & Under / JTR 14-17 Proud Parents . Trisha & Dan Phelan

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GIFT OF GRACE . Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Proud Parents . Trisha & Dan Phelan

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VINDICATION . Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Proud Parents . Trisha & Dan Phelan

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VINDICATION . Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Arabian Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under Proud Parents . Trisha & Dan Phelan J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 41

SYLVIA ROGAN HAPPY GETTING THE BLUES!

Sylvia & Toi Riston

Congratulations C t l tii tto S Sylvia l i and dh her h horses for all the “blues” so far this season! COMPETING WITH

CP Merritt +// PB Country English Pleasure PB English Show Hack PB Saddle Seat Equitation UPHA Challenge Cup Trained by: Linda Brown at Prairie Gem Stables/ Gem Arabians 42 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

Toi Riston +/ PB Hunter Pleasure PB English Side Saddle PB Hunt Seat Equitation

Tamar Alexander PB Western Pleasure PB Western Horsemanship

Proudly encouraged by: Liz & Elli Rogan Omaha, NE

Kevin Price, Trainer g Dr. Ken Price, Assistant 612-418-8401 g priceperformance@yahoo.com

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HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14 - 17 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 HA/AA Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17

Kevin Price, Trainer

Dr. Ken Price, Assistant

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612-418-8401

priceperformance@yahoo.com

HA/AA English Pleasure JOTR 13 and under HA/AA English Pleasure JTR 13 and under

CRF

Kevin Price, Trainer

Dr. Ken Price, Assistant

612-418-8401

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HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14 - 17 HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 14 - 17

Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14 - 17 Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17

Kevin Price, Trainer

Dr. Ken Price, Assistant

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612-418-8401

priceperformance@yahoo.com

HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14 - 17 HA/AA Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14 - 17 Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14 - 17

HA/AA Country English Pleasure JOTR 14 - 17 HA/AA Country English Pleasure JTR 14 - 17

Kevin Price, Trainer

Dr. Ken Price, Assistant

612-418-8401

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Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17

Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14 - 17 Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14 - 17 Arabian Costume 14 - 17

Kevin Price, Trainer

Dr. Ken Price, Assistant

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612-418-8401

priceperformance@yahoo.com

Ladighazi

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Owned by

Alexandra Gendron of Naples, Florida

COMPETING IN HALF-ARABIAN COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE WALK/TROT HALF-ARABIAN SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION WALK/TROT UPHA ARABIAN BREEDS CHALLENGE CUP WALK/TROT Multi-National Champion 2009 REGION 12 CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE WALK/TROT 2009 REGION 12 RESERVE CHAMPION SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION WALK/TROT 2008 REGION 12 CHAMPION SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION WALK/TROT 2008 REGION 12 RESERVE CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE WALK/TROT 2008 REGION 14 RESERVE CHAMPION COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE WALK/TROT 2008 REGION 14 TOP FIVE SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION WALK/TROT MULTIPLE WINS IN UPHA ARABIAN BREEDS CHALLENGE CUP WALK/TROT

BETH ANN GRAVES OSBOURN, TRAINER 2981 WHITNEY ROAD • CLEARWATER, FL 33760 • 727-535-7308 J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 49

w w w. C h r i S h a n P a r k . c o m CHRISHAN PARK - MO Shan Wilson, barn 417.833.6273 cell 417.848.3943

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CHRISHAN PARK - KC Chris Wilson, barn 913.947.7001 cell 612.723.0266

H/A COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JOTR & JTR 14-17

FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION Call Shan Wilson at 417.848.3943

WATCH FOR MARIYA ALSO ON:

SF MINI ME H/A Park & English Pleasure

UNMISTAKABLY FRENCH H/A Saddle Seat Equitation & UPHA Challenge Cup

Kathy & Mariya Towe of Strafford, MO

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H/A COUNTRY ENGLISH PLEASURE JTR 13 & UNDER

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H/A Saddle Seat Equitation & UPHA Challenge Cup

Country Pleasure Driving

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English Pleasure & Saddle seat Equitation ~ Walk/Trot

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H/A Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot

H/A Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot

Elise & Elaina Roeder of Strafford, MO

ChriShanPark.com

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H/A Country Driving H/A Saddle Seat Equitation & UPHA Challenge Cup jtr 14-17

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FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION Call Chris Wilson at 612.723.0266

Carla & Randy Meiners of Pleasant Hill, IA

Top 25 English winners at Nationals from 2004 to 2008. *June 2009 AHW

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PB English Pleasure & Park jotr & jtr 14-17 Noel & Patricia Ison of Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit, MO

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H/A Saddle Seat Equitation & UPHA Challenge Cup jotr & jtr 14-17 Audrey Burt of Ozark, MO

ChriShanPark.com

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Youth National Contender

SAS RICARDO ((Z (Zimmeron Ziim imme me ero ron n PG P NxP PGN Pr Prec Precious rec e iio ious us Padron) Pad adro dro r n))

AND JAKE SWANSON Proud parents Ken and Cheryl Swanson Competing in Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

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WESTRIDGE FARMS

526 Rolling Meadows Drive, River Falls, Wisconsin 54022 JT Keller, Trainer • 715-928-2813 • E-mail: jtk@westridgefarms.com Dan McConaughey, Trainer • 715-222-9528 • E-mail: danm@westridgefarms.com Barn: 715-426-9640 • Fax: 715-426-9642 E-mail: vals@westridgefarms.com • www.westridgefarms.com

Youth National Contender

LH CHEVAGO (Pad (P (Padrons adro a dro r nss Psyche rons P Psy ssy ych che he x LH LH Maharani) Mah ahar haran a an ar ani) i)

AND SAVANNAH ROSE MORRIS WESTRIDGE FARMS

Proud parents Jon and Ginny Morris Competing in Western Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

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YO U T H N AT I O N A LS LO G A N C H I S H O L M 2 0 0 9

FINANCE CHARGE Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Stock/Hunter Mares JTH 17 & Under Youth National Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Stock/Hunter Mare 17 & Under Youth National Top Ten Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Region 9 Reserve Champion Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Scottsdale Top Ten Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 14-17

LOGAN CHISHOLM

TA L L E X I N G T O N Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Region 9 Top Five Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Cowtown Classic Reserve Champion Hunter Pleasure JTR Dennis & Linda Clark | Stanley White III, Trainer | 923 Frenchtown Road | Argyle, TX 76226 | 940.464.0069 58 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

YOUTH NATIONALS LOGAN CHISHOLM 2009

KARAMAT Owned by the Nielsen Family

Arabian Reining JTR Arabian Reining Seat Equitation “Thanks to the Nielsen Family for letting me ride this great horse.” “Thanks to Crystal for getting me HOOKED on reining. I love it!”

LOGAN CHISHOLM TR TEXAS T Half-Arabian Reining ning JTR Half-Arabian Reining Seat eat Equitation Equitati tiion o Half-Arabian Western Horsemanship manship

Reining Horses trained by Crystal McNutt

2009 Region 12 UNANIMOUS Champion Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Showing in: UPHA Challenge Cup 13 & Under Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Proud Parents: Tom & Elizabeth Moore

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Available for purchase

Showing in: Half-Arabian English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Showing in: Arabian English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under

UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under

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Showing in: Half-Arabian Pleasure Driving JTD 17 & Under Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR 14-17 Available for Purchase

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Showing in: Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

Showing in: Arabian English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Arabian Park JTR 17 & Under

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the climb

Bein P erfor mance Horses Scottsdale, Arizona â&#x20AC;˘ 480- 471- 3623 w w w. b e i n p e r f o r m a n c e h o r s e s . c o m J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 65

I gotta be strong

AVA IL A BLE FOR A PURCH A SE P

avery★lincoln wheel of fortune Region 1 Champion Reining JTR

GOOD LUCK on your final Youth Nationals!

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Ju st kee p pu shing on AVA IL A BLE FOR PURCH A SE

avery★lincoln destinees hobby+ Reser ve National Champion

Bein P erfor mance Horses Scottsdale, Arizona • 480- 471- 3623 w w w. b e i n p e r f o r m a n c e h o r s e s . c o m J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 67

Kee p on movin’

kelley★smith

overdunit+// 6 -Time National Champion

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Kee p climb in’

kelley★smith muscam+ National Champion

GOOD LUCK on your final Youth Nationals!

Bein P erfor mance Horses Scottsdale, Arizona • 480- 471- 3623 w w w. b e i n p e r f o r m a n c e h o r s e s . c o m J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 69

Kee p the faith b ab y

victoria★roe

AVA IL A BLE FOR PURCH A SE

rol cylencer+// Region 1 Champion Wester n Pleasure 13 & Under Multi-National Champion

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It ’s all ab out T he climb

victoria★roe im destinees hobby+// Region 1 Champion Horsemanship 13 & Under 10 -Time National Champion

Bein P erfor mance Horses Scottsdale, Arizona • 480- 471- 3623 w w w. b e i n p e r f o r m a n c e h o r s e s . c o m J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 71

Rachel Ginter

Prince of Ames & Rachel Ginter Showing in Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Gradu

Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Gradu ROSS TARKINGTON STABLE • ROSS TARKINGTON 960 HART ROAD • MCKINNEY, TEXAS 75069 OFFICE - 972-562-6660 • FAX - 972-562-6860 • MOBILE - 214-405-7710 E-MAIL - TARKINGTONSTABLE@AOL.COM 72 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

Summer Princess JA & Rachel Ginter Showing in Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Graduating Senior Gradu

Jasmine Anwer

KRA Elvira & Jasmine Anwer Showing in Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR & JTR 17 & Under

ROSS TARKINGTON STABLE • ROSS TARKINGTON 960 HART ROAD • MCKINNEY, TEXAS 75069 OFFICE - 972-562-6660 • FAX - 972-562-6860 • MOBILE - 214-405-7710 E-MAIL - TARKINGTONSTABLE@AOL.COM 74 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

Alex Holloway

Bluez Brother & Alex Holloway Showing in Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17 Also showing Hope

N Justice in Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17 ROSS TARKINGTON STABLE • ROSS TARKINGTON 960 HART ROAD • MCKINNEY, TEXAS 75069 OFFICE - 972-562-6660 • FAX - 972-562-6860 • MOBILE - 214-405-7710 E-MAIL - TARKINGTONSTABLE@AOL.COM J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 75

TL Take Control & Taite Rodriguez Showing in Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot

Rylee Greenwood Hope N Justice & Rylee Greenwood Showing in Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 13 & Under Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under Show Hack 13 & Under Available for purchase

"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe." â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Antole France

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CEDAR

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the sky's the limit.

www.Cedar-Ridge.com

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Emily Moore CW Knoxsville Rush

McKenna Caspers Ames Toi Love

Laura Morton Brass Kiss

Navajo Moun x Shetaxa Bay

Matoi x HV Trinidoll

Brass x Glamorize

Arabian Country English Pleasure

H/A Country English Pleasure

JOTR & JTR 13 & Under

JOTR & JTR 14-17

JOTR & JTR 13 & Under

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nce there was a girl … and she loved her horses. She gave of her time and took care of them, and in return, her horses gave her pleasure and loved her back. When together, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Eva Redmond

Beaudacious

Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under Ice Storm TC Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under Apache Amistad Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Half-Arabian Western Side Saddle AW Fames Ovation Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 13 & Under Wolf Springs Ranches, Inc. P.O. Box 103 • 38198 Hwy 69 • Westcliﬀe, CO 81252 Greg Harris, Managing Trainer www.wolfsprings.com Wolf Springs Ranch, Colorado • 719-746-2390 Oﬃce • 719-746-2005 Fax J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 85

2008 U.S. National Reserve Champion English Pleasure Open and JOTR

PHEOBE AFIRE Arabian English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

BROOKE MARIE WITTER-JARVIS

Expertly trained by: Stachowski Farm Inc., Mantua, Ohio 330-274-2494 ~ www.stachowski.com

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SV JUSTAJOY Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

FUNKY WHITE BOY Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR & JTR 14-17

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2009 Youth Nationals

Where Fun Meets Fantasy by Colleen Scott

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WHERE FUN MEETS FANTASY

Ten days of friends, food, fabulous sight-seeing and fun. What could be a better fantasy? But wait, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more. How about adding beautiful Arabian horses, tough competition, the chance to hear from the likes of Gordon Potts, Vicki Humphrey and Andrew Sellman, and maybe even a trophy or garland of roses? Now that is fantasy taken to the next level.

Gordon Potts

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year again, when family members rally, trainers push riders to the next level, show tack is glistening, and all trails lead to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the 2009 Youth National Arabian & HalfArabian Championship Horse Show. Slated for July 25 through August 1, the show, in its 17th year, promises to be more exciting than ever.

Andrew Sellman

Vicki Humphrey

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WHERE FUN MEETS FANTASY

chedule S Highlights

As if work

sessions, cheering for friends, watching favorite classes and competing weren’t enough to keep busy with, the schedule includes numerous extracurricular activities. The annual Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) Convention is the inaugural event and begins Friday, July 24, at 9 a.m. Keynote speakers Gordon Potts of The Brass Ring and long-time show steward Gene Holloway are both sure to draw large crowds. The day’s meetings wrap up at 5 p.m., and they continue the next day from 9 a.m. – noon. Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Youth Programs Coordinator Angela Mannick says the session ends with three committee meetings, all featuring an open mike session to allow for feedback from attendees. Those committees, the Youth Nationals Committee, Regionals/Nationals Classes Committee and the Equitation/Showmanship Committee play a key role in the decisionmaking of their counterpart AHA committees. “During these sessions, we open up the floor to everyone so they may comment about the various issues,” Mannick says.

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WHERE FUN MEETS FANTASY

Following the AHYA Convention meeting Saturday from 2 – 5 p.m., the Arabian Professional and Amateur Horseman’s Association will offer their popular clinic. This year’s featured clinicians are Vicki Humphrey and Andrew Sellman. The clinics are always well-attended. To participate with a horse, sign up with APAHA at the show. Auditors are also welcome, with no advance registration required. The clinics will be held in the Horse Arena. That same night, the Exhibitor Welcome Party, hosted by the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau, will take place in Heritage Square.

Something Old, Something New Returning to this year’s show are two of the most popular activities from the 2008 show: the Guitar Hero contest and AHYA Consignment Sale. According to Mannick, the Guitar Hero Contest drew 35 entriess last year, and they’re anticipating ing even more this year. The contest est is open to all American Idol wannabes. Wouldn’t it be a real fantasy to bring home not only the roses, but also be discovered? Mannick can’t guarantee any stardom as a result of the contest, but says bragging rights are certain to be given away. he AHYA The sponsored consignment sale raised nearly $1,700 for the group last year. Exhibitors can drop off old show clothes the first day of the show at the Youth Office in Lujan C and shop between 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily. The split is 60/40 with all proceeds benefiting AHYA.

Throughout the week, exhibitors, friends and family can enjoy many other activities, including the Parade of Regions, Stick Horse Workshop and Contest, Flying Pigs Fundraiser, Dog Costume Class, Ice Cream Social and Dog Races. Mickey Hegg, Youth Nationals Show Commission Chair, says the Stick Horse Contest is one of her favorite events, although she has a hard time choosing just one. “Maybe I would say the Stick Horse Contest is one of the most fun things—the wee ones make me laugh, they are just so adorable, and then it’s just a memory … but what a great one!”

At the request of exhibitors, the following three new classes have been added to the schedule: Arabian Mare Breeding JOTH 17 & Under, Arabian Gelding In-Hand JOTH 17 & Under, and HA/ AA Mounted Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under. “These classes have been requested by our exhibitors,” states Hegg, “and we found a way to shift a little bit to fit them in. We want to give our exhibitors the classes they want to go into; we are presently looking at possibly splitting another class with an age difference. As long as the classes that exhibitors want are on the list of national and regional approved classes, we can do this. If there is a class exhibitors want, but it has no history, the exhibitors must go to the local shows to request they be included, and from there the history builds.”

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Where Fantasy Comes To Life

There’s more to the Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show than meets the eye. Sure, there are lots of classes and lots of activities, but there are also a lot of intangibles—and that’s what really makes the show according to Hegg. “To see them make lifelong friendships, to learn by the experience, which will help to fulfill their entire well-rounded personalities, makes the show special. They have the business end of it with the Arabian Horse Youth Association and the competitiveness of the competition itself. Consequently, they learn how to be winners, losers and all things in between. To see them go on to compete as adults is also very commendable. These youngsters are our future, and I believe each and every one of us should be encouraging and helping them to stay involved with the Arabian horse.”

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aand have been working hard in preparation for their debut oon the national stage. Just 10, Sidney will be competing iin Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under and Arabian Hunter Pleasure Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & A Under. She and RSA Exxpecting Pleasure, a 6-year-old U ggelding, are in the midst of their first Class A show season ttogether. “This horse was a gift from a friend, and the match of horse and rider has been beyond anything we m ccould ever have hoped for,” says Jill Andrews. “This horse ccarted around my daughter as a 9-year-old, when he was jjust a 5-year-old unseasoned gelding. You never would have guessed at their lack of experience.” h

Camille Eslick of Cypress, Texas, will be at the show for her seventh and final year. Besides learning about life, she has also learned Camille Eslick, sitting in the center, with her about the value friends from Erika Burmeister’s barn. of long-lasting friendships. After her grandfather passed away during the show last year and her mother went back home, Eslick stayed with another family for the remaining days of the show. “The girls and families at the barn were amazing— they were very supportive,” she says. Eslick will compete this year in a completely new division, English, on a horse she has owned just since February. “I am so excited. We feel very blessed to have her (EA Charm). I’m excited about finally being able to compete in a class I’ve just previously been able to watch from the stands.” Eslick is looking forward not just to her new division with her new horse, but also to spending time with the other girls in trainer Erika Burmeister’s barn and the friends she has made at other barns. “I really enjoy the competition itself, but I love spending time with the horses and people from other barns.” Far from being seasoned national exhibitors, Sidney Andrews and Devon Strang, both of Dayton, Wash., are competing at the show for the very first time. Both ride with Andrews’ mother, Jill Andrews, at Graycyn Arabians

That’s all changed now; Andrews practices her riding four T tto five days a week in preparation for the upcoming show. ““Sidney is looking forward to meeting friends at Youth Nationals and feeling the national show experience. We N have been working on polishing horse and rider for nearly h ttwo years with this goal in mind. We are so excited to be a part of this and have this amazing opportunity,” she says. p Preparation has P aalso been the oorder of business ffor Devon Strang, 17. She’ll be taking both a hunter, Sea Ice AAM, and a western pleasure horse, OFW Sequoia, to the show. “I’m preparing paring myself for the show by riding and showing more than I ever have before. We’re going to shows every other week, and I rarely get days off in between. I am most looking forward to meeting new people at Youth Nationals, because I have very few friends my age that travel the Arabian horse show circuit.” Even though it will be her first time to compete at the national level, Strang says she isn’t nervous. “I’m a very calmnatured person, and nerves don’t usually bother me.”

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Making The Fantasy

A Reality

Behind the scenes, there are a number of people making it possible for Eslick and other veterans to show for the last time. There are also a number of people making it possible for Andrews and Strang to show for the very first time. Besides Hegg, the Youth Nationals Show Commission includes Sharon Richards as Vice-Chair, Lollie Ames, Diana Bein and Ron Hall. Hegg says she continues to volunteer her time (even though she lives in Ireland), because she believes it is an important and worthwhile event. “My time is for giving back, and sometimes the money too! Many of us sponsor classes, pay a good portion of our airfare and expenses, but it’s worth it,” she says. “First of all, I like kids. They are direct, intelligent, and for the most part they work hard at what they do, and I appreciate this. Many of them work very hard to get to Youth Nationals, to qualify; and then some of them have held fund-raisers, car washes, bake sales, etc., and I think this is very commendable. We have a great show with wonderful workers, volunteers and exhibitors. We are always sad to see our exhibitors ‘graduate’ out of Youth Nationals, but we are very grateful to have been a part of their lives.”

Lollie Ames, who has also been involved with the show since its inception, describes it as “the greatest show on earth.” She says, “It’s really fun to see these kids—they’re good sportsmen, have their heads on the right thei way, and they build great way relationships with people rela from all over the country. fro They Th may not have seen each ea other all year long, but bu they get to the show, and a it is like they saw each other yesterday.” e

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A Ames says the h emotions run h high h at the h show, even in the stands. “You watch these kids and you might not even know them. They’re crying, their parents are crying, their grandparents and friends are crying. Pretty soon, you’re crying and you don’t even know them!” Even after all these years of hard work, Ames has no plans to let up. “The youth are the future of our industry. We all have to work really hard to keep this show going and not raise prices at any of our shows. We’re going to have another great show this year, and I’m looking forward to being there. It’s a great honor.” ■

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Dreams come to those who believe in them. Plan purposefully, practice persistently, pursue passionately. My appreciation and recognition to Cynthia Burkman and her incredible team: Marisa Basinger, Danielle Stock, the guys and everyone else who lends a hand. Your tireless work, dedication and attention to detail have made our success possible. Thank you! ~Love Madi

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Thank you, everyone, for helping me make it this far in two years of riding in horse shows. ~Love Holland

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The inishing Touch What To Wear In The Show Ring by Coleen Scott

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fter a year or more of gathering points at qualifying shows, the horse and rider team is ready. The tack is cleaned. The schooling sessions are done, the travel arrangements made, the secret good luck charms safely packed away. There’s just one more detail, one that should have been considered long ago and hopefully was: the rider or handler’s show ring attire. As “The Hat Lady,” Terri Deering, observes, a great outfit won’t win a class for a poorly-performing horse/rider team, but a good turnout—complete with appropriate attire and attention to detail—can help a horse/rider team make a picture-perfect presentation. On a horsey related website, one blogger wrote, “Has anybody done a blog on hideous horse show attire for humans? Because, boy, there is some stuff out there that just about blinds you … bad, bad, bad color combinations, bling in questionable places, spandexy fabrics that make anyone above Mary-Kate Olsen’s weight look fat. That would make a really good blog!” As mean-spirited as it may sound, that particular blog actually came to fruition in our “feel free to comment on anything over the Internet” world. So how do you keep yourself from becoming a horse show ring fashion “don’t”? Follow the advice of the professionals. We connected with a few to get some basic rules to prevent fashion faux pas and instead create looks that do what show attire is supposed to do—compliment the horse and rider, not detract from them. Where To Start Walk into any of the custom clothiers’ booths at a show and you’re likely to be overwhelmed by the multitudes of choices. It’s like standing at the precipice of the Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minn., ready to shop, without being able to try anything on. Part of the challenge in selecting the rider’s outfit is that the rider is actually wearing it while on the horse, which adds another element to the equation. While a rider can comfortably make selections based on swatches, you’d need a swatch the size of a pillowcase to get a good feel for a color against your horse! Thus, the help of experts comes into play.

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According to Becky Veltema, co-owner of DeRegnaucourt Ltd., the best place to start the selection process is with the only participant who can’t be there, the horse. “We like to select a great suit color for the horse, as he/she is the focus of our activity,” she says. “We want the horse to be shown to his/her best advantage (it is a horse show).” Melissa Holmes, of Show Season, a company that has been designing custom riding apparel for 29 years, echoes the importance of color as a starting point. “Your main objective is to arrive at a color that is flattering for both horse and rider from 20 feet away. The judges typically stand in the middle of the ring and you want your impression observed from that distance. Every horse and rider should look like a team, with clothing that will enhance, not detract, from their performance. Color is important and that is why we suggest people look at fabrics in both indoor and outdoor lighting, as not all arenas are created equal.”

compliment should be, ‘you look really good today,’ not ‘that’s a nice shirt’ or ‘what a nice jacket.’” In addition to color being a consideration from the beginning of the process, so too is the rule book. Holmes says while seasoned exhibitors often know the rules, those new to the ring or breed sometimes are in need of counsel. “It is usually up to us to interpret for the client if we feel that the outfit created is not appropriate or does not meet the rules of the ring,” she says. “Most come to us for just that type of knowledge, and feel secure knowing Show Season is abreast of the rules and many changes to the attire regulations.” Another element weighing into the decision-making process should be the rider’s age and division, with some colors not particularly age and/or class appropriate. Veltema even cautions that “certain fabrics can be inappropriate or illegal within certain divisions.” A As for precisely which clothing item to focus on first, H Holmes suggests the garment that will make up the main b body of the outfit. She says an exhibitor should consider, ffor example, the color of chaps for western or suiting for E English, with all the accessories, shirts and ties following tthat decision. But while having a color in mind that ccoordinates with both horse and rider is a good rule of tthumb and certainly appropriate, Veltema cautions against h having too narrow a focus. “If they are on a budget, I tell tthem to keep their mind open to different colors, patterns, eetc., because finding an exquisite fabric in their price range w will have far more appeal than a certain color.” Once the ffabric that will be the main body of the outfit is selected, sshirts, vests, ties and other accessories can be chosen to h help individualize the look. For riders working with trainers, the trainers are often part of the decision-making process. “Trainers always need to be consulted during the selection process,” says Holmes. “They are the eyes on the ground that know your horse and your riding ability better than anyone. They typically have an image of how you and your horse should be presented in the ring.”

Frierson Atkinson, Frierson’s Custom Riding Apparel, stresses that it is the overall picture riders should be concerned about when making their selection. “It should be a good color for the horse, a good color for the rider, and create a cohesive presentation of horse and rider. The

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Standing Out In A Sea Of Riders When exhibitors ask how they can stand out in the show ring, all three apparel experts we consulted concurred: There is nothing that can make up for a poor performance,

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i.e., standing out in a bad way. What a well-fitting, proper, coordinated and complimentary show outfit can do is give a rider confidence. “Ultimately, the important element is the confidence your outfit will give you to enhance your riding performance,” says Holmes. As for individuality, some of that depends on the division the rider is competing in. English and western apparel have far more leeway in terms of adornments than does the hunter division. Veltema cautions those riders who want to really go out on a limb with their show clothes, and suggests that exhibitors err on the side of tasteful elegance. “It is like the ‘classic black dress’ statement,” she says. “Sometimes less is more, and a classic never goes out of style. You have to be very careful if you are going to pick something edgy. The exceptional horse and/or rider can pull off a much more dramatic look than the ordinary horse/rider. Just because they are winning, you won’t necessarily have the same success in a similar look. In addition, never copy a unique look; there is so much to choose from that you should find one of your own.” Atkinson tries to be sure that he doesn’t offer a particular fabric to a rider competing in the same division and discipline as someone who is already wearing it,

particularly in the same region (with so many choices, it is fortunately a rare occurrence). No matter if a rider chooses to go the custom route or buy ready-to-wear, the proper fit is critical. Atkinson takes an estimated 50 measurements in order to fit someone properly for a shirt, vest and coat. Although the process can seem arduous and time-consuming, the end result is worth the wait. When buying ready-to-wear, the help of a good alterations expert can make the difference between a so-so fit and one that looks custom-made. Most riding apparel, even that which is custom-made, is crafted with a little extra allowance in the seams should the garments need to be let out. The Hat Lady says that in her experience as a show vendor, many exhibitors are missing just one or two elements to complete or enhance their look. Although she doesn’t specialize in custom clothing, she does carry readyto-wear clothing for all divisions, hats for all divisions, jewelry, number pins, socks, boots and just about any other accessory a rider might need. “The clothing is the icing on the cake,” she says. “It really is amazing that we can sometimes take a mediocre look and make it into an incredible look by changing one simple thing.” In her

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case, this is often fixing buns. “We have a line of people sometimes before hunter classes who need adjustments to their buns because they haven’t been done properly. Sometimes, we add an accessory that helps complete the look, and sometimes we make a suggestion about fit or undergarments that help the overall look.” Any woman out there knows the definitions of "visible lines", and according to The Hat Lady, there are now plenty of ways to avoid such fashion don’ts. “You can wear pantyhose under breeches or jods to avoid some lines,” she says. As for camouflaging other problem areas, she

to enhance their features and look like they took the time to care for their appearance. The key here is to look classy, not trashy.” For showmanship, Colvin suggests a head to toe color. “If you regularly show these classes, you probably will want to have pants and chaps that are the same color as the prominent color in your shirt. This gives a great line and a together look that is very professional in appearance.” What’s New Veltema, who has been dressing exhibitors since 1995, points out that “classic” never goes out of style. Holmes, meanwhile, notes current trends. “In western, we are seeing a lot more of the belted, longer jackets,” she says. “They are very flattering to the rider and look awesome in the ring. Almost all chaps are trimmed down the leg, and even saddle blankets have matching corner pieces to complete a fabulous look for western.” In the English division, suits are still the mainstay, paired with great color in shirts and beaded vests. Atkinson says he’s seen a trend toward riders selecting more conservative suits in terms of color, but using the vests, shirts and ties to make statements. “Tasteful bling is also very popular and can enhance the look,” he adds. In the hunter division, a recent rule change now specifically prohibits bling on coats, but continues to allow embroidery on shirt collars. Holmes says ultrasuede is being continued as trim now that the rules have been clarified.

suggests checking out the appropriate shapewear in a local department store. “We’ve come a long way, and things like Spanx® can really help hide some flaws. All show clothes should accentuate the positive.” As for make-up, Connie Colvin of The Winner’s Fit says on her www.custom-western-wear.com, “Make-up should be appropriate to the age and face of the showman. Young girls should not be caked with make-up, but a little bit of blush or slightly darker than natural lip color is fine, since the judge is looking at people from a distance. Teens and adults should only wear normal street make-up in order

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What never goes out of style is cleanliness, neatness, good fit and good quality, especially when it comes to hats. According to The Hat Lady, the fit of a hat is critical. She has been helping riders find the right hat to complement their outfit for 25 years, and says a good quality hat that is taken care of can last for decades. Caring For Show Clothes Whether an exhibitor has purchased something off the rack or had an outfit custom made, all show clothes require a significant upfront investment. Protecting that investment is critical to its longevity. Veltema suggests dry cleaning after every show. “If you are talking about a suit that a professional man or woman wears to the office, you want to dry clean it as little as possible, as it is needless

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wear and tear,” she says. “However, we are riding dirty, sweaty horses, and we are dirty and sweaty when we come out of the show ring! Dirt and sweat are far more ore damaging to your suit than dry cleaning solution. Thee other issue is maintaining the shape and structure of the garment by making sure that the suit is pressed out and hanging on a proper hanger. Leaving it on a cheap wire hanger with dirt, sweat and pins in it simply destroys it.” Holmes’ clothing management system includes immediate attention upon leaving the show ring. She suggests that exhibitors hang up all garments after the classes to dry out, and lightly brush clothing to remove dirt after it is dry. “Sweat stains from the horse will create problems if not dry cleaned promptly,” she says. “For English riders with lots of classes per show, we recommend two pair of jods so that one can be at the cleaners while you use the other fresh pair. Ultrasuede chaps can be washed if they are not trimmed and silver is removed. Since most chaps are trimmed, a damp, clean towel can remove any dirt. Woolite® solution is good for stubborn problems; just use a clean, damp towel to remove soap residue.” For western shirts, beaded vests or jackets that are not washable or dry cleanable, Holmes suggests women wear a light t-shirt or dress shields to guard against perspiration. She also notes that direct sunlight can be damaging to show attire. Atkinson says some trainers have told him they spray Scotchguard™ on their show clothing both inside and out, allowing the garments to go longer between dry cleanings and helping protect the fabric. However, he recommends that anyone who tries this technique test a very small piece of the garment first. Hats, which are The Hat Lady’s specialty, also require special care. “If you purchase a quality hat, occasionally dust it off and touch it up with steam,” she says. “It will last a really long time. The best thing to do is to keep your hat in a carrier to protect it. Never leave your hat in a car, as the carrier then becomes a sweat box and the hat will lose its shape.”

Ride And Dress To Win Ride and dress to win—in that order. All of our experts agreed that the most carefully tailored, exquisite outfit can’t make up for a poor ride or a poorly turned out horse. So focusing on preparation and practice is key. They also agreed that while the outfit can’t win the class, a wellmade, custom-fit and coordinated outfit can not only enhance the overall picture of horse and rider, but also instill confidence in the rider. Feeling good about one’s appearance is just one more piece in the puzzle leading to the winner’s circle. Frierson Atkinson sums it up best: “When a rider goes into the arena, he or she needs to be concerned about riding their best, not whether or not they look good.” ■

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Sarah Lehn

EC Whisper This (Brass Eagle x Dondi Rei Maria) 2001 Bay Gelding

Competing in: Western Horsemanship 17 & Under Arabian Western Pleasusre JOTR and JTR 14-17

EC Victory Dance (RSD Dark Victory x Dondi-Reis-Oﬁra) 1997 Bay Mare

Competing in: Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17

Thank you Mike and Sue Fort, my fairy godparents, for giving me the opportunity to own W and ride Tori; this has been the ride of my life. This year would not have been possible without your help. Thanks to my Dad for ﬁnally becoming the show Dad we always knew was in there.

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As this is my first year at Youth, I am very excited. Maybe a little bit nervous. I would just like to thank my family and friends for helping me get this far. And most of all, my best trainer in the whole-wide world, Donna Waggoner! We are so proud of you and all of your accomplishments! Good luck at your very first Youth Nationals! Mom, Dad, Nana, and Papa 116 YOUTH | AR ABIAN HORSE TIMES

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The Youth Nationals Judges

In Their Own WORDS by Colleen Scott

Regardless of age, competitors around the country would clamor at the opportunity to talk to a judge anytimeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but especially before the show. The Arabian Horse Times did just that, posing some tough questions to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Youth Nationals judging panels. Some of their responses might surprise you.

If you could take all the time you wanted to judge a class, what elements might you add in order to help in your decision-making?

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Shannon Armstrong: If I could take all the time I wanted to judge a horse show, I would make sure that there were simple patterns in all equitation classes at Class A shows. The western horsemanship riders have an advantage when they arrive at larger competitions like Youth Nationals, because horsemanship patterns are mandatory even at regular shows. They have more individual show ring experience which is hard to replicate at home in practice sessions. Equitation is a training ground for developing good horsemanship and showmanship. It is so beneficial for youth riders to meet the challenge and the experience of individual work. Time becomes a crucial element at shows because there are often too many classes in each session.

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Janet Barber: I don’t usually need a long time to judge a class. A nice horse stands out from the time he or she enters the ring. If they perform the gaits according to the class specifications, the spectators, exhibitors and I will all be happy. Joanne Crockett: The climate and scheduling of today’s show ring calls for prompt decision-making. So be it. Thus, the only answer as to what elements would help if I had all the time I wanted to judge a class wouldn’t necessarily help in making my decision. However, I would like to take the time to explain to exhibitors how I arrived at the important placings. This would not be accepted by today’s rules.

Deborah Johnson: I have all the time necessary to make a fair and just decision on the placement of the class.

Brian Murch: Although impossible, it would be great to have eyes in the back of my head. You can only judge what you see; hopefully, that will reward the best horse on that day.

Meg Schulman: I would use instant-replay cameras in some instances. Sometimes a judge will have a bad angle on a particular event. I believe an instant-replay

camera from a better angle could help a judge reach a fair conclusion. Beth Stover: Because we don’t have a set time frame to complete our decision-making and each class has specifications, I feel like I have enough time to make good and fair decisions. Edwin Sutton: I believe that current ring procedures allow for adequate time for adjudicating most classes. Increasing rail time doesn’t necessarily create a better end result. The longer a class continues, the more fatigued both the rider and their mount become, increasing the difficulty of staying in form. Once in a great while it could be helpful to have a work-out of your top three or four horses if they are extremely close. I personally would back the hunters and show hack horses in line rather than on the rail. It takes more time, but the judge is able to evaluate each entry in a more consistent manner. Joyce Thomas: If I knew I could take my time for a class, I would like to be able to take more time on the gaits—longer walking, giving both a chance to breathe and relax. Big classes could be split to be able to watch everyone more, and the rider could then show their horse off better. I would also like to speak to several riders in the line up, to see how they felt their ride went and hear their goals.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Shannon Armstrong

Thinking back to a show you judged recently, what was the most common mistake you saw in the ring? What would you have said to the competitors following the show?

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Janet Barber

Shannon Armstrong: The most common mistake that I see in the show ring is riders transmitting their nerves to their horses. Nerves cause you to rush transitions and make snap decisions riding through traffic. Many riders are not beat by their competition; they beat themselves. It is definitely exciting to ride at Youth Nationals, but leave your nerves back in the dressing room and don’t tell your horse about them.

Janet Barber: Horses are being ridden too fast! There is a huge difference between gaits performed with impulsion and collection and the roadster gait we are seeing all too often in the ring. As to what I might say to the competitors, I’d suggest putting the “pleasure” back into the pleasure classes, both English and country. I want to feel like I’m at a horse show, not a horse race.

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Joanne Crockett: The most common mistakes I see in the show ring are in the performance classes, where far too many horses are not executing the gaits as described in the USEF class specifications/rules for each particular division. Deborah Johnson: The most common mistakes are not entering the arena in a timely manner and not lining up in a timely and orderly fashion. John McGinty Jr.: The most common mistake riders make is not entering correctly at the sitting trot. While there is no rule to state this, the overall impression of a rider demonstrating solid connection at the sitting trot impresses the judges and shows that the rider is confident. The other issue in many instances, which counts against the rider, is making too large a circle upon entering a jumping class or circling around the entire ring. Brian Murch: Showing horses going too fast and rushing through transitions. Don’t sacrifice form for speed. Meg Schulman: I would instruct many exhibitors to pay more attention to detail—polished boots, correct fitting hairnets and no twisted reins or stirrups. You want to win all the tie-breakers. Beth Stover: In a majority of the classes, competitors are riding small circles around center ring in packs

and not using the rail to show their horses. In order for me to see you and for you to show your horse to the best of its ability, you have to give yourself proper spacing. When you ride in a pack, it’s like the domino effect. If one horse makes a mistake, all of them do. I also see a lot of people rushing through their classes, causing their horses to get strung out.

Edwin Sutton: The most common error I observe exhibitors make is the over-showing of their horses—pushing them too hard and losing balance, smoothness and cadence as a result. Riding the English horses off their feet or constantly checking their western horses. Exhibitors need to remember that it’s the total picture that gets the big prize. To me, that is a quality horse that is bright and alert with a smooth and balanced performance in sync with his rider. Joyce Thomas: If I could have brought the riders together, I would have asked, “How many of you wanted to win your class?” I think they all would have wanted to. I would point out my winners and let the riders know that many of them had winning rides, but the ones that win are usually the ones that step up and have the confidence that tells me, as I watch the class, that they are the winner. If you want to win, you have to be thoroughly prepared in your presentation and show that to the judge when you come through that gate.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Joanne Crockett

Assuming a youth rider is already riding as much as possible in order to prepare for Youth Nationals, what other physical or mental exercises would you suggest to help them prepare?

Deborah Johnson

Shannon Armstrong: Youth Nationals exhibitors are spending a lot of time with their horses right now. My suggestion is to mentally stay in the moment and remember that it is a building process. Stay focused on your plan and practice with purpose. A good horse will act similar in the show ring to a serious practice session. Put the work in now and have some trail and play time with your horse when the shows are over. Janet Barber: Riders need to realize that they will be riding the ride they get that day. Some days are better than others! Simply be as calm and as prepared as you can be and enjoy the ride and the experience of being at Youth Nationals. Joanne Crockett: By now, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve qualified and have done your homework. Be confident,

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don’t overschool. One more ride won’t make any difference. So, just look forward to the emotion of the competition. Know why you’re involved in this sport. Love your horse, share the joy with family and friends, keep the hope and excitement alive. When that gate opens, the music plays and it’s your show! Deborah Johnson: Any rider needs to feel fully prepared and have their routine towards competition successfully outlined. Mentally, riders are successful when the physical elements are completely prepared well ahead of time. Finally, relax and enjoy your horse and the experience of Youth Nationals. John McGinty Jr.: Riding is an athletic sport. One should be concerned about muscle tone, weight and flexibility. I personally work out three days per week with a trainer at a local gym. Plus, I attend Pilates classes regularly. I also run about 20 miles a week. Brian Murch: Controlling one’s nerves is always the toughest feat for all of us. Find a way to stay pumped but calm inside. Meg Schulman: I believe some type of mental relaxation technique, meditation, for example, could help many riders. Most people make silly mistakes

because they get nervous, tight and are not relaxed. Meditation can help settle a rider’s mind and help he or she focus with reduced anxiety. Beth Stover: I would suggest they do anything to help increase their stamina and endurance. Youth Nationals is a long and physically demanding show. They’ll need to be rested to perform to the best of their ability. Edwin Sutton: I have always been a big believer that equestrians need to be in great physical condition in order to excel. Any type of exercise program that strengthens and conditions the body can have a positive effect on their riding skills. Just riding is not enough. Biking, jogging or treadmills can increase leg strength and endurance. That can be combined with resistance training and/or other types of exercises to improve the rider’s potential. Mental preparedness varies for each individual. Some benefit by imagining how the class will proceed, and others will find relaxation techniques to be helpful. Joyce Thomas: Riders are athletes and need to take care of themselves. Good sleep and eating healthy help take care of the body. Mentally preparing by being positive and surrounding yourself with people that support you and your goals in a positive way is also helpful.

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Brian Murch

What is the most difficult class to judge? Why?

Meg Schulman

Shannon Armstrong: I spent so many years living the horse show life with horses and kids that judging performance and equitation classes is like breathing for me. I truly love it. My biggest challenge is scoring trail classes with numerous jog and lope elements in a row. Things can happen so fast. Janet Barber: The most difficult class to judge is the one where the riders are playing bumper cars as they race around the ring. An easy horse and rider to judge are ones who show in a balanced frame. If I have to step back in fear for my life while judging an entry, that would not be my idea of a good horse/rider combination. I love a good pass as well as anyone, but it is so much easier to see a nice horse when they are not on top of you. A good

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Beth Stover

rider puts their horse in a good spot and shows they can maneuver both on and off the rail. Do that, and you’ll have a good class and probably a good placing. Joanne Crockett: When the top quality, best-moving horses in the class commit serious errors in manners, and we are then left “hunting for a winner.” Deborah Johnson: There is no one particular class that is more difficult to adjudicate than any other. Brian Murch: I don’t find any one class more difficult than others at this level. All of them are extremely competitive, and you must be prepared for all. Meg Schulman: I think breeding classes are difficult, because there is no performance portion to help separate the horses.

Beth Stover: Leadline and walk/trot are the hardest. They are all so cute and trying so hard to do well. They have these big smiles and are giving it their all. It is sometimes hard to judge them when you want them all to have a positive experience and feel encouraged to continue. Edwin Sutton: To me it is a class where my top three or four horses end up having problems on the reverse and I have to re-rank the entire class. You end up having a “quality of performance” versus “severity of mistake” dialog with yourself in order to fairly pin the class. The end result usually is not something with which you are totally happy. Joyce Thomas: The most difficult class is walk/trot. Only two gaits and transitions and usually they are all good riders with equally good horses … and I love kids so it makes it especially difficult for me because I want them all to win!

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IN THEIR OWN WORDS

Edwin Sutton

What do you hope the competitors take away from their experience at Youth Nationals? How do you hope to contribute to that experience?

Joyce Thomas

Shannon Armstrong: My advice for competitors at Youth Nationals is to just breathe and live in the moment. Celebrate the fact that you have qualified for an event that brings the best of you from all around the country to show off your beloved horses. Find a new friend, rejoice at seeing your old friends, bond with your family, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t give your trainer a hard time. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my advice. You have the opportunity to reach new goals or make new plans. Please remember, the judges are not there to count your mistakes. We want to see you succeed and hope to be able to praise you, not eliminate you. Janet Barber: I want all the exhibitors to take home great memories of great times at Youth. Be sportsmanlike and have fun with your fellow competitors. My memories of Youth are very special to me. Yours should be too. I hope to

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contribute first by keeping all of the exhibitors in the ring safe. An out-of-control horse will be excused per USEF rules. Secondly, I hope to contribute by giving the exhibitors a pleasant, fair and honest evaluation of their performance. I want you to do as well as you possibly can. Above all, I want you to have a good time!

and grace under pressure. These attributes serve

Joanne Crockett: Whether you win or lose, what you learn in the arena will teach you to win in life. How do I hope to contribute? Because I understand the thrills and disappointments involved in such a show, I strive to remember this in every stroke of my pen on the judgesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cards.

fair, interesting and enjoyable as possible.

Deborah Johnson: First, a fun time with their horse. Competitors, whether they have ribbons at the conclusion or not, need to have cherished their time with their equine friend. Second, competitors will have gained camaraderie with their teammates in their barn. These people could become lifelong friends. Finally, competitors will have had a chance to be a part of the international scene of the Arabian community. Hopefully, competitors will take advantage of meeting new Arabian enthusiasts from all of our 18 regions. John McGinty Jr.: I hope that through the tests we provide and the results that are posted that each rider learns what good, effective riding is all about. Brian Murch: You are competing at the highest level. It should be a truly special time in your life. Enjoy the moment!

people well in all aspects of life, not just horse shows. Beth Stover: I hope they have a positive experience and that they are proud of what they did to even be able to compete at such a high level. I hope to make it a pleasant experience for them by making it as

Edwin Sutton: My belief is that showing at Youth Nationals will create great memories that most of the exhibitors will carry with them for the rest of their lives. My advice would be to leave the cell phone, text messaging, etc., back at the hotel and immerse yourself fully in living the experience that the show really is. Remember, it really shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be about winning or beating someone else. It should be about achieving your personal best performance with your horse. As far as my contribution, I will promise to evaluate each and every exhibitor fairly and reward the top performers in every class. Good luck to everyone, and I look forward to seeing you all at Youth Nationals. Joyce Thomas: Hopefully, they will come away with a good sense of accomplishment, of hard and consistent work paying off; the satisfaction of the bond between themselves and their horse coming through; and lots of memories of being around so many good horses and riders. As a judge, it is about being positive in the ring by helping the riders with good class calls and fair patterns. I will try to be

Meg Schulman: I would hope the competitors would take away a respect for good sportsmanship

encouraging with a smile and give everyone a good look. Have fun and have great rides! â&#x2013;

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Mom and Dad, Thank you for all the opportunities you have given me over the last several years. All of this would not have been possible without you. I cannot thank you enough for this great final year in 13 and under. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Love, Hannah

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Congratulations Whitney Green

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Whitney, We want to congratulate you on how much you have accomplished. Your hard work and dedication over the last 16 months has helped you to achieve your dream. We believe in you and know you will always reach your goals. We are very proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad

Cheryl Ells and Christina Graves 39667 N Country Lane â&#x20AC;˘ Queen Creek, AZ 85242 602-410-3789 or 480-917-6972 topnotchph@mac.com Top Notch Performance Horses Congratulates Whitney Green as a National Contender.

Thanks to everyone in the barn for all of your support and guidance in helping Whitney achieve her goals. Christina Graves, thank you so much for believing in Whitney and helping her to believe in herself. J U NE 20 09 | YOUTH 165

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MARY BEMIS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17 and Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation. What are your plans after high school graduation? I will be attending Occidental College in Los Angeles where I plan to study economics, and hopefully keep showing horses in the summer. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Having fun in my last year and hanging out with all my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I hope to find a way to be successful in whatever I do so that I can continue to own and show Arabians. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I don’t really watch a lot of makebelieve or fantasy things but one of my favorite movies is “Wall-E”, because he is adorable, and I guess that is kind of a makebelieve/futuristic movie.

MADISON CARTER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jack Thomas—Thomas Stables Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter JOTR/JTR and maybe Half-Arabian Hunter JTR. What are your plans after high school graduation? To become a Linguist and become fluent in many languages. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The competition! I know it will be stiff competition and I’m really excited to perform to my fullest potential. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To be successful and happy. Horses have done so much for me; I want them in my life forever. They make me truly happy. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Just do the best that I can in my final year of youth to make them proud. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Support from your team and family means the world to any competitor. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Princess Bride” it tells a story of undying love and it’s hysterical.

KRISTEN CUNEO Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Mary Trowbridge and Lindsey Knight—Trowbridge’s LTD Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian English Show Hack 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? Go to college and continue to show horses. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? This is my last year as a youth rider so I am looking forward to seeing friends and watching great horses compete. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal for the future is to have Arabian horses in my life forever and to keep showing them as long as possible. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will support my friends who are showing no matter how their rides go.

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What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Be supportive on the rail. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite books would have to be the “Twilight” saga by Stephenie Meyer, and “His Dark Materials” series by Philip Pullman because they are incredible books that can take you into a distant world.

KARI FONTENAULT Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sandy and Jim Bentley—BayWood Equestrian Center Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? I will be attending Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, and I will semester abroad in Greece as I pursue God’s calling for my life. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I’m excited about spending time with my family and friends and soaking up the competition one last time. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I desire to follow God’s plan for my life, and at this point in time, I don’t know what He is engineering. However, I believe that Arabian horses will fit into it somehow! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can mentally and emotionally support my fellow competitors, urging them to do their absolute best! What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Encouragement and just “being there” is all that I ask for. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? C.S. Lewis’ “That Hideous Strength” is my favorite fiction book. He connected the importance of having a right relationship with God to acquiring a balanced marriage, government, and outlook on life. Without God as the foundation, morals, ethics, and gender roles are twisted and swapped around and everything else becomes chaotic and disorderly, which eventually causes the devastation and confusion of man.

KELSEY FORBES Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and Jody Hoffman—Hesten Park Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? Attend the University of River Falls in Wisconsin. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to just keep riding! Riding Arabians has been a passion of mine since I was young, and no matter what, I always want horses to be a part of my life. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be with them through good and bad—give them my support. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Support me by giving me honest feedback. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Harry Potter”— It would be really cool to actually go to the school at Hogwarts and live in a world of magic.

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RACHEL GINTER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ross Tarkington—Ross Tarkington Arabians Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR, HalfArabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Arabian Country Pleasure Driving. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan to attend Oklahoma State University in Stillwater Oklahoma in the fall. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Spending time with my friends and family and hopefully doing well in my classes. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream and goal for the future is to have a successful career, Arabians, and maybe even a career involving the breed. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be supportive and help them in any way I can to reach their goal. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Be supportive, tell me when I’m making a mistake or doing something well. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Twilight”—I read the book and then saw the movie and I love both. I like the characters and the relationship between Edward and Bella.

JESSICA HORNUNG Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin and Ken Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Arabian Native Costume. What are your plans after high school graduation? I am going to William Woods University and majoring in Communications/Public Relations. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing my horse Nuberry D and participating in the youth activities as Region 10 Youth Vice Director. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I’d like to be a successful Event Planner and I’d like to continue showing as an Amateur. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I’d encourage fellow exhibitors to stay positive, have fun and do the best that they can! What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I’d like fellow exhibitors and family to cheer me on and provide positive feedback and keep me smiling! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite make-believe movie is “Finding Nemo” because he never gives up and he finds his way home!

REBECCAH JACKS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tish Kondas—Showtime Training Center Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Arabian Park 17 & Under. What are your plans after high school graduation? To prepare to attend Georgia Tech and earn a degree in Electrical Engineering, and work with my young horses. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing all my friends that I only see once a year and having one last year with my best friend, Mattice NL.

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In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream is, graduate from college and purchase a large farm with a winding river, purchase every color of Arabian horse and let them run the land as they will. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I would charge into the ring with a smile on my face ready to have the time of my life leaving my butterflies at the gate. My parents tell me if you have the choice, always dance. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My parents are my best friends. When I was little they took the time to find out what my dreams were—horses! Their support, sacrifice and unconditional love is what makes all my dreams come true. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite books are the “Twilight” series by Stephenie Meyers. This set of books started a wonderful journey for me that I hope will never end—the love of reading.

ERICA JOHNSON Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lisa Munson—Munson Performance Horses Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Western Pleasure 14-17, Western Horsemanship, Arabian Hunter Pleasure and Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? I’m going to attend the University of Washington to study business. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Competing in equitation classes for the last time and the water fights! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream is to always be active, healthy and happy which includes staying involved with Arabian horses! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I hope I can help them to always keep a positive attitude by having one myself. It seems to rub off on others! What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? It helps to make me laugh, crack some jokes and take the pressure off! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Peter Pan”—I can relate because I never want to grow up!

MORGAN ANNE KELLY Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Hesten Park Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan attending the University of Minnesota in Bemidji next year. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? My entire immediate family will be at Youth Nationals with me! I look forward to having a good time with family and our horse friends. I love hanging around the barn, watching classes and going out to dinner! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My future is uncertain. I feel that my time spent with horses and all the people involved have helped me become the person I am today. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I want to ‘just be there’ for my friends and fellow exhibitors. I want them to know that I am pulling for them every bit of the way and will do whatever I can to help them be successful.

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What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I have been fortunate to have met my goals with both my horses, and appreciate all that my family has done to make that possible. This year, being my last year at Youth Nationals, I want to show them my best efforts and just enjoy it! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I could not put down the “Twilight” series of books. They took me into a new world for hours!

KAYLEIGH KEMME Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Doreen Andersen—Quest Training Stable Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Showmanship, Hunter Equitation and Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are your plans after high school graduation? Attend Michigan State University for Advertising and Public Relations. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Participating in the classes and hanging with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Attend college and to continue showing my Arabian horse, PA Platinum Bey. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will do my best to ensure my fellow barn mates are ready for their classes and are fully prepared to do their best. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My friends will be able to make my dreams a reality by simply making Youth Nationals 2009 one to remember. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie would be “Gladiator”. This is because it’s a classic romance with a twist of history, war scenes and the betrayal of once trusted friends.

SARAH LEHN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Eagle Crest Arabians Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14-17 and Arabian Western Horsemanship 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan on continuing to show my horses as an adult while attending the University of Nebraska at Omaha studying Pre-Med or Chemistry. Then I plan to go to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, specializing in Radiology or Anesthesiology. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Competing with the best riders and horses in the country. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My overall life goal is to become a Doctor. Arabian horses have always been a part of my life and always will be, no matter where the road takes me. I would like to breed and train my own Arabians, focusing on the polish bloodlines. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? To have fun, we all have been working hard all year to get to this point. Competing is more than winning, it is challenging ourselves to do better with each ride. I wish for everyone to have their best ride ever. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Cheering me on. Everyone that is close to me knows the struggles and triumphs I have been through with my horses including injuries to both my horses and myself. Showing at Youth Nationals will be the highlight of my youth career. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Transformers” for sure; all the explosions, robots fighting to the death and amazing cars—who could ask for more?

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AVERY LINCOLN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jessica Bein Performance Horses Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Trail, Horsemanship, Reining and Reining Seat Equitation. What are your plans after high school graduation? I will be attending University of California Davis. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The excitement of showing. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I am unsure of what I want to do, but I hope I can continue riding. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Work hard, stay focused, and be prepared for the unexpected. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Make sure I work hard; stay focused, and prepare for the unexpected.

KAYLA LIVENGOOD Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Leigh Anne Romans—Corona Real Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Half-Arabian English Pleasure JTR and Half-Arabian Native Costume JTR. What are your plans after high school graduation? Attend the University of Missouri and work to meet the requirements for my Pre-Vet Scholars Program so I can get into vet school in four years. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing against all the competition; I want to see how my horse and I compare to all the other riders. Also, I just want to have a lot of fun with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to become an equine vet. Having a horse helps me understand horses better. Also, eventually I would like to breed Arabians. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? The owner of the English horse I’m leasing will be coming to the show and I know she really wants to see her horse get at least a top ten in his classes. It would be really cool if I could get that for her. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? This is my first and last year so, just the fact that I’m finally going to Youth and that all the people important to me will be there is enough. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? There are so many good ones that I like for all different reasons, I just can’t choose one.

ALEX MITCHELL Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Pleasure Driving, Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving, Half-Arabian Show Hack JOTR/JTR and Half-Arabian Park. What are your plans after high school graduation? Riding a ton in preparation for Youth Nationals! What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I’m looking forward to having fun with all my friends before everyone leaves for college and having a great final year at Youth.

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In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I hope to continue riding Arabians as a hobby throughout my life and perhaps, when I am older, open a facility for underprivileged or abused kids to ride Arabians. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? If I had magical powers and could ensure that my friends win or get reserve, they would be forever grateful! What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Be supportive and maybe try to get a hold of those magical powers I was talking about ... What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I guess “Harry Potter” because the series came out as my generation was growing up.

MEGAN MONETTE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sandy and Jim Bentley—BayWood Equestrian Center Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Native Costume JOTR/JTR and Arabian Ladies English Side Saddle 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? I am going to Baylor University in Waco, Texas to study entrepreneurship and acting. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Participating in every event that I can. I can’t wait to hang out with my friends and show against some of the best horse and rider pairs in the United States. Even though I know this year at youth will be extremely emotional for me and my family, I know that my friends will help me get through it. I am most looking forward to competing and making new memories with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to be an actress either on Broadway or on the big screen, but I want the Arabian horse to always be a part of my life, so if I ever make it to the point of being ‘famous’ I will try to advertise this breed as much as I can. If my small dream does not happen, I plan to buy Arabians for my children when I have a family, and hopefully, continue to show throughout the rest of my life. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can watch their classes and other classes with them to allow them to learn about their sport more. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Support me, which will help me achieve my dreams in my last year as a Youth exhibitor. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Ender’s Game” is the best sciencefiction fantasy book out there! It is just a great book about a little boy who has to grow up fast in order to save the world without knowing it! Oh, and “Twilight”, of course

LEXI MUNIZ Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia—Battaglia Farms Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? UPHA 14-17, Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17, Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17 and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? In the Fall I will be attending the University of Florida’s pre-vet program hoping to become a small animal veterinarian. My goal is to also do research on founder and prosthetics for horse hooves while I am there. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Being my last Youth Nationals, I’m looking to have a good time. It’s one more chance to prove what you’re made of and I am excited to have that opportunity once again. And of course I am looking forward to seeing all my friends that live around the country.

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In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My ultimate goal in life is to find a cure for founder or a hoof prosthetic that can save the lives of horses everywhere, including the Arabians that we cherish everyday. My horse TL Take Notice, died in 2003 from founder and I would do anything to keep that from happening to someone else. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? One of my mom’s dreams is to see me succeed and have fun. If I could come out of this Nationals with a title and a smile on my face, then I believe I can make that dream come true. What is one thing your best friend/family member fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Lynn Niles has already made my dream a reality. I have wanted to show her horse VJ Hells Bells at Nationals for years! Our limit had always been regional’s though. At the Region 12 show this May, which I thought was my last show with him, she surprised me by telling me that he was going to Albuquerque so I could show him my last year as a youth. After an hour of crying tears of joy I think she understood that she made my dream come true! THANKS LYNN! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? “Notting Hill” hands down! It is the perfect romantic comedy and I love all the characters. There is no need to say more!

SARAH MYERS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: BayWood Equestrian Center What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump 14-17, Half-Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump 14-17 and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan on attending Oklahoma State University and hopefully continue to show Arabian horses. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Spending time with my friends, watching the competition and enjoying my final time at Youth Nationals. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream goal is to be an equine surgeon. Having Arabians has taught me a lot about horses and how to care correctly for them. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Always being there for your best friend and helping them get prepared for their class or listening to music to help their nerves. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My friends and family are always there for me at shows; they get me pumped up, calm me down, and they are always there to cheer me on.

NATALIE PARRISH Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Christiansen and Crista Lambert—Talisman Training Center Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Reining JTR 14-17, HalfArabian Reining JTR 14-17, Reining Seat Equitation, Reining Seat Medal and Freestyle Reining. What are your plans after high school graduation? After high school graduation I will be going on a trip to Europe with my mom and my little sister. It will be an amazing experience. After that I will be heading to college to study Business and English in order to have my own publishing company someday. Along the way I am going to solve world peace. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? As this year is my final year at Youth Nationals, I am going to make it by far the best. I’m excited to see my reining friends again as we’re spread out all around the country and this is the one of the few times we get to see each other.

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In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Finish college, get a book published, and move out into the country where I can live on a farm raising Arabian horses. I want my kids someday to experience the same passion and joy that horses have given me. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? My little sister is my best friend and at Youth this year she will be competing against me and against others. I will be there cheering her on every step of the way. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My best friend Sam is performing in my freestyle reining routine and we are going to have so much fun together. Him just being there helping will make Youth so much better. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Hmmm... “Lord Of the Rings” by J.R.R. Tolkien. In that book stars my all time favorite fictional horse Shadowfax. I hope to be able to write a book as amazing as “Lord Of The Rings” someday.

CHELSEA REITER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Troy Mlynarczyk—St. Croix Training Center Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17. What are your plans after high school graduation? I’m attending UW-Madison next fall and I’m thinking about studying Pre-vet while I’m there. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? It’s my last year so I’ll be trying my hardest to have the best and cleanest rides I can possibly have and to go out with a bang! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? It’s hard to say because it was fulfilled last year, but probably to win in any performance class at Nationals, and to do it unanimously would not be bad either. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I realized last year that if you let your nerves get in the way of how you perform, you can’t be better than you were the last time you rode. You should not be worrying about the other people you have to compete against or always focusing on winning; it’s concentrating and being better than you were the time before. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? It always helps when Laura tells me to take one last deep breath before I enter the ring. I always remind myself, it’s all up to me on how I perform and to always stay intentional. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The “Harry Potter” series—I would give my two front teeth to attend Hogwarts!

KIMBERLY SHUTTS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Fred Goslin—Goslin Nix Training Center Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan to attend college while continuing to show and train my performance and halter horses. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Demonstrating the skills and knowledge given to me in my 14 years of riding. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream is to achieve the lifetime achievement award as an Arabian trainer. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help them out before their classes and be there with encouragement as they ride.

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What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Tell me if I’m doing something wrong, no empty praise, be honest—just straight talk. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Iron Man”—it’s very futuristic lots of action. MICHELLE SHUTTS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Fred Goslin—Goslin Nix Training Center Your age: 18 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are your plans after high school graduation? I plan on continuing to show my Arabian halter and performance horses in competitions. I will be studying for a degree in agriculture and business. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am most looking forward to riding and competing with my horse Sunny and showing our best. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to be able to look back on my life and be proud of what I’ve done. Having an Arabian horse has taught me patience. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can be there for my sister Kimberly and help her to accomplish her goal of winning her Arabian Western Pleasure classes at Youth Nationals. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? They can watch me, cheer for me, and support me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “M.A.S.H.” because it is funny, yet it teaches me about the tragedies of war.

MARIYA JESS TOWE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Shan Wilson— Chrishan Park Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country Pleasure, Half-Arabian English Pleasure, Half-Arabian Park, UPHA and Saddle Seat Equitation. What are your plans after high school graduation? I am planning on attending college and intend to keep horses as a large part of my life. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am especially excited about showing in the Park class this year. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I plan to always have an Arabian in my life. I would like to do something in the horse industry, but haven’t yet decided. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My trainer, Shan Wilson, has been wonderful in making my dreams happen by me being able to have wonderful horses to show and my parents encouragement and support in everything that I do. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Like every other teenage girl, my favorite is “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer. Why? I am in love with Edward! (Isn’t everybody?)

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ETHAN BJERKE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Hesten Park Your age: 9 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am looking forward to going on the airplane, and I am excited to go to Youth Nationals for my first time! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I had a dream once that I had a famous show horse, so I would like to really have a famous show horse some day. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will give my brother, Kaj, encouragement to do well riding our horse Doris. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My mom could keep paying for this. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Harry Potter” because I like the dueling.

KAJ BJERKE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Hesten Park Your age: 9 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Walk/Trot Equitation 10 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am looking forward to seeing what restaurants are in Albuquerque. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I’d sorta’ like to grow up having horses. I’d like to have a happy life, also. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I could help my brother, Ethan, be a better rider by telling him what to do (if he needs some help). What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My mom could keep paying for this. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Up” because it was funny and made me laugh!

GRADY BYRNE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bein Performance Horses Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? Reining and Trail. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I’ve never ridden in a big show before. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Be a rock star. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help them. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Help me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Blades of Glory,” and my favorite book is “A Wrinkle in Time.”

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LINDSEY CLAIRE FARNI Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Vicki Humphrey—Vicki Humphrey Training Center Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? UPHA Walk/Trot, Arabian and Half-Arabian English Pleasure Walk/Trot and Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding my horses and the possibility of winning. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My overall goal concerning horses and riding would be to ride for the World Cup. Having an Arabian horse helps me achieve this goal, because I can practice what I love doing on the horses I love to ride. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? The most important thing I can do is to encourage. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Pray of me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Chronicles of Narnia” series because it is fun and exciting. Also, one of the main characters represents Jesus Christ and the theme of the series is God’s love.

HANNAH FELDMAN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Donna Waggoner—Noah Arabians Your age: 9, turning 10 at the show on July 31. What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under and Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am most looking forward to meeting other riders in my class from all over the country. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would like to be an Arabian horse trainer and teach others what I have learned over the past years. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I really just want to try my best and make my family and friends proud. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Nothing. For them just to be there or watching me on the internet and see my dreams become reality is FANTASTIC. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The movie series “The Chronicles of Narnia”—they are fantastic, and I’d recommend it.

SKYLAR GUNLICKS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Gordon Training Center Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? UPHA English Walk/Trot, English Country Pleasure Walk/Trot and English Country Equitation Walk/Trot. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? It’s my favorite show. I love the quality of riders and horses and competing with them. I also love hanging out with my friends because they are so much like I am and we understand each other. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would somehow like to use my love for the Arabian by expressing myself through drawing, writing or pictures. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I think that just being there to help get ready or even just being there to support them is the best thing I can do because that’s really what matters. It’s a lot about making them feel comfortable and confident and ALWAYS remember to have fun while you do it.

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What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Just be there for me and support me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “King of the Wind.” It’s a story about a stallion that was not in a good situation and was saved by a little boy and their relationship. I believe that horses are beautiful and we can create a special bond with them and they can also be a good friend.

JACQUELYN KING Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sandy and Jim Bentley—BayWood Equestrian Center Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? Hunter Seat Equitation Walk/Trot and Hunter Pleasure. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing all my friends! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream is to be able to be an Arabian horse trainer. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will be encouraging. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Never stop trying! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Trapped in Death Cave” because it has a lot of adventure.

MIKENNA LAVENTURE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry and Jody Hoffman—Hesten Park Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under and Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot 10 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am looking forward to meeting new friends and riding my horse, Andy. I am also excited and thrilled about traveling to Albuquerque because I have never been there and this is my first Youth Nationals. So many people have told me about all the fun times they have at Youth, and I am excited to be a part of those fun times! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream is to become a fantastic rider and someday, be a veterinarian. I love being around animals, especially horses! My horse, Andy, helps me with my goal of becoming a good rider. He challenges me to know what I am doing, but he also seems to be really good at remembering I am a kid, so he is patient with me, and he is careful not do anything that makes me scared. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will try my best to have a good time. I will watch and cheer for other exhibitors. I will remember to thank my parents for allowing me to be there, my trainers for helping me and always coaching me, and my brothers for being good sports about coming to another horse show. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My wish for this year’s Youth Nationals is for everyone to have a good time. If everyone tries their best, and enjoys the week by taking advantage of all the fun activities and their time spent with friends and family, then my experience will be everything I am hoping it will be. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “UP” because it is funny and cute. My favorite book is “Diary Of A Wimpy Kid” because it is about a kid who says really funny things about his brother and school. I have two brothers that sometimes make me crazy, and this book makes me laugh about the funny things that brothers do.

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OLIVIA LEE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald Shino—Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? Western Pleasure and Equitation, Hunter Pleasure and Equitation, Country English Pleasure and Saddle Seat Equitation, Showmanship, and Halter. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Doing great in my last year of Walk/Trot. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To become a famous singer, but I will always continue to ride Arabian horses no matter what I do. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I would make my family’s dream come true by doing my best. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My family can help make my dreams a reality by supporting me during Youth Nationals. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make/believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite books based on makebelieve are the “Wayside School” series because they are humorous and turn reality upside down.

ELAINA ROEDER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Shan Wilson—Chrishan Park Your age: 10 What classes are you participating in? Arabian English Pleasure Walk/Trot, Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot, Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am looking forward to showing SF Spellbound. He has a lot of energy and is fun to ride. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to be an Olympic gymnast in 2016 and use my fame to promote Arabian horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I want to be my older sister Elise’s biggest fan. She rode last year with a broken collar bone and it was very painful. I am so proud of her. She is a great big sister. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I want my family to be there for me and remind me of what is important. I know they love me no matter what happens. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Stick It.” It is a great movie about gymnastics and competition.

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GABRIELLE AGUIRRE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tish Kondas—Showtime Training Center Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am looking forward to spending time with my horses, barn members, and family. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I plan on being a veterinarian, and having and showing Arabians no matter what happens. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for best friend/family member/ fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can have a great ride and smile to make my family and trainer very happy. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My mom and dad taking me to Youth Nationals and having fun with my fellow barn mates, family, trainers, and time with my horses. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Dreamer” is my favorite movie. It tells a great story, and I love movies with horses.

MIRANDA BARRY Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Doreen Andersen—Quest Training Stable Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Hunter Pleasure, Hunter Equitation, Native Costume, and Country Pleasure. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding Native Costume, and hanging out with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Have a huge barn filled with Arabian show horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? It’s always been a dream for everybody to win champion or reserve. I can help by keeping them calm and focused. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? It’s been my dream to win champion with my horse Elvis in Native Costume. They can help by being positive and help me overcome problems with my horse. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Twilight”, because the actors are so cute.

HANNAH BELL Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kimberly Verhage Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Half-Arabian Native Costume, Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving, Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am looking forward to showing my country mare, Ladies Night, in two new events: native costume and country pleasure driving. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? In addition to owning and showing Arabian horses for the rest of my life, it is my goal to become an equine vet specializing in show horses. By achieving this goal I will be able to maintain a lifestyle centered on horses.

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At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I am looking forward to helping my little sister ride in the warm-up pen to prepare for her first Youth Nationals in 2010 on her walk/trot horse Speshal FX. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My parents have made all of my dreams a reality. They have allowed me to haul my five horses to Youth Nationals for the 5th year in a row. The way they support me in all my horse show activities is amazing. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book about fantasy is the “Twilight” series. I love the way the author writes so convincingly; you almost believe the fantasy story.

EMMA BOGGS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Midwest Training Centre and Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Western Pleasure 13 & Under and Halter. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing my friends. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? “Tuck Everlasting”... it’s a great story!

OLIVIA BOGGS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Midwest Training Centre and Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Half-Arabian Western Horsemanship 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing my friends again from all over the country, the thrill of showing in the ring, and most importantly, getting to spend more time with my horse. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream/goal for the future is to be a veterinarian. Having an Arabian horse fits into that by me being able to treat them and saving one’s life if that’s what it comes to. I’ve always loved horses, and now I would like to do my part in being able to save some that I was never able to. At the 2009 Youth National, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Cheer them on in the ring and tell them what needs a little bit of improvement. I always have people doing that for me and now it’s my turn to do the same. What is one thing your best friend/family member fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Cheer me on and tell me, what I need improvements on. That’s all I can ask for. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Twilight”, because it’s a story of two people who know they’re not able to be together, but go against all rules just to do so. My favorite books are the “Twilight” series, because Stephenie Meyer is an absolutely fantastic writer and she’s the one who made the 21st century Romeo and Juliet real in any Twilight fan’s eyes. They are the best books I have ever read, and I can’t get enough of them!

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ALLISON CEDERBERG Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Lynn Vandike and Michelle Betten—Blackwell Stables What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/ JTR 13 & Under, Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under, Arabian and HalfArabian Hunter Seat Equitation 13 & Under, Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Competing and seeing my friends at Youth Nationals. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I dream to ride horses my entire life, and I love the look, feel and personality of the Arabian horse. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I think the best thing I can do for my friends is to always be there to support them and stick up for them. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I think to always be there and support me is the best thing they can do for me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Saddle Club” because it’s all about friendships and horses!

TAYLOR CUNNINGHAM-KIEFT Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Doreen Andersen—Quest Training Stable Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Side Saddle, Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump, Western Horsemanship and Showmanship. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Competing and being with the barn! I can’t wait to show my horse, win or lose. I’m looking forward to showing and experiencing Youth Nationals! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to always be involved with horses, and maybe to make my career revolve around riding and showing horses. I’ve always had Arabians, and I think their personality keeps me with them. My horses have always been my drive. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I know that one thing my Grandma always wanted to do was show, but she wasn’t ever given that opportunity as a kid. Just by dedicating myself to all this, I think I’m already making her dreams a reality. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I think by my grandparents giving me this amazing opportunity it has made one of my biggest dreams come true. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? My favorite book would probably be “Twilight.” I really enjoy the suspense and question of what’s going to happen next!

DARBY DEAK Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Battaglia and Jeff Lovejoy—Battaglia Farms Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I love competing in small horse shows and big horse shows, but Youth Nationals is the highlight of the year. I love to compete and I love to hang out with my friends all week. It’s better than Disneyland! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I’m not sure what I will do when I grow up, but whatever it is I hope to enjoy it and

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be successful. As far as my future with the Arabian breed, I do know that I hope to be involved in breeding and halter like my Aunt Nora. She has such a passion for Arabian horses and has definitely passed it on to me. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Well, my family always tells me to have fun and do my best, and I will definitely do that. But I would really like to bring home the roses for my Aunt Nora. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My dad works a lot and in the summer we go on our family vacation. That uses up his free time; so, he is never able to make it to Youth. He is going to try to fly in this year for part of it and that would mean the world to me to have him there. What’s your favorite movie or book that is base on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Right now it is “Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It has lots of adventure and unusual creatures, and it shows that even today there can be mysteries around the corner. Anything can happen.

SARAH ESQUEDA Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cynthia Burkman—Burkman Centre Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Hunter, Show Hack, Country English, Western, English and Western Side Saddle. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding in the Show Hack class with my horse, The Big Dance; we call him Kirby. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To win an unanimous championship with one of my horses at Youth Nationals. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I plan to be on the rail for my cousin Caite, helping her reach her dreams. Caite is the best cousin anyone could have, and we love riding together. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I like having my family and friends on the rail for me; it is so great! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Twilight” is my favorite movie. I really like the characters Edward and Jacob; they are so cute!

ALEXANDRA (ALLIE) GENDRON Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Beth Ann Graves-Osbourn—Silver Star Arabians, LLC Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot Equitation 10 & Under, Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot 10 & Under and UPHA Walk/Trot. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Having fun showing my horses. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Continue learning, so that I can be a better equestrian. Eventually I would like to be a fashion designer. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be a good friend and encourage them to continue to do the best that they can. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Cheer me on and encourage me to do more than my best. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite series is the “Series of Unfortunate Events” because it is part mystery, and I am always anxious to see what will happen next.

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RYLEE GREENWOOD Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ross Tarkington—Ross Tarkington Arabians Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Show Hack and Country English Pleasure. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am excited to meet new people and hang out with my friends. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Winning would make Ross and my parents happy! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Click Clack Moo” because it would be great if my horse could write/type me a letter like the animals in the book.

SOPHIA HANDEL Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston—Iron Horse Farms Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Hunter and Western. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding my horse and hanging out with my friends and family. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would love to own many Arabian horses in the future. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I think cheering them on from the sidelines is the best way to support them. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Cheering lit ? Ch i me on from the rail! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Black Stallion.”

BROOKE HOGAN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Doreen Andersen—Quest Training Stables Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English JTR 17 & Under, Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Showmanship JTR 11-13, Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation Not to Jump 13 & Under and Arabian Western Horsemanship JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Participating in all my classes and spending quality time with my friends and family. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? In the future I plan to be a large influence in the Arabian horse industry. All that I am working for today will help me in the future. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? To make my friends’ Youth Nationals the best it can be. I will support and encourage them to do their best. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My friends and family members can keep supporting, loving and caring for me, to make my dreams a reality. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite fantasy movie is “Twilight”, because it is a different kind of romance with a twist.

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RYAN JECKEL Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald—Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The competition and having fun. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To be a zoologist and to be a horse rider. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be nice to my mom and my trainer. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Be supportive. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “X-Men” because it is exciting.

WHITNEY LLOYD Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tom Theisen and Lori Conway—Conway Arabians Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Getting to show Chicago because we have been through a lot together. I also love the atmosphere and all the fun activities. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To be as helpful as one person can be in the world. I always want to have horses and hope to have them at my house. I also would like to teach others about horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I’m hoping my friends from Arizona, Ryan and Alex Melikian, will be there. It will be our first time competing together at Youth. I’m excited to be with them and cheer them on. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? To keep cheering and reminding me that “it’s not the ribbon, it’s the ride!” What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I’m the kind of person who loves a good Disney classic! I love how Ariel, from “The Little Mermaid” is so determined to get on land. She inspires me to follow my dreams!

CHRISTIAN MARTENS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under, Arabian Show Hack 13 & Under and Arabian Native Costume 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Since this is my first time attending Youth Nationals as a rider, I am most looking forward to being able to ride my horse in a class and see how all of our hard work pays off. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would like to be a lawyer or vet, but also want to learn as much as I can about riding and training Arabians so that someday I would be knowledgeable and sensitive enough to be a quality trainer, even if it is not my full-time job.

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At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I think for my mom and dad, I can show them how much I appreciate the sacrifices they are making for me by trying my best and by being a gracious winner/loser, as that is what matters most to them. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My mom and dad have already made my dreams a reality by buying me an Arabian to show in English classes, letting me go to Youth Nationals and then putting me in training with Jim Lowe! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? One of our family favorites is “The Princess Bride.” It is a good, clean, family movie. It has action, lots of comedy, horses and most importantly, the guy gets the girl in the end! I highly recommend it to anyone who has not seen it yet!

MADYSON MCDONALD Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald—Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Hunter, Hunter Equitation, Western and Showmanship. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing and having fun. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I am really not sure yet what I want to do, but I know that horses will have an impact. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Support and motivate them! What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? lit ? Support S t my decisions and help me out! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Fable Haven” because it’s interesting and intense!

EMILY MOORE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tom Moore—Cedar Ridge Arabians and Vicki Humphrey Training Center Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under, Arabian Country English Pleasure 13 & Under and Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing my friends again and showing! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would like to do something in the Arabian horse industry. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I’ll be supportive and encouraging. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Just be supportive. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I can’t think of any that I have read recently, but when I was younger I loved reading the “Tale of Desperaux!”

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BRIAN PAGNANO Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tom Theisen and Lori Conway—Conway Arabians Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The camaraderie. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to be the U.S.A.’s ambassador to the U.N., and riding Arabians helps me to meet people with influence. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? My brother and I are always there to support each other. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? To help me have fun. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Lord of the Rings.”

ERIC PAGNANO Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tom Theisen and Lori Conway—Conway Arabians Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure Walk/Trot and Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation Walk/Trot. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Competing with my new horse Vannguard. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Having a horse is a great way to be around animals. I love all animals and hope to be a vet someday. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help in every way I can. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Help get my horse ready to win. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Doctor Doolittle.”

JACKIE PAKULA Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Laurie Long Performance Horses and Lone Mountain Training Center Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under, Arabian Western Pleasure JTR 13 & Under, Arabian Western Horsemanship, Showmanship, Arabian Trail JTR, Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR, HalfArabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under and Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing horses and seeing all my friends from all over the country. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Doing the best I can with my horses at shows, because I wouldn’t be the person I am without them. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will definitely support my sister Olivia in all her classes and hope she and all my friends do great!

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What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My trainers are the best; the way they teach/coach me is awesome! Also, my parents, because I wouldn’t be at Nationals without them! They are always at my shows encouraging me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I LOVE “Twilight!” It’s a great movie!

OLIVIA PAKULA Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Laurie Long Performance Horses and Lone Mountain Training Center Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under, Showmanship 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Costume JOTR/JTR, Show Hack JTR 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR 13 & Under, Arabian English Show Hack 13 & Under and Arabian Costume JTR 13 and Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I can’t wait to see all my friends and, of course, showing my horses! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Being able to live at my barn with my horses and seeing them everyday! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will cheer on all my friends during their classes like they always do for me! What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My family makes my dreams come true by allowing me to show at Youth Nationals. They always support and cheer me on in my classes. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I don’t have a favorite movie ... but I love all horse movies!

STEPHANIE PARRISH Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Christiansen and Crista Lambert—Talisman Training Center. Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 13 & Under, Showmanship 11-13, Hunter Seat Equitation 13 & Under and Dressage Training Level JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am excited about attending Youth Nationals, because it feels like a giant party and everywhere you go, everyone is happy. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I will definitely ride with my trainers well after I graduate from being at Youth Nationals, and I will always have Arabians in my life. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can try my hardest to cheer them on and support them when they need it. It is my sister Natalie’s last year as a youth exhibitor, and I’m really gonna miss her when she leaves home. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? All I want is good sportsmanship! May the best horse and rider win! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The “Twilight” saga is my favorite book series, because there is such a draw to the main characters.

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YOUTH — 11-13

CASSIDY RAYMOND Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Joel Kiesner—Kiesner Training Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing my new Half-Arabian, A Heart Throb MTA for the first time at Youth Nationals. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I am not exactly sure what I would like to do in life, but I know I will always have Arabians. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Support them in the barn, practice arena, and in the show ring, and fly over the rail to be in their picture when they win. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? The exact same! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Hunger Games,” it was a very good book!

ANNA REDMOND Trainer’s Name: Greg Harris—Wolf Springs Ranch Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian and Arabian Western Pleasure and Equitation and Half-Arabian and Arabian Hunter Pleasure and Equitation 10 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? This is my first time showing three new horses, and I’m also excited to see and hang out with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian Horse fit in? When I finish as a youth rider, I want to continue to show Arabians. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/ fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help them build up their confidence and make sure they have a great time at Youth Nationals no matter what their results are. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I think Youth Nationals is a lot more than just competing with our horse. I would like to have a fun show with my friends, and they could also help me by keeping me on schedule. I’m terrible about that! What is your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book is “Call Me Hope,” because it was one of my only books I actually wanted to finish. My favorite fantasy movies would be “Finding Nemo,” and “Shrek.”

EVA REDMOND Trainer’s names: Greg Harris—Wolf Springs Ranch Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure 13 & Under and Arabian and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure 17 & Under. What are you most looking forward to when attending Youth Nationals? Competing and seeing my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future and how does having an Arabian Horse fit in? Being involved in the AHA has made me a happier person which will help me in life. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend, family member or fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Offer fellow exhibitors good luck!

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What could your best friend, family member or fellow exhibitor do to make your dreams a reality? Be supportive. What is your favorite book based on make-believe or fantasy and Why? My favorite book right now is “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein. It’s about the gift of giving.

VICTORIA ROE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jessica Bein—Bein Performance Horses Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, etc. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing in the Tingley Arena and Baskin Robbins Oreo milkshakes! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I think that my future goal is to help kids learn new things and help horses, so I could be a horse trainer, or have my own ranch with rescued horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Well, my niece Kayleigh is just starting to ride horses, and she loves it! So, if we take her, I think that would be really cool. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My dreams have already come true. Ever since I was about 5 years old, my nannie (grandmother) had always talked about owning horses. So, my nannie has helped make my dreams come true. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite move is “Finding Nemo,” because it’s so funny and cute, has meaning, and shows the love between a parent and child.

MAKENNA ROOKER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Shawn and Carmelle Rooker, Joe Reser, Margie Rushlow and Josh Quintas Your age: 11 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation, Arabian Western Horsemanship, Arabian and Half-Arabian Western Pleasure and Arabian Country English Pleasure—all 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing and the warm weather which we don’t get in Michigan. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I have two dream goals 1) Becoming a designer, 2) Becoming a horse trainer. If I become a horse trainer I would, of course, train Arabians. Either way, I will always ride! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will be there for them to cheer them on and support them. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? The same thing. If my family and friends are there to support me and cheer me on, that’s all that matters. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book is “Cornelia and the Audacious Escapades of the Summerset Sisters.” In the book, a Summerset sister tells Cornelia fantasy stories about her life.

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JOSH SHINO Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald—Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Hunter Pleasure and Equitation, Western Pleasure and Equitation, Showmanship, Reining, Working Cow Horse, Halter, Show Hack and Freestyle Reining. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing and seeing my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I don’t know yet, but I always want to have Arabian horses in my life. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can motivate them and be supportive. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? They can be supportive and motivate me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Dark Knight,” because it is intense and amazing!

ANNA URGITUS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sally Randle—Randle Performance Horses Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Being with friends and staying up late talking about the horse show and the classes coming up. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would love to win a National Championship one day with an amazing top ranked horse, or maybe just my own! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member to make his or her dreams a reality? My sister and I decided to share horses this year; so, I got to learn country pleasure and she learned hunter pleasure. Now we both have a chance to compete in more classes! What is the one thing your best friend/family member can do to make your dream a reality? My sister helps me practice on her horse, because she knows her horse so well. I know she wants me to do well and help me accomplish my dream. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is the “Harry Potter” series, because they are exciting and make me want to create magic!

NAOMI VANDLEN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dee Dee Kramer—Kramer Training Your age: 13 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Dressage Training Level 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding my horse Kalaramas Polka Dot hunter and my beloved pony Sir Diamond Ateef in dressage. They are wonderful horses! In your overall life, what is your goal/dream for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My overall goal for life is to be a veterinarian. Having an Arabian horse fits in because it teaches me different parts and actions of the horse, and I just love horses.

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At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what is one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? One thing I can do for my sister or best friend is to always be there rooting them on. With a good attitude and happy feelings, it helps them reach their goal and to climb higher. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? One thing my best friend/sister/trainer can do is just be there for me, whatever happens, just rooting me on. That always makes me feel better. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book and movie is the same thing! The book series/movie “Twilight” by Stephenie Meyer, because it really shows deep emotion like passion and shyness with action. I really recommend it.

JOSH WEATHERFORD Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jack Thomas—Thomas Stables, Inc. Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Geldings JOTH/JTH and Half-Arabian Geldings Stock/Hunter JTH. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? It’s the most fun show of the season. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Huh? I’m a 12-year-old boy. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Show as well in the show ring as I do in practice. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My mom could make only positive comments. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Maximum Ride”—never boring.

ANNIE WILLETT Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Battaglia Farms and Laurie Long Performance Horses Your age: 12 What classes are you participating in? Country English and Western Pleasure. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing my wonderful horses. I was champion at Region 7 on my country English horse and western pleasure horse. I am excited to compete against riders from across the country. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I plan to continue showing throughout my youth. Because of my family’s involvement with Arabians, I am sure horses will always be a big part of my life. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Support my brother and other barn members by attending their classes when I can and giving encouragement. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My mother, father, and two brothers will be at Youth Nationals. It really makes me feel good to know that my family is cheering me on and supporting me completely. We have so much fun together. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Ratatouille.” I have been to Paris several times, and they have the best food in the world.

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DANI ANDRUSKO Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Arabian Mounted Native Costume 14-17 and Arabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? NATIVE COSTUME! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to be a plastic surgeon when I get older. So, when I’m loaded with cash I’ll have some quality horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I’ll do a cool trick over the rail when they win. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Cheer SUPER LOUD! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Iron Man”—he rules.

JASMINE ANWER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ross Tarkington Stables Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing and watching my friends ride and having fun! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to pursue a career in commercial photography. I hope I can remain in the horse industry and do what I can to promote the Arabian breed. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? By supporting each other a lot, helping each other get ready, and cheering each other on. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? By supporting me and cheering for me, and helping me get through my first time at youth! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I have many favorites. I must say that “Pirates of the Caribbean” is one of my favorites. I love Johnny Depp’s character! ZOE ARON Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dee Dee Kramer—Kramer Training Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Hack, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Dressage Training Level 14-17, Dressage First Level 14-17, and possibly HalfArabian Hunter Seat Equitation 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? It is my first time showing my horse over fences at a National show, so I am really looking forward to jumping here and seeing how we, my horse and I, do when jumps are added into the picture. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? As cheesy as it sounds, my biggest goal for the future is just to be happy with my life. My horse will definitely fit into this picture, because I love riding horses and I know I would not be happy unless I am riding my horse. Also, in terms of the near future, I would definitely love to get a championship or top ten at this show. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Well, I am sure my friends’ goals are to win a championship, so I wish them all the best!

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What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My friends at the barn always watch me and my horse grow as a team together and give me tips here and there about how to get better. So, all I can really ask is that they are out there watching me compete and cheering me on. The rest is on me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I don’t really watch too many fantasy movies, and I’m not sure if this really counts as one, but I am going to have to go with “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl.” A movie with both Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom is pretty hard to beat.

LEANNE ASPER Trainer’s Name: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under, Arabian Pleasure Driving 17 & Under and Arabian Native Costume 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The excitement of competing with my horse XL Giorgio, as we have worked very hard to reach this plateau, and I feel that we are going to do extremely well this year. I am especially looking forward to our pleasure driving class, since it is new for us this year. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal for the future is to go to veterinarian school to become an equine vet. I will also continue to own and show Arabian horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dream a reality? I will give them encouragement and support. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I would like encouragement, support and a lot of cheering from the stands (especially in the costume class). What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book and movie would be the “Harry Potter” series. I enjoy these books and movies because they are very entertaining and they keep my interest.

AUSTIN BOGGS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Bob Boggs and Fernando Poli—Midwest Station I, Inc. Your Age: 16 What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Competing in the halter classes with two of our own horses that my family owns, seeing friends that I only see during horse shows, and watching my sister and cousins show. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To be like my dad and uncle (Bob and David Boggs). Since the first time stepping into the halter arena, I knew what I wanted to do when I got older: train, show, breed, and market the Arabian horse for my living. I believe that it is much better than having a “regular” job, and there is more enjoyment when you meet the right people. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be supportive and help them while standing on the rail during a halter class—tell them that the horse looks good. For a performance class I would come and be supportive. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Simply come and support me while I am showing. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” because in the movie, Charlie, who seems like the long shot, but who wanted to win the most, ended up winning and that just shows you that you just need to believe, and it can happen.

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COURTNEY BOGGS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Midwest Training Centre, Cactus Rose Ranch and Gordon Training Center Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Costume JTR, Arabian English Show Hack JOTR and Halter. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Visiting with my friends, and of course, showing! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? At this point in my life I know I will always have a passion for the Arabian horse. One of my current goals is to attend college after high school, majoring in veterinary medicine.

KATE CASEY Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Vicki Humphrey Training Center Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian English and Country Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Having a good time at Youth Nationals and hopefully winning some roses. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To become a hedge fund manager and eventually own my own Arabian breeding farm and horse rescue center. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can be there for my friends whenever they need me and be as supportive of their goals as they are of mine. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My friends are always there on the rail cheering me on and that in itself is a dream come true, to have your own entourage. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The “Twilight” series because although it’s a fantasy story, it almost seems realistic.

MCKENNA CASPERS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Eric Krichten—Cedar Ridge Arabians Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing my horse to the best of my ability and the opportunity to have such high quality competition. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? One of my goals in life, whether it’s now, or not until I’m 92, is to win champion roses. Having an Arabian horse fits in directly with this goal; there is simply no breed that has its exotic beauty or intelligence. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? To branch out and meet new people and not let competition get in the way of new friendships or relationships. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Cheer me on and provide support for me whatever the outcome—this really applies to my family. I can’t explain in words how much my family has helped me through the rocky patches and successes of becoming a better rider. Thank you so much mom, dad and grandparents! I love you! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Hmm… difficult question. I’d have to say “Tithe” by Holly Black. It has a great balance of everything, a solid, page-turning plot, a little romance, wonderful characterization, a thought-provoking theme that nothing is as it seems, and a gorgeous writing style with a dark edge.

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LOGAN CHISHOLM Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Stanley White III, Long Meadow Arabians (regular trainer); Kat Stevens, Venture Farms (hunter); Crystal McNutt (reining); Troy White (H/A halter) and Kim Potts (Arabian halter). Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Reining, Reining Seat Equitation, Horsemanship, Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter JOTR/JTR, Stock/Hunter Type Mares and Arabian Mares. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? This is my first year in 14-17 and reining at Nationals. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would love to attend OSU and do reining for their equestrian team after I graduate. I hope to always ride Arabians as an adult amateur also. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Always be on the sidelines cheering them on, just like they do for me. Be there for them and help support them in everything they are trying to achieve at Nationals. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Encourage me. Help me on the rail. Help me to not be so nervous! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “13 going on 30”—she gets to go to the future and see her life 17 years later.

ARIEL CONRAD Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Dee Dee Kramer—Kramer Training Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Dressage Training Level 14-17, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JTR 14-17 and possibly Hunt Seat Equitation Not to Jump 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Doing my best and getting good scores that go on my competitive record. This will be one more thing that will help me get into a really good Equine College so that I can become a horse trainer. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream ever since I was a very little girl was to become a horse trainer and competitor. To do just about anything and everything horse-wise. Having several Arabian horses of a variety of temperaments has greatly increased my knowledge of what it takes to become a very good competitor, which has also increased my chances of becoming a good horse trainer. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Give them all the support and encouragement I can offer. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Get me to horseback riding on time for my lessons, help me to get to horse shows and give me constructive criticism so that my riding will get better. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? “Sea Biscuit”, “Black Beauty”, “The Vienna Lipizzaners” (all movies) and” Flicka” because they are all mainly about how people become one with the horse and just how they create such a great relationship and are able to stay together … even if the horse is at first scared of them, or just not trusting of anyone. They always end up winning the horse’s heart and becoming like one with the horse.

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JACILYN DANIEL Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry Hoffman—Hesten Park Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? English Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding my amazing horse, riding my best, hoping I do well and having FUN! I also can’t wait to see my friends once again at the show and cheer them on! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To be able to go as far as possible with Bada Bing in the show ring and get more connected with him. Having an Arabian horse is only the beginning of this wonderful journey and I couldn’t imagine having any other horse. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Just go in the ring and push my hardest to do the best, and hope I do well, and have fun in the show ring. I set a goal for whenever I enter the ring and by accomplishing that goal for the day, a lot gets done! I know my parents, friends, and others will always support me no matter what happens in the show ring. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Just sit on the sidelines and cheer me on. That’s all I need in order to be happy and fulfill my dreams as a rider. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “How to Deal” because it’s a great book series and I loved reading it.

KELSEY DONAHUE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston—Iron Horse Farms Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Arabian Show Hack. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Making all of my cuts. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to attend vet school and continue working with large animals, but particularly horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? One thing I will do is to be in the arena cheering them on and supporting them. What is one thing your best friends/family exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Knowing that my friends and family are in the arena supporting me and cheering me on helps me to stay focused and determined. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite story that I have read so far is not fantasy or make-believe, but a love story. It is “West Side Story.” It made me sad that the lovers couldn’t be together.

WHITNEY GREEN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christina Graves—Top Notch Performance Horses Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? As this is my first Nationals and all new to me, being in the show ring and seeing how everything is compared to other shows. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Before I began riding I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with my future. Now, I see that it could be something I might find a career in. I enjoy the experience of being in a show ring

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and the atmosphere of all of the people around you. I hope to have my own Arabian stable and train them and continue showing. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? My mom and dad have been behind me the whole way—no matter how much money they have had to spend or how much time it took—they always want what is best for me. They want to see me do well and achieve my goals. The one thing I can do for them is to try my hardest and do the best I can and show them how much I appreciate what they do for me. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My goal when I started riding was to go to the Nationals—now that I am here, I couldn’t ask for more. They have always believed in me and supported me which has got me where I am . What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie would have to be “13 Going on 30.” It is a cheesy movie, but it is still funny. I like how it shows that you need to appreciate the things you have in life, love the people you have, and to just be you.

BAILEY GRIGSBY Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston—Iron Horse Farms Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Watching the Freestyle Reining and hanging out with all my friends while being with my horse. Also, that last Park class is pretty fun to watch. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would like to be a photographer and also have some Arabians on property that I own. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Tell them to, “Always focus and think of it as just practice, the ribbon doesn’t matter. As long as you had a good ride, you’ve already won.” What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Help me by going with me to the shows and giving me this chance to live out my dream. I’m living my dream this second, all thanks to my mom. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” because it’s about the Holocaust and it shows you how much better we have it in the world today. It also opens your eyes to all the hatred and prejudice that is still out there today. It inspires me to find ways to try and stop it.

KARA GUY Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Thiago Sobral—Thiago Sobral Performance Horses and Laurie Long—Laurie Long Performance Horses Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Reining JTR, Arabian and Half-Arabian Reining Seat Equitation 14-17, Showmanship 14-17 and Horsemanship 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing friends, and of course, the best breakfast burritos ever! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to keep riding and showing which requires good grades in school so my future is just as successful as riding has been for me. I am kind of lazy when it comes to school, but the horses push me to keep going, because if my grades aren’t to my parents’ approval, I’ll be on house-arrest away from the horses, which is far from fun! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Support can be the biggest help, especially when you don’t think things are going as planned. I was being pretty optimistic of what was going to happen when I went and showed recently, and just by having support of friends

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and fellow competitors, it changed my attitude. Let’s just say that the class turned out to be the best class of my life. Even the littlest things from helping to words of encouragement could turn out to be really reassuring to the competitor. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My family has done so much to get me to Youth Nationals this year, and my trainer, Thiago, has done so much more then I could have expected to help me. So, I think personally, I shouldn’t ask for much more then just a few words of “Good Luck” and encouragement. But I really do hope someone is there to give me water, since I seem to enjoy getting sick in the summer from being over-heated. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Since I’m proud to say I didn’t read “Twilight” (or even watch the movie) with the rest of the world, my favorite fantasy movie would have to be “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” because it shows how Charlie wasn’t the most fortunate kid, but yet he wasn’t a downer. During the movie, everything only gets better for Charlie, and he wins the “prize” of the factory because of his attitude and unselfishness. I like it just because it is a good movie in general, but also gives off a good message while throwing in an unrealistic candy factory and some crazy people to go along with it.

LIZ HAVEN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim Lowe—Lowe Show Horse Centre Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing friends and showing quality horses! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to be an equine vet, but I will always go back and visit Old Man Lowe! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can encourage them to do well, build their confidence, and tell them good luck! What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Be as supportive as they have always been since I began riding. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I love reality, but I guess “Chronicles of Narnia” is pretty bomb. When the first one came out I was in love with the main character guy … I think it was the accent.

MATT HOFFMAN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Larry Hoffman—Hesten Park Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing my friends and hanging out with everyone. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? That is hard for me to say. The Arabian horse is like a lifestyle for me. They have helped shape me into who I am. A National Championship would be nice though. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? For my friends, be supportive, for my family i.e. my Mom and Dad, don’t make them mad, and for my fellow exhibitor, wish them good luck. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Not running into me in the arena would be nice, but otherwise say a prayer. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Any book by R.A. Salvatore. They are very entertaining.

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ALEXANDRA HOLDER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kelly Mathews—Arriviste Arabians Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Park Horse JTR, Half-Arabian English Pleasure JTR 14-17, Half-Arabian Reining Horse 14-17, Reining Seat Equitation 14-17 and Western Horsemanship 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing in Half-Arabian Park because I have never participated in it before and it looks like so much fun! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Eventually, I would like to live in Los Angeles and work in the music business as a producer or as an artist’s representative. I would love to own an Arabian horse in California, or I would keep one at home with Kelly Mathews and come out to ride it as often as I could. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? For my friends who are competing with me, the best I can do is support and encourage them throughout the show and make sure that the competition is always friendly. I will support my friends whether they win or lose. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I ask for the same thing in return—support and encouragement no matter what happens in the ring. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Along with the majority of all teenage girls, I love the “Twilight” books. I like that they are a modern take on the classic character of a vampire, as well as the fact that they are well written with a lot of suspense and unexpected twists. Of course, they also tell a great love story.

ALEX HOLLOWAY Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ross Tarkington and Carole Stohlmann Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? UPHA Challenge Cup, Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation and Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing, watching classes and supporting my friends In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I hope to keep showing horses my whole life, no matter what career I pursue. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be on the rail for support. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Watching my classes and supporting me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Elf.”

CHLOE HOLMES Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Battaglia Farms Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure, Arabian Show Hack and Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Doing the best I can in all my classes. I love the rush that showing gives, and at Nationals it is even better. It is such a payoff after all the hard work we do to come out of that ring, ribbons or not, and know that I had the best ride I could. Of course, I am also looking forward to seeing all the friends that I only get to see at horse shows too. Most of all, I can’t wait to go through that gate! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Become a surgeon. I haven’t decided what field yet, but that’s my dream. Arabian horses have helped me on my path to this goal by teaching me so much about responsibility, and

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the amount of work it takes to reach your dreams. They have taught me that when you want something, the best way to get it maybe the longer and tougher route, but in the end all the hard work is worth it. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Support them. It always makes me feel so good when I see my friends on the rail and hear people cheering, so I always try to do the same for them. By encouraging them, it will make however they do in the show ring so much better to realize that other people thought they did well. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dream a reality? Support, like above. I love to know that there are people who want to see me do well, and are cheering for me on the rail. I am so grateful to all my friends and family that already do this for me, I really appreciate it. And without my Dad and Melissa, I would never have been able to visualize my dreams, let alone reach them; so, I thank them the most for all of their past, present, and future support. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The “Twilight” series and movie. The books were so good, that it was difficult to put them down, and I found myself staying up at night reading them because I couldn’t wait to know what happened next.

CAITLIN HRUZEK Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Morrill—Chris Morrill Training Center Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian Mounted Native Costume JOTR 17 & Under/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I’m most looking forward to all the fun moments, spending time with my friends and the incredible competition. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to become a large animal veterinarian (specializing in horses of course!) and to continue showing my Arabian show horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help and support them in any way I can by helping them get ready, coaching them, and congratulating or consoling them. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? They can watch my classes and support me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows” because it is full of action, suspense, tragedy, and magic.

LAKEN ISON Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Wilson—Chrishan Park KC Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Park JTR 17 & Under and English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Getting to show and compete on the national level. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I would like to become a makeup artist. Besides loving the Arabian breed, riding has given me confidence and made me realize I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow ll exhibitor hibit to t make k his hi or her dreams a reality? Be supportive and willing to provide help to anyone that needs it. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Support me no matter what happens. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I like the “Twilight” series. I have read them all and will be seeing each of the movies when they are released. I like Bella because she is strong willed, knows what she wants and goes after it.

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BROOKE MARIE WITTER JARVIS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: James and Peter Stachowski, Sharon Blendinger and Jim Bowman—Stachowski Farm, Inc. Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The unification of all youth Arabian riders, families, and barns, as well as the thrill of showing in Tingley Coliseum. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dreams for the future would be to fulfill all my expectations and obligations to the best of my ability and to move forward with no regrets. I hope to do this with the Arabian horse at my side for they are my driving motivation. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? To ensure that Buddah is present before each class for the good luck kiss on the tummy and to be there as support in any way possible. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Wish me good and hope for the best. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The movie “Meet Joe Black” because I wish I could have one-on-one direct face-to-face contact with God everyday of my life.

KATIE KOOSMANN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Gail Simpson—St. Croix Training Center Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17, Arabian Country English Pleasure 14-17 and Arabian Show Hack 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Competing in and watching the show. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To be successful and happy, and keep riding as much as I can. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what is one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Make them happy. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Be supportive.

TAYLOR KRAFT Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Gordon and Wendy Potts—The Brass Ring Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am most looking forward to riding two disciplines and seeing all my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I am not sure what I want to do in the future, but it will always include riding and showing Arabians.

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At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I will support and cheer for my friends in their classes. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My friends can cheer me on in my classes. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Seventeen Again” because I love Zac Efron.

CHELSEA LLOYD Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Tom Theisen and Lori Conway—Conway Arabians Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? My classes, but I also like the ice cream social. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to be open minded, present and compassionate every moment of my life. Riding, showing and taking care of Arabian horses fulfills my goal 100% of the time. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I think I’ll make my mom’s dream come true and get to bed at a reasonable time. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Being with my family and friends in a cool place is a dream that will come true just by pulling into Albuquerque. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Probably “Harry Potter” because it’s a thrilling adventure.

KELSEY MEINERS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Chris Wilson and Leah Beth Boyd—Chrishan Park Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country Pleasure Driving, UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup 14-17 and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? This will be the first year I’m driving my horse, Conway, at Youth Nationals; so, it will be fun to experience something new. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to be successful, happy and continue showing for as long as possible. I am not set on any specific career at the moment, but hopefully, I’ll be doing something in the horse industry. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Encourage them to practice as much as possible before the show and keep focused during the show. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Help keep me relaxed by taking my mind off of all the stress or helping me memorize my pattern and keep focused on the present instead of the future. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The same as every other teenage girl, the “Twilight” series. The books keep you locked in and you never want to put them down, and the movie makes you fall in love with a “monster” which is a change from most of the movies out there.

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ALEXANDRA MELIKIAN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald—Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure 14-17 and Hunt Seat Equitation 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Becoming a better rider and hanging out with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Staying in touch with my mom and sister when I grow up, and riding horses will keep us together. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help my sister get ready for the classes and try to help her get a ribbon. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My sister can help me so I can get a ribbon. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book that is based on make-believe is “Hunger Games,” because it is amazing!

RYAN MELIKIAN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald—Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Hunt Seat Equitation 13 & Under, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure 13 & Under and Showmanship 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding in all of my classes and having fun with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? It’s hard to say, but Arabian horses will always have a big part. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help my sister get ready for the show ring. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Help me get ready for the show ring. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Art of Racing in the Rain” because it’s amazing!

ABBY MEREDITH Trainer’s Name/ Farm Affiliation: Joel Gangi—Gangi, Inc. Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian English Pleasure 14-17, Arabian Park 17 & Under, Arabian and Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, Half-Arabian Ladies Side Saddle English 17 & Under, Half-Arabian Native Costume 17 & Under, UPHA Breeders Challenge Cup 14-17 and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth? Being with my friends and family for my last year at the Youth Nationals. I can’t wait to compete, watch, and cheer on my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? The privilege of riding and competing with my Arabian horses has inspired me to become a breeder of Arabians. My first colt was born this March, and I am eager to continue breeding these remarkable horses.

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At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/ fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Since Amanda Purdin is allowing me to show her horses, I would love to have the best ride and most fun I can to make her proud! What one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Again, Amanda Purdin. She has made my dream a reality by allowing me to show her horses Alada Attitude and Afire Phantom. I am so excited and honored to show these two incredible horses. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I love all the “Harry Potter” books, because JK Rowling is such an incredible author.

ALEX MITTEN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jessica Bein—Bein Performance Horses Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Trail JTR, Half-Arabian Reining JTR, Reining Seat Equitation and Half-Arabian Horsemanship. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing, but also seeing my friends that don’t live near me. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To become an equine veterinarian. Having an Arabian horse allows me to observe, learn and study with an actual horse when the vet operates or does something to it. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Help prepare that person for their class as much as possible by being there and coaching them on the rail so they will perform to the best of their ability. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Be there with me and support me in any or all my decisions I decide to make. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book based on a make believe story would have to be “Twilight” like everyone else.

SAVANNAH MORRIS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: JT Keller—Westridge Farms and Shawn and Carmelle Rooker—Rooker Training Stable Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Western Pleasure, Half-Arabian English Pleasure and Half-Arabian Park. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Aside from the obvious, showing my horses, I am really looking forward to spending time with friends that I don’t get to see very often. There are a lot of people that I only get to see at horse shows so it is really fun to get to spend an entire week with them, especially somewhere as exciting and fun as Youth Nationals. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to go to college somewhere that I love, and continue to show Arabians for as long as possible. I honestly have no idea what my future will hold, but hopefully Arabians will play some role! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? By doing whatever they need to make sure they are ready to go in the ring, and then support them during and after their classes, no matter the outcome. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I love when my friends and family support me just by watching my classes, just knowing they are watching makes me happy! I also love when my friends are on the rail for me to give me a little extra support. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? Though initially I was skeptical, I ended up really liking the “Twilight” series. They were very enticing, and I couldn’t put them down. I enjoyed the movie too. I love the “Harry Potter” books too.

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LAURA MORTON Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Eric Krichten—Cedar Ridge Arabians and Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under and Half-Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? To show my horses to the best of my ability and to not worry about where I place in my class. Also, to just have fun being with my friends and being involved in the activities with the other youth exhibitors. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to own an Arabian breeding/performance barn some day. Having Arabian horses has been my influence and seeing the unbreakable bond between horse and rider. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? To cheer them on so that they will have self-confidence as they enter the ring. I will also try to comfort them if they didn’t have their best ride. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? The one thing a fellow exhibitor can do is, bring the best of their abilities to the show ring and to win or lose with dignity. When I show, I hope I can be out there against exhibitors who are proudly showing their horses while having fun doing it. My dreams couldn’t become reality without my trainers, parents, friends, and especially my horses! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie and book is “Twilight”—it is a great love story. I like how the lion (Edward) falls in love with the lamb (Bella). It’s pretty amazing how Bella and Edward have to face death just to be with one another.

KATIE NIEMERSKI Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Doreen Andersen—Quest Training Stable Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian English Show Hack, Arabian Native Costume, Hunt Seat Equitation and Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Participating in all of my classes and being there with my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? After college, have a job dealing with the Arabian horse. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be there for her when she is feeling stressed out about the show, and be there to help her in her classes. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Make sure I am having fun and help me not to get caught up in all the stress the show can put on you. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie/book series is “Twilight” because of how they fight to be with each other no matter what.

JANE OLSON Trainer’s Name/ Farm Affiliation: Sandy and Jim Bentley—BayWood Equestrian Center Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The hype and excitement of participating, as well as the challenge of competing at a national level with horses from all across the nation. I’m also really looking forward to fulfilling a barn tradition where we all go to eat at Bucca de Beppo.

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In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? It is my ambition to become a Bio Medical engineer, making prosthetics for veterans, or to one day be a PA working with Doctors Without Borders. One day, when my finances once again allow it, I will hopefully return to the Arabian horse world and continue to exhibit the confidence and determination that I have acquired as a youth. At the 2009, Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be supportive! No matter what’s going on, make them feel confident and prepared for the task at hand. Your friend will need your help, whether that means running to get a bottle of water or time for a 101 pep-talk. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Remain calm, to help me focus. Fussy moms can sometimes make me nervous, but that doesn’t mean they go unappreciated. Most of the time I know what I’m doing and there is always room for aid and suggestions. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? As a genre, I love fantasy films, from “LOTR” to David Bowie’s “Labyrinth.” My favorite fantasy film is George Lucas’ 1977 movie, “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” with Mark Hamill, along with a much younger Harrison Ford and the voice of James Earl Jones (whohoo!). I first saw it when I was ... oh, about 10. Not only was it one of the original blockbusters, but the movie provides thrilling adventure, a deep plot, and is set in a fantastical world.

RACHEL OLSON Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sandy Bentley—BayWood Equestrian Center Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing and just hanging out at the show. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I want to always have Arabians in my life, and to have a big impact in whatever career I choose. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Fantasia 2000,” because it is basically shorts clips that were made to fit with certain famous pieces of music.

HANNAH PACE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jack Thomas—Thomas Stables Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Hunt Seat Equitation, Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Arabian Show Hack JOTR/JTR and Showmanship. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Watching all of the exciting classes, especially freestyle reining and showing in my classes. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To continue riding and showing Arabians, as well as introduce others to the breed. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Cheer my friends on and encourage them to never give up. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? To remind me why I’m there and to have good rides and lots of fun. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Heartland” series—they may be old, but I still like them a lot. The books are about a horse rescue that helps horses using modern and alternate treatments. They are very inspiring.

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OLIVIA PHELAN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Christine Johnston—Iron Horse Farms Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian English JOTR/JTR, Half-Arabian Show Hack JOTR/JTR, Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR, Arabian Reining JOTR/JTR and Freestyle Reining. Also, I hope to compete in Arabian Hunter and Arabian Side Saddle if my horses are ready to go! What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The Freestyle Reining. I think it is so much fun to watch and participate in. I really am looking forward to competing in it this year. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Go to school for theatre. Being involved with Arabian horses has changed my life greatly and has given me the confidence to do many things I never would have done before. I hope to always be involved with Arabian horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Just being there and supporting friends and family makes the Youth experience so much better. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I appreciate it when we all pitch in and work together to accomplish our goals. This year I will be competing in Freestyle Reining, and it means a lot to me; so, I hope that my friends and family will be there with me to help me and support me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Twilight,” by far, because Edward Cullen is so amazing.

CAITE PIGOTT Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Cynthia Burkman—Burkman Centre and Highland Pride Arabians Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian and Half-Arabian Hunter, Arabian and Half-Arabian Western, Arabian Country, Youth Halter Showmanship, Half-Arabian English Side Saddle and Arabian Western Side Saddle. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing my friends and showing my amazing horses! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream is to always have Arabian horses in my life. I love them so much! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Try to keep everyone from being stressed out and keep them all having fun. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Keep me RELAXED. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Twilight”—it keeps you totally interested all the time.

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STACIE REGEP Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country Pleasure JOTR/ JTR 14-17, Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR and Equitation 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I can’t wait to show in the country pleasure classes for the first time at nationals. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I am sure I will stay involved with horses for the rest of my life. I am especially looking forward to showing Arabians as an adult. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Everyone will be happy if I relax and ride my best, especially Kevin and Ken. That should be easy enough, right? What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Just being able to ride Shaboom and Prowler at Youth Nationals is a dream come true. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? The “Twilight” and “Harry Potter” books and movies.

TAYLER NICOLE RINEHART Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Ellie Troutman—Windy Meadows and myself Your age: 16 What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing and catching up with family and friends in New Mexico. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My dream/goal for the future is to train during college and keep showing at Youth and Arabian Nationals. Having an Arabian horse fits in, because I will be showing them and also that they are awesome! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Support them and help them when they need it. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Support. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Robin Hood,” because I like Disney and I like the animals in the movie.

ELISE ROEDER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Shan Wilson—Chrishan Park Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 13 & Under, Arabian Country Pleasure Driving, UPHA Challenge Cup 13 & Under and Saddle Seat Equitation 13 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding in the Youth National arena and having fun with my family. I always look forward to spending time with my barn and reuniting with all my friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I hope to play college basketball and show Arabian horses for the rest of my life. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Youth Nationals is always very busy and stressful. This year I want to be there to encourage and help my little sister Elaina. She will be riding my equitation horse, and I want him to give her a good ride. I love you, Elaina!

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What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? I would like for my family and friends to be there for me no matter the results. I can always count on Shan Wilson, my trainer, to be supportive, make the horses look awesome, and keep me laughing. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.” It was just as enjoyable as the book and had great special effects and characters.

SYLVIA ROGAN Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Linda Brown—Prairie Gem Stables Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure, Arabian Western Pleasure, Arabian Country English Pleasure, Arabian Show Hack, Arabian English Side Saddle, Arabian Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat, Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation and Arabian Western Horsemanship. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Seeing all my friends and just the enjoyment of getting to go. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? In college I want to study genetics to become an Arabian breeding manager or marketing. ll hibit to t make k his hi At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor or her dreams a reality? Watching all her classes and supporting her in every way possible. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? By supporting me through everything, even the hardest times. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Harry Potter.” Yes, I’m an HP geek. I love the books because they show the power of love.

ERIKA SCHWARTZ Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Mary Trowbridge and Lindsey Knight—Trowbridge’s LTD. Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Just experiencing the show. This is my first year attending Youth Nationals, and I am excited to see what it’s like. I am also looking forward to competing with my horse, WLF Mark of Fire. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Win at Youth and U.S. Nationals, go to a good college, and become a professional in the medical field. I also would like to have Arabian horses my whole life, because they truly are a magnificent animal in all ways. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? This is Kristen Cuneo’s— one of my best friends—last year competing before she becomes an amateur rider. I will give her all of my support, and even though I will not be able to be on the rail for her since we will be in the same class, she will have all my support. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Support from my family and friends and the help of my horse trainers to become the best rider I can be. I would like to thank them because they have helped me to become the rider that I am today. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite book is the “Twilight” series. These books let your mind travel into another world. They kept me wanting more, and I was unable to put them down until I finished them! Stephenie Meyer grasps the reader’s attention and truly has written a fantastic series.

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MADELEINE SIMMS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Katie Beck—Mike Neal Arabian Center & Lisa White and John Galloday—John White Stables Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and HalfArabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Getting to show two of my horses, Meisters Tribute, and Smarty Ames. I am also looking forward to seeing all of my friends that I only see at Youth Nationals. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? After High School I am planning to go to Michigan State University and study to become a Geneticist. With my acquired knowledge I will breed and train Arabian horses at Silver Maple Farms in Santa Ynez, Calif. There, I will work with some of the best Egyptian Arabians and continue their already thriving breeding program. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I am planning on helping my friend, Taylor, to get fully prepared for her many classes. This will include: helping her get dressed; getting her horse ready; and making sure that she has an awesome time at Youth Nationals. Also, I hope that I can help her while in her classes so that she will become a Youth National Champion. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? To have my family there helping me to get prepared for my classes, and reminding me of how good I really can be. I always look forward to having them in the crowd cheering for me. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.” I love this movie because my favorite song “Here I am,” which is also my equitation song. Also, it’s a movie about wild horses and the bonds that they have with the humans that care for them.

CHASE STEER Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Vicki Humphrey, Jessica Clinton and Ashley Roberts—Vicki Humphrey Training Center Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? Pleasure Driving and English Pleasure. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Spending time with my horses and friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I will always have horses in my life, and I will show as an amateur. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Well, of course, try to win something and create new memories. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Just being present at the show can make my dreams a reality. The support from everyone is amazing, and I can’t thank everyone enough. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Don Quixote.” I mean it’s a classic.

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BAILEY STRANGE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carole Stohlmann Your age: 17 What classes are you participating in? UPHA Arabian Breeds Challenge Cup, Arabian and Half-Arabian Saddle Seat Equitation, Arabian and Half-Arabian English Show Hack JOTR/JTR and Arabian and Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I love the competitive atmosphere, and being at Youth Nationals is what I work for and look forward to the entire year. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Whatever career I may have in the future, all I know is that I want to continue owning and showing Arabians as long as I live. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I believe that at this point, all I can do for my friends and fellow competitors is wish them good luck and offer my support. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Youth Nationals can be a very stressful and exhausting experience. As long as my family and friends are there for me, that is all I can ask of them. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “The Princess Bride.”

AMY SVOBODA Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I’m really excited to show and watch all the classes, especially Freestyle Reining and Native Costume. I also can’t wait to hang out with my friends and participate in all the fun events Youth Nationals offers. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? Right now, I just want to finish High School with good grades and get into a good college. I really hope that I will continue riding and showing Arabians for a long time, because it’s something I really enjoy. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I can offer strong words of encouragement and advice if they need it. I can also prevent them from giving up by believing in them. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Believe in me and push me to keep reaching towards my goal. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I would probably have to say the “Twilight,” series, because it has action and romance in it. I also really like books that have people with huge conflicts that they must overcome, because it shows how much power people have in their own life and that they can accomplish anything with a little effort.

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KELLY SVOBODA Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Kevin Price—Price Performance Horses Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Riding my horse and being with friends! In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To be an Arabian horse trainer! That’s how having an Arabian horse fits in! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? This is kind of a hard question, but maybe help them learn their pattern or help them in the ring by giving them hints. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Help, support, and watching me show. Stuff like that. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I don’t think I really have one.

JAKE EDWARD SWANSON Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: JT Keller—Westridge Farms Your age: 16 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Hopefully there will be a pay-off for all the hard work me and my horse “Squirt” have done. Also, if the weather is nice, I can get rid of my farmer’s tan. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? All I want to do is succeed, and I have learned it takes hard work. It is not easy to take a horse from scratch and make it into the big-time shows—my horse “Squirt” is just 5 years old. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I try to support my friends when they need it. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Keeping me in a positive state of mind is what helps me the most. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? There are a lot to choose from, but if I had to pick one, it would be “Iron Man”—it’s just a great movie.

JENNA TERRIBILE Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Carolyn McDonald—Cactus Rose Ranch Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Showmanship, Hunter, Western and Side Saddle. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Showing horses and supporting friends. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I’m still not completely sure of what I want to do, but I don’t think that I will base my career around horses. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Be supportive. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? They help me get ready when I’m in a rush and they are there for support. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Two Little Girls in Blue” because it is a good book.

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SHEA URGITUS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sally Randle—Randle Performance Horses Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and HalfArabian English Show Hack 17 & Under. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I look forward to being around friends who love horses as much as I do In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to one day own my own equestrian facility and become a trainer. Having an Arabian horse has taught me that it’s not just about riding; it’s about responsibility, commitment and working really, really hard. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member to make his or her dreams a reality? To make each other’s dream possibly come true, my sister and I decided to ride each other’s horse and to coach each other to increase our chances of placing and riding in as many classes as we can. What is the one thing your best friend/family member can do to make your dream a reality? My whole barn offers support and encouragement whether it’s a good or not-so-good ride, which makes me want to work harder. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Second Hand Lions” which is about a boy who overcomes obstacles in his life to find happiness.

LAUREN VANANROOY Trainer’s Name/ Farm Affiliation: Sally Randle – Randle Performance Horses Your age: 16 What classes participating in? Western Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? I am excited to go to Youth to see all the amazing horses. Also, I know not many people get to experience this opportunity, and I am very grateful for it. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To further my experiences with showing and hopefully become a big-time horse trainer. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? To make my mom’s dream a reality, I will do the very best I can at Nationals and have a positive experience. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your drams a reality? By financially supporting me, actively participating and supporting me at shows. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie that is based on fantasy is “Transformers,” because it has a lot of action and it could never happen. So, it makes it exciting!

LEANNA VANDLEN Trainer’s Name/ Farm Affiliation: Dee Dee Kramer—Kramer Training Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17, HalfArabian Hunt Seat Equitation Not To Jump 14-17, Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR 14-17, Arabian English Show Hack JOTR 14-17, Dressage Training Level 14-17 and Dressage First Level. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? Spending a week with my friends and showing my horses after a good year of showing. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? That’s a big question. I don’t know what I really want yet, but I think I would like to continue to have an Arabian and work with horses. It has been such a great part of my life.

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At the 2009 Youth Nationals what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I think a little bit of encouragement goes a long way, and I know that I like it when people come to watch me in my classes, so encouraging them by watching and cheering for them. What is one thing your best/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Same as above— having people watch my classes and having a cheering section is always really nice. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I can’t really say, there are so many good ones. I like when movies or books tell a story from a different angle than most people expect.

MICHELLE WAWZYSKO Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Jim & Peter Stachowski, Sharon Blendinger and Jim Bowman—Stachowski Farm Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Arabian Country English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17 and Arabian English Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The thrill of being in the ring and competing at a National level. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? To one day compete at the U.S. Nationals. Raising Arabians and riding them as I grow up, gives me the experience and opportunity that will allow me to compete. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? I would talk with them, help them in any possible way and, most importantly, keep them calm. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Tell me to have fun before I go into my class and make me feel confident that I will do well and my horse is ready. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? “Racing Stripes” because it’s about a zebra that wants to be a racehorse and the other animals are putting him down. You can do anything or be anyone if you set your mind to it.

MATTHEW WILLETT Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Battaglia Farms and Thiago Sobral Performance Horses Your age: 15 What classes are you participating in? Country English and Reining. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? The actual competition. I won Region 7 on my country English horse and can’t wait to show him at Youth Nationals. I also will have the opportunity to show our national champion reining stallion. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? I plan to continue showing through my youth, and I have already talked my mom into flying me home from college to show at the Scottsdale Show and Nationals! At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? The most important thing I can do is support my sister and the other barn members in their classes. It is important that we are there to give encouragement to each other. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? My mom and dad have made my dreams a reality by providing me with the opportunity to show extremely talented horses. What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? My favorite movie is “Eagle Eye.”

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YOUTH — 14-17

BRIANNA WILLIAMS Trainer’s Name/Farm Affiliation: Sally Randle—Randle Performance Horses Your age: 14 What classes are you participating in? Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure JOTR/JTR 14-17. What are you most looking forward to about attending Youth Nationals? It will be my first year competing at Youth and also my first year for the age group 14-17. In your overall life, what is your dream/goal for the future, and how does having an Arabian horse fit in? My goal is to one day be a Youth Nationals champion. Right now, it’s to do the best I can and learn from my mistakes so that I can improve. I’m here for the learning experience and that’s the way I look at showing. At the 2009 Youth Nationals, what one thing can you do for your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor to make his or her dreams a reality? Most of my friends from the barn are showing, and I just want to be there for them and support them. I am proud of them no matter what, and I just want it to be a really fun and memorable time for all of us. What is one thing your best friend/family member/fellow exhibitor can do to make your dreams a reality? Well, just for them to be there for me and cheer me on. They’re always there and they give me help before, during, and after I show. They make every show so much more enjoyable! What’s your favorite movie or book that is based on make-believe or fantasy? Why? I like movies like “Flicka,” because my friend that I ride with and I always end up watching it—we have some good laughs.

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