The Sound Advocate, Issue 2, 2021

2020 Working Equ Congratulations Kris and Gambler’s Jackpot, 2020 Friends of Sound Horses Overall Gaited Champion in Working Equitation and Confederation for Working Equitation L2 Novice A Champion (a level that requires cantering between obstacles spaced 30 feet apart).

One is never too old to learn, laugh, ride and have FUN! Kris Blacklock, (WI) always adored horses. It wasn’t until she turned 45 that she and her daughter Michelle jointly purchased and started riding their first horse, a Morgan gelding who’s now 28 years old. At age 64, Kris enjoys Working Equitation, Equestrian Drill Team, Traditional Dressage, Western Dressage, Freestyle, Obstacle Challenges, Cow Working Trail Riding, Ranch Riding and tests their partnership at Liberty with Gambler’s Jackpot, a 13-year-old Rocky Mountain Horse acquired at age three and Boon Ocean Blue, a 7-year-old American Quarter Horse acquired at 15 months of whom Kris has done all the training. Riding goals include using the progressive training of dressage to develop confidence, balance and athleticism.

As an active member of several equestrian organizations, Kris’s passionate love of dressage and its value as a foundation to all disciplines is evident. Kris consistently offers fresh ideas, actively promotes horsemanship and hosts a variety of educational activities, events and learning opportunities for equestrians of all ages regardless of breed, tack or attire preference.

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