I P E R F E C T PA R T N E R S
Scott Hergest and Spinnin’ Whiz Reining trainer Scott Hergest was in the middle of winning yet another event when SONIA CAEIRO ALVAREZ called him to chat about his champion ride and long-time partner Spinnin’ Whiz.
f you haven’t yet gotten along to a reining competition to see what all the fuss is about, you probably should. The atmosphere is electric, the horses’ agility and speed amazing, and the connection between horse and rider truly remarkable. For close to 30 years now, Scott Hergest has been an outstanding competitor in the sport, and has had numerous wins and placings at both State and National shows, including Futurities and Derbies. Currently he’s campaigning Spinnin’ Whiz – Dusty to his friends – a Quarter Horse he started and has trained to Derby and Open success at all levels. When I spoke with Scott, he and Dusty were mid-competition near Gympie in Queensland. Nevertheless, he kindly took some time out to talk about the partnership he has with his outstanding reiner.
