6th Annual Saddle Up! Magazine
Summer Writing Contest Winners Children 6-16 in three different age groups entered our Summer Writing Contest for a chance to win a monetary gift card to use at a location of their choice. All entrants wrote their story titled: “My Favorite Breed Of Horse” The staff at Saddle Up! Magazine chose three winners from each age group; 6-8, 9-12, and 13-16. All 1st, 2nd and 3rd place stories are published here within the pages of the September 2021 edition of Saddle Up! Magazine.
AGE GROUP: 6-8 YEARS OLD SIMONE W., 7 YEARS OLD, LOWELL, MI
1ST PLACE
My favorite breed of horse is an Appaloosa. It’s my favorite breed because I’m proud that they are America’s oldest breed. Native Americans bred and rode them. Appaloosas have beautiful coats. I have a horse friend named Aqeala and she has faded gray spots with a black mane and tail. I really enjoy riding them. They are kind and gentle. They are good listeners because when I ride Aqeala she stops and goes whenever I want her to. I like that Appaloosas are good natured. I will always love Appaloosas, a strong and beautiful breed. And that is why I like Appaloosas. Simone has won $30.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.
SAWYER G., 7 YEARS OLD, UNION MILLS, IN
2ND PLACE
My favorite breed of horse is the Belgian Draft Horse. It’s my favorite breed because they are tall and so big! I saw the Belgian’s at my local fair and watched my cousin drive a team of them with a wagon. I want to do that next year when I get in regular 4H. They are so strong and can pull heavy wagons and carts. I call the Belgian’s “blondies” because they have white blonde hair, just like me! Their halters and reins are usually very fancy. I like when we go for wagon rides at Christmas time and they have sleigh bells on! Sawyer has won $20.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.
ANNIKA L., 7 YEARS OLD, OAK PARK, MI
3RD PLACE HM
My favorite breed of horse is the Connemara Pony. It is my favorite breed of horse because the breed is a good starting horse and they come in different colors. They do well shows and their size is perfect. It’s not too big or too small. They are not too fluffy when they shed off their winter coat and grow their summer coat. My favorite color of a Connemara is bay and my favorite marking is a star. My favorite parts is that they have really cool markings and all have pretty colors. Annika has won $10.00 and a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.
HONORABLE MENTION: VIVIAN D., 7 YEARS OLD, SOUTH LYON, MI Vivian has won a one year subscription to Saddle Up! Magazine.
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