MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

from Show Horse Today 2023 Style Issue

RIDING WITH MEMORIES

that weekend and buying her. She checked every box that I had except for being a red roan, my dream horse was supposed to be either a blue or bay roan LOL!

Where, what level, and in what classes do you show your roan?

WENDY BOYNTON & STRUTTIN ON SONDEE

When and where did you first see your roan, how did you end up with him as yours, and how long have you owned her?

In April 2019 I saw a stunning, huge, red roan mare in a for sale video and I fell in love. After sending the video link to my sweet hubby Dusty, he gave me the “OK” to get more information on her and we ended up going to Ocala

We just started our show career this spring. My trainer Scott Tyrrell has been showing in the Level 1 (Green Western Pleasure) and won circuit championships at the Lucky 7, the Summer Sizzler and was reserve world champion at the ARHA World Show. They were also top 5 in the Senior Western Pleasure. Chloe and I were 3rd at the Lucky 7 in the Level 1 Amateur WP, Circuit Champions at the Summer Sizzler and World Champions in the Amateur Walk/ Trot Horsemanship at the ARHA World Show and top 5 in the Amateur Western Pleasure.

What is your favorite thing to do with your roan horse?

Spending time with her, whether it’s riding, grooming or even just hanging out in the stall or while she eats grass. Anytime spent with her is my favorite. She is so sweet and affectionate. I have never owned a mare that just loves people like she does.

What is your favorite memory with your roan horse?

There are so many favorites that it is hard to pick just one. The day she became mine, the first time I showed her, and definitely getting to show her at the ARHA World Championship Show.

What are your thoughts about the American Roan Horse Association?

I am so proud to be a member of this Association. The association and the members that I have had contact with as so supportive, helpful and encouraging. I attended the ARHA

World Show last year but I didn’t show. My goal for 2022 was to be able to attend and show at the World Show and I have to say that it definitely did not disappoint! I am excited to be a part of an organization that is showing so much growth and all of the new programs are amazing! I am already excited about the ARHA World Championship Show in 2023 and I am working to get my daughter’s (Heather Elmore) Roan Bred horse “Just Good Dynamics” signed up so we can show together!