Treylyn Hancock

Treylyn Hancock & Slyd My Way

Fifteen-year-old Treylyn Hancock of Wharton, Texas, is a sophomore at Needville High School. She is a member of the APHA, AQHA, SHOT, NRCHA, SRCHA, STRCHA, NSBA and 4-H completing in Ranch Horse Classes including Cattle events. As if that isn’t a lot to take on, she is also the 2020-2021 American Junior Paint Horse Association Vice President.

Nominated by Rainy Walker

Youth Spotlight: Treylyn Hancock

"Last year her horse Gunny died on her birth- day. During this time I was dealing with Breast Cancer and treatments. Treylyn kept pushing even though she didn’t have a horse. She rode her old gelding. Lots of tears and heartache which bloomed into tenacity and even harder work ethic. She kept saying ‘We got this. It’s going to work out’." Michelle Hancock

Treylyn Hancock & Slyd My Way

Why horses? I’m not sure how to answer this because horses have been part of my life since I could walk. I started riding on my uncle’s horse, Richman when I was only 2 years old and my PaPa would lead me around the pasture. I have no idea what my life would be like without horses.

Moment(s) you will always re

member: A moment I will always remember is when I won the 2020 Texas State 4-H Horse Show Senior Stock Horse Pleasure. It is a great moment for me because my PaPa and I taught my horse Slick how to successfully handle the transition maneuvers. Slick came to live with us in January and he was barely 4 years old at the time. This event, along with Ranch Trail, was something completely new to him. It was a great win because I knew in my heart that I had worked hard to teach him this event and we had to work as a true team to come out on top against 51 competitors.

2020 Covid: Competing? What changes have you made?

The impact COVID had was the cancellation of many shows from March to June. It was disappointing but I decided this gave me time since I also was home from school to work with my horses. I was able to work my yearling in the morning and Slick in the afternoons. Shows started back up in mid-June but now the issue is everyone is trying to have a show and calendars are getting packed with a horse show every weekend. You have to pick and choose which ones to go to because you also don’t want to use your horse up and exhaust them.

Favorite horse(s)? My favorite horses currently are the two I show, Slick and Roxy. Slick (Slyd My Way) is 4 years old and Roxy (GVG Pepto Chic) is a yearling. They are both sired by ZeZe’s Pepto Cat. My previous horse, Gunny, was also sired by ZeZe’s Pepto Cat. However, he died last year right before my birthday. Roxy was a gift to me by Mr and Mrs JD Young. She is marked just like Gunny. It was a very generous gift that I will always be thankful for. Roxy and Slick are really funny together. Brother and Sister are very much alike in both their attitude and movement. I am so blessed to have them.

Favorite event(s)? Ranch Pleasure is one of my top events because you must show you horse’s movement through transitions. Also, Boxing is my other top favorite. Slick loves to work a cow and he is really good at the Rein work portion. We have been working very hard to come together as a team in the cow work classes.

Role model? My role models are everyone who has worked so hard to help me get to where I am today. This would especially be my parents and grandparents. They have sacrificed money, worked extra jobs, not taken vacations, and spent lots of time to help ensure my success. They have worked so hard to make sure I am prepared, and my horses are prepared. Many hours are spent practicing Ranch Trail courses, transitions, circles, spins and more. My PaPa and my mom work with Slick and I at home. I have many friends that have also helped me and serve as my role models. One of them is Jordan Cheek. She is a great rider and has inspired me to chase after my dreams and to never give up. As a trainer, I admire Mr. Tom Neel greatly. He has made me a better horseman in the cattle events and I’m learning to use my legs more. Slick grew up on Mr. Tom’s ranch, so he knows him well.

Superstitions? I don’t really have any superstitions. However, when I ride my shirts and saddle pad have to match in color.

Future plans with horses? I plan to continue showing and would like to show more at SRCHA and AQHA shows in the coming years, in addition to my continued participation in APHA, SHOT and 4-H. I would like to have the opportunity to show at the Collegiate level but to make that happen I

Contributed by Laura Cannan

The American Quarter Horse Foun

dation hosted nearly 1,100 people during the virtual National Day of the Cowboy celebration July 25 on the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum’s Facebook Brazos Valley Livestock's team that won the inaugural Brandon Sikorski Memorial Ranch Rodeo page. The event toposed flanking Brandon's mother, Donna Sikorski, taled a reach of more than and they were Chance Delafosse, Nathan Faust, 45,000 on shared FaceBlayne Klenk, and Cody Ingram. book posts and more than Skeeters Dun It Gold (Novice-Youth/ 1,000 engagements by viewers. In addition Charlee Piggott), Slid My Way (Youth/ to the Hall of Fame and Museum personnel, Treylyn Hancock), Peptos Rapsady Kat local partners participated by leading activi(Novice/Levi Monroe), The Magic Spark ties, including poet and singer Red Steagall, (Intermediate/Leah Smith), Im No Wimp AQHF Trustee Robin Merrill, AQHF Hall (Ltd-NP/Sam Reding), Precious Metalz of Famer Jim Jennings, and many others. (NP/Stefanie Wagley), Countin Reys (LvlThe free virtual event featured stories and 1-Open/Leanne Jetton), and Seven S Woodpoetry about cowboys, information about row (Open/Benjamin Baldus). fmi, www. AQHA, and crafts and activities provided stockhorsetexas.org. by the Foundation, Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and Working Ranch Cowboys Association. The activities, crafts, and snack recipes are still available online at aqha.com/educational-resources-activities. 2G Productions – The Stretch USTRC roping, held in Glen Rose, July 31-August 2, paid $73,650. Kelsey Thomas and Lorraine Moreno roped 4 in 34.86 to win the Open All-Girl average. Texas Quarter Horse Association’s had plenty for which to brag after the 2020 AQHYA World Show in Oklahoma City July 29–August 8, even from non-horseback competitions! Claire Lee received the Wrangler Aspire Award, and Lauren Pursley won first in the Justin Boots Decorating Contest. Texas Team’s Gracie Potter, A.J. Kendrick, David Kendrick, and Kierstyn Burns won The Live Life to the Fullest Barrel Race, held July 31-August 2 in Levelland, paid out $98,125 and was the ninth annual event in memory of Kelsey Mae Davis and to fund scholarships. Open 1D winners included Shelby Rita (Fri/Ovey/15.863), Katelyn Scott (Sat/Shiney Gold Bid/15.539), and Kelly Bruner (Sun/Suzytresseis/15.389). the horse judging contest, while Rylee King The Xtreme Heart of Texas Showwas top horse judging individual. A.J. Kendown USTRC competition, held August drick also won the Prepared Speech Contest. 1-2 in Hamilton, paid out $109,000! Kay Arkansas Quarter Horse Youth Association took top honors in the Division Coltharp and John Coltharp roped in 43.28, winning the #10.5 Gold average. 1 Stall Decorating Contest this year. The The All-Star Team Roping Finals, year’s theme was “The Power of YOUth”. held in Guthrie, OK, August 5-9, paid out Stock Horse of Texas’s July 31-August 1 show in Sweetwater resulted in HPs Xtrawastedatthebar (Jr/Sam Bremenour), $1,437,670! With shootouts, slides, prelims, and handicaps, it’s safe to say there was plenty of roping! Coleman Proctor and Cory Petska won the Open Shootout average, Continued on page 20 September 2020 SouthWest Horse Trader 19

(Far left) Panhandle CHA member Sherryl Courson presented Jason Fenton with his prize for winning the buckle class at PCHA's August 1-2 event in Amarillo. (left) Kade Moore won the $2K Limited Rider competition on Shesa Dirty Martini August 14 at the Jared Lesh NCHA Cutting in Whitesboro, earning him a new saddle pad.

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with 27.18 on 5!

Hunt County Horseman’s Association’s

August 7-8 show, held in Sulphur Springs, resulted in HPs Trista Huckstep (13&U), Kaylyn Gorman (14-18), and Caitlyn Simonis (19&O). The association’s remaining 2020 shows are scheduled for September 11-12 and October 9-10. October 19 will include four futurity classes, namely weanling halter stallions or geldings, weanling mares, yearling longe line, and junior western pleasure. fmi, www. huntcountyhorse.com, and an entry blank for the futurity classes is included in the August newsletter there.

The 36th annual Ogden 8 & Under

World Champion Barrel Race and other divisions too, held August 7-9 in Sweetwater, paid $36,325.90. Charlie Sohrt and Pays More To Win won the 8 and Under, with 47.700 on 3 runs!

The inaugural Brandon Sikorski Me

morial Ranch Rodeo, held August 8 in Taylor, drew 52 teams. Brazos Valley Livestock’s team won, with members being Cody Delefosse, Nathan Faust, Cody Ingram, and Blayne Klenk. Bar T Bar took second, J4 was third, and Carter Ranch fourth. Nathan Sikorski won the title of Top Hand, and J.J. Hatcher rode the Top Horse. Mark your calendars for next year’s memorial rodeo, to be held August 28, 2021, at Leon County Expo Center in Buffalo.

MC 3 Range Riders Rope for a Cure

USTRC competition was held August 8-9 in Amarillo and paid $54,860! Hometown ropers Toby Lambeth and Clay Ames won the #8.5 average, with 52.92 on 4!

Lost Horizon Ranch, Bryan, completed its Summer Playday Series August 15. Series championship trophy buckles went to Derek Tucker Caldwell (Leadline), Jace Baptiste (10&U), Caje Baptiste (11-15), and Tracy Ray (16&O). The Fall Horse Show Series kicks off October 3. fmi, www.losthorizonranch.org.

The Robertson Hill Ranch Jack

pot, held August 18 in Brock, paid a total of $15,860. Average winners included Shane Williams/Cooper Robertson (#12.5/32.43- on-4) and Matt Davis/Cooper Robertson (#13.5/35.17-on-4).

The Xtreme Team Roping Finals, held August 20-23 in Stephenville paid a total of $544K! Shoot-Out average winners were Manny Egusquiza/Travis Graves (Open/33.77- on-5), Ruby Magnus/Brett McDowell (#15.5/36.94-on-5), Lain LaFountain/Gabe Williams (#13.5/30.0-on-4), Tanner Evans/Gabriel Salgado (#12.5/27.43-on-4), Rankin Williams/Brad Thurman (#11.5/30.9-on-4), Chick Wilfong/Michael Raney (#10.5/35.92-on-4), Matt Wendler/Jason Foegelle (#9.5/37.5- on-4), and Augustus Klutz/Denton Parish (#8.5/34.93-on-4).

Penny Reeves, Driftwood, hosted Dressage with Heart, a virtual dressage schooling show, and released names of winners August 21. Senior champ was Kate Mesches on Centurys Gold Sunday, and Ariana Castaneda won the junior division with Paisley. The event raised funds for Dream A Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship dedicated to providing horsebased therapies to children and adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Austin area. fmi, www.dadth.org.

River City Cutting Horse Association

hosted a great show August 22-23 in West Monroe, LA, with 115 entries Saturday and 95 Sunday. Don’t miss their October 17-18 show!

The Jeff Smith Productions Chisholm

Trail Classic, a USTRC event held in Enid, OK, August 22-23, paid out $79,670!

The AQHA Executive Committee approves new AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeders to add to the list of approved ranches every quarter. Sneed Pool Cattle Co. Inc and Cannon Quarter Horses, both of Amarillo, were recently approved, per an August 12 announcement.

Louisiana Stock Horse Association has 2 shows coming up. The September 12 event will be held at Florida Parishes Arena in Amite, and the October 31 show at Beauregard Parish Arena in DeRidder. fmi, www.louisianastockhorse.com.

Arkansas Stock Horse Association

will host September 26-27 and October 24-25 shows at White County Fairgrounds in Searcy. They offer AQHA, NRCHA, and AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse competition. fmi, www. arkstockhorse.org.

Rose Valley Ranch, owner and breeder of some top performers and producers, will hold a reduction sale at the ranch in Weatherford on Friday, September 25. Western Bloodstock Ltd will conduct the on-site bidding and also live-stream it for off-site bidders. Horses of all ages will sell, including Special Nu Kitty, with lifetime earnings of $301,268, and by High Brow Cat, and Sly Playgirl, with lifetime earnings of $343,467 and by That Sly Cat. fmi, www.westernbloodstock.com.

The Southern Exposure Halter Futuri

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