hard to choose. I would’ve liked to been able to vote in different categories. There were three distinct photos I wanted to vote on, but I chose the one I did for what appeared to be the confidence of horse and rider in handling the obstacle that lay beneath them. Rider and horse seem to be in sync with one another. I commend her for getting a hold of the saddle horn and not having her feet all the way through the stirrups. Good Job. Thanks for the photos and young people desiring to learn the skills needed in the various events.” M.M., American Falls, ID
all of them! Thanks for a great publication!” J.H., Moccasin, MT
“Great action Pic!” J.W., Phelan, CA.
“All the photos were terrific. I like this one because of the close-up action. It does not look staged, just caught on the fly.” J.W.
“Amazing obstacles for such a young rider Go Marti! That Ladybug is amazing and sooo willing!” J.M., Bountiful, UT.
“Just beautiful!” L.L., Tooele UT.
Very close runner up was Taylor Rodeman, age 11, of Douglas, Wyoming, on her Appaloosa mare, Alias Terlingua King, age 13.
“Marti and Ladybug are the team that makes my heart smile. I met Janet T and her Bug years ago at an Owyhee Endurance ride and that little mustang horse has a heart as big as her whole body and when I see her with such an eager and determined little girl- well it doesn’t get any better than that. I
was the kid who had to rely on the generosity of others to share their horses too when I was that age. Ride far and well Marti and Ladybug.” B.M., Glenns Ferry, ID.
“IT’S NOT FAIR!! You only let us vote for one photo! I would love to pick
“I find it impressive that this little gal has the courage to ride like this, particularly on a Mustang. It tells me that someone spent some real time with the animal and the child as both appear relaxed and confident in the challenge. Bravery not often seen in either horses or young riders.” R.G., Garibaldi, OR
“This “couple” shows the trust that child and mustang can obtain through the
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