
As a young, horse-crazy boy growing up in Michigan in the mid-1970s, I had abundant opportunities to soak up everything about horses and horse shows. Looking back, I feel fortunate to have been given the opportunity to grow up next to a horse farm, around a lot of horses, and having a mother who gave me every opportunity to excel with a horse in a competitive environment.
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“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer.” —Albert Camus
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Thirteen-year-old Emilee Yost of Nebraska City, Nebraska, is quickly making a name for herself in not one but two very competitive disciplines, becoming a dominant force in both ranch riding and working hunter. This high achieving young woman has put the same level of dedication and focus into her horses that she has into her schoolwork as a straight-A honor roll student and rising freshman at Lourdes Catholic High School. She is the youngest daughter of Jill and Todd Yost, with sisters Brittany, Courtney, and Kelli, and one older brother, Tanner.
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The Parrish family of Parrish Quarter Horses in Georgia holds a long and enviable presence in the world of Western Pleasure; one where integrity, respect, and a commitment to faith and family are the foundations. While Bret and Candy’s oldest son, Cody, followed their path to horse training, their younger son, Chase–though always a willing and talented hand on the farm and at shows–pursued his dreams on the football field.
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The equestrian life goes through cycles. Most horse-loving parents started out as horse-obsessed kids who developed a love for the sport during childhood.
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Poised to continue Oklahoma City Fair Park and the Jim Norick Arena’s legacies of being home to some of the country’s most prestigious equine events, the OG&E Coliseum has officially seen its first champions crowned. Exhibitors at the 6666 NRHA Derby, presented by Markel, were a part of horse show history as they took part in the cutting-edge facility’s inaugural event. With over 53,000 in attendance and more than $10.98 million in direct spending contributed to the OKC economy per a news release by Oklahoma State Fair, Inc., the stunning new coliseum is no doubt ready to take the reins as the fairgrounds’ premier event space.
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