PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month- Merry Sharp

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The PtHA Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month is Merry Sharp from Winter Garden, Florida. Unlike most of her fellow  competitors, Sharp did not grow up with horses and horse shows. “I rode at day camp and overnight camp and the occasional vacation. I was in my mid 40s before I got to experience the exhilaration of a horse show. My daughters had taken up the sport. I bought us each a horse, and I participated in the ‘mom and pop’ and over 19 classes at their 4-H shows. I was hooked!”

Sharp experimented with different horses and breeds and stayed with Quarter Horses. For years, Sharp had been wanting to add a Pinto/Paint to her show string. “This past May, after several trips around the country, I found Sensational on Cuervo (Cosmo). He is the best! He is big and beautiful, kind and talented,” Sharp exclaimed.

Sharp and Cosmo competed at their first show on Memorial Day weekend in Florida. The duo brought home two circuit championships in both the Pinto and Paint classes. Sharp said, “He is teaching me Trail, Hunter Under Saddle, and Equitation to accompany my usual classes of Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Showmanship, and Halter.” Sharp explained that Cosmo is successful in all of those classes including Overo Color, sometimes even despite her. “He knows his job and is a great listener. Whatever I ask of him, he gladly gives. He is also affectionate, which I appreciate. There is nothing like horses kisses,” Sharp said.

So far, the dynamic duo has competed in Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia in both Pinto and Paint competition. “This year, we are looking forward to expanding to a few other states and hopefully a World Show or two,” said Sharp.

Every month, PtHA will randomly select an exhibitor to be featured in the monthly PtHA eNews and on the official Pinto Facebook page. Wrangler, a Corporate Sponsor, will be hosting the “Wrangler Exhibitor of the Month” contest and will be giving a coupon for a free pair of Wrangler jeans to the winner! Check back next month to see who will take home the prize!