PtHA Youth Exhibitor of the Month- Merrick Bessell
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What’s your name? Merrick Bessell
Where do you live? Valrico, Florida
What’s your Pinto’s name? Almost Too Dignified, aka “Douglas”
How long have you been showing? 4 years
What do you like most about showing your Pinto? “I enjoy showing Pintos, because I like the people associated with it. They’re enjoyable to be around. I also enjoy it because you get to see a variety of horses.”
What’s your favorite class to compete in and why? “My favorite class to compete in is Hunter Under Saddle, because I love riding English.”
What’s the funniest thing your Pinto has done? “The funniest thing my horse does is when I get off him when I ride Western. He looks at me, puts his ears forward, and shakes his bridle off his head.”
What’s your favorite activity or sport outside of showing Pintos? Singing
What do you want to be when you get older? An Equine Geneticist or Veterinarian
Every month, Fiebing’s, one of PtHA’s corporate sponsors, will be hosting the Fiebing’s Youth Exhibitor of the Month contest. If you show in any PtHA approved weekend show and are a PtHA youth member, you will be automatically entered in a drawing for a chance to win a bottle of Fiebing’s 4-Way Care and one bottle of Fiebing’s Blue Frost. Then, you will be featured right here in the monthly PtHA eNews and on the official Pinto FB page.
