It was a frigid day in early January when Heather Barr and her daughter, Mindy, made the one hour drive from their family farm in Circleville, Ohio to visit the ReRide Quarter Horse Adoption Center. With snow camouflaging the lines on the road, and the car thermometer reading -3 degrees,

Horses have always played a major role in Carli Stewart Armenta’s life. From an early start in 4-H with her pony, Carli has steadily improved her competition skills by taking advantage of every opportunity afforded to her, eventually earning her way to success on the World stage.

Smooth, mellow, yet complex and a little surprising. Like a fine wine, the more mature exhibitors among us have a lot to bring to the table.