Scottsdale 2010!

Christian Martens, Julia Broome, Hannah Kulik, Ashley Lane - The Future of the Arabian Breed!

For years I have gone to Scottsdale - and had a great time each year. But there was something so special about this trip with the kids.

It was their first time at a "big" show and to see everything through their eyes was so magical. It was a journey with challenges, heartbreaks, triumphs and victories. An unforgettable experience!

Thank you to our trainer Jim Lowe for the countless hours he spent training the kids from bareback galloping trail rides to the show ring. Now, they can enjoy both!

Ashley Lane & Top of the Mark - 2X/Top Ten!

Hannah Kulik & LBA Class Action +// - 2X Top Ten!

Julia Broome & ROL Woopcy Daicy - Champion!

Ashley Lane & Black Lite+// - Top Ten!

Julia Broome & High Intensity - Should have been Top Ten!

Ash & Jules meet their Scottsdale Hunters!

On Sunday, me, Jules and Ashley flew to Scottsdale to meet (& ride!) the two hunters they are showing at Scottsdale. Luckily for us there was a circuit show at Westworld the same day. We landed safely and Laura Lauterbach picked us up and we headed to the show.

It was love at first sight for everyone. Diane & Laura's horses are so beautiful and in show shape. Both were just bodyclipped and were clean and ready to show - they are gorgeous!

Trainer Rod Owens & his wife Sandy came out to help coach and we all got along perfectly! It was a really nice day and everyone at the horse show was friendly and impressed with the horses.

Julia's mom, Laura also came with Auntie Erin, my dad came, friend Vicky Grady and Jon, too. There was a lot of support for the girls and it must have helped because we were 1st and 2nd in every class!

Afterwards the horses got baths, treats, and carrots. A nice dinner at Oregano's followed and we all flew home, exhausted but very happy and excited for the next time we fly to Arizona!

Black Lite+// & Timmy, we love you!