- “If kids learn early to direct their horses, use their legs and look where they want to ride, it helps keeps their horses from getting dull to being pulled around.” – Charmayne James
- “Many problems for kids start because they never learned basic horsemanship.” – Mary Burger
- “Going through two years of work and having it shine is what makes my heart happy now.” – Rachel Myllymaki
- “When you’re rushed is when you start forgetting things and panic. Start ahead of time steadily packing your trailer, even if it seems like you’re not leaving for a while.” – Jackie Ganter
- “Two youngsters don’t learn well together.” – Kimmie Bylar
- “People told me I couldn’t run her well because she was too big for me. We kept working at it and she’s getting better and better.” – Taylor Cherry
- “There are so many nice futurities and derbies, but I feel like the Fort Smith Futurity and Derby is one of the most prestigious. Not in a million years did I think I would win the derby. I’m really blessed to say I’m the winner.” – Margo Crowther
- “You’ve got to get off and hug him and hold him for five minutes before every run, because he’s nervous and needs a hug. He’s not a horse; he’s a person.” – Sage O’Loughlin
- “I know he’s the caliber of horse it takes to win.” – Dustin Angelle
- “I think he knows I need him and tries really hard for me.” – Kylar Terlip
Kailey Sullins is managing editor of Barrel Horse News. Email comments on this article to [email protected].
