On the evening of September 24, 2014 the St. Louis National Charity Horse Show will host the 2014 Missouri Horse Shows Association Saddle Seat Medallion Finals. An accomplished group of young equestrians will culminate a season’s worth of hard work and dedication to complete for an impressive array of prizes including several thousand dollars in college scholarships. Riders will perform rail work and individual pattern work before the top ten, reserve champion, and champion riders are announced. However, before the big night of the finals, the Missouri Horse Shows Association would like introduce the 2014 Saddle Seat Medallion competitors and give you a little information about their background. Please help us in supporting this talented group of young riders as they compete to be named the 2014 Missouri Horse Shows Association Saddle Seat Medallion Champion.
Lauren Beck
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Favorite Quote/or inspiration: “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon”, and “No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.”
Brooke Boyer
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Favorite Quote/or inspiration: Brooke’s inspiration is her horse “Tony.” She wants to do the best job for him so they can be the best team they can be.
Lauren Brannon
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Favorite Quote/or inspiration: This year I have specifically been inspired by the quote: “She believed she could, so she did.” This quote has been my motivation for my final year in equitation. It is a reminder to myself to always keep going and that I can do anything I set my mind to. I want to have no regrets as I finish my equitation career and this quote is a constant reminder to give 110% every time I go into the ring.
Anna Ehlen
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Favorite Quote/or inspiration: “Never ever, ever give up.” – Winston Churchill
Cheyenne Gardi
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Favorite Quote/or inspiration: “It’s hard to wait around for something you know might never happen; but it’s harder to give up when you know it’s everything you want.” – Unknown
Angela Garza
| Age: | 16 |
| Goes By: | Angela |
| School: | Pembroke Hill High School |
| Trainer: | Greg Haston & Michael Graham |
| Stable: | Touchstone Stables, Lee’s Summit, MO. |
| Horse Name: | Walk the Line |
| Horse Nick Name: | J.R. |
| Breed: | Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | Angela Garza |
| Proud Parents: | Paul & Debbie Garza of Fairway, KS |
Favorite Quote/or inspiration: Angela’s favorite phrase is “Don’t hide who you really are.” by Brittany Griner
Crystian Neaman
| Age: | 16 |
| Goes By: | Crystian |
| School: | Platteview High School |
| Trainer: | Cary Dughman |
| Stable: | Elk Ridge Equestrian, Nebraska |
| Horse Name: | Whispers ‘n’ Rumors |
| Horse Nick Name: | Rumor |
| Breed: | American Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | Crystian Neaman |
| Proud Parents: | Louise Winter and John Neaman of Papillon, Neb. |
| Proud Sister: | Amber Neaman who hopes to be wearing a suite next year. |
Favorite Quote/or inspiration: “ What matters most is how you walk through the fire.” Charles Bukowski.
“Riding has always been one of my favorite and most valuable things in my life. Not only is it amazingly fun, but the lessons I have learned along the way make me the person I am today. I couldn’t imagine having a better partner in crime than Rumor, my horse. He is a crazy, wild ride, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Crystian.
Madison Taylor Pope
| Age: | 13 |
| Goes By: | Madison |
| School: | 7th grader at Kearney Middle School |
| Trainer: | Kent Swalla, Glendale Stables, Columbia, MO |
| Lisa Hillmer, Linden Hill Stables | |
| Horse Name: | Trust Company |
| Horse Nick Name: | Ariana Grand |
| Breed: | Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | Madison Pope |
| Proud Parent: | Lisa Hillmer of Kearney, MO |
Favorite Quote/or inspiration: “Ride ‘em like you stole them!” and “Yeah Boy Nugget.” Her horse reminds her of Ariana Grande, and nickers when Madison comes into the barn.
Isabella Privitera
| Age: | 11 |
| Goes By: | Isabella |
| School: | Pembroke Hills High School |
| Trainer: | Missy Hughes Smith |
| Stable: | Everglades Farm |
| Horse Name: | CH Heir’s Halo |
| Breed: | Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | Everglades Farm |
| Proud Parents: | Carl & Mary Privitera of Mission Valley, KS |
Favorite Quote/or inspiration: “Do what you can, where you are, with what you have.” – Teddy Roosevelt
Alice Rowland
| Age: | 16 |
| Goes By: | Alice |
| School: | Pembroke Hill High School |
| Trainer: | Missy Hughes Smith |
| Stable: | Everglades Farm |
| Horse Name: | Autumn’s Rainmaker |
| Horse Nick Name: | Parker |
| Breed: | Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | Everglades Farm |
| Proud Parents: | Ann and Josh Rowland |
| Brother: | Will Rowland |
Favorite Quote: “You got this, now just go in and ride!” – Missy Hughes
My inspiration for riding comes from everyone at Everglades Farm because they all make us want to work even harder to achieve our goals through their determination and perseverance. Simultaneously, they have taught me compassion through their enduring support and how to be appreciative for these amazing opportunities I have been given.
Laurel Silcott
| Age: | 18 |
| Goes By: | Laurel |
| School: | Freshman at Truman State University |
| Trainer: | Anthony Mead |
| Stable: | Mead Farms |
| Equitation Trainer: | Christie Millbury, Everglades Farm |
| Horse Name: | Mostly Mink |
| Horse Nick Name: | “Minky” |
| Breed: | Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | William Woods University |
| Proud Parents: | Jim and Becky Silcott of Liberty, MO |
Favorite Quote/or inspiration:
I feel so blessed to have had the amazing opportunity to show Minky over the summer and I want to thank everyone who has helped, supported, and encouraged me along the way. It has been a dream come true! Favorite Quote, “Don’t worry how many horses are in the class, who they are, or what they have done, just go out there and ride like you’ve already won!” – Anthony Mead
Gabriella Snyder
| Age: | 12 |
| Goes By: | Gabbi |
| School: | Mary Institute and Country Day School |
| Trainer: | Kent Swalla |
| Stable: | Glendale Stables, Columbia, MO |
| Horse Name: | Oh Night Divine |
| Breed: | Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | Gabriella and Juanita Snyder |
| Proud Parents: | Mark & Juanita Snyder of St. Louis, MO |
Favorite Quote/or inspiration: “Don’t tell me the sky’s the limit when there are footprints on the moon.” “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth. My biggest inspiration in life and as a rider is not one person but everyone who starts at the bottom and works really hard to achieve their dream. – Gabbi
Halle Workman
| Age: | 16 |
| Goes By: | Halle |
| Trainer: | Carey Dughman |
| Stable: | Elk Ridge Equestrian Center in Nebraska |
| Horse Name: | Pineapple Delight |
| Horse Nicknames: | "Sweet P", "Miss P" and "Pineapple" |
| Breed: | Saddlebred |
| Owned by: | Halle Workman |
| Proud Parents: | Morris and Valerie Workman of Springfield, NE |
Favorite Quote/or inspiration: There are so many people who have inspired me, so it’s hard to pick just a couple. However I do have a favorite quote. It’s “If it’s still on your mind, it’s still in your heart.”
