Name: Carah Pearson

Horses Name: Sheiks Case Of Scotch "Doc"

Mom/Dad/Brothers/Sisters: Connie & Glenn

Do you ride with a trainer: Yes, Michele Manner of Maple Hill Performance Horses

Where are you from: Eveleth, Minnesota

School/grade: Mountain Iron-Buhl - 9th grade

Are you in any school activities: Pep band

Favorite pastimes: Achieving my goals with my horse

Favorite class to ride/why: Showmanship - I started when I was 9 and it's been my passion ever since

Favorite class to watch/why: Showmanship - studying others techniques and maneuvers helps build
different strategies and plans on what to/what not to perform in my pattern

First award you won: 6 years ago, I won first my first showmanship pattern I entered with my old
grade gelding. We received a gold medal and improved throughout the remaining career of his.

Funniest thing to happen at a horseshow:

Mentors/people you look up to: Michele and Sue Manner, alongside my parents

What do you want to do when you grow up (job): Taking a career in the equine business as a trainer. Fulfilling my lifes expectations with a smile

If I am not at a horseshow, I can be found doing this: Improving and practicing my bond with Doc in showmanship

If you could meet any one person, who would it be/why: I honestly don't have an answer

What kind of music do you listen to: Metal besides my all-time favorite, Slipknot

Favorite movies/TV show: I don't have time to watch TV / The Invisible

If you could ride/own any horse who would it be: Kids Classic Style

Favorite horse of all time: My own in my backyard

 

 

 

Name: Katie Bernick

Horses Name: Gimmea Charlie Horse "Charlie"

Mom/Dad/Brothers/Sisters: Julie, Mel, Jay (brother, 30)

Do you ride with a trainer: Matt Klingsporn

Where are you from: Delano, Minnesota

School/grade: Willmar Ridgewater College

Are you in any school activities: Nope, no time with horseshows

Favorite pastimes: Riding, taking pictures, hanging with friends and family

Favorite class to ride/why: Wetern Riding - Because its different and the horse has to be very talented to do it

Favorite class to watch/why: Western Pleasure and Cutting - Pleasure because its what I show and cutting because it's neat

First award you won: Probably in leadline. But my favorite was winning under all 4 judges at the Reichert

Funniest thing to happen at a horseshow: Burned my underwear in the microwave

Mentors/people you look up to: Matt Klingsporn, my mom and Amy Darnell

What do you want to do when you grow up (job): I am going for vet tech, but would like to run a high end dog kennel

If I am not at a horseshow, I can be found doing this: At College

If you could meet any one person, who would it be/why:

What kind of music do you listen to: Country, Rock, Top 40 stuff

Favorite movies/TV show:

If you could ride/own any horse who would it be: Investing Wisely (cheaper stud fee!)

Favorite horse of all time:My favorite horse is Gimme Good Lovin, Charlies mother

 

 

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