Schedule
2026 Bluebonnet Horse Expo & Training Challenge Schedule
These times are approximate, and we’ll be sharing a full, detailed schedule in September—stay tuned!
Main Arena 1
8:45am – Opening Ceremonies
9:00am to 1:30pm – Training Challenge and Clinicians TBD
1:30pm – Live auction
3:00pm to 6:00pm – Training Challenge and Clinicians TBD
Main Arena 2 – Obstacle Course
Training Challenge All Day
Warm-Up Arena
9:00am to 6:00pm – Training Challenge and Clinicians TBD
Presentation Room
9:30am to 5:00pm – Clinicians In TBD
Don’t Miss:
Silent Auction – 9:00am to 4:00pm
Location
General info: expo@bluebonnetequine.org
Tickets
Tickets are available at the door and are $10 each with children 12 years of age or under getting in free. Parking is free, and you are welcome to come in, leave, and return as long as you keep your ticket bracelet on.
Clinicians
If you are interested in applying to become an Expo clinician, please email us at expoclinics@bluebonnetequine.org.
2026 Bluebonnet Horse Expo Clinicians and presenters will be added to this page as they’re booked for the event.
Sponsor the Expo
Bluebonnet Horse Expo sponsors allow us to put on a great expo. Funds from sponsorships pay for the cost of the facility, the cost of advertising, and the myriad expenses that go into putting on a great event. Money raised during the event supports the horses of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society: it pays vet bills, farrier bills, costs of investigating neglect reports, costs of seizing horses, costs of preparing for court, and more. Our goal is to pay all necessary expenses with sponsorships – so that all the money raised on the day of the event can go to helping us help horses.
Click here to learn about sponsorship benefits and sign up to become a sponsor
Meet the Expo & Training Challenge Sponsors
Bluebonnet Horse Expo sponsors allow us to put on a great expo. Funds from sponsorships pay for the cost of the facility, the cost of advertising, and the myriad expenses that go into putting on a great event. Money raised during the event supports the horses of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society: it pays vet bills, farrier bills, costs of investigating neglect reports, costs of seizing horses, costs of preparing for court, and more. Our goal is to pay all necessary expenses with sponsorships – so that all the money raised on the day of the event can go to helping us help horses.
Click here to learn about sponsorship benefits and sign up to become a sponsor
Meet the Expo & Training Challenge Sponsors
You’ll get several opportunities to shop at the Expo: a live auction with saddles, artwork, and other items, a silent auction with horse items, jewelry, art, and more, a tack sale, and a vendor area.
Sell at the Expo
Be a vendor. We’re looking for people who sell horse-related products and services as well as crafts and home. If you sell a horse-related product or service, join our vendor area. You’ll reach new customers throughout Texas (and beyond) while at the same time helping horses. Vendor spots are $75/each and the vendor hall is climate controlled.
Meet the Expo Vendors
Donate to Support the Expo
The Bluebonnet Horse Expo & Rescue Horse Training Challenge is our only annual in person event, so its success is critical to our ability to help horses. Donations to the Expo & Challenge drive will allow us to care for formerly abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses at Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society and also take in more horses who need us.
Meet the Expo/Challenge Donors
Lauren Kay Sutton Memorial Stick Horse Show
Hosted by KnP Training and Friends
Thank you to Barbara Dietzel, the great-grandmother of Lauren Kay Sutton, for supporting the Annual Lauren Kay Sutton Memorial Stick Horse Show.
Grab your boots, rope, and trusty stick horse steed and join us for all around romping stomping good time. The Annual Lauren Kay Sutton Memorial Stick Horse Show starts at 11:30am.
High Point, Reserve High Point, and Roping Trophy Buckles and other awesome prizes 1st-6th are up for grabs this year.
$5 per class or $25 all day (all classes) donation per child. A limited number of stick horses will be available to borrow.
Classes:
- Horsemanship (a simple pattern)
- Show Jumping (most clean jumps jumped in a set time period)
- Clover Leaf Barrels (fastest clean time)
- Pole Bending (fastest clean time)
- Straight Barrels (fastest clean time)
- Egg and Spoon (ride and don’t drop your wooden egg).
- Rope Off (bring your rope or borrow ours, be the last one through the rounds to rope the dummy and win the 2025 buckle and bragging rights until next year).
Training Challenge
Applications for the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge close at 10pm on June 1st. We will not accept late submissions/applications this year.
The Challenge is a competition and adoption event for the horses of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society. Competitors work with a Bluebonnet horse for four months (June-October) and then compete over an obstacle course, in a freestyle where they can show off the horse’s skills, and show off the horse’s basic skills (such as trailer loading, standing tied, picking up feet). We award up to $13,000 in prize money divided between four divisions: Professional Under Saddle (starting or restarting a horse under saddle), Non-Pro/Foster home under saddle (working with horses who have already been started under saddle), In-Hand (for pros and non-pros 13 years of age and older), and Non-Pro in Hand (for kids 12 years of age and younger). The competition takes place on October 5th during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo at the Williamson Co Expo Center in Taylor, Texas. All Training Challenge horses are offered for adoption at the event.
There is a $20 registration fee for all trainers to help with some of the administrative expenses associated with the event.
Apply to compete here.
The Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge is a competition in which volunteer foster homes and professional trainers work with a Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society foster horse for four months and compete in the Challenge.
The goals of the Challenge are to:
- Introduce the public to talented rescue horses
- Showcase the training abilities of participants
- Produce horses who are ready to go to work for their adopters
The competition is open to any BEHS member who applies and is approved, as well as professional trainers. If you are not currently a BEHS member, join the rescue to begin the process. Those competing in the professional category do not have to join the rescue. All competitors will need to fill out a Training Challenge application.
The contest will be judged by a panel of three equine professionals. Each horse and trainer or foster home combination’s total score will be based on:
- Difficulty level of horse
- Condition of horse
- Freestyle Class
- Trail Class
- Ability to perform basic skills such as tying, picking up feet, etc.
Follow along on our Facebook page here.
Feel free to join our public Facebook group here.
Training Challenge Rules
We have overhauled the rule book for 2026 to add a detailed list of deadlines for participants, information on how each individual event will be scored, and more. Click here to open the Rule Book.
Please email us with any questions.
Training Challenge Prizes
2026 Cash Award Distribution
Elite Professional Division
There must be at least six entries in order for the full prize money to be awarded:
- 1st: $6,000
- 2nd: $4,000
- 3rd: $2,000
Professional Division:
There must be at least nine entries in order for the full prize money to be awarded:
- 1st: $4,650
- 2nd: $2,500
- 3rd: $1,300
- 4th: $800
- 5th: $500
Non-Pro Under Saddle
There must be at least nine entries in order for the full prize money to be awarded:
- 1st: $800
- 2nd: $600
- 3rd: $300
- 4th: $150
- 5th: $100
Non-Pro In-Hand Division
There must be at least five entries in order for the full prize money to be awarded:
- 1st: $300
- 2nd: $200
- 3rd: $150
Non-Pro In-Hand Division – 12 and under
There must be at least five entries in order for the full prize money to be awarded:
- 1st: $300
- 2nd: $200
- 3rd: $150
Added prizes will also be awarded in each division!
Training Challenge Teams
Click here to see the list of this year’s challenge teams.
Previous Challenge Winners
Click here to see the list of previous challenge winners.
Youth Scholarship Program
We’ve created two youth scholarships – one for the in hand competitor who scores the most points and one for the Non Pro Under Saddle competitor who scores the most points.
In order to win, the competitor must:
- Complete a scholarship application by July 24th, 2026
- Be a Junior or Senior in high school during the 2026-2027 school year
- Plan on attending a college or trade school or is participating in an approved apprenticeship program (While we appreciate students working towards equine-related degrees or trades, that is not a requirement for this scholarship)
- Post on their Training Challenge horse’s official Facebook page in accordance with Facebook post guidelines in the rulebook a minimum of three times per month.
- They must bring the horse to the competition, compete, and take the horse back home after the competition if he/she is not adopted (in line with the Challenge rules).
- Follow all Training Challenge rules and deadlines.
- Score the most points of any other Junior or Senior who is competing in their division. They do not have to win their division or place high (although those two things would increase their scores).
- Must Volunteer at least 2 hours at the Expo in October, or a friend/family member can volunteer and donate on your behalf.
Our goal is to attract more youth competitors and also support youth competitors as they prepare for their careers.
This year’s scholarship project is a pilot program – and if it works well, we’ll look at expanding the scholarship program in the future.
If you have questions or would like to apply for the Training Challenge and scholarship program, please email stacy@bluebonnetequine.org
A Community of Rescue & Support for Horse and Human
Our community uniquely provides a vital network of empathy, understanding, and encouragement fundamental to preventing burnout and fostering a sustainable and joyful relationship with equine care.
Our community is not merely a network of enthusiasts, urgent rescue units, or reactive horse owners; but a sanctuary of compassion, a center of knowledge, and a beacon of holistic support for both horses and their caretakers.
PO Box 632
College Station,
TX 77841-0632
info@bluebonnetequine.org
(888) 542-5163
A Community of Rescue & Support for Horse and Human
Our community uniquely provides a vital network of empathy, understanding, and encouragement fundamental to preventing burnout and fostering a sustainable and joyful relationship with equine care.
Our community is not merely a network of enthusiasts, urgent rescue units, or reactive horse owners; but a sanctuary of compassion, a center of knowledge, and a beacon of holistic support for both horses and their caretakers.
PO Box 632
College Station,
TX 77841-0632
info@bluebonnetequine.org
(888) 542-5163
Shop at the Expo
If you have items to donate, please contact us at expo@bluebonnetequine.org. Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible.
Live Auction
The Bluebonnet Horse Expo live auction features saddles, artwork, new tack, and other items.
We are seeking the following donations: saddles, new tack, farm/ranch equipment, harnesses, carts, horse trailers.
Silent Auction
We need donations of horse/farm/ranch/western-themed artwork, jewelry, home decor, gift baskets, and other fun items for the silent auctions.
These are just some of the awesome items we have for the silent auction:
Sale Area
The Bluebonnet Horse Expo sale area includes new and used tack, blankets, show clothing, horse/ranch equipment, western/horse/farm/ranch-themed artwork, home decor, jewelry, toys, and other gently used items.
We need donations of new and gently used items to make the sale a success.
If you have items to donate, please contact us at expo@bluebonnetequine.org. Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society is a 501(c)(3) organization and donations are tax-deductible.
Sell at the Expo
Bluebonnet Horse Expo vendors have the chance to meet hundreds of attendees and sell their products and services. As an added bonus, vendor fees go towards helping horses across Texas.
All vendor fees are non-refundable.
Unfortunately, the Williamson County Expo Center does not allow outside food vendors (they have a contract with a food vendor).
Our vendor area is inside a climate-controlled area between the Expo entrance and arenas. This means that most attendees pass through the vendor hall on their way into the Expo and when they leave as well. The rescue’s silent auction also takes place in the vendor hall, meaning you get multiple chances to catch shoppers’ eyes.
The Expo draws approximately 1,000 people including attendees, clinicians, Challenge participants, and volunteers. Additionally, our Facebook page has over 20,000 followers, and our newsletter goes out to over 5,000 people.
Vendor check-in starts at 2pm on Friday afternoon or 7am Saturday morning. Please be in place and ready no later than 8:30 am on Saturday. Vendor spaces will be first come, first served.
Spaces are 10 x 10 space located indoors and include one table and two chairs. Additional tables are available for $8/table from the Williamson County Expo Facility. Unfortunately, no personal tables are allowed by the event center.
Vendor spaces not paid for by September 1 will not be listed in the Expo program.
Vendor applications submitted without fees will not be reviewed and will be discarded. Vendors who submitted an application and fee after Sept. 1 will not be included in the program but will be listed on the website, social media, etc.
Complete the vendor application here.
Meet the Vendors
Vendors will be added as they’re received.
Donate to Support the Expo / Challenge
The Bluebonnet Horse Expo & Rescue Horse Training Challenge is our only annual in person event, so its success is critical to our ability to help horses. Donations to the Expo & Challenge drive will allow us to care for formerly abused, neglected, abandoned and unwanted horses at Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society and also take in more horses who need us.
Because we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 84-1673775), donations made to our Expo & Challenge fund are tax-deductible.
Donors can be either businesses or individuals. They do not receive advertising, promotion, or other sponsor benefits but may receive event tickets, be listed in the Expo program and/or website, and may receive Bluebonnet merchandise in exchange for their donation. Donations are tax-deductible as Bluebonnet is a 501c3, tax-exempt organization (Tax ID: 84-1673775).
Email us at jenn@bluebonnetequine.org to discuss custom sponsorship packages or with any questions about sponsor or donor levels, benefits, and definitions.
Click here to learn about sponsorship opportunities.
| Amount | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Up to $99 | Name listed on website |
| $100-$499 | All above benefits plus 2 free admissions |
| $500-$999 | Above benefits, plus 2 additional free admissions (4 total) Name listed in virtual program Bluebonnet Cap (must be picked up at the Expo) |
| $1,000-$2,499 | Above benefits, plus 2 additional free tickets (6 total) Name listed in newsletter Choice of a Bluebonnet Cap or Bluebonnet T-shirt (must be picked up at the Expo) |
| $2,500-$4,999 | Above benefits, plus 2 additional free tickets (8 total) Choice of a Bluebonnet Cap, T-shirt, or polo shirt (must be picked up at the Expo) |
| $5,000+ | Above benefits, plus 2 additional free tickets (10 total) Name on T-shirt Choice of any two Bluebonnet Caps, T-shirts, or polo shirts (must be picked up at the Expo) |
Because we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN: 84-1673775), donations made to our Expo & Challenge fund are tax-deductible.
Meet the Expo/Challenge Donors
Donors will be added as they’re received.
Meet the Expo/Challenge Sponsors
Sponsors will be added as they’re received.
Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge Teams
Elite Professional Division
Maddison Amason and Drax
Jeremiah Bowen and Aurora
Brittany Harley and Macaroan
Haley Lancaster and Ozzy
Cara Schroeder and Liezel
Professional Division
Megan Bowen and El Dorado
Jessica Dziekan and Koozie
Addison Hadsell and Laredo
Margo Mellon and Bandera
Devin Moss and Dashin Stingray
Kathi Roush and Milkshake
Randolph Scott Ruiz and TBD
Paige Seymour and Chiron
Amelia Stankiewicz and TBD
Haley Teets and Mini Force
Non-Pro Under Saddle
Ashalee Adams and Sweets
Tammy Alexander and Diamonds are Forever
Avila Barratt and Sabrina
Chloe Bowen and Ringo Kid
Brenna Brooks and Trenadie
Sarah Costley and Stella Rose
Kayla Crosby and Winston
Chandler Dragoin and Ned Nickerson
Bella Edmonson and Marlee
Ellis Edmonson and Eloise
Charlotte Evans and Sancho Panza
Sophie Flemming and Arrowhead
Audrey Fontenot and Ranger Woody
Autumn Galloway and Carmen
Mia Hammonds and TBD
Sheana Holder and Carrot
Ella Inman and Artie
Stephanie Inzana and TBD
Lily Jordan and Gigi
Pieper Keenan and Noah
Melissa Landry and Canyon
Waverley Meier and Toast
Ericka Obenar and Cynisca’s Legacy
Molly Reinhardt and Pegasus
Wendy Saik and Stetson
Vanessa Scott and Tavi
Kimberly Shaw and Fortuna
Milinda Sill and Aramis
Kayla Swilling and TBD
Carter Zellmer and Molasses
Non-Pro In-Hand Division – Handlers 13 and over
Laura Clarkson and Lil Ginger Snap
Mariah Cofer and Mr. Wrangler
Ahne Cory and Ax
Aubrey Crawford and Chester
Cooper Brown and Reno
Deborah Keenan and Cappy
Raul Medrano and TBD
Carla Meier and Amora
Abigail Traylor and Thatcher
Angelica Traylor and Zara
Kaylie Truax and Tamar
Anika Webb and TBD
Non-Pro In-Hand Division – Handlers 12 and under
Gabby Davis and Oliver Twist
Pyper Davis and Lady Bug
Ella Isenberger and Wilbur
Taylor Jones and Rimmer
Braylee King and TBD
Eula Mae Leggett and TBD
Gale Leggett and TBD
Ivelisse Leggett and TBD
Braylee Lively and Empire
Josey Schroeder and Brookie
Layna Schroeder and Matcha
2025 October Training Challenge
Professional Division
Overall
1st: Maddison Amason with Bowie
2nd: Jeremiah Bowen with Saffire
3rd: Haley Lancaster with Nimbus
4th: Courtney Fain with Applesauce
5th: Morgan Adams with Bandera
6th: Karly Sorenson with Mickey Blue Eyes
Basic Skills
1st: Jeremiah Bowen with Saffire
2nd: Maddison Amason with Bowie
3rd: Courtney Fain with Applesauce
4th: Haley Lancaster with Nimbus
5th: Karly Sorenson with Mickey Blue Eyes
6th: Morgan Adams with Bandera
Obstacle Course
1st: Jeremiah Bowen with Saffire
2nd: Maddison Amason with Bowie
3rd: Karly Sorenson with Mickey Blue Eyes
4th: Courtney Fain with Applesauce
5th: Haley Lancaster with Nimbus
6th: Morgan Adams with Bandera
Freestyle
1st: Maddison Amason with Bowie
2nd: Haley Lancaster with Nimbus
3rd: Jeremiah Bowen with Saffire
4th: Courtney Fain with Applesauce
5th: Karly Sorenson with Mickey Blue Eyes
6th: Morgan Adams with Bandera
Non-Pro Under Saddle
Overall
1st: Jessica Dziekan with Mr. Lee
2nd: Addyson Villarreal with Marty McFly
3rd: Millie McCann with Speakeasy
4th: Emma McDougal with Semana
5th: Evie Reed with Lahna
6th: Pieper Keenan with Tamale
Basic Skills
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Marty McFly
2nd: Jessica Dziekan with Mr. Lee
3rd: Emma McDougal with Semana
4th: Mackenzie Martin with Geordi
5th: Katina Jimenez with Queenie
6th: Evie Reed with Lahna
Obstacle Course
1st: Molly Reinhardt with Stella Rose
2nd: Jessica Dziekan with Mr. Lee
3rd: Addyson Villarreal with Marty McFly
4th: Millie McCann with Speakeasy
5th: Emma McDougal with Semana
6th: Mackenzie Martin with Geordi
Freestyle
1st: Jessica Dziekan with Mr. Lee
2nd: Addyson Villarreal with Marty McFly
3rd: Millie McCann with Speakeasy
4th: Molly Reinhardt with Stella Rose
5th: Addison Hill with Winston
6th: Pieper Keenan with Tamale
In-Hand Division 13 and up
Overall
1st: Destiny Simpkins with Lord Farquaad
2nd: Jaydon Bowen with Empire
3rd: Parker Bills with Indy
4th: Chloe Bowen with Angel
5th: Waverley Meier with Amora
6th: Catherine Reynolds with Sherwin Williams
Basic Skills
1st: Chloe Bowen with Angel
2nd: Jaydon Bowen with Empire
3rd: Destiny Simpkins with Lord Farquaad
4th: Parker Bills with Indy
5th: Hope Vaughn with Rimmer
6th: Kelley Strickland with Bambi
Obstacle Course
1st: Destiny Simpkins with Lord Farquaad
2nd: Parker Bills with Indy
3rd: Jaydon Bowen with Empire
4th: Chloe Bowen with Angel
5th: Waverley Meier with Amora
6th: Catherine Reynolds with Sherwin Williams
Freestyle
1st: Jaydon Bowen with Empire
2nd: Destiny Simpkins with Lord Farquaad
3rd: Chloe Bowen with Angel
4th: Parker Bills with Indy
5th: Waverley Meier with Amora
6th: Rylie Veale with Bon Jovi
Youth In-Hand 12 and under
Overall
1st: Lillianna V. with General Cooper Paddington
2nd: Ella I. with Princess Fiona
3rd: Gabby with Tatooine
4th: Pyper with Amarillo
5th: Connor with Sunchaser
Basic Skills
1st: Lillianna Villarreal with General Cooper Paddington
2nd: Ella I. with Princess Fiona
3rd: Layna with Little Eddie
4th: Connor with Sunchaser
5th: Pyper with Amarillo
Honorable Mentions: Gabby with Tatooine, Meghan with Butters, Emma with Prince Caspian
Obstacle Course
1st: Lillianna Villarreal with General Cooper Paddington
2nd: Ella I. with Princess Fiona
3rd: Gabby with Tatooine
4th: Meghan with Butters,
5th: Connor with Sunchaser
Honorable Mentions: Pyper with Amarillo, Layna with Little Eddie, Emma with Prince Caspian
Freestyle
1st: Connor and Sunchaser
2nd: Ella I. with Princess Fiona
3rd: Lillianna Villarreal with General Cooper Paddington
4th: Gabby with Tatooine
5th: Emma with Prince Caspian
Honorable Mentions: Pyper with Amarillo, Layna with Little Eddie, Meghan with Butters
Best Costume
Pro Division: Jeremiah with Saffire
Non-Professional Under Saddle: Addyson with Marty McFly
In-Hand Division: Chloe with Angel
12 and under In Hand Division: Pyper with Amarillo
Best Stall Decorations
1st: Ella with Princess Fiona
2nd: Pieper with Tamale
3rd: Maddison with Bowie
Promoting your Pony
Ella with Princess Fiona
New Trainer Over the Top
Sarah Costley
Youth Scholarship Winners
Emma McDougal and Rylie Veale
2024 October Training Challenge
Professional Division
Overall
1st: Maddison Amason with Spruce
2nd: Cara Schroeder with Jerry Lee
3rd: Caitlin Davison with Bailey’s Prairie
4th: Courtney Fain with Pollyanna
5th: Cara Schroeder with Robbie
6th: Terri Deaton with Vincent Van Gogh
Basic Skills
1st: Terri Deaton with Vincent Van Gogh
2nd: Brittany Harley with Ruby Red
3rd: Maddison Amason with Spruce
4th: Cara Schroeder with Jerry Lee
4th: Cara Schroeder with Robbie
6th: Riva England with Marley
Obstacle Course
1st: Courtney Fain with Pollyanna
2nd: Riva England with Marley
3rd: Cara Schroeder with Jerry Lee
4th: Maddison Amason with Spruce
5th: Terri Deaton with Vincent Van Gogh
6th: Cara Schroeder with Robbie
Freestyle
1st: Maddison Amason with Spruce
2nd: Caitlin Davison with Bailey’s Prairie
3rd: Cara Schroeder with Jerry Lee
4th: Courtney Fain with Pollyanna
5th: Riva England with Marley
6th: Cara Schroeder with Robbie
Non-Pro Under Saddle
Overall
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sir Lancelot
2nd: Sydney Fedesna with Tequila Sunrise
3rd: Katie Kirk with Flynn
4th: Jeff Kneller with Shawnee
5th: Makenzie Martin with Chico
6th: Katie Kirk with Caspian
Basic Skills
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sir Lancelot
2nd: Katie Kirk with Flynn
3rd: Sydney Fedesna with Tequila Sunrise
4th: Katina Jimenez with Stella Rose
5th: Briana Jeter with Blondie
6th: Katie Kirk with Caspian
Obstacle Course
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sir Lancelot
2nd: Sydney Fedesna with Tequila Sunrise
3rd: Jeff Kneller with Shawnee
4th: Lucy Turner with Denali
5th: Makenzie Martin with Chico
6th: Katie Kirk with Flynn<
Freestyle
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sir Lancelot
2nd: Katie Kirk with Flynn
3rd: Sydney Fedesna with Tequila Sunrise
4th: Jeff Kneller with Shawnee
5th: Lucy Turner with Denali
6th: Darbi Harris with Lazuli
In-Hand Division
Overall
1st: Parker Bills with Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
2nd: Emily Allen with Major
3rd: Laura Clarkson with Milky Way
4th: Mary Rangel with Indy
5th: Emily Steenland with Cream Puff
6th: Mary Rangel with Juel
Basic Skills
1st: Parker Bills with Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
2nd: Emily Steenland with Cream Puff
3rd: Mary Rangel with Indy
4th: Laura Clarkson with Milky Way
5th: Emily Allen With Major
6th: Lucy Himes with Mystify
Obstacle Course
1st: Laura Clarkson with Comet
2nd: Parker Bills with Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
3rd: Laura Clarkson with Milky Way
4th: Nicole Dial with Pecan
5th: Emily Steenland with Cream Puff
6th: Mary Rangel with Indy
Freestyle
1st: Parker Bills with Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino
2nd: Brooklyn Battenfield with Queenie
3rd: Laura Clarkson with Milky Way
4th: Emily Allen With Major
5th: Courtney Fain with Goose
6th: Emily Steenland with Cream Puff
Youth In-Hand 12 and under
Overall
1st: Lillianna Villarreal with Checkers
2nd: Gabby Davis with Mayo Neighs
3rd: Chloe Bowen with Marlee
4th: Layna Schroader with Jazzy Jade
5th: Pyper Davis with McEntire
Honorable Mention: Elaina Battenfield with Tina
Basic Skills
1st: Chloe Bowen with Marlee
2nd: Lillianna Villarreal with Checkers
3rd: Waverley Meier with Giovanni
4th: Gabby Davis with Mayo Neighs
5th: Pyper Davis with McEntire
Honorable Mention: Layna Schroader with Jazzy Jade, Elaina Battenfield with Tina
Obstacle Course
1st: Chloe Bowen with Marlee
2nd: Lillianna Villarreal with Checkers
3rd: Layna Schroader with Jazzy Jade
4th: Elaina Battenfield with Tina
5th: Gabby Davis with Mayo Neighs
Honorable Mention: Pyper Davis with McEntire
Freestyle
1st: Chloe Bowen with Marlee
2nd: Gabby Davis with Mayo Neighs
3rd: Lillianna Villarreal with Checkers
4th: Elaina Battenfield with Tina
5th: Layna Schroader with Jazzy Jade
Honorable Mention: Pyper Davis with McEntire
Best Costume
Pro Division: Nicole Dial with Pecan
Non-Professional Under Saddle: Sydney Fedesna with Tequila Sunrise
In-Hand Division: Emily Steenland with Cream Puff
12 and under In-Hand Division: Lillianna Villarreal with Checkers
Best Stall Decorations
1st: Parker Bills with Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino- Starbucks
2nd: Pyper Davis with McEntire
2nd: Gabby Davis with Mayo Neighs
Promoting your Pony
1st: Wendy Brixius with Ricco Sauve
New Trainer Over the Top
Briana Jeter
2023 October Training Challenge
Professional Division
Overall
1st: Cara Schroeder with Glinda
2nd: Maddison Amason with Stewie
3rd: Courtney Fain with Ninya
4th: Danie Milikien with Giselle
5th: Liza Wadsworth with Sol
6th: Caitlin Davison with Esperanza
Basic Skills
1st: Jeremiah Bowen with TeeTer
2nd: Joe Washburn with Toby
3rd: Trae Still with Darby
4th: Cara Schroeder with Glinda
5th: Nicole Dial with Zumi
6th: Maddison Amason with Stewie
Obstacle Course
1st: Maddison Amason with Stewie
2nd: Caitlin Davison with Esperanza
3rd: Keeley Morrison with Sancho Panza
4th: Nicole Dial with Zumi
5th: Cara Schroeder with Glinda
6th: Danie Milikien with Giselle
Freestyle
1st: Cara Schroeder with Glinda
2nd: Maddison Amason with Stewie
3rd: Courtney Fain with Ninya
4th: Liza Wadsworth with Sol
5th: Danie Milikien with Giselle
6th: Keeley Morrison with Sancho Panza
Non-Pro Under Saddle
Overall
1st: Kristi Phillips with Bridget
2nd: Carley Gabbitas with Scully
3rd: Tammy Alexander with Ned Nickerson
4th: Rhaelyn Bridwell with Bucky
5th: Linda Kirk with Pegasus
6th: Sydney Fedesna with Fender
Basic Skills
1st: Carley Gabbitas with Scully
2nd: Linda Kirk with Pegasus
3rd: Emily Gilbert with SSGT Reckless
4th: Tammy Alexander with Ned Nickerson
5th: Kristi Phillips with Bridget
6th: Sydney Fedesna with Fender
Obstacle Course
1st: Tammy Alexander with Ned Nickerson
2nd: Kristi Phillips with Bridget
3rd: Carley Gabbitas with Scully
4th: Sydney Fedesna with Fender
5th: Rhaelyn Bridwell with Bucky
6th: Linda Kirk with Pegasus
Freestyle
1st: Sydney Fedesna with Fender
2nd: Rhaelyn Bridwell with Bucky
3rd: Kristi Phillips with Bridget
4th: Grace Clemons with Sully
5th: Emily Gilbert with SSGT Reckless
6th: Linda Kirk with Pegasus
In-Hand Division
Overall
1st: Laura Clarkson with Comet
2nd: Brianna Jeter with Turbo
3rd: Parker Bills with Sir Woodrow
4th: Lucy Turner with Rico
5th: Ashley Lucia with Gaston
6th: Mary Rangel with Juel
Basic Skills
1st: Laura Clarkson with Comet
2nd: Ashley Lucia with Gaston
3rd: Deb Carnes with Wilbur
4th: Lucy Turner with Rico
5th: Levi Wadle with Jazzy Jade
6th: Stephanie Brown with Bubbles
Obstacle Course
1st: Laura Clarkson with Comet
2nd: Mary Rangel with Juel
3rd: Ashley Lucia with Gaston
4th: Deb Carnes with Wilbur
5th: Parker Bills with Sir Woodrow
6th: Lucy Turner with Rico
Freestyle
1st: Laura Clarkson with Comet
2nd: Parker Bills with Sir Woodrow
3rd: Jennifer Van Curen with Matthew
4th: Mary Rangel with Juel
5th: Brianna Jeter with Turbo
6th: Larkin Burdine with Loretta
Youth In-Hand 12 and under
Overall
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sweet Duchess
2nd: Pyper Davis with Roni
3rd: Gabby Davis with Cinnamon Roll
4th: Bella Aguillon with Kimana
5th: Natalie Smith with Bear
Honorable Mention: Isabella Huckabee with Diva
Basic Skills
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sweet Duchess
2nd: Bella Aguillon with Kimana
3rd: Pyper Davis with Roni
4th: Gabby Davis with Cinnamon Roll
5th: Isabella Huckabee with Diva
Honorable Mention: Natalie Smith with Bear
Obstacle Course
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sweet Duchess
2nd: Natalie Smith with Bear
3rd: Gabby Davis with Cinnamon Roll
4th: Pyper Davis with Roni
5th: Bella Aguillon with Kimana
Honorable Mention: Isabella Huckabee with Diva
Freestyle
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sweet Duchess
2nd: Gabby Davis with Cinnamon Roll
3rd: Bella Aguillon with Kimana
4th: Pyper Davis with Roni
5th: Natalie Smith with Bear
Honorable Mention: Isabella Huckabee with Diva
Best Costume
Pro Division
Liza Wadsworth with Sol
Non-Professional Under Saddle
Grace Clemons with Sully
In-Hand Division
1st: Mary Rangel with Juel
12 and under In-Hand Division
1st: Bella Aguillon with Kimana
Best Stall Decorations
1st: Addyson Villarreal with Sweet Duchess-Lollipop
2nd: Grace Clemons with Sully- Carnival
3rd: Lucy Turner with Rico- Trick or Treat theme
Promoting your Pony
1st: Caitlin Davison with Esperanza
2nd: Natalie Smith with Bear
3rd: Addyson Villarreal with Sweet Duchess
New Trainer Over the Top
Matt Badar
2022 October Training Challenge
Professional Division
1st: Nicole Glenn with Willow Grace
2nd: Maddison with JoJo
3rd: Cara Schroeder with McCrea
Over All Non-Pro Under Saddle
1st: Micah Bowen with Summer Storm
2nd: Sarah Zeisler with Cobre
3rd: Savannah Misner with Stache
Overall Non-Pro In-Hand
1st: Carley with Layla
2nd: Susan Hemmi with Lil Reina
3rd: Elizabeth Wells with Matthew
Overall Non Pro In-Hand Under 12
1st: Beverly with Comet
2nd: Miranda with Sweet Duchess
3rd: Camy with Breezy
In-Hand – Under 12 Division Placings
Freestyle Event Basic Skills
1st: Beverly with Comet
2nd: Eloise with Obsidian
3rd: Parker with Polo
4th: Miranda with Sweet Duchess
5th: Camy with Breezy
Obstacle Course In-Hand – Under 12 division
1st: Beverly with Comet
2nd: Camsy with Breezy
3rd: Eloise with Obsidian
4th: Parker with Polo
5th: Miranda with Sweet Duchess
Basic Skills In-Hand – Under 12 division
1st: Camsy with Breezy
2nd: Beverly Kurkowski with Comet
3rd: Eloise Bird with Obsidian
4th: Miranda Daley with Sweet Duchess
5th: Parker Bills with Polo
Best Stall Decoration
Miranda with Sweet Dutchess
Best Costume
Eloise with Obsidian
In-Hand – 13 and up Division Placings
Freestyle Event Basic Skills
1st: Carley with Layla
2nd: Brittany with Loretta
3rd: Susan with Lil Reina
4th: Hannah with Achilles
5th: Elizabeth with Matthew
6th: Joyce with Llano
Obstacle Course Overall In-Hand – Division
1st: Susan with Lil Reina
2nd: Carley with Layla
3rd: Elizabeth with Matthew
4th: Hannah with Achilles
5th: Maharia with James
6th: Brittany with Loretta
Basic Skills In-Hand
1st: Carley with Layla
2nd: Brittany with Loretta
3rd: Elizabeth with Matthew
4th: Hannah with Achilles
5th: JoAnn with Sioux
6th: Joyce with Llano
Best Stall Decoration
Brittany with Loretta
Best Costume
Lil Reina
Best Social Media
Carley with Layla
Non-Pro Under Saddle Division
Freestyle Event
1st: Micah with Summer Storm
2nd: Savannah with Stache
3rd: Grace with Cloudy
4th: Alice with Geordi
5th: Krystal with Fawkes the Phoenix
6th: Amber with Bangle
Obstacle Course Overall Non-Pro Under Saddle
1st: Amber with Bangle
2nd: Sarah with Cobre
3rd: Savannah with Stache
4th: Torri with Crockett
5th: Micah with Summer Storm
6th: Grace with Cloudy
Basic Skills Under Saddle
1st: Norma with Chico
2nd: Sarah with Cobre
3rd: Natalie with Colby
4th: Micah with Summer Storm
5th: Torri with Crockett
6th: Lily with Bella Cara
Best Stall Decoration
Micah with Summer Storm
Best Costume
Grace with Cloudy
Best Social Media
Savannah with Stache
Professional Division
Freestyle Event Pro
1st: Murilo with Sunnie Girl
2nd: Keeley with Tamale
3rd: Cara with McCrae
4th: Nicole with Willow Grace
5th: Maddison with JoJo
6th: Joe with Tango
Obstacle Course Pro
1st: Nicole with Willow Grace
2nd: Maddison with JoJo
3rd: Cara with McCrae
4th: Keeley with Tamale
5th: Megan with Blazen Beauty
6th: Courtney with Worf
Basic Skills – Pros
1st: Maddison with JoJo
2nd: Joe with Tango
3rd: Amber with Winnie
4th: Katrina with Flynn
5th: Cara with McCrae
6th: Keeley with Tamale
Best Stall Decoration
Cara with MaCrae
Best Costume
Nicole with Willow Grace
Best Social Media
Courtney with Worf
2021 Fall Training Challenge
Professional Division
1st: Kristi Breickler with Dulce
2nd: Megan Bowen with Kiera
3rd: Jeremiah Bowen with Gypsy Rose
Non-Professionals
1st: Sammy Jafari with Aretha
2nd: Mary Rangel with Misha
3rd: Parker and Sadie Jafari
In-Hand
1st: Briahna Madden with Cranberry Sprite
2nd: Brayden Thompson with Chico
3rd: Kay Jones with Abigail
2021 Spring Training Challenge
Professional Division
1st: Colleen Crawford with Joy Ride
2nd: Brittany Harley with Reta’s Bailey
3rd: Megan Bowen with Keera
4th: Lynn Adimari with Maple
5th: Angelina Flynn with Misha
Non-Professional Under Saddle
1st: Dawn Fraser with Tequila Sunrise
2nd: Sarah Meyers with Pringle
3rd: Norma Kurkowski-Witt with Ember
4th: Megan Oberdoerster with Maybelle
5th: Mary Rangel with Magnolia
6th: Madeline Bata with Ja Bon
7th: Julia Jellen with Cisco Kid
8th: Jennifer Van Curen with East Texas Rosie
9th: Morgan Maibauer with Quik Dandy
10th: Erika Forstrom & Sunflower
Non-Professional In Hand
1st: Cynthia Werner with Troubadour
2nd: Kitten Arney with Caledonia
Non-Professional In-Hand Under 12
1st: Heather England with Kai
2nd: Holly England with Jitterbug
2020 Fall Training Challenge
Professional Division
1st: Colleen Crawford with Eleanor
2nd: Lynn Adimari with Parker
3rd: Anne Howard with Bonham
4th: Anne Van Dyke with Patton
5th: Shannon Lucas with Diego
Non-Professional under Saddle
1st: Wyatt Lesikar with Zorro
2nd: Norma Kurkowski with Witt and Wren
3rd: Maria with Golly Miss Molly
4th: Kaitlynn Dragoo with Checkers
5th: Brittany Berchok with Autumn
Non-Professional In-Hand
1st: Jennifer Kuhn with Magpie
2nd: Morgan Lesikar with Maybelle
3rd: Stacy Davis with Tebo
4th: Pam Trettenero with Athena
5th: Mary Rangel with Magnolia
Non-Professional In-hand 12 and under
1st: Beverly Kurkowski-Witt with Blu
2nd: Favi Segnini-Larrazabal with Monte Cristo
2020 Spring Training Challenge
Professional Division
1st: Sydney Alery with Renata
2nd: Shannon Lucas with Junipero
3rd: Colleen Crawford with Tesla
4th: JoAnn Wells with East Texas Rosie
5th: Brent Riley with Cissy
Non-Professional Walk/Trot/Canter
1st: Elizabeth Richardson with Razzle Dazzle
2nd: Macie Mayes with Amanda
3rd: Madeyln Embry with Maybelle
4th: Catie Heitzman with Champ
Non-Professional Walk/Trot
1st – Crystall Bradley with Aramis
Non-Professional In-hand 12 and under
1st – Heather England with Believe in Miracles
2nd – Brayden Thompson with Fawn
2019 Fall Training Challenge
Professional Division
1st: $4,300 – Kristi Breickler
2nd: $2,150 – Sabine Lazo
3rd: $1,075 – Anna Reinke
Non-Professional Under Saddle
1st: $800 – Gabrielle Williams
2nd: $400 – Erika Forstrom
3rd: $225 – Elysse Fuller
Non-Professional In-Hand Division
1st: $300 – Stacy Daivs
2nd: $200 – Anthea Mize
3rd: $100 – Patricia Henry
Non-Professional In-Hand Division – 12 and under
1st: $200 – Suraya Fuller
2nd: $150 – Heather England
3rd: $100 – Samantha Brown
2019 Spring Training Challenge
Professional Division
1st: Sydney Alery with Renata
2nd: Shannon Lucas with Junipero
3rd: Colleen Crawford with Tesla
4th: JoAnn Wells with East Texas Rosie
5th: Brent Riley with Cissy
Non-Professional Walk/Trot/Canter
1st: Elizabeth Richardson with Razzle Dazzle
Non-Professional Walk/Trot
1st: Crystall Bradley with Aramis
Non-Professional In-Hand Division – 12 and under
1st: Heather England with Believe in Miracles
2nd: Brayden Thompson with Fawn
2018 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied to adopt at the Expo.
Professional Division
1st: Kelly Lazo with Apollo*
2nd: Holly Huffaker with Yancy
3rd: Laurie Oehlerking with Obie*
4th: Darrell Gardner with Lincoln*
5th: Kris Henderickson with Snapple
6th: Benjamin Arreguin with Azure Rey
Non-Professional Under Saddle
1st: Sabine Lazo with Finn*
2nd: Milinda Sill with Sir Kabu*
3rd: Alayna Fuller with Eli
4th: Lori Osborn with Sweet Sadie*
5th: Marta Covington with Asher*
6th: Linda Kirk with Todd*
Non-Professional In-Hand
1st: Frank Sill with Jingle Bob
2nd: Mia Zaky with Phantom & Pixie Dust*
3rd: Salvador Lazo with Jigsaw
4th: Katelyn Chapman with Jenny Lee*
5th: Makayla Chapman with Jenkins*
6th: Torri Whitaker with Chaser
Non-Professional In-Hand 12 and Under
1st: Suraya Fuller with Radar Love*
2nd: Samantha Brown with Fizzy Pop
3rd: Lilly Beth Sojourner with McEntire*
2017 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied to adopt at the Expo.
Professional Division
1st: Ashley Anderson with Miss Treasure*
2nd: Jodi Brassard with Creek*
3rd: Hilary LoBue with Lucy Loo*
4th: Jordhann Souva with Smokestack Lightning*
5th: Benjamin Arreguin with Soleil
6th: Camille Yoder with Lilly of the Valley*
Honorable Mentions:
Ashley Shaw with Promise*
Dakota Jones with Isabella*
Mychelle Clark with Cleopatra
Brittany Blackburn with Snapple
Non Professional Under Saddle
1st: Sabine Lazo with Judge Roy Bean*
2nd: Alayna Fuller with Phoenix Fire*
3rd: Milinda Sill with Amaal*
4th: Troy England with Easter*
5th: Katelyn Richardson with Naturally Blonde*
6th: Amber Kurkowski with Remi*
Honorable Mentions:
Vicki Whitaker with Gilda*
Victoria Dwyer with Max*
Linda Kirk with Thor*
Non Professional In-Hand
1st: Kassidy Hedrick with Dudley*
2nd: Olivia Jones with Cindera*
3rd: Mia Zaky with Lincoln
4th: Susan Wilson with Jumpin’ Jack Flash
5th: Torri Whittaker with Amora*
6th: Beverly Sanborn with Jingle Bob
Honorable Mentions:
Heather England with Dash*
Carter Wills with Twilight Sparkle*
2016 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses/donkeys who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied at the Expo.
Foster In-Hand
1st: Tracy Cann with Creek
2nd: Lori Osborn with Lil Sister
3rd: Lynzie Rollins with Lady Liberty
4th: Brooke Rollins with Melody
Foster Horse Needs Finishing
1st: Chrissy Bodman with Castiel*
2nd: Milinda Sill with Emma Ly*
3rd: Linda Kirk with Naturally Blonde*
4th: Kaitlyn Glass with Shawnee*
Professional
1st: Riva England with Spice*
2nd: Kayt Ladue with Lone Starlett*
3rd: Bernie Wilimitis with Lady Sue*
4th: Amy Anderson with Amaal*
5th: Ashley Andresen with Troubadour*
6th: Katie Ketterhagen with Blake*
2015 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses/donkeys who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied at the Expo.
Foster In-Hand
1st: Angie Williams & Buttercup*
2nd: Hannah Mitchell & Checkers*
3rd: Tori Williams & Silver Belle
4th: Nicci Larson & Tinkerbell*
5th: Kaitlyn Glass & Antonio
6th: Joanne Terry & Fortune Hunter
Foster Horse Needs Finishing
1st: Maddi Winn with Aero*
2nd: GW Glass with Laser
Professional
1st: Riva England with Canela*
2nd: Jennifer Williams with Flash of Cash*
3rd: Jodi Brassard with Keeva*
4th: Shauna Pollan with Dory*
5th: Crystal Bailey with Sawyer*
6th: Kay McFall with Tobias*
Facebook Fan Favorite – Professional: Crystal Bailey with Sawyer
Facebook Fan Favorite – Foster Home: Nacci Larson with Tinkerbell
Best Ground Manners Video – Professional: Riva England with Canela
Best Ground Manners Video – Foster Home: Joanne Terry with Fortune Hunter
Honorable Mentions (all divisions)
Elizabeth Beverly with Ginny
Jere and Jereny Johnson with Blake
Erika Forstrom with Whinny Girl
John Cesare with Sedona
Paulina Liszka with Lincoln*
Cabrina Scott with Sonora Rose*
Sarah Osborn with Panama Jack*
2014 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses/donkeys who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied at the Expo.
Grand Champion: Tracy Mahan with Shimmer*
Reserve Grand Champion: Kristy Tillman with Cooper*
Third Overall: Hilary LoBue with Napoleon*
Best Youth: Leilani Fujisaka with Charlotte
Condition: Tracy Mahan with Shimmer
Obstacle Course: Tracy Mahan with Shimmer
Freestyle: Susan Wilson with Trixie*
Most Popular/Facebook(TM): Amanda Sonier with Mozart*
Best Groundwork: Rex Studnicka with Fancy Dancer
Professional Trainer
1st: Tracy Mahan with Shimmer*
2nd: Hilary LoBue with Napoleon*
3rd: Matthew and Travis Dick with Wildfire
4th: Rex Studnicka with Fancy Dancer
5th: Matthew Dick with Branigan O Blue*
6th: Amanda Sonier with Mozart*
Honorable Mentions:
Holly Hammons with Aero
Erika Forstrom with Izarra
Crystal Bailey with Kastanie*
Cully Johnson with Laser
Jereny and Jere Johnson with Red*
Foster Horse Under Saddle
1st: Kristy Tillman with Cooper*
2nd: Twylight Alison with Hanks a Lot*
Foster Horse Needing Additional Training
1st: Sarah Osborn with Golden Butterfly*
2nd: Pam Trettenero with Chicago*
3rd: Leilani Fujisaka with Charlotte
4th: Raechel England and Pilgrim
5th: Kaitlyn Glass with Dezzy*
Foster Horse in Hand
1st: Susan Wilson with Trixie*
2nd: Vickie Whitaker with Rajaleel
3rd: Katie Wyatt with Sunchaser*
4th: Kaitlyn Glass with Antonio
2013 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses/donkeys who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied at the Expo.
Grand Champion: Matthew Dick with Lila*
Reserve Grand Champion: Twylight Alison with Scout*
Professional Trainer
1st: Matthew Dick with Lila*
2nd: Amanda Sonier with Candy*
3rd: Paulina Liszka with Ladyhawk*
4th: Derek Rudolph with Kiley
5th: Erika Forstrom with Pips
Honorable Mentions:
Tina Keilman-Parnell with Dezzy
Holly Hammons with Nevada Bandana
Stephanie Cook/Chris Mott with Shiraz
Foster Horse Under Saddle
1st: Twylight Alison with Scout*
2nd: Alexandra Grier with Miss Buttons*
3rd: Amy Limke with Scarlett
4th: Carrie Bohman with Cordova*
5th: Leslie Sawyer with Cash*
Foster Horse In-Hand
1st: Kaitlyn Glass with Gypsy Star*
AND Roxie Knoop with Lilly Francis*
2n: Tracy Cann with Abigail
3rd: Debra Allen with Shakira*
4th: Amy Limke with Coy*
5th: Sarah Osborn with Callahan*
Youth
1st: Kaitlyn Glass with Gypsy Star*
2nd: Sarah Osborn with Callahan*
2012 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses/donkeys who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied at the Expo.
Grand Champion: Riva England with Serafina*
Reserve Grand Champion: Erika Forstrom with Electra*
Professional Trainer
1st: Michael Battenfield with Hickory* (Video of Michael and Hickory’s Freestyle)
2nd: Cyd Birns with Nattimana*
3rd: JD Wilks with Blessings
Youth
1st: Chrissy Bodman with Laverne*
2nd: Kaitlyn Glass with Asteria*
Foster Horse In-Hand
1st: Susan Wilson with Bijou*
2nd: Kaitlyn Glass with Asteria*
3rd: Amy Limke with Skitook
4th: GW Glass with Chiquita*
5th: Tracy Cann with Annie
6th: Barb Lucas with Jasmine
Foster Horse Under Saddle
1st: Riva England with Serafina*
2nd: Erika Forstrom with Electra*
3rd: Twylight Alison with Willow*
4th: Stephanie Harvey with Whisper
5th: Stephanie Harvey with Taffy
6th: Stephanie Shea with Laser
2011 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses/donkeys who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied at the Expo.
Grand Champion: Amy Limke with Romo*
Reserve Champion: Amanda Dillman with Copper Penny*
Novice Foster Home Division
1st: Amy Limke with Romo*
2nd: Amanda Dillman with Copper Penny*
Experienced Foster Home Division
1st: Tracy Cann with Jericho
2nd: Julie Bradley with Famous
Professional Division
1st: Beverly Hadley with Foxy Girl*
2010 Training Challenge
* Denotes horses/donkeys who were adopted during the Bluebonnet Horse Expo or by someone who applied at the Expo.
Grand Champion: Cyd Birns with Manu
Reserve Grand Champion: Leslie Sawyer with Maximus
Professional Training Category
Champion: Cyd Birns with Manu
Experienced Foster Home Category
Champion: Elizabeth Beverly with Love*
Reserve: Tracy Cann with Bara
Novice Foster Home Category
Champion: Leslie Sawyer with Maximus
Reserve: Jane Blasberg with Laverne
Youth Category
Champion: Kayden Frazier with Lone Starlett*
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