Youth
Shown above is Jesse Giovanni showing in the Lead Line Class.
The Arabian Horse Association has a wonderful youth division and our shows start with the lead line class for children as young as three years old. Visit the Arabian Horse Association on line at www.arabianhorses.org
In 2009 we welcome our newest Youth Competitors:
Else Stuart with Gilbriar Gunger (barn name "Smokey")
who join our Youth riders Megan, Jayme Mitchel, Bailey Sheets & Taylor Yancey.
Photos of our Youth at DAHA courtesy of Barbara Mitchel
Jayme Mitchel with Silver Strike
Jayme Mitchel bought her horse "Silver" three years ago, never intending to show him. In January 2008, Silver was moved to Jesse's barn and started training with him soon after. 2008 was Silver and Jayme's first year of training and participating in shows. Silver placed in the majority of his classes and is doing extremely well under the direction of Jesse. Jayme attends Santa Rosa Christian School and would sleep in Silver's stall with him if Jesse would let her! Her goal when she grew up is to be a veterinarian and a horse trainer like Jesse in Sea Ranch when her parents retire there!
Riding in shows helps children learn manners, confidence and sportsmanship.
Below, sisters Bailey and Megan Sheets.
Working with Jesse and riding Ritz Carlton, Bailey Sheets won two championships at the 2008 Region III show in JTR and JOTR. She was unanimous champion Western Pleasure 13 and under JOTR rider also winning the John Wheeler perpetual trophy. Jesse has worked with Bailey and Ritz for over a year and thanks to all the hard work Bailey and Ritz have dominated the youth classes she has attended.
After taking a year off due to the loss of her mare SR Aziza, Jesse helped Megan return to the Region III show ring and win two top-five honors in 10 and under Western Pleasure and equitation.
Jesse with Bailey and Megan Sheets
Bailey Sheets showing Ritz Carlton
Megan Sheets
Taylor Yancey riding El Ragel
Else Stuart riding Gilbriar Gunter
Megan Sheets, Bailey Sheets, Else Stuart and Jayme Mitchel
Parents, if you are new to horses, you need to know only some horses are suited for riding with kids. If you are interested in getting a horse for your child, give us a call and we will be happy to help you find a beautiful Arabian horse for your child to love and enjoy.
