Ace Arnold stands with his horse after competing in the Pee Wee Showmanship event.
Suzann Page floors it during the Senior Barrels event.
The Saratoga Lions Club hosted their 2014 Youth Horse Show on Saturday. Thirteen boys and girls entered the competition. Events included Showmanship, Western Equitation, Western Riding and Barrels. Four classes of competitors including Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Pee Wee. Girls at the show won or tied for all Hi Point places and took first place in 16 out of 19 events.
Chuck and Melody Harris organized the show and handed out the awards, which included buckles for the Hi Point winners in each age class, halters for Reserve winners and a variety of horse care items third place and specific event awards. Melody said she and her husband are looking for someone to take over the show next year since their kids are grown and not participating in the event anymore.
The competitors, without exception, were good sports and demonstrated the ability to enjoy each others company while showing off their skills. Brothers Daynon and Cale Mowry did throw a few good-natured jests at each other during the course of the day. When asked if he and his brother were competitive with each other, Cale Mowry responded "No, we just don't like each other." Rusty Arnold, father of 5-year-old Ace, said he loves to ride and train, but the horse shows are really about having fun.
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