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Sunday, June 3, 2018, was a great day for Team Verra/Rosemarie (their first show) capturing several firsts including trail class. Elise hopped on winning the western pleasure and, as usual, they looked incredible. Thank you Kara for hosting this fun show at Misty River where we always feel at home.
Kara and Dun Look’n received several blues and reserve champion Saturday, May 12, 2018.
Dunny was such a good boy. Very proud of this team continuing to grow.
Sunday, March 25, 2018, it may have been 24 degrees wind chill when we left the barn 6:30 a.m. Sunday for a horse show but these girls put the heat on winning many blues including one all-around by Erica riding Gracie. Kara on Dun Lookin and Addy and Rita held their own as well.
Congratulations Lauren Ashton on the arrival of this sweet baby girl. Mom is “JLo”, Dad is “Big Money Impulse”. She was born Tuesday morning, March 13, 2018, a few days early, SURPRISE! Mom and baby girl doing fine. A huge thanks to Dr. Ron Baker and staff for nudging this new baby in the correct direction of the breakfast bar. Mom and Baby are doing fine.
Sunday, February 18, 2018, we certainly lucked out being blessed with 55 degree temps and a nice group of exhibitors and their horses. Thanks to Seaboldt Performance Horses for inviting myself to judge and Kara as our great ring steward. The show went extremely well and everyone seemed to have a great time.
Elise and RoseMarie (H P GOOD SENSATION) 2017 Color Breed Congress, Tulsa
Dear friend Peggy Lyons understandably very proud of her mare "Fiona" who was given the prestigious "Legion of Honor" award presented during the American Royal horse show. A celebration was held at the stalls in between classes. Congratulations Peggy, Bill and "Fiona".
We have moved to a fantastic brand new facility located on several acres on top of a hill and complete with: Kitchen/lounge, washer, dryer, refrigerator, air condition/heat for the lounge and tack room, grass turn out pastures, bathroom located in the lounge, coffee pots can be up and brewing in a snap, matted stalls with windows to the outside, large attached indoor arena complete with skylights across all sides of the arena for fantastic natural light and many lights for perfect night lighting, hot/cold water wash bay, stalls cleaned two times a day, horses fed three times a day all in a very calm peaceful environment. Lessons and training available. Occupied apartment in the barn ensures 24/7 peace of mind. If you are currently in lessons, bring your lunch, stay and enjoy the beautiful property.
2017 Color Breed Congress, Tulsa, Oklahoma was a success story for Team Erica/Gracie (The Only One Invited) taking home three top ten medals. In addition, the group had some fun times during their stay. Thank you CBC for a great, fun, competitive show.
2017 Color Breed Congress, Tulsa, Oklahoma proves to be a good week for Team Elise/Rosemarie (H P Good Sensation) with some blues in horsemanship and western pleasure. Among other classes, they did an awesome job in the western riding. When it was all said and done, they picked up the buckle for Reserve Champion Solid Paint Youth. What a week! Elise, you were amazing!
Color Breed Congress 2017 Elise and Rosemarie cautiously work their way through trial.
2017 Color Breed Congress Reserve Champion~~~ Elise marches off with Rosmarie for the English Showmanship class Tuesday, November 7, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Second places gets them a Reserve Championship. They looked like a team in total sync. Way to go girls!
Thank you Due West Ranch for asking me to judge your show Sunday 10/29/17. The morning started out pretty chilly but we were able to conduct trail outside in the sunshine mid afternoon. Even though it was cold, stalls were available, hot food, hot drinks, really nice people and sweet horses. Thanks to the Ranch owners Mary and Bill! Thanks again.
A big shout out Congratulations to Audrey and “Ollie”. Tuesday, October 24, 2017 was a big day for this team while competing at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio. The ribbon proudly being displayed by Audrey pushed she and Ollie to a finals and then Top Ten out of 142 competitors in Horsemanship. This team looked incredible. Stacey Roberson of Oklahoma coached them to many more finals and successes during this huge, highly competitive show.
Verra gets her wish and rides Rosemarie in a lesson.
They looked adorable - Verra piloted Rosemarie around like a pro!
Sunday October 1, 2017. A sad farewell to Clinton. Kara visits Clinton before he leaves for his new home in Arizona and Janice gives Clinton one last pat on the nose “good bye good boy, we will miss you”
Muddy Creek Show, Sedalia Sept 23-34, 2017
A big congratulations to Erica and “The Only One Invited” (Gracie) for a successful show taking home several blues which lead her to the High Point Buckle for the All Around 15 – 21 year old division. It was a long weekend especially since they just competed at the American Royal the previous weekend. Despite it all, they marched on and looked fabulous. Way to go girls.
Muddy Creek Sedalia, Sept 23-24, 2017
What a great weekend for Addy and her horse “Shoot Out The Lights” (Rita) taking many ribbons including some blues. At the end of the weekend Addy and Rita picked up enough points to be awarded the Reserve Champion Novice English Division as well as the Reserve Champion Novice Western Division. They received many very nice prizes. Thank you Muddy Creek for a very well run fun show for the youth exhibitors.
American Royal 2017 Youth and Open Show
Ella and “Sky” (OBG Graceful Chip) get the blue in a highly competitive and large class at the American Royal. During the two day show they received many more ribbons. As always, a very handsome team~ Way to go Ella and Sky!
American Royal Youth and Open Show Hale Arena 2017
Erica and “Gracie” (The Only One Invited) had a spectacular weekend competing against a very tough group of outstanding horse/rider teams. Erica and Gracie captured many great ribbons over the weekend. So proud of the hard work they have put in and it shows! Congratulations.
American Royal 2017 Youth Open Show, Hale Arena
Team Elise/RoseMarie (H P Good Sensation) competed in the Hunter and Western events to capture the All Around Championship buckle in a very competitive 14 – 18 division. Early mornings, long nights is what it took for this outstanding team. Elise, you are one tough competitor and Rosemarie is getting some rest today. Thank you Barron Knaus for your “team” guidance.
The tradition of the “last ride” at the Missouri State 4H Horse Show was reality for Kate (aboard Sky) this weekend. Seniors take their final ride before a large crowd of family and friends. Kate had a large group supporting her at this memorable event. Reading letters of support, memories and future goals tug at your heart strings and the ride continues around this grand arena. Kate is off to college but not far from our thoughts.
Elise and Rosemarie “H P Good Sensation” had an amazing 4H State Fair 2017. The smallest class consisted of 26 entries and her largest class had over 40. They captured first place in trial with a highest score over 4 different divisions. They won the western pleasure, horsemanship and equitation as well. Second in showmanship and fourth in hunter under saddle. What a weekend! What a State Fair. Congratulations girls.
Sisters Audrey with “Ollie” and Elise with “Rosemarie” display the final count. Seven blue ribbons between the two of them. Classes were extremely large and competitive this year. The girls exhibited poise and confidence helping them capture the State titles in several classes. Great job, wonderful show and a shout out to all the 4h leaders and helpers that made this a very organized and fun experience. The over the top wild water fights and street dance made some fun memories as well.
Elise and RoseMarie “H P Good Sensation” Pinto World June 2017
Thank you Barron Knaus for your great guidance in making Team Elise/Rosemarie a huge success
Happy 15th Elise! We had a great birthday celebration at the barn on Saturday. Elise was a good sport, as usual, to wear the “birthday crown”. Thanks Barron for creating a super fun set of pictures.
Wyatt Earp a/k/a “YY” looks very stunning after attending Robin’s beauty spa July 10, 2017. Annie Oklahoma, who also attended, decided to not be in the picture but she was sporting a new scarf as well.
Photo Shoot Day for “Clinton”. Are these Charlie’s Angels or Clinton’s Angels? Whomever they are, it took a team to get Clinton’s photos just perfect.
July 4, 2017 weekend in Sedalia. Golden Circle had the biggest show of its career on record. Approximately 150 stalls were rented at the State Fair grounds. The weather cooperated and was quite pleasant. We lost track, however Erica and “Gracie” aka “The Only One Invited” received somewhere between 12 and 15 first place ribbons. They were “on their game” for sure. Congrats to both and thanks to Mom for her great “Show Mom” help.
One of my students, Jenna, as she appeared on the AQHA Facebook page July 4, 2017 weekend. A great display of patriotism. Thank you Jenna!
Elise aboard H P Good Sensation “RoseMarie” had an unbelievable show their first trip to Pinto World June, 2017, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Final ribbon count - they placed in all six of their classes three of which were great placings - third place which was so exciting! So proud of you both.
It’s not always just HORSES. June 2017 Kathy attends family reunion near St. Louis at her cousin’s farm. What a fun time we all had.
Elise and Rosemarie “HP GOOD SENSATION” picked up another ribbon today at Pinto World, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Elise and “RM” received 3rd place in a very competitive showmanship class. They looked amazing!
First class at Pinto World, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Discipline Rail Western, World Placing 7th!
Way to go Elise and Rosemarie!!!!
June 11, 2017 – Maddie showing Otto, Kara showing Dunny and Addy showing Rita. Many ribbons today, many blues! Most of all we had a great fun show with family and friends attending -- and made some new friends as well. Thanks Elise for your good assistance and to all the family member of our riders that all pitched in to help out!
Elise and Rosemarie headed to Pinto World, Tulsa, OK - Best of luck, and have fun!
Congrats goes out to Erica riding “The Only One Invited” Saturday 5.20.17 to a reserve championship. Gracie was on her A game. Looks like Erica was as well. Thanks Mom Brooke for your great Show Mom help!!!
Kara and Dunny first riding class show together. Highlight: they placed 6 out of 23 in the Open Walk Trot Western. That is just awesome. Also placed in the showmanship and adult walk trot. WAY TO GO TEAM!
Kara and Stuart made the first appearance Saturday May 20, 2017 and did so well with only a few rides under their belt as a team. They looked so professional in the showmanship with a very tough pattern. Things went really well in the Open Walk Trot Western when they placed 3rd out of 23 riders! Nice Job! Very nice indeed.
Congratulations to good friend Peggy Lyons on her purchase of this outstanding champion mare “Fiona”. Ribbons at their first show together! On to Regionals in Denver. Way to go Peggy and Fiona!
May 1, 2017 – a sad farewell to one of the best geldings on earth, ROY. We will miss him but I think maybe he will be back some day. He is off to a new adventure with his true owner, Joe, who has graciously let Roy live with us the past few years. Roy has taught many student and they were all fortunate to meet this amazing guy. Roy, come back someday, okay?
We have a new precious baby girl in the barn. As you can see, she is very friendly while meeting up with Avery.
Elise and Dunny take a ribbon in what was his first time to be shown in Showmanship and then went in and took 3rd out of 18 horses in the Open Walk Trot Western Pleasure. Pretty darn good for Dunny’s first “performance” show. WAY TO GO TEAM!
Kara and “Dunny” (a/k/a Dun Lookin) performed well in their very first class
at their first show together April 15, 2017. You both looked marvelous!!!!
Amie and “ROY” had a great first show Saturday April 15, 2017. Horse show proceeds go to an equine rescue fund so a good day for all. As you can see, Team Amie/Roy picked up some good ribbons in large classes. Way to go Team.
Roy celebrated his 19th birthday 4/11/17 and he had not one but two parties. He is always up for treats and grass. Thanks for Party No. 2 Verra
Lauren stands with proud Dad Mike and Lauren’s friend Matt after winning reining, horsemanship and high point rider Saturday, February 25, 2017 in support of her College Riding Team. Way to go Lauren!!!!
What a great birthday gift this little guy was when he was the surprise gift on Saturday January 21, 2017. His name is Mr. Ritto, first name Bur. RoseMarie not sure what to make of this guy. Roy doesn’t seem to care.
Rosemarie and Roy are getting in the holiday spirit
Color Breed Congress
November 2016 Elise and RoseMarie take home many medals
Elise and RoseMarie waiting for trail demonstrating some very tough obstacle challenges
Elise and RoseMarie wait anxiously for the decision of four judges for the Western Pleasure. They ended up taking 3rd overall! Very good in a super tough class. Team “Elise/RM” looked amazing
Elise showing the “result” medals for her super fun week at Color Breed Congress
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Elise and “RoseMarie” waiting for their first class at Color Breed Congress, Tulsa, November 2016.
Kathy put on a trail clinic at Katella Farms October, 2016 A large group turned out for the clinic and pizza on horseback followed Thanks Higgins Family and Katella Farms for promoting this fun afternoon
Nicki Minaj napping under our saddle - “The Loper” always in the mix of things hanging out in the alleyways
Beautiful day for a trail clinic last Saturday.
14 attendees made it a great big success. Pizza, pop and brownies for all
Rachel gives Colt one last pat on the nose wishing him well on his long trip to Utah. We will miss that big guy.
Cantaloupe a/k/a “The Loper” finds it fun to sit in the big tree out front. She is a good kitty.
Muddy Creek Huge Success Story For All Five Riders!
Muddy Creek Show, Sedalia, Missouri Sept. 23-25, 2016
AJ and Dunnit win the over fences class
AJ and Dunnit waiting to enter the showmanship class
Team AJ/Dunnit ended up winning the Reserve Championship for their division
Kara and EZ Pine Bar (Roy) Were tied for Reserve Champion in the Hunter Division and were the High Point Winner All Around for their Division winning a buckle
Addy and “Rita” preparing for their classes. It was their first show together and Team Addy/Rita captured many ribbons for their great rides
Erica and “Gracie” took many ribbons and ended up with a Reserve Champion title
Elise and Rosemarie took home a Reserve Championship in one Division, a Championship in another division, and tied for yet another Reserve Champion ship in a separate division. Buckle, Halter and other awards were presented to Team Elise/RM
Rosemarie is behind that wall of ribbons!
After a long weekend pictured are our girls accepting the awards they worked so hard for: Elise, AJ, Kara and Erica are pictured with four other “ championship award winners”
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Audrey and “Ollie” working hard to get ready. They ended up High Point for the 14 – 18 Division at this very competitive huge show.
Elise and “Rosemarie” take second in very tough western pleasure class of over 25 horses.
Elise and Barron ride Rosemarie in the Adult Youth Challenge Saturday night winning the $300 added money western pleasure jackpot class out of 23 horses. Way to go team!
Erica and “Gracie” got a big ribbon in a huge western class Sunday among many other ribbons collected over the weekend. They looked spectacular.
Elise and “Rosemarie” with their “Reserve Champion Award” American Royal Youth Show.
Kara and Elise had an exciting afternoon at the farm of Sonny Paul one of the best ropers in the World and he has that World Champion Title. Sonny hooked up Lemon Drop and let the girls take her for a spin. It was great time. Thanks Sonny!!!!
August 23, 2016 Hank loaded up for his ride down to his new retirement farm in Kansas. There he met a friend who will share the farm with Hank. Hank has a new stall, barn and plenty of room to roam. Although still quite young at 15 he decided it was time for a new laid back lifestyle. Apparently he is very happy. We all miss him terribly and are thankful for the wonderful years with him and for his one hundred percent safe rides he graciously gave to the smallest of our riders. THANK YOU HANK --- YOU WILL ALWAYS BE CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST……EVER. LOVE FROM ALL OF US. WE MISS YOU.
MISSOURI 4H STATE FAIR 2016
What a great show we had! Many blues in large classes.
: Alexa riding our blonde girl “Rocker” ribboned in all of their classes. This was their first big show together. They placed 4th out of 44 in the horsemanship class! Way to go girls (both blondes)
Audrey and “Ollie” pictured with Elise and “Rosemarie” taking 1st and 2nd in the western pleasure. Audrey and Elise are sisters~ Sisterly love they call it, no hard feelings
Kara riding “Angel” received some high marks in trail and western horsemanship. Here Mom and Dad assist with some last minute hat adjustments. Angel, her mare, is pictured as well.
Elise and “Roy” rode in a very large hunter under saddle class where they took second to Ella and Sky! They were gorgeous. Elise and Roy also performed a great reining pattern to a somewhat loud, cheering, screaming crowd
Erica and “Gracie” took many ribbons but the best was the blue for the hunter equitation class. Perfect pattern they had
Ella and “Sky” had some very impressive rides taking some blues home! What a great job they did – perfection!!!
Picture is Kylie and her horse Cruiser waiting their turn for the always tearful “last ride” which is held for graduates of 4H going off to College. We will sure miss you Kylie and Cruiser
Happy Birthday Amy! What a fun birthday cake with Roy as the topping! Roy is honored.
July, 2016 Elise and “Rosemarie” (H P Good Sensation) compete in their first APHA registered show. Here they are waiting for showmanship where they took first under both judges. Many more blue ribbons were captured. Great show for team Elise/Rosemarie. WAY TO GO GIRLS!
July, 2016 Erica and “Gracie” at the first APHA registered show. We were so thrilled of the outcome of this show. Many blues in Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Equitation, Showmanship and Youth Mares. We just wanted a ribbon! Got blue ones. How could they ask for more? Congratulations. Great Show.
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Goodbye sweet Lacey. Rest in peace lovely lady.
Lacey is now free of pain and lameness and
is happily munching on her beloved grass.
Lacey was a World Champion at Pinto World's
and was the most calm, willing horse I've ever
owned. She was a joy to ride, especially her smooth
as silk jog, and her agility at trail work. She always
knew the patterns better than me. I feel honored
to have been a small part of her show career.
Thank you all for your prayers. They have meant
alot as I struggled with her illness from a half
a world away.
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Pettis County Fair, June 18, 2016, Alexa and “Rocker” really did rock. They ended up taking home the Reserve All Around Novice Champion award. It was a great day for “Team Rocker”.
6/20/16 Sedalia, Missouri Pettis County Fair horse show. Elise riding RoseMarie took the 13 and Under All Around High Point award. Erica riding Gracie went home with the 14-18 division All Around High Point Award. Congratulations!!!
Erica and The Only One Invited “Gracie” pictured before their first place in showmanship at the Pettis County Fair June 20, 2016. With a number of blue ribbons Erica and Gracie took home the All Around Championship title.
Kathy’s daughter Kristen and her family were in town from Florida for a long weekend. Hubby Nick, Griffin and Crosbie spent some time at the barn riding and chasing the barn cats. Hank was the perfect host for a ride by the little ones. Pictured in the turn out pasture are Roy and Rosemarie.
Now that’s one happy cat. Meet one of our wonderful barn kitties “Collage Nicki Minaj”. Not only adorable, she is a hard worker keeping the mice population virtually non-existent. She does have the help of Loper, Mini Mouse and Lee-Lee.
May 15, 2016 Kathy, Erica and “Gracie” wait for the showmanship class. Blue ribbons – showmanship~ Many blues that day including a win for the highpoint as well as a year-end award for the series. Great day for team Erica/Gracie!!!
Saturday May 14, 2016 the Elise/Rosemarie team picked up 5 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 third allowing them to capture the high point for the show. In addition, they were Reserve Champion for the Show Series even missing two of the five shows. Good job. They were a clicking team. Great job Elise!
Kara is very excited to have Dun Looken in her life. He arrived Tuesday, May 10, 2016 to Showtime traveling from his home in southern Missouri. He is a very kind, big boy. He has a bit of a show career winning Paint Congress as a yearling. Kara can’t want to get started furthering his career. Welcome Home Dun Looken. Congratulations Kara.
May 2016 – One of our favorite barn kitties, Cantaloupe a/k/a “The Loper”,
loves to hang out in the indoor with our tiniest riders. She is a good kitty!
A very successful day for the “Elise/Rosemarie Team” placing in all their classes. The team was certainly on their “A” game. Congratulations Elise and Rosemarie! Thanks to Carron and John, Mom and Dad, for their hard work pulling all this together, again.
Saturday 4/16/16 Hensley riding “Rocker” had an impressive horsemanship pattern and it was her first show. Great Ride Hensley! Alexa showing “Rocker” in her first large class of the day picked up a ribbon in Showmanship with a very clean pattern. Good job Alexa and Rocker.
Audrey riding “Ollie” Win Horsemanship at the Region 8 Championships 4/17/16 in Oklahoma! Great teamwork!! Congratulations to Audrey and Ollie.
April 13 – 17, 2016 Quarter Horse Novice Championships – Audrey and Ollie sure holding their own down in Oklahoma. Nice job, great team you are.
Adele celebrated her 4th birthday Sunday 4/10/16. Her owner Kara and family hosted a huge buffet complete with a cake made especially for Adele. Roy’s birthday 4/11/16 was also celebrated all day long with visitors bringing gifts. Gifts being apples, carrots, treats --- Roy’s favorite thing to do is eat so it worked out well. What a fun day. So many people turned out for the parties for Adele and Roy. Roy thanks Kara for bringing him a horse cake. Thank you everyone who participated making this a festive, fun party day!!!!
Our tiny rider enjoys her first lesson. Caelie aboard “always reliable Hank”.
Saturday, March 19, 2016 Despite the cold, Elise and Rosemarie had a fabulous show placing in all seven of her events and capturing the High Point Award! Elise rode like a pro! RoseMarie was on!
Addy breaks down in tears when she reads the sign on Rita’s stall and discovers she is not there for a lesson but to be surprised with her new horse Rita. Elise on the right hands over her beloved friend to Rita’s new owner, Addy. A large crowd of family and friends gathered for this memorable occasion.
Rita a/k/a “Shoot Out The Lights” all ribboned and prettied up for the big reveal Saturday 3/5/16
Audrey found a friend “Izzy” who did get her bucked off once but Audrey managed to land on her feet
Elise and “Izzy” had a fun ride as ponies always seem to act like ponies: naughty including pony laughing the entire time.
Girls’ weekend attending a super clinic in St Louis weekend of 2/26/16 from left to right: Pam Martin, Kathy Murphy, Audrey Miesner, Elise Miesner and Caron Miesner
Kathy holding Chester with clinician Kendra Weis during the St Louis Clinic held by the Missouri Quarter Horse Assn. Kendra and her son Blake held great clinics on trail and western riding using Snap Kracle Pop (2016 Super Horse) as the exquisite tool for showing us perfect patterns
An unusually warm night in January brought out our best little riders. Payton and “Roy” had a fun ride tonite which included some trail obstacle work.
Huge success at the show in Sedalia 10/17/15. Too many blues to count. Pictured in front are Erica and “Gracie”, behind her in Blue is Peggy riding “Lacey” and to the right in pink is Connie and “Chip”. It was a wonderful weekend for showing. Everyone received so many good ribbons and money prizes. Not picture: Kahalani and “Otto” received Blue. Audrey and “Ollie” were in the ribbons in every class. Elise and Rosemarie (pictured) received quite a few blues as well.
Verra (riding Hank) September 2015 Ah for the love of horses – this is magic – thank you Jennie for composing this gorgeous poem in honor of “Hank The Wonder horse” and every equine friend on earth and in heaven.
Back home from the show, Addy and RoseMarie pose for a shot of RoseMarie’s ribbons (minus one blue and I hope she didn’t eat it) received with Elise as her rider.
Erica riding Gracie wins the All Around High Point Buckle and Reserve Champion in the Western Division Kahlani exhibiting all her ribbons while riding Otto Elise and RoseMarie win the All Around Reserve Championship
Erica is most excited that she has Gracie only three weeks – show off that buckle!!!!
Kara and Roy captured many ribbons in Hunter Division, Western Division and Trial
Elise and RoseMarie all prepped for Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation classes (1st in both)
Roy all spruced up for the Hunt Seat Classes
Erica and many ribbons! Congratulations!!
Erica and Gracie
Erica and Gracie
Elise and RoseMarie had a great go in the trail capturing yet another ribbon.
9/8/15 Fresh off the trailer from Ukon, Oklahoma “Gracie” a/k/a “The Only One Invited” makes it to her new home. Waiting anxiously for her arrival new owner Erica - CONGRATULATIONS ERICA!!!!
8/18/15 Hank can’t resist showing off his ballet skills for Addy. What a ham he is.
Thank you Nicole for selling this wonderful horse "Rocker" to Alexa and family just in time for Alexa's birthday! Two blondes? That works~ Happy Birthday Alexa and welcome to the Showtime family!
Elise and Rita (a/k/a Shoot Out The Lights) had an unbelievable show during the 2015 Missouri State 4H Show, Sedalia, Missouri. Elise and Rita made the finals in all of their classes and received so many ribbons we lost track! The classes were very big and Elise and Rita had to make the finals to ribbon, which they did. They looked very professional~ We are so proud of them. Mom and Dad were right there working so hard keeping sisters Audrey and Elise on time. Thanks Mom and Dad~~~~~~
Elise and RoseMarie (HP Good Sensation) made the finals in both the western pleasure and the horsemanship and ended up taking 3rd place in both classes, which were very large in number. So proud of Elise and RM.
2015 Missouri State 4H Fair: Audrey and Tex won so many ribbons we lost count. Most notably, she won the showmanship and western pleasure in classes of over 30 participants. Way to go Audrey and Tex!
Kara and Roy (EZ PINE BAR) take the top ribbon in Trial at the Missouri State 4H Show held July 30, 2015 through August 2, 2015 Sedalia Missouri. Kara and Roy competed against a huge class of participants. Way to go team!!!!!
Kara and Roy (headed into the arena) not only made the finals in Western Pleasure, novice division, but took home 3rd place out of 28 riders! They looked amazing! They made finals and took home another ribbon in the horsemanship class in another huge class. So proud of them!
Hank is much loved by many. This year Leah received painting of
Hank for Christmas - Leah wanted to share it with you. Pretty boy Hank!!
Audrey is thrilled with her new horse “Ollie” who came from Indiana. They will be showing some quarter horse shows soon. This horse is pretty amazing!
Kara riding Roy and Angel won the reserve high point buckle at Sedalia, June 20, 2015. Despite the heat Kara worked very hard and we managed to keep the horses comfortable. Kara shown here with her buckle and Angel.
June 20, 2015, Sedalia, Missouri Erica and Salena worked very hard over the weekend to collect many ribbons
and even more spectial, they took home the high point award. Kathy is proud to be their couch!
Erica and Salena win the high point award, Sedalia, June 20, 2015
Sedalia, June 20, 2015: High Point winner Erica riding Salena and Elise riding Rosemarie captured Reserve High Point
(pictured in the middle). The girls picked up many blue ribbons that day. Good job!
Kara and Angel win first place in showmanship at the Jackson County 4H show June 6, 2015
Kara and Roy win 2nd in Western Pleasure at the Jackson County 4H show June 6, 2015
Audrey and “Tex” receive the high point award at the Jackson County 4H Show held June 6, 2015. Congratulations Audrey!
January 2015 three of the four kitties we adopted from the kill shelter. They came in very shy just before Christmas but with everyone at Showtime spending time with them they have definitely blossomed. We have another black young kitty who apparently decided not to be photographed. They are all very happy, well fed and do what they want. Most of all, they are very entertaining!
Congratulations Peggy on your purchase of Zippn N Victorian Lace “Lacey”.
Looking forward to working with you and this great mare!
Audrey wins the highpoint Sunday October 19, 2014. Her sister Elise picked up several ribbons as well. Congratulations!!!!
Melissa and Hank have a wonderful time with 70+ degree temps and some great sunshine!
Labor Day Missouri Paint Horse Show, Sedalia, Missouri Audrey and HP Good Sensation, a/k/a Rosemarie, had a great weekend in Sedalia. Rosemarie was so calm and steady and Audrey looked like a pro!
Rosemarie rests after her halter class. Those halter classes are draining no doubt!
Elise and her paint mare Rita showing 8/23/14. Elise and Rita received the high point award for their division. Congratulations!
Riding Brenna was Audrey who took the high point in her division.
August 21, 2014 Lauren on Hank and Melissa on Fitz practice the trail course obstacles at
Showtime in Lees Summit, Mo.
WELCOME FITZ TO OUR LESSON PROGRAM – VERY GENTLE 9 YEAR OLD QUARTER HORSE
Tammy and “Hank” had a great first ride.
8/4/2014 Roy and his buddies enjoying free time!
Alyssa and Pringles competed in their first State Fair together in the Saddle Type (Arabian) division. They received very good ribbons and placed in all their classes. Jitters quickly turned to smiles after executing some great patterns. Very proud of them! They looked awesome.
Audrey and “Brenna” worked hard for some top ribbons in a highly competitive field this year. The State Fair drew more competitors than we have seen in years some requiring three cuts per class then finals. Audrey and Brenna competed at a very high level to be noticed and received great ribbons. Her equitation pattern was spectacular and showmanship was spot on which got her a second place in a class of over 30. Her parents were there every step of the way helping us prepare. They were such a huge help to myself and the girls. Dad was our official “runner”. Thanks Mom and Dad. You are not forgotten in all of this.
Elise and her horse “Rita” rode away with many ribbons at the Missouri State Fair. Their patterns were spectacular and their rail work lovely. The classes were very large this year, some with over 70 participants. Congratulations Elise and Rita. Great job and we had lots of fun in between all the hard work.
Sunday 7/27/2014 Missouri 4H State Fair. Huge classes this year. Some had over 70 participants. Here is Ella and Skylar taking 1st in the Hunter Under Saddle with well over 40 in the class. Skylar thinks he deserves some cuddle time with Mike, Ella’s Father, after doing so well. They looked more than amazing. That was not Ella’s only blue ribbon at the Fair! She won the western pleasure as well and had several more ribbons handed out to the Ella/Skylar team as well. Her sister Kate did so well with her new horse Stuart taking many ribbons as well including 2nd out of 32 in reining. They looked amazing! Good job!
Lexi and Kid enjoy a nice day Sunday 7/20/2014 – they are best buddies forever.
Claire and Roy did a fantastic job at Sedalia this weekend (July 5 and 6, 2014) taking ribbons in Western Pleasure, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Equitation and Hunter Under Saddle. It was a great show for them!
H P GOOD SENSATION a/k/a “Rosemarie” (APHA) CONGRATULATION TO ----- MYSELF!
Kathy’s new mare as of 6/26/14 (vet check photo prior to purchase) Rosemarie is very green but has all the makings of a really good western pleasure/all around Her disposition is so gentle and sweet. She can sure lope! Her Dad is the one and only “Zippos Sensation” and her Mom by Good Version Very excited to have her!
A fun clinic was hosted by the Jackson County 4H Committee on April 26, 2019 with nineteen participants. Kathy had a great time with this super group of girls and horses.
Tanya and Roy enjoying hunt seat lesson 4/13/14
Leah decided this is the picture that will become a poster for her bedroom wall.
Hank's pretty blue eyes are bright!
Sunday March 30, 2014 Trail Clinic at Katella Farms
Wow! The turnout for the clinic was spectacular. Seventeen riders and included hand delivery of pizza and pop on horseback. The weather was great, the riders were fantastic all working together since the group was so large. Thanks Mike for setting up a gorgeous course for us.
Before the Clinic
Participants at the Sunday March 30, 2014 Trail Clinic at Katella Farms
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Griff and Kathy enjoy some colorful horses that are a little less work intensive than our usual stable of personalities.
Lauren Ashton takes blues in reining and horsemanship at an ISHA (collegiate) show, March, 2014. Lauren competes on the equestrian team for Missouri State University. Pictured with her is good friend Lindsey who will head off to ride for Baylor next year. Way to go girls!!!!!
Lindsey and her best buddy Dinero. Senior pictures means she off to college soon where she will be riding for Baylor. We will miss you!!! You have accomplished so much. We cant wait to see what is next! Big things to come!
1/21/14 Sunset Over Our Arena
Lindsey, her Mom Rachel, and DeNiro traveled a long way to Cedar Rapids for the annual show circuit over Thanksgiving. Lindsey and DeNiro (with Mom’s help) rode away with many ribbons including Circuit Champion in both Novice Youth Showmanship and Youth Showmanship. The team also captured the Circuit Championship for Youth Equitation and was the reserve high point horse/rider of the 14 – 18 division for the Circuit. Congratulations! By the way, Lindsey was accepted to several colleges and has chosen to ride on the equestrian team for Baylor next year. Way to go Lindsey.
Born March 1, 2002 Callie (P. S. Return to Sender) was nothing but pure elegance from the moment I saw her as a filly standing out in a turn out pasture in Wichita, Kansas. I knew I had to have her when I first saw this tall grey gorgeous creature. A superstar who “floated” and wowed the crowd - loved by so many. We lost Callie on Monday, September 23, 2013. She will be missed by many. Our hearts are broken.
September 21 and 22, 2013 Sedalia. Claire and Ella had a great show.
The weather was fantastic. Roy and Sky were outstanding!
Claire and E Z Pine Bar win the showmanship at Sedalia 9/21/13
Gabby and Lexi, Hank and Kalahni enjoying the great weather and beautiful sunflower fields on the hills up behind our barn, September 2013.
Congratulations Claire and Roy!
Hank’s comment “got hay”?
Claire and Roy during their ribbon-winning showmanship pattern.
Clair and Roy on the rail class ending in a blue ribbon for them.
Claire and Roy receiving the blue ribbon and plaque.
Kristen and Griffin, visiting from Florida, spend a little quality time with Fiona 8/24/13
2013 Missouri 4H State Fair – Good looking group anxiously watching Trail!
Missouri State 4H Show, July 2013. Ambrielle and ‘Gracie’ (You Can Call Me Grace) placed in every class they participated in at the show this year. This was their first State Fair show together. The classes were very large and they made the finals and received ribbons in all 5 classes. Way to go!!!
Missouri State 4H Fair July 2013: Courtney Hall and “Flash” and Lauren Ashton and “J-Lo” pose at the State Fair just prior to taking the ceremonial “Last Ride” which ends their careers at the State Fair but opens the door to College! Congratulations Courtney and Lauren. We will miss you at the State Fair next year.
Missouri State 4H Fair 2013: Mimi and Tyler wait in line for three hours to compete against 70 other horses in the trail class. They ended up 5th! That was just spectacular!
Missouri State 4H Show 2013: Claire and Robroy “EZ Pine Jet” did very well at their very first State Fair together. The classes were huge. Despite that, Claire and Robroy picked up ribbons in every class they entered including one blue ribbon. We all had a spectacular time. The cool temperatures were welcomed! Many laughs and great memories for all.
July 2013: To Fiona there is no “off limits” sign posted. Here she visits with Robroy at dinner time.
July, 2013 Fiona is always hanging around craving attention.
Mimi and Tyler patiently waiting for their next class, Saturday 7/13/13.
Claire and RobRoy (EZ Pine Bar) sharing some quality time in between their classes, Horse Show 7/13/13.
Fiona July 2013 preparing for trail classes. She prefers the bridge.
July 2013: Lauren is all smiles in preparation for an upcoming horse show riding “Tyler”.
What a gorgeous evening to be out in the pastures – Krystal and Hank both enjoying the freedom.
Congratulations Kylie Maize! Welcome home “Vegas”. Good luck this coming show season!
Dr. Ron Baker put on a very interesting and insightful clinic for a large group at Katella Farms for the Silver Spurs 4H Group. The group had many great questions about equine health care. Thank you Dr. Baker!
Poor Fiona has an abscess. She has been instructed to soak her little toes and take her medicine. You will see she is holding the tube and taking her meds/bute like a good girl, all by herself. Thank you Rachel for all the constant care. Fiona will be allowed out to roam the property soon. For now, she is resting and healing.
April 14, 2013 - Megan sure knows how to light up the barn! Very cute outfit.
Trail Day at Katella Farms 3/10/13
Despite the weather, we had a great turnout for the Katella Trail Clinic. Everyone was able to brush up on or work on some new skills. Thanks Mike Higgins for all your help preparing the arena and dragging in our many trail obstacles. Thanks Christy Higgins for the snacks, great awards and Pizza Party. At the half-way mark, part of the clinic include Pizza and pop on horseback. Following the Pizza party we went back to trail then prepared for a very competitive egg and spoon contest. I had to work hard get these tough competitors to drop an egg! 1st place winner in the Senior Division was Lindsey riding DeNiro, second was Mimi riding Tyler and third was Kate on Elmer. First Place Junior Division Claire on RobRoy, second was Tori on Lexi and third was Krystal on Hank. Everyone had such a good time and the horses took everything in stride and all won blue ribbons for that!
Welcome Elmer! Kate, Ella and Dad (Mike) drove a long way to pick up this gorgeous fella! Elmer had a long ride from northern Nebraska to make his way to the farm in Lees Summit Monday, February 18, 2013. This is Kate’s new show horse. Everyone very excited to see him! Congratulations Kate! Welcome Elmer!
Welcome “Big Roy”. Roy arrived Monday 2/18/13 after a long trip from Dodge City, Kansas. Roy has quite a lot of training and handle on him. Most importantly, he is so very gentle and kind. The children are going to adore him especially when they experience his soft, slow, effortless lope. We are all excited to have Roy join our family. Thank you Joe for sending him to us.
Sam, Marlo and Penelope were very excited to welcome their new horse “ Lilly” to her new home on Sunday February 10, 2013! Congratulations. Lilly has a wonderful new home!
Last Fall Gabby came out to the farm several times working with Kathy on Gabby's High School Project using video, props, many photos and of course the star himself "Hank". Gabby did an outstanding job pulling it all together. She Won First Place and is Going on to the next round of competition. Congratulations Gabby and Hank!
Lindsey and her horse “DeNiro” ( Registered name “Knock Em All Out”) won the 2012 Year End High Point Novice Division award for the Missouri Paint Horse Club. They worked very hard and her Mom, Rachel, drove many miles to attend the shows this past season. The bronze award is a one of a kind painted to mirror DeNiro, blues eyes and all! Congratulations!
“The End” of the ride – Megan and Hank finishing up a fun lesson!
YY 2012 KATELLA FARMS HALLOWEEN DOG RACES (Wyatt)
The competition was fierce! Sue Hilton and Courtney (with Sadie) made the long trip to challenge the Katella Stable of Canines all ready to run their hearts out. No one is sure who crossed the finish line first…too much excitement! Lincoln with jockey aboard decided it might be better if Lincoln would take a plunge in the pond and try to drown his unwelcome guest. The jockey survived and Lincoln ran a good race soaked, jockey and all! It was great fun for all!
Ali and Troy enjoy the outdoors, October 2012
After a successful show at the American Royal, Troy takes advantage of his free time on a beautiful Fall morning! A boy just having fun!--------
Ambrielle and her new horse “You Can Call Me Grace” did extremely well at the American Royal September 2012 especially when, recently purchasing Grace, it was their first show together. Congratulations Ambrielle and Grace. You worked very hard to capture great ribbons in very large classes.
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What an amazing show we had at the American Royal September 21 – 23, 2012 Many ribbons for Ambrielle on Grace, Ali on Troy, Ella on Sky, Faith on Ace and Kylee on Romeo.
“Ella and Sky won the Versatility Class, the Western Pleasure and Hunter Under Saddle classes giving Ella and Sky the High Point Buckle”.
Ali and Troy grabbed many ribbons”.
“ Ribbons accumulated after day one of the show”.
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Mimi Rebein took many blues at the Missouri 4H State Fair July 2012. Mimi is riding "Pretty Cool Zip" a/k/a "Tyler"
Ali and “Invite Me First” a/k/a “Troy” did extremely well at their first State Fair competing in very large classes. Congratulations Ali and Troy!
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Below: Our group of 4H exhibitors did spectacular at the Fair this year. The Trail class obstacles were very tough. The Higgins sisters (Ella #330 on Skyler and Kate #329 on Lovett) placed extremely well in their large classes (40 plus). Ella on Sky placed 4th and Kate was 3rd aboard Lovett. Kate and Ella picked up several ribbons this year. Their hard work paid off.
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FLASH!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ELLA HIGGINS (#330) ON HER RECENT PURCHASE OF OBG GRACEFUL CHIP A/K/A SKYLAR.
April, one of the greatest mares on earth left us but not without an army of loved ones caring for her until the end. Rachel and Nathan give April some farewell pats. She went in peace. We always talk about April and how she was the first horse many students rode due to her sweet nature and soft natural stride. We all miss her dearly. No one ever forgets April.
Subject: Our Riders Can Also Run - Ella Higgins 2nd place Triathlon 8/26/12 In addition to a being a competitive equestrian, Ella competed Sunday Aug 26, 2012 in her first Triathlon: Running, Swimming and bicycling in a large group of competitors, Ella Higgins took 2nd! -- Competing against 150 other kids...Congratulations!!!
August 2012 - The Valdiviez family along with "Knockin Em All Out" a/k/a Dinero.
Lindsey and Dinero are certainly Knockin Em All Out this show season. Congratulations Lindsey and "D".
2012 Missouri 4h State Fair - our team brought home a fistful of ribbons! Some Blues were in that final count. As you can see, it was not all showing...some fun thrown there as well. Congratulations Kate, Ella, Faith, Ali, Ambrielle, Sydney and Mimi!
New addition to our barn "Hank". So gentle and quiet with lots of training. Such a good boy he is. Owner Katie Holtcamp. Pictured is Gabby demonstrating her lovely two point position during a lesson on Hank. 8/8/12.
7/23/12 Congratulations to Ambrielle Haggerty on the surprise arrival of “You Can Call Me Grace” APHA 8 yr old mare. We’ll see you in the show ring soon!
After being separated months ago, Lilly and Brody found each other at a recent horse show (July 2012) and the reunion was remarkable! We all stood amazed when they acknowledged each other, over and over and over. Very sweet indeed.
July 2012 the "horse show" group photo
Fiona following her bubblebath 7/12/12 - I'm so pretty
Thanks to Ali and Melissa, Fiona decided a bubble bath was not such a bad idea after all. Thanks girls - now she is simply gorgeous!
Kathy is very appreciative to have such a wonderful group of students, many youth and several adults! Many thanks to the Moms and Dads who are so very supportive. Our first show was a huge success thanks to everyone’s commitment.
"Invite Me First" a/k/a "Troy" never completes a horsemanship pattern without personally scrutinizing the pattern book.
Since our miniature donkey "Fiona" a/k/a "Donkey" arrived at Katella Farms January 2012 nothing has been the same. She is like our big dog only much more crafty and so very smart. Just ask her. She'll show you where the carrots are hidden. And when you find them she will give you the biggest smile for a treat, or two.
Mimi, TYler and Karen preparing for the equitation classes 4/21/12
Ella and Sky resting up for equitation classes 4/21/12
Ali and Invite Me First a/k/a "Troy" at their first show together 4/21/12
Congratulations to the Lindmark Family on their purchase of P.S. Return To Sender "Callie".
We are so happy Callie went to a great loving family.
Katella Mascot "Fiona" arrived at the farm 1/29/12 WELCOME FIONA
Graceful Chip "Sky" Painting Christmas 2011
INVITE ME FIRST A/K/A 'TROY' ARRIVES AT KATELLA 11/14/11 CONGRATULATIONS ALI!
Sydney and Callie, Missouri 4h State Fair Win, 2011
2011 Katella Halloween Party
Ella Higgins and OBG Graceful Chip "Sky" win the high point buckle American Royal 2011
2010 American Royal Winners!!!
Mallie Crutchfield and her pony “Chief”, now 46 yrs old, receive an award from Purina at the November 2010 Unbelievable Horse Happenings, Kemper Arena
Maclyn Crutchfield and Lauren Ashton await their turn at Kemper’s Unbelievable Horse Happenings, November 2010
Unbelievable Horse Happenings Event November, 2010 Kemper Arena Kate Higgins on Mr. Zip Along Sonny and Ella Higgins on OBG Graceful Chip took top honors at Kemper this year!
CONGRATULATIONS KENNEDY BROWN! R.K. MR. ZIPPINS "ROBERT" ARRIVES AT KATELLA FARMS 10/22/2010
Congratulations to Ken and Katie on the purchase of one sweet girl "Lexi". Welcome to Katella Farms Lexi!
Sierra (riding Riley) and Ambrielle share lesson time together
July 2010 Family and Friends horse showing
Katie Dilworth ‘s First Show, June 5, 2010 riding “Callie”
Katie Dilworth and “Terriat” after their ride June 2010
Arriving 3/23/10 from Florida, OBG Graceful Chip a/k/a “Skyler” found his new home with Peggy Lyons. Peggy and Skyler have set their sights for the APHA shows this coming season. Skyler was born and raised in Florida by Victor Costa breeder/stallion owner of Skyler’s sire, “Chippen”. Congratulations Peggy! Welcome Skyler.
Lauren Ashton and OBG Chippen N Stars presented with Missouri Paint Horse Association year end award.
Halloween Party 2009