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It wouldn't be much of a challenge if we didn't have any horses or trainers to show off, so this is where you will be able to meet the stars of this show. So, without further ado (and in no particular order), we would like to present the 2010 participants of Trainer's Challenge. By following the links in each description, you will be taken to a running "blog" of the pair's progress.
The Trainers and Students
(Note: "Updated" dates may not reflect the day of the actual update. If a trainer provides a date in their narrative, we'll use that so as to remain consistent with the training timeline.)
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Rioja - Trained by T.J. Clibborn
Updated: Monday, June 28
Foaled around 2000, Rioja is a Mustang mare from the Three Strikes Ranch humane case in Nebraska who came in with the filly Buena. Standing about 14.3 hands, she's a bay roan, but not as extreme as the photo depicts. Once she started receiving proper food, her shedding process kicked in and pushed all the "bad hair" off. She's currently being halter trained (which is going quite well) and is slowly stepping up to some "sacking out" exercises. Read more!
To get in touch with T.J. Clibborn regarding Rioja, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact T.J. via e-mail at tjbrumby@yahoo.com or at 608-868-5432. |
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Sterling - Trained by Rachael Walker
Updated: Wednesday, July 21
This beautiful gelding is Sterling, a 2005 appendix Quarter Horse. Sterling is one tall, dark, and handsome fellow. Read more!
To get in touch with Rachael Walker regarding Sterling, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Rachael via e-mail at rgwalker@walkerfarms.info or at 715-307-3762. |
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Tia - Mary Salata
Updated: Monday, June 28
Foaled in 1990, Tia is a beautiful bay, purebred Arabian mare (Bask breeding); 15.1 hands, gentle, friendly and sensible mare. Has had some round pen work and is ready to be started under saddle. Read more!
To get in touch with Mary Salata regarding Tina (Tia), or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Mary via e-mail at marsalata@yahoo.com or at 218-988-2147. |
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Hasan's Zaza - Trained by Jilliane Paquet
Updated: Sunday, June 20
Foaled in 2007, Hasan's Zaza (or just "Zaza") is a registered Pinto/Arabian cross (a "Pintobian"?) mare. She's halter broke, and might be just a tad underweight which we've been working to correct. Read more!
To get in touch with Jilliane Paquet regarding Hasan's Zaza, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Jilliane via e-mail at jellojet13@hotmail.com or at 715-821-7911. |
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WeeBay - Trained by Sid Zacharias
Updated: Thusday, May 20
WeeBay, foaled in 2007, is a cute and very friendly bay weanling. He is currently underweight, but with a little TLC and lots of yummy hay and Equine Junior, he should grow into a nice young man. Read more!
To get in touch with Sid Zacharias regarding WeeBay, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Sid via e-mail at rockinz61@yahoo.com or at 715-635-2994. |
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Zameel Grey - Trained by Beth Ash
Updated: Sunday, June 20
Sired by El Gamill and born in February of 2007 (his mother is Kara Myst), Zameel is an Arabian bay gelding that we expect will grey out as he grows older. He's been handled extensively and has had lots of ground work. Since he's been in the care of veterinarians (foster parents, not medical reasons), he's up to date on all his shots and wellness treatments. Read more!
To get in touch with Beth Ash regarding Zameel, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Beth via e-mail at beth_ash420@yahoo.com or at 715-497-8133. |
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Fareed - Trained by Jennifer Klitzke
Updated: Thursday, July 22
Sired by El Gamill and born in February of 2007 (his mother is Omaiden Mabrouka), Fareed has been handled extensively and has had lots of ground work. Since he's been in the care of veterinarians (foster parents, not medical reasons), he's up to date on all his shots and wellness treatments. He had a small owie on his ear that was taken care of, and is in fine health. Read more!
To get in touch with Jennifer Klitzke regarding Fareed, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Jennifer via e-mail at dkrk1@aol.com or at 763-753-0073. |
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Flyn - Trained by Mitchell Carson
Updated: Friday, July 23
Flyn, foaled in 2007, is an extremely friendly chestnut gelding. He has a great personality and thanks to good care and some Equine Junior, he's grown up from a wee lad to a fantastic looking horse. Read more!
To get in touch with Mitchell Carson regarding Flyn, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Mitchell via e-mail at chino325@msn.com or at 763-257-9069. |
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Earl - Trained by Jodine Rothstein
Updated: Thursday, July 8
Foaled in 2004, Earl is a gelding with not a lot of training, which we're working to resolve. He's a smart fellow and we're presently working ground manners and halter training. Read more!
To get in touch with Jodine Rothstein regarding Earl, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Jodine via e-mail at roth@jetup.net or at 320-393-4719. |
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Sage - Trained by Chris Vinson
Updated: Monday, May 31
Sage was foaled in 2006 and is an Appaloosa-cross filly who has been placed into foster care in Forest Lake. As a young girl she had been spending her days romping around and being the typical baby horse. And as a recent result of her romping, she injured her leg and was on stall rest for a time, but she's since recovered and is available for adoption. Read more!
To get in touch with Chris Vinson regarding Sage, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Chris via e-mail at chris@3S-Ranch.com or at 715-643-3004 or 715-928-0816. |
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Prancer - Trained by Natalie Payne
Updated: Friday, July 21
Prancer - also known as "Phoebe" - is a beautiful black and white pinto Arabian mare that recently gave birth to a bouncing little colt named Manidu. We believe she was foaled in 2003 and she stands at a petite 14.1hands high. She isn't afraid of people at all and enjoys being groomed, but she is sometimes a little stand-offish. It appears she has just never really learned anything or had been handled much, but she is sensible and capable of learning. With the ground manner work we've been doing with her, she has turned into a trusting and friendly girl. She seems to be quite athletic and has beautiful, floaty gaits - especially at a trot. We could see her being a nice distance (endurance) or small dressage horse. Read more!
To get in touch with Natalie Payne regarding Prancer, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Natalie via email at natalie@fosterfarmmn.com or at 612-616-6687. |
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Sullivan - Trained by Cassie Sprenger
Updated: Wenesday, June 23
This is Sullivan, a chestnut and white overo gelding that was foaled in 2007. Read more!
To get in touch with Cassie Sprenger regarding Sullivan, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Cassie via email at completeequestrian@yahoo.com or at 612-414-7597. |
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Reba - Trained by Jamie Johnson
Updated: Thursday, July 15
Foaled in 2007, Reba is a red roan Quarter Horse type mare. While a bit on the shy side due to her previous experiences with humans, she is slowly coming around to trust her handlers. Read more!
To get in touch with Jamie Johnson regarding Reba, or to set up a time where you can meet them both, please feel free to contact Jamie via e-mail at shannon_jame@yahoo.com or at 715-574-1655. |
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