Spectacular showing!
posted in Uncategorized |The busy season is upon us! Since April 24th, we’ve been home 5 days. Though the schedule is hectic, it’s been a fun and successful stretch, and we have much to celebrate!
MCHA Cutting: Nevis, MN: April 25-26
We took a smaller contingency of horses and riders to the MCHA-sanctioned show in Nevis, MN on April 25-26. Since we were leaving for Ogden, Utah and the NCHA Western National Championships on the 28th, the horses going to Ogden remained at home resting for their journey. Despite that fact, Team Janssen had a fantastic show, with Bob Janssen placing first and second in the Open on Smart Chicaway; winning the $3000 Novice Horse on Colord By Vandals both days; And winning (on PA Hickory owned by Michelle Goss) and placing third (on Discos Hickory Stick owned by Deb Dryden) in the $10,000 Novice Horse.
Jim Spalla & Michelle Goss each placed second in the $2000 Limited Rider; Anita Janssen won a third place check in the $5000 Nov NP on Colord By Vandals; Deb Dryden won her first MCHA money placing second in the $1000 rider, as well as second in the Rookie. Steph Dryden and Shortys Little Jewel swept the rookie class, winning each day!
NCHA Western National Championships: Ogden, Utah, April 28-May 9
Our son, Ryan Lind, competed against the best and held his own. After the first go-round in the Jr. Youth, Ryan was third on Sunny Rey Solano, easily making the finals. He also made the finals on Smart Chicaway in the $2000 Limited Rider. The duo had a mishap with a determined cow, but finished strong on their last two cows and had the entire building cheering right to the gritty end.