Spotlight on exhibitors series!

Exhibitors Kaitlin and Olivia Morrison

These two ladies know their horses!!!

By Jodi Mondy

The KVHA had a chance to interview two special sisters for the first of the new KVHA series called  "Spotlight on the exhibitors". These two special ladies (combined ages of 20 years) have been showing over half their young lives (11 combined years).

Kaitlin

"The apple of the eye"

At 12 years old, Kaitlin is no amateur at horse showing! We caught up with her (and her sister Olivia - below) and  sat down to chat about her and her favorite hobby.

What is your name/age?
Kaitlin Morrison, 12 years old.

What’s your favorite food?
Pizza and Cheeseburgers.

How long have you been involved with horses?
This year will make six years.

When did you first get involved with horses?
I was about six years old. My mom used to ride and she thought it would be good for me to get involved so that’s when I started taking lessons.

What horse(s) will you be showing this year at KVHA?
KM: I may show Sheeba and I will debut my new Registered American Saddlebred, Radiant’s Town and Country (aka: T.C.) at KVHA.

What classes can we look for you in?
Junior Exhibitor ASB Show Pleasure and Juvenile Saddle Seat Equitation.

Tell us what you are looking to accomplish this season.
 …To improve every time I enter the ring.

Describe for us your favorite moment.
When I took second place at Bonnie Blue and also when I won the UPHA Ten & Under Equitation class. Both highlights were with my ASB, Sugar. The UPHA 10 & under class was the last class I showed Sugar in. Sugar was lost in the July 8, 2003 fire at Evergreen.

Do you have a favorite breed or a favorite horse?
My favorite breed is the American Saddlebred. Wild Eyed and Wicked and To Die For both represent the breed really well.

What are you interest/hobbies outside of horses?
I like to read and dance and I enjoy basketball and run track for my school.

Do you have any advice or a quote you would like to offer?
My advice: Don’t plan to always win, but always do your best and have fun.
My quote: It’s not how good you are but how hard you try.”

Is there anyone you wish to thank?
My family, especially my parents and Ms. Barbour (Childress).

 

"Kaitlin Morrison at Bluefield on Saucy"

The KVHA would like to thank Kaitlin for taking time out of her busy schedule to talk to us. Good luck Kaitlin this year!!!

Olivia

"Olivia looks ahead"

At 8 years old, Olivia, like her older sister Kaitlin is no amateur either at horse showing! We caught up with her and  sat down to chat about her and her favorite hobby.

What is your name?
Olivia Morrison

How old are you, Olivia?
Eight years old.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.
My favorite food is Cookie Dough ice cream. I like the color green. My favorite musical group is DC Talk and I have a dog named Ginger and two cats, Tipper and Twinkle.

How long have you been around horses?
For five years. When I was three I showed Snowy Snowpetal Snowflake, my stick horse who I still have. Then I showed in Lead Line, then academy.

What classes can we look for you in this year?
Pet Pony and Juvenile Walk & Trot classes

Who are you showing this year at KVHA?
My Arabian, Prancing Sheeba.

Tell us what you are looking to accomplish this show season.
I just want to improve in riding.

Describe for us you favorite moment or highlight.
I love to brush my horse (Sheeba).

Where do you ride?
At Evergreen with Ms. Barbour (Childress)

Do you have a particular breed you are most fond of?
Yes. Arabians.

What are your interests and hobbies outside of horses?
Basketball and playing with my friends.

Is there anyone you with to thank?
Yes. My sister, Kaitlin; Ms Barbour (Childress) and my parents.       

The KVHA would like to thank Olivia for taking time out of her busy schedule to talk to us. Good luck Olivia this year!!!