 November 2008
Taylor Rios
I cannot remember a time in my 20 years of life when
I did not have horses. I started riding sitting in front
of my mom in the saddle at 16 months old and when I was
3, I started riding on my own. When I was 8, I got my
first POA, Ashley. Who is 28 now and enjoying her days
of retirement in the pasture. I showed Ashley in 4-H
and open shows and eventually POA shows until 2001. After
that I moved on to many different POA's, but could never
find the right one. In 2005 I was looking for a new pony
when I came across a 3 year old mare out of Texas owned
by the Mulhausen's. Satin had been shown only a few times
in halter and was the 2003 Reserve International Yearling
filly champion. I only took Satin to one show in 2005
and that was the World show in Eugene, Oregon. The next
year my brother was diagnosed with cancer so I only got
to show at one local show, where Satin stood Grand champion
mare. 2007 was my last year as a youth and I decided
that since I had been missing out on showing Satin to
her full potential that I would hit as many shows as
I could. I went to all of the local Oregon and Washington
shows as well as the Western Classic and Rocky Mountain
Regional and the Northwest Regional. I knew that after
I aged out I didn't want to leave POAC behind because
it has been such a big part of my life. So I purchased
a weanling filly from the Gardner family named RY Zip
and Vision. "Porsche" will be shown in the
2 year old JPFC classes next year. Satin has retired
to the lead line division with my cousin, Hailey Reeves
and every once in awhile I ride her in 19&over classes.
Hailey and Satin have become quite the team and almost
always win all of their lead line classes and have been
high point lead line at every show they have been to
this year. Next year they will move up to 8 and under
and hopefully Satin can get her supreme, which she is
about 400 timed points shy of.
This last March I also purchased a yearling quarter
horse filly that is bred for reining and she will go
into training this January so I look forward to eventually
showing on the NRHA circuit.
There are so many people that have impacted my life
in this breed and so many people that without, none of
this would be possible.
First and foremost, the Lord for giving me the opportunity
to be blessed with this wonderful talent and passion
for these animals.
To my mom- Thank you for always believing in me, even
when I didn't believe in myself. You have always been
my support and my rock that has been there through all
the good times and the bad. I love you and thank you
again for everything you do for me! You don't know how
my I appreciate you!!
To Scott- Thank you for all your emotional and financial
support. You are more appreciated than you know!
To Grandma and Wayne- Thank you for always supporting
and believing in me! And Wayne, Thank you for always
making sure the horses have food and a clean stall to
come home to after a long day at a show.
To Sarah- I honestly don't know what I would do without
you at the shows. We have had some good times the past
couple years and I was sad we didn't get to travel as
much this last year, but next year will be different!!
You are a great friend and competitor and I enjoy showing
with and against you!
To the Gardner family- Your kindness and encouragement
has been so appreciated by my family and I. Thank you
for giving me the opportunity to own and show the sweetest
baby.
To Jan and Dean Rodgers- Thank you for breeding such
an outstanding individual. Without Satin I honestly don't
think I would be showing POA's anymore. I am so grateful
everyday that I have such a wonderful and giving horse.
To Hailey- You have so much potential and talent and
you and Satin have been so successful in lead line together
this year I cannot wait to see what great things you
two will do in 8 and under next year! You are such a
true competitor and you have the heart and talent to
succeed and go far in this breed.
As we move into the next show year I cannot wait to
see what great things await me and my horses! I look
forward to seeing everyone and competing in my first
year in JPFC!
-Taylor Rios |
Pony Of The Americas Club, Inc.