Arabian Horse Times September 2011 AA

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AmAteur SnApShotS

Name:

Angela Larson

Farm Name: Argent Farms Trainer Affiliation: Andrew Sellman How old were you when you became involved with When Andy trains his horses, he is fair and Arabians? Who or what inspired you to become kind. I have learned a tremendous amount of involved with Arabian horses? I have loved horsemanship through my years of being an Arabians my entire life. When I was old adult amateur handler with Andy’s guidance. I enough to crawl, I would pull myself up to would also like to mention that Deb McGuire the big picture window and watch the horses gave me my first riding lessons at Performance in the pasture. While my siblings and cousins Plus, and I will always remember the profound played, I watched the horses. My grandfather effect she had on me as a youth. She is also has always inspired me with his love and very fair and kind and loves her horses. respect for the breed, and he himself has bred, What Arabian horse do you most admire that shown, and owned Arabians for many, many you have not owned or shown? Why? I love years. My father also played a huge role as he a beautiful white horse with dark black gave me my first horse, Pearl, when I was 6 skin—it gets me every time. I also admire years old and to this day, I am positive she is beautiful horses that are good at their job the best horse I have ever had the privilege in any discipline and have heart. One of to know. Pyro Thyme SA is the second. my favorite mares of all time is SA Misha Who has been your biggest influence/mentor in Apal for her beauty and Hucksbar because your pursuits as a horseman/horsewoman? A there is no mistake that he is an Arabian! combination of people and trainers through What do you love most about the Arabian horse my life have molded me into the horsewoman industry? I love the horses, horse shows, and I am now, but the person to influence me the excitement of new babies. I also love the most would be Andy Sellman. Andy treats friends I have made along the way and the his horses with great respect, and they receive experiences that will stay with me forever. perfect care during their stay at Argent Farms.

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