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Brooksley Sheehe
Name: Farm Name: Tshampagne Arabians, LLC Trainer Affiliation: Rohara Arabians—John Rannenberg How were you introduced to Arabian horses, and how many years have you been involved with Arabian horses? I was introduced to Arabian horses through Karl Hart. I have been involved with Arabian horses for 26 years. Why do you own/exhibit Arabian horses? I love the breed, the competition, the people, and the farms. What is the best advice your trainer has ever given you? When looking to buy a show horse: “Do not try to convince yourself that this is the right horse for you. A judge only has so much time to choose a horse as a winner. If you can not make up your mind that this horse is spectacular, then it is not the one for you.” ~ John Rannenberg If you could select the sire and dam of your next show horse, who would you choose and why? I already have my next show horse out of my mare, Adonis Amber Rose, by Undulata’s Nutcracker. Look for Nuttin But Hart. If you could choose any horse, dead or alive, to exhibit in get into the arena the day before the show started. amateur competition, who would you pick, and why? Second John and I were pressed for time, so I went with Editions Debut hands down. Honey was and still is it and went up to the arena. After one lap, the tiny my all-time favorite English pleasure horse, because rip became about a foot long and as I was passing she never failed to bring it when she needed to. Shannon Beethe, she said, “Hey, Brooksley Spears!” What is your most embarrassing horse show moment? Probably After that I went straight back to the barn. when I ripped my pants getting on Everlastin Love What other hobbies/interests do you have outside of Arabian the last year U.S. Nationals was held in Albuquerque, horses? Mental Health Counseling, Equine Therapy, Dog N. M. The plan was to have a quick ride and to Therapy, and spending time with family, friends, and pets.
Julie Shick
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How were you introduced to Arabian horses, and how many years have you been involved with Arabian horses? My brother and I started taking riding lessons at a local 198AA | A R A BI A N HOR SE T I MES
Rooker Training Stable farm in Metamora, Mich. I was 4 years old, so it’s been 42 years, but I did take 18 years in the middle where I didn’t own any horses—busy with school and career. Why do you own/exhibit Arabian horses? I was captivated at a young age with their beauty and bold personality. My Quarter Horse friends say, “brainwashed.” Arabians are never boring to ride or show; they keep you thinking. What is the best advice your trainer has ever given you? Relax. If you could select the sire and dam of your next show horse, who would you choose and why? Tryst and JR Claudia. My Apollopalooza mare is looking for a guy that trots high, has a level head, and a sparkling personality. If you could choose any horse, dead or alive, to exhibit in amateur competition, who would you pick, and why? For-CeeHaji, the first horse my family owned and the reason