Issue 4, 2020

Patty Lucas and Pa Pa’s Alabama Express The 2019 Limited Distance High Mileage Lightweight and tied for Overall High Mileage was Patty Lucas and her 14-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse Pa Pa’s Alabama Express. A rider for more than 50 years, Patty lives in Birmingham, Ala. She was kind enough to answer a few questions about herself and her mare so we could get to know her a little better.

SA: Of all the equestrian disciplines available to you, what made you choose to participate in distance/endurance riding? Was there something special about it that appealed to you?

PL: I have trail ridden since I was a child. Riding competitive trail seemed natural. It gave me some goals to better my horsemanship skills and increase my horse’s skills.

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