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Eddie Landry
Horse: Tejons Shadow Bar (aka “Cielo”), 7-year-old AQHA mare
Coming off a very successful show season earning two buckles in different ranch show series, this team will be partaking in their 5th Equine Affaire event. In the past, they’ve competed in VHRC and also participated in Equine Affaire clinics. Eddie has studied and brought Cielo up through the vaquero tradition and looks to learn and improve every year.
Wendy Montgomery
Horse: SF Distinguished Gentleman (aka “Rocky”), 13-year-old Rocky Mountain gelding
Rocky and Wendy have been together for 10 years and have competed in obstacle challenges for 6 years. They are returning competitors and placed 8th at last year’s VHRC. With many championships under their belts, including Smoky Mountain Trail Amateur Champion, IMTCA Adult Level 2 & 3 Region Champions, and 2nd place RMHA Versatile Horse of the Year, Wendy is aiming for a win at this year’s VHRC!
Wendy Montgomery and SF Distinguished Gentleman
Angela Morse
Horse: Bliss, 15-year-old Quarter Horse mare
Angela and Bliss have been together for 3 years. Together they compete in ranch riding, reining, and jumping at the open level. They have also won high point awards with the Southern Ohio Quarter Pony Association. This will be their first year competing at the VHRC.
Miranda Roesel
Horse: Shamrock, 5-year-old Quarter Horse gelding
Miranda and Shamrock have been a team for just a year and a half, and Shamrock will be the youngest horse in this year’s VHRC! Together they have been participating in ranch riding at open shows with placings in ranch pleasure, trail, and ranch riding.
Sheryl Sheffler
Horse: Real Peppy Hank (aka “Hank”), 24-year-old Quarter Horse gelding
Sheryl describes Hank as her “once in a lifetime super horse.” They’ve been partners for more than 14 years, and have competed in Working Cow Horse events, Team Penning/Sorting, Contesting, Trail Challenges, and more. Hank also gives therapeutic rides to special needs riders. Hank is the oldest horse competing in this year’s VHRC, and this will be his last year of competition before living out the rest of his retirement days in a spacious pasture with his four “girlfriends.”
