As featured in the Fall 2024 issue of Arabian Horse World
Callan Koy
Age:
11
How long have you been riding?
6 Years.
How long have you been competing?
2 Years.
What do you love about the Arabian Horse?
I love that Arabian horses can compete in so many different disciplines.
I also think that they are very smart and sweet.
What is your favorite thing about showing?
My favorite part about showing is meeting new people.
What is your favorite class to watch?
My favorite class to watch is Native Costume.
If you could ride one horse, who would it be?
I would love to be able to ride my first horse again. Her name was Panama Spook SS (“Tess”).
What is your favorite things to do with your horse at home?
I love hanging out in the stall and sharing my popsicle with my horse.
Brooklyn Lindau
Age:
9
How long have you been riding?
I was being led around on a horse before I could walk and was riding by 5.
I started taking lessons at Lafever Training Center when I was 6.
How long have you been competing?
My first competition was at the Great Arabian Get Together in Hinkley, Minnesota in 2022 when I was 7 years old. I was the only Walk Trotter and won several blue ribbons. (Best day ever)
What do you love about the Arabian Horse?
I like their distinct head, and them being more spunky than our other horses. They are also really sweet.
What is your favorite thing about showing?
I get to see all my friends and I like riding my horse and competing, and wearing the show clothes.
What is your favorite class to watch?
I really like showing my horse but love to watch horse games, jumping, barrel racing and trick riding.
If you could ride one horse, who would it be?
My horse Honey Bubbles (I C Smoke). She is my favorite horse.
What is your favorite things to do with your horse at home?
Ride her, give her treats, and braid her hair.
Isabella Ramirez
Age:
8
How long have you been riding?
I have been riding since I was 5 years old, and have always loved horses and wanted to be around them.
How long have you been competing?
3 years. I did leadline in 2021 at the Scottsdale Arabian horse show.
What do you love about the Arabian Horse?
I like their movement, their pretty looks, and how talented they are.
What is your favorite thing about showing?
My favorite thing about showing is getting to ride Money (Love and Money FSH).
What is your favorite class to watch?
I love to watch native costume. I like to watch my sister show along with all the horses in their pretty costumes hand galloping.
If you could ride one horse, who would it be?
Metalikka.
What is your favorite things to do with your horse at home?
I love to give Money hugs and kisses. He is very kind to me and I love to spoil him with treats.
