Horse Time 2020 Contest Winner: "Greg and Biscuit"

Congratulations to Amber Bond, whose photo won our "Horse Time 2020" contest! "Greg didn’t let anything get him down this year! He has been doing a ton of online shows with his pony Biscuit! Here they just finished some photos and videos for a halter class."  | Photo: Amber Bond

Pools are Closed? No Problem!

"Finnick didn't care that the pools were closed! We had our own private pond to play in."  | Photo: Kara Robinson Musgrave

Slade and "Bubba"

"Slade hasn't let this pandemic get him down. He rodeoed this summer and won his first calf roping buckle on Bubba! This team is dy-no-mite!"  | Photo: Danna Thompson

Quality Time

"Peaceful and quality time together will continue. Nothing can keep us apart."  | Photo: Mary Catherine Marley

Keri and "Abby"

"My 5-year-old ApHC mare, An Awesome Betty, is keeping me plenty busy outdoors. Last summer was her first summer under saddle. Living in Minnesota presents its own challenges when training a horse, especially when one does not have an indoor arena on the property to utilize. My goal with 'Abby is to have a versatile horse. We have gone on weekend trail rides, had several dressage lessons, ran with a local fox hunting group (a live fox is not used) and recently had a cutting lesson. Abby's first novice endurance ride is at the end of this month. COVID has not limited us. The concern of others is priority so I follow the rules and continue to enjoy and learn with my horse."  | Photo: Keri Larson Wesley

Jace Wild and Angel Steel Bar

"2020 has defiantly been challenging for the rodeo world across the nation, as most events have been canceled due to COVID-19. The life of quarantine has turned us into a pirate underground rodeo family. Above all the challenges we have encountered, I want to introduce you to my son Jace Wild! He is a 9-year-old ball of fire who rides a big gray mare named Angel. I’ve owned her since she was 6 months old, she turned 21 this April. Together they have continued to come out ahead with a win of an all around saddle and four buckles, thus far into the 2020 rodeo season. "  | Photo: Stacy Green

Donkey Time

"These are definitely my favorite pics from COVID time."  | Photo: Instagram user @Jessthefarrier

Morning Sunrise

"#HorseTime2020 has certainly been different this year amidst the pandemic, however it has not decreased quantity of time despite canceling of shows, etc. My #HorseTime2020 includes more quality time spent with each horse, more training time to work on and refine new and old skills, and gorgeous morning sunrises!"  | Photo: Bennett Baughman

Learning New Skills

"I took this time to increase my horse time in so many ways! I earned my certification as an equine craniosacral therapist to help my own rescues with their physical issues, and I got my courage up to do some bridleless riding and introducing my horse to the big ball, bridleless! No sticks, no strings!"  | Photo: Jen Thackery

"Cricket"

"Cricket, a 29-inch mini competing in a team derby in May 2020 in Florida. By far the smallest entry and the spectators' favorite. His team took home the blue ribbon. I actually cried!"  | Photo: Sherrill Clark

Donkey Selfies

"From donkey selfies to Zebu kisses, this year has not disappointed regardless of all the chaos; it has taught me to appreciate even the tiniest of victories and cherish all relationships, animal or man."  | Photo: Instagram user @westernrosefarrier