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Classifieds........................6 Three Generations of Louisiana Directory.......................20 All-Around Cowgirls Downs’ Quarter By Barbara Newtown Horse Meet Hits Calendar.of Patsy Trahan, the first ever All-Around Its Best Stride Events............................37 Cowgirl for the Stakes Action at the Downs Louisiana High School Louisiana Downs’ 2013 Quarter Horse meet Youth.Page..........35.&.36 Rodeo Association, starts to heat-up in February as a bulk of the meet’s showcase events have yet learned to ride and cut to run. cattle in the early 1940s Photo.Sellers.& on her grandfather’s On Saturday, February 9, the first ever Louisiana Downs Maiden Stake will join ranch in Hackberry, the Magnolia, a Louisiana-bred “hook” event going 870 yards, with a purse of Stallion.Alley.................54 Louisiana. Her father $35,000. competed in roping, and she followed right along. By age 7 she was riding in open rodeos and The action kicks into high gear starting in March with the Mr. Jess Perry on was one of the few kids competing in straight away barrels. March 2 followed two weeks later by the two highlights of the season: The 7th Subscriptions running of the Mardi Gras Futurity and Mardi Gras Derby. The trial dates for Her grandfather also trained her to jump. From ages 7 to 10, Patsy those races are February 25 and 26. Available! earned money as a specialty act, entertaining the crowds at pro rodeos. She would jump her gray horse over a pole propped on top of 55-gallon On March 23 the stakes action wraps-up with the Streakin La Jolla and the drums—with no ground line AND in a Western saddle! “These days,” Harrah’s Futurity. The trial date for the Harrah’s Futurity is March 2. LA Equine Report says Brenda Shope, her daughter, “you don’t often see exhibition jumping like my mom did—you’re more likely to see riding monkeys Perrys Runaway Wins Billy Montgomery Covers!!!! and rodeo clowns.” The $35,000 Billy Montgomery for Louisiana-bred 3-year-olds went to Perrys Runaway, who last won at the Fair Grounds in December. Owned and bred ENGLISH, Patsy competed in the very first Louisiana High School Rodeo. Her by Gerald Libersat, the gray gelding was a gate-to-wire winner. A son of Sir events were barrels (the cloverleaf pattern had just been introduced) and Runaway Dash, Perrys Runaway was ridden by Donald Watson for trainer RACING, cutting, the only options for girls. She was loaned a cow horse from a Kevin Broussard. relative, and she rode him in both events. She placed 1st in cutting and WESTERN & 4th in barrels, and earned the very first LHSRA All-Around Cowgirl Second favorite T Boy C finished a neck behind in second while longshot award. The All-Around Cowboy received a saddle, but Patsy only got a Pantherisland ran third. The time for the race was 17.64 seconds. MUCH MORE... watch. However, in 1954, her senior year, she won 1st in barrels, 3rd in Continued on Page 23... cutting, and 1st in the flag race. Continued on Page 36... Reach Your Goals…and Keep It Fun Along the Way! When we see the famous equestrians on TV, in the magazines or hanging out at Olympic venues, doubt, there are many other success stories it’s difficult to remember that they once were struggling young riders. They may have started like these from all over Louisiana which can riding on that less-than-perfect pony with the floppy mane and tendency to bolt. They may not inspire both young and ‘mature’ riders. even have dreamed of riding in an international arena. Yet, they had an interest and pursued it. Our area is very blessed to have many such talented young riders who are on their way to great things. We all know that it takes more than just luck to achieve these great heights ... it takes a Last year, three Louisiana teens –Kalie Beckers, Cameron Dauterive and Mattie Zeppernick– were lot of work, talent, dedication, and a very able to compete in the Festival of Champions in Gladstone, NJ, finishing in the top ten in the supportive family. nation for dressage. Two of these young ladies, Kalie and Cameron, also qualified to compete in the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North, which were held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. No Continued on Page 10... Subscriptions To AdverTise pleAse contacT us! www.laequinereport.com Available! 225-622-5747 • Email:[email protected] • p.o. 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