Bend riders succeed at horse show

Published 5:00 am Monday, August 24, 2009

Two Bend riders brought home awards from the American Quarter Horse Regional One Experience in Nampa, Idaho, July 22-26.

Rachael Nordby, with her horse Docs Royal Doulton, won several regional titles, an electric scooter, buckles and portraits of herself with her horse. She was named Champion of Champions of the show. The 12-year-old competed against riders 18 and younger.

Lynda Gress, competing with her horse Mister Your A Doll, won seven buckles, an electric scooter and a saddle. She was all-around amateur for two years in a row.

Both exhibitors ride under the supervision of Sheri Avila-Simpson at Dee Bar Farms in Powell Butte.

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