| Brannon Barnsters Youth Club |
| Some of the youngest of the Brannon Barnsters participated Sunday July 21st, 2007 in the Lexington Bluegrass Academy Show held at Masterson Station. Everyone received blue ribbons for riding. Pictured top to bottom clockwise: Jayna and Fancy, Kelsey and Strawberry Heather, Josh and Liz with Fancy, Alexandra and Strawberry. |
| September 9, 2007: The Brannon Barnsters took a field trip to The Kentucky Horse Park, where they toured the American Saddlebred Museum, had a picnic during the meeting, and watched the Parade of Breeds. As seen in the photos, every participant wanted to sit atop the lovely wooden ASB rocking horses and pretend to show. |
| The September Barnsters horse games day was a tremendous success. So many youngsters showed up to learn and practice skills to improve their balance, coordination, and guiding while riding. Games included those taught at Horses and Hot Chocolate, the winter games held at the Kentucky Horse Park. In addition, club members and students practiced two-point at the trot over ground poles. Many thanks to Kelsea Rookard for organizing the event and to Deb Rateri, the club sponsor for providing refreshments and awards. Of course, we must thank the equine ambassadors of the day: Lucky, Stanley, Watcheyes, and Fancy. |
| February, 2008: Pictures above and to the right feature the field trip in which the Brannon Barnsters participated during the ASHA Youth Conference. They saw not only American Saddlebreds, but Friesians as well. Thanks to Deb Rateri for chaperoning the day for the participants. |