Linda Sands, the department’s Administrative Assistant, also raises Quarter Horses. Early this month, Emma (her nickname) competed in the 2009 Iowa 7 Day Run in Des Moines. Linda’s explanation of Emma’s success follows:
Empty Irons, 4 yr old bay American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) filly by high point stallion Iron Enterprise, recently earned the title of High Point Open horse at the 2009 Iowa 7 Day Run in Des Moines. She also won two circuit championships – the Green Hunter Under Saddle and the Open Hunter Under Saddle.
Emma has accumulated over 20 AQHA points in just a few shows, and our goal is for her to acquire her Superior HUS title (50 Pts) and to become qualified in Junior Hunter Under Saddle in time for the World Championship Show this November. Emma is a 16-2 hand, quiet and elegant filly. She is sweet and easy to be around, fun to ride also! She has lots of ring presence with a big, sweepy and consistent stride.
Emma is trained byJoni and Craig Nelson, from Long Grove, IA. They are doing a superb job in training and showing Emma.
See one of her winning rides.