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Wyatt Mortenson and Zia Reato in serious discussion mode
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Captain Call gets his beauty bath.
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Wyatt gets the low down from THS co-ranch manager Michele Wolford
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Greg Russell present Deetz to the judges after completing his groundwork demo.
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Lori Krenzien with the gorgeous Lupita.
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Sam Grogan showing how nicely Ysidro accepts the bit.
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Julie Phillips takes Truman through his paces during warmups.
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Our version of the Indy 500, by Julie Phillips and Truman
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Zia Reato and Pima proudly carry the colors
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The flag is bigger than the horse!
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Terry Eldred takes Little Big Man through the obstacle course on behalf of trainer Will Lann.
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Little Big Man drags the log, no problem.
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Wyatt saunters in with Chinle - dang impressive for only 56 days of training!
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Rudy Lara Jr presenting Captain Call in a traditional boast.
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Matching strides - Pima and Zia
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Alex gets ready to start her presentation of Zuni in calm fashion
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Alex and her special little mare, Zuni.
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Okay, dragging backwards is a neat extra effort
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Dale Fastle and Treasure, Saturday morning.
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Lupita was not too sure about the big scary arena so Lori helped her to stay calm.
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That can-do attitude on both their faces - Julie and Truman.
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Its all easy-peasy to this duo.
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Julie Phillips and 6-year old Truman, eventual 5th place finishers.
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Stella - hmm, don't I know this place? [participated in Gimme Shelter in 2016]
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Tina Ossorgin with the 23-year-old Oliver, showing their special relationship.
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Liana Coppola showcasing Booker T, a 2013 THS graduate.
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Stella and her human, Star York.
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Penny Brooks with the glamorous Bode, 3rd place winner in 2016.
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The "alumni" parade including Bode and Booker T
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Liana and Booker T strut their stuff.
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Eldon Reyer with Hope (now called Pinon), who was part of Gimme Shelter in 2014.
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Rudy Lara Jr on his own Jesse, 2nd place winner last year.
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Stella looking like the princess of stars that she is.
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Father and son (and friend) - the black hat gang.
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Koda had some family help in getting fancy for his freestyle.
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Little Big Man thought he might have a career in arena soccer?
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Too cool, Rudy and Captain Call.
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A little Spanish walk, anyone?
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Garrocha style.
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Joaquin Lara, future horse trainer for sure.
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The view from the grandstand.
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Our horses look good in English tack, too.
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Zia and Pima, finishing their freestyle.
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Good as gold - Alexis Castle and Zuni.
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Light as a feather
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A little sidepassing is a good tool to have
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Alano is just too cute.
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Deetz is the most fun and keen guy -good pick, new owner Angel!
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Patrick Otis and Koda
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Dale and Treasure with bridle....
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with hat....
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and with a flag and no hands on the reins.
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Lupita showing an elegant pas de deux with her friend Romeo - dressage horse, anyone?
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Truman and Julie, working on the chain gang
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Sam Grogan performed most of his freestyle on Ysidro sans bridle. The crowd and the judges loved it.
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Wyatt, one helluva trick rider
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Clyde, the pet bison, joined Wyatt's act
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Can you say, youngest trainer in the competition?
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Alano says take him home with you
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Meet-and-greet with buyers
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Chinle is the cutest
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Pima makes a new friend.
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Treasure is ready for a nap
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Alex and Zuni
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Sam and "Sid" - winers of the competition AND the peoples' choice award.
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Tallying the score sheets.
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