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Courtney Sturgill and Bearly Zippin are Named Congress Champs |
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Name: Courtney Sturgill
Horse’s Name: Bearly Zippin
Hometown: Wise, VA
Horse’s Age: 13
Horse’s Owner: Elizabeth S Sturgill-Willis
Congress Championship Class: Youth Performance Halter Geldings
Other classes you are showing in at this Congress: I showed in Showmanship, Trail and Horsemanship. I was fifth place in NYATT Showmanship, a finalist in the Youth Showmanship (15-18) and a semi-finalist in Novice Youth Horsemanship (14-18).
Have you shown at the Congress before? Yes, I have been showing at the Congress for the past four years.
How long have you been showing? I have been riding for my entire life, and showing for the past four years.
Do you show with a trainer? Yes, I show with Andrew Augsburger.
How was your Congress experience? My Congress experience was simply amazing. Being a part of Pinetree Quarter Horses has bought both my horse and I to a whole new level. It was an unforgettable Congress with my trainer, family and friends.
Tell us about yourself: I am 19 years old and a sophomore at Florida Southern College, double majoring in psychology and communications. I am a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and a former Miss Virginia Teen. I love showing Quarter Horses and hanging out with everyone at the shows.
Tell us about your horse: Nothing comes between Bear and feeding time. He has to have food in his stall at all times to keep him happy. He can be pretty lazy, but his ears perk up when he hits the show ring because he knows its time to shine. He has always taken care of me and given me 110 percent. We started some new events this year, like Trail, and he has caught on so fast. He is so wiling and dependable.
What are your plans for the future? I am going to begin my amateur career at the Gulf Coast with Beat in the All-Around events and compete for the 2010 Congress Queen Title.
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