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CMS student rides into spotlight

Posted in Horse sports, tagged Christopher Zenz, CMS Wolves, Coupeville Middle School, horse sports, Whidbey Equestrian Center on April 9, 2024| Leave a Comment »

Christopher Zenz and his horse Joel Miller. (Photo courtesy Emily Zenz)

There’s a new award-winning rider on the horizon.

Coupeville Middle School 7th grader Christopher Zenz has come to our attention, after he and his faithful steed, Joel Miller, placed second in their class at a school show held Sunday at the Whidbey Equestrian School.

Zenz, who is taught by Rhed Locke of Big Rhed Barn, competed in Western Dressage.

The show drew multiple riders across 13 levels.

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Abbie Moss sets horse world ablaze

Posted in Horse sports, tagged Abbie Moss, belt buckle, CMS Wolves, horse sports, Northwest Reining Association, Rossmeier Performance Horses, Saur Training Stable on January 14, 2024| Leave a Comment »

“Bring me all your finest trophies and awards!!” (Photos courtesy Kristy Moss)

Abbie Moss is riding high.

The Coupeville Middle School 6th grader (and her best boy Blu) continue to bring home awards swag from horse shows as they blaze a trail of success.

With 2023 in the books and 2024 getting up and started, the duo received their booty for the year just passed.

Hanging out with her boy Blu.

Moss earned a first-place belt buckle from the Northwest Reining Association for her performance in the 13 and Under classification.

She also nabbed NWRA spur straps for a second-place finish in Beginner B 18 and Under, as well as a hand painted hat can for a second-place performance in Ranch Rail Youth.

The hat can was painted by Sally Saur of Saur Training Stable.

As Abbie shared her success with Blu, mom Kristy was bursting with pride at her daughter following in her successful footsteps.

“I’m so flipping proud of her!!”

Abbie, who is coming for all the trophies in ’24, has been working with Andrea Rossmeier of Rossmeier Performance Horses.

A buckle fit for a champion.

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On a horse? That young woman is unbeatable!

Posted in Horse sports, tagged CHS Wolves, GoFundMe, horse sports, Interscholastic Equestrian Association, Liza Zustiak on October 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Liza Zustiak and her faithful steed.

One of Coupeville’s hardest-working young athletes needs our help.

Liza Zustiak, a sophomore at CHS, plays basketball and competes in track and field for the Wolves, while also putting in plenty of hours in the equestrian world.

She’s largely self-financed in that field, popping up on Facebook seeking work cleaning stalls and such to pay her own way.

Now, Zustiak is asking for a bit of help to meet the financial requirements to compete with the Interscholastic Equestrian Association.

IEA is a nonprofit group which gives riders in grades 4-12 a chance to vie in team and individual equestrian competition.

Zustiak is hoping to compete in Hunt seat and Western, and there could be a big payoff at the end, as those who make it to nationals have a chance to win scholarships.

The biggest prize in 2022 was a cool million dollars.

To be able to compete in five shows between October and January, Zustiak needs to raise $450, and a $70 fee per discipline.

The talented, outgoing young woman, who is a daughter, niece, cousin, and sister to CHS grads, is hard at work raising money one stall at a time, but Wolf Nation can get her over the top.

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A girl, her horse, and all the ribbons

Posted in Horse sports, tagged Abbie Moss, American quarter horse, Coupeville Elementary School, horse riding on June 12, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Abbie Moss and her boy, Blu. (Photos courtesy Kristy Moss)

Let the awards rain down.

Coupeville 5th grader Abbie Moss and her horse Blu have been to two reigning and ranch riding horse shows and brought home six ribbons each time.

The second time out, the soon-to-be middle schooler and her equine pal claimed two 1sts, three 2nds, and a 3rd place finish this past weekend.

Ready for the spotlight.

The event, run by the Northwest Reining Association, was held at the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center in Lynden.

“Abbie has been doing reining classes and ranch rail and loving both,” said mom Kristy Moss.

“She is getting better and learning more every single show. Her commitment to improve is so admirable.”

“We’re going to win all the ribbons. Yes, we are.”

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Young rider a rising star

Posted in Horse sports, tagged Abbie Moss, American quarter horse, Coupeville Elementary School, horse riding, Lynden on May 9, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Abbie Moss and Blu, coming for all your ribbons. (Photos courtesy Kristy Moss)

A mom and a daughter, enjoying the equestrian life.

Talk about making a great first impression.

Coupeville 5th grader Abbie Moss burst onto the scene this weekend, working with her horse Blu to bring home six ribbons from her first reining and ranch riding show.

Competing in Lynden with the Northwest Reining Association, the 11-year-old proved to be a natural, taking four 1st place ribbons, as well as two 2nd place awards for reining and ranch rail.