AjPHA January Member Spotlight

Name: James Zwierzynski
Age:13
Grade: 8th
School: New Prairie Middle School
Hometown: New Carlisle, Indiana

Club (if involved in one):
Future Problem Solvers, Math Team, Academic Super Bowl, and Writer’s Club

Favorite Activities (outside of horses):
Swimming, Showing 4-H, and playing and showing my other animals.

Favorite song and movie:
Song—I Like It By Enrique Iglesias;
Movie—The Guardian

Horses Name: Enchanting Emma “Emma” and Dazzle Her With Roses “Dazzle”

What do you do with your horse?
Currently I am doing in-hand events with Emma, and next year I will be doing western events with Dazzle.

What are your favorite events/activities with your horse?
Right now, I would say showmanship, but I really want to start trail with Dazzle.

What do you like most about paint horses?
I love how unique they are, not only in their patterns, but also their personalities.

What do you like most about AjPHA?
I love how everyone is so open, friendly, and ready to help you at a show.

What has owning a horse taught you?
Owning a horse has taught me to be a better rider, and to never give up.

What would you say to someone who might be interested in owning a paint horse?
I would say that when you first start showing don’t be discouraged if you don’t win, because you will get the hang of it eventually.

What would you say to someone that is thinking about starting to compete in APHA shows?
I would tell them to start off at a smaller show and work their way up to a bigger show, but also to practice, practice, practice.