AjPHA February Member Spotlight

Name: Lindsey Conti
Age: 17
Grade: 11
School: Timberland High School
Hometown: Wentzville, MO

Club (if involved in one): ARHA, Volunteer Youth Ranch Horse Association, 4-H, VolRHA, MoRHA

Favorite Activities (outside of horses): Hanging out with friends, 4-H

Favorite song and movie: Homeboy by Eric Church or Dirt Road Anthem by Jason Aldean, Dear John

Horses Name: Rose Deelivery

What do you do with your horse?
I show in the American Ranch Horse Association. Rosey and I have achieved the honors of Top Six PAC (3rd) in APHA as well as High Point Youth and High Point All Age in both the American Ranch Horse Association and Missouri Ranch Horse Association. We show in Conformation, Showmanship, Horsemanship, Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, Reining, Ranch Cutting, Working Cow Horse, Working Ranch Horse, Trail, and Ranch Roping.

What are your favorite events/activities with your horse?
My favorite event is Working Cow Horse. I love the challenge of not only guiding my horse but also that of reading the cow and making sure I complete the pattern with the necessary precision.

What do you like most about paint horses?
Rosey and her sister Willow have brought a great deal of joy to my life. My previous horse was a Quarter Horse and he is phenomenal. When I was in search of my next youth horse, I was introduced to Rosey. She has proven to be a remarkable all around horse. We have earned 13 Superior titles as Rosey has the biggest heart, expects as much of herself as I expect of her, and is a horse I can count on every time. Her consistency is like no other.

What do you like most about AjPHA?
I am not specifically involved in AjPHA, however, I am a member of ARHA, MoRHA, VolRHA, and am the Vice President of the newly formed Volunteer Youth Ranch Horse Association. We have great plans and I am looking forward to helping lead a group of youth to have a voice within an adult association.

What has owning a horse taught you?
Where do I begin – responsibility, attention to detail, organization, work ethic, consistency, courage, strive for excellence, leadership, compassion, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Owning a horse has given me an advantage in life! All of the adjectives that I have used above are necessary to excel in all that we do.

What would you say to someone who might be interested in owning a paint horse?
What an excellent choice! There are so many different events and activities that you can be involved in with your paint horse. In addition to being recognized for achievements in a wide variety of arenas, there are many life skills to be learned as well.

What would you say to someone that is thinking about starting to compete in APHA shows?
Not only is it a great choice to own an American Paint Horse, but in many ways it is a great association to be a part of. It is important for the premier associations to recognize other events that their members are involved in outside of APHA shows. My experience and “resume” would be a perfect example of that.

In addition to all of what I have mentioned above, I am also the queen for the Volunteer Ranch Horse Association and will be competing in the ARHA Queen Contest with my paint mare, Rosey!