Layla Bouwens prepares to leave for her first competition of the morning with her horse, Lily-Rose. (Photo taken by Valentina Sosa)
COWGIRL Sophie Edmondson, riding through the arena on her horse William. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
TRUST Sophie Edmondson and her horse William share a moment that shows the true bond between horse and rider. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
Sophie Burnis and her horse Texas look ahead to plan their next move. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
Layla Bouwens and her horse Lily Rose keep focused for the win. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
Sophie Edmondson completes the western trail with her horse William. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
READY TO RIDE Sadie Barnes takes a moment with Coach Frederick before heading into the ring — calm, ready, and determined. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
Sadie Barnes and Trumpet — elegance in motion, ready to shine. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
Grace in motion — Layla Bouwens and Lily Rose gallop as one. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
SADDLE UP Layla Bouwens shows her love for riding in every stride. She and her horse Lilly Rose make a great team in the hunt seat ring. (Photo by Ava LaBine)
Sophie Edmondson finds her peace in the saddle with William. "In the moments before the race i try and stay calm, and then I try my best" (Photo by Ava LaBine)
She stops at nothing — Loralei DeHoek and Chief proving hard work pays off. (Photo by Ava LaBine)