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Sophie Yih – From Pony Parties to Roses

April 18, 2016 by Grace Famestad 6 Comments

Youth rider Sophie Yih has been hooked on horses ever since she was five years old. It all started after attending a bunch of birthday parties for her classmates that included pony rides.

“The year Sophie started riding, it seemed to be the year of pony parties for other little girls in her class. She was invited to several pony parties that year and after she had her own birthday party she asked to ride again… and again… and again! So we decided to put her in lessons,” Sophie’s mom Cathy Yih said.

 

Sophie Yih looking adorable in her tux in Saddleseat Equitation in Scottsdale
Sophie Yih in the lineup in one of her Saddleseat Equitation classes at Scottsdale  

Sophie then started taking lessons and eventually began showing in walk/trot with Stachowski Farms in San Marcos, CA. 2015 marked her last year of walk/trot and she had a wonderful year taking home championships at Region 1 and Region 2 as well as a reserve national championship in Purebred Country English Pleasure at Youth Nationals.

 

Sophie debuted in 14 & under at the 2016 Scottsdale Show with a bang.  She took home the roses in PB Country English Pleasure JTR with her beautiful mare, Heiress TRGR. Besides showing in Country, she also shows in in PB English Pleasure, Saddleseat Equitation and UPHA. We love watching this young lady show and wanted to hear more about her experience at this year’s Scottsdale.

 

Sophie and Heiress TRGR winning the PB Country JTR 14 & under championship at Scottsdale
Sophie and Heiress TRGR winning the PB Country JTR 14 & under championship at Scottsdale

 

SS: How did you feel about the Scottsdale Show? 

Sophie: I think the Scottsdale Show is the most fun horse show. I look forward to riding my horses in the classes because they are bigger with more people in them. I also like going shopping and riding in the golf carts!

 

SS: What was your most favorite moment of the show?

Sophie: My favorite moment was when they announced that my horse Heiress TRGR and I had won the championship class in Arabian Country English Pleasure JTR 14 & under.

 

SS: What is your favorite Show Season garment?

Sophie: I love what I consider my lucky combo. It is a blue, purple, and white tiny-checked shirt and a white paisley vest.

 

SS: What do you love most about your horse?

Sophie: My horse, Heiress, is a princess. When I feed her an apple I have to bite off small pieces, otherwise she won’t eat it!

 

Sophie posing with her championship plaque after her class in Scottsdale
Sophie posing with her championship plaque after her class in Scottsdale

 

We loved getting to know Sophie more and wish she and her horses continued success in 2016!

 

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Comments

  1. Cathy Tom Yih says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    Thank you outfitting my little one so beautifully 🙂 Appreciate everything you do for us!

  2. Anna Redmond says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Cathy Tom Yih, you have the most precious little rider!

  3. Show Season says

    April 18, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    You are so welcome! We are honored to have such a talented, adorable girl to suit upU0001f339

  4. Show Season says

    April 18, 2016 at 7:37 pm

    It has been our pleasure and most rewarding to see that big smile. Wishing you all continued success and many more ribbons and roses to go with the smile!

  5. Deborah Hallworth says

    April 19, 2016 at 6:13 am

    Cathy…what beautiful pictures and article of Sophie, and what an accomplishment!

  6. Ken Whitney says

    April 19, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Congratulations Again, Sophie!! You’re a winner for sure! Keep it up!

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