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Deb’s Focus Forward: Honoring a Heart for Photography

By Vinny O'Hare

Every Click Carries a Story This year, I’m starting something that means a lot to me, and I hope it’ll mean something to a young photographer too. When Deb passed, she left behind more than memories. She left behind a love for photography, a belief in people, and the kind of quiet encouragement that made others feel like they could do something great, even if they didn’t … [Read more...] about Deb’s Focus Forward: Honoring a Heart for Photography

Positivity Posse – What is it

By Vinny O'Hare

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What is the Southwest Barrels Positivity Posse The Positivity Posse is a hand-picked group of young riders who represent everything good about our community. They are not selected based on winning runs or arena performance. Instead, they are chosen for something far more meaningful: kindness, encouragement, and the way they make others feel. These are the girls who lift others … [Read more...] about Positivity Posse – What is it

Barrel Racing Christmas Poem

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'Twas the night before a barrel race, all through the barn, Not a creature was stirring, not even a yarn. The horses were nestled all snug in their stalls, In hopes that tomorrow, they'd conquer the walls. The riders were nestled, their minds in a trance, Dreaming of perfect runs, their hearts in a dance. With visions of barrels, they'd turn on a dime, In the hopes … [Read more...] about Barrel Racing Christmas Poem

Meet Positive Pete: Our New Mascot

By Vinny O'Hare 1 Comment

Positive Pete

Meet Positive Pete: Positive Pete is not your average horse; he's a living legend with a heart of gold, both literally and figuratively. Born in the heartland of the Southwest, Positive Pete's lineage is a rich tapestry of famous horses known for their remarkable qualities. Stamina of Secretariat: From a young age, Positive Pete displayed the heart and stamina of the … [Read more...] about Meet Positive Pete: Our New Mascot

Welcome to the Positivity Posse Maddy Freeman

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A few years ago I started the Southwest Barrels Positivity Posse. There were 3 young ladies (Taylor, Harley Jo, and Abbie) that were added in and then we moved back to NY and Covid hit so I didn't expand the Posse. That changed today. The Positivity posse is for young ladies that show positivity, charity, willing to help out when someone needs it, and spread positive … [Read more...] about Welcome to the Positivity Posse Maddy Freeman

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