Team #39 - Curly Cruzers

Team #39 - Curly Cruzers - Dana Feibfried - Minnesota, USA

Our family has 2 curly boys, Larry and Marley. Larry loves to trail ride and go camping. Marley likes to hit the trails too but I also use him for search and rescue, working security, and a few parades for the local sheriffs department. My goals for both myself and the boys is spend more time with them now that I am back healthy and they are back home with me. After almost 2 years off we all could benefit from some extra work.

Team #38 - Sitruunalaku

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Team #38 - Sitruunalaku - Eeva Feirikki - Yuma, Finland

Team Sitruunalaku is Eeva Feirikki and Yuma from Finland. Yuma is six years old gelding and we have just started our fifth year together. I have recently started study Straightness Training Mastery, and the riding is 1/5 of working with a horse so, I'm really happy about this Derby it fits perfectly to this stage of Yumas and my life. We have also other curly Apache, with whom I sometimes do something.

Team #37 - Ninjas in Pyjamas

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Team #37 - Ninjas in Pyjamas - Karalee Bell - Ontario, Canada

Team #36 - Dynamic Duo

Team #36 - Dynamic Duo - Isabell Cornett - Tennessee, USA

I Love my Curlies! I have been riding horses since I was 5. I got my first Curly, "Curly" Show Name: Izzy Mine several years ago. He is the greatest. Curly is 9, Black, and came from the Sand Stream Curly Farm. Remington, "Remmy", the Sorrel is my second Curly, and he is 2. Remmy came from Hidden Cave Ranch. Curly and Remmy think they are Twins, and they are just from another mother and worlds apart. They both have pedigree back to "Copper D". They are very much part of the family!

Team #35 - Feefer & Teke

Team #35 - Feefer & Teke - Ashley Ostman - Michigan, USA

I have two of these incredible Curly horses. Feefer is the sorrel with the blonde mane n' tail and she is gaited. She will be 21 years old this year and has a fantastic loving personality! Teke is the bay and this year she will be 14 years old. She is VERY smart and also has a great personality. I ride for fun and for the sense of enjoyment and love for these horses. But I also love to compete in local shows.

Team #34 - The Gingersnaps

Team #34 - The Gingersnaps - Donna Wilson - Ontario, Canada

I was born horse crazy and grew up on a beef farm. For most of my childhood there were horses around but Linus is the first horse that is truly mine! I met him when he was 3 months old and he will turn 7 this year. My husband is allergic to horses (and most things!) so that is how I came across Linus.

Raising and training him has been a wonderful experience. He's definitely that "once in a lifetime" horse for me. Together we have done parades, charity costume rides, the RAC and many trail rides.

I broke my ankle earlier this year and am slowly getting back to riding. My goal for the derby will be to achieve the ribbon as I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do!!

Team #33 - Bearpaw's Bonita

Team #33 - Bearpaw's Bonita - Julia Hoffman - Michigan USA

Bearpaw's Bonita and I have been riding together since last fall. We ride dressage and enjoy trails. For the derby, I'm looking forward to working with my Curly and expanding my knowledge with her. She is a sporty and energetic Curly, and I love her beautiful tobiano very curly coat and I look forward to where we will go together this year!

Team #32 - Erwin Curlies

Team #32 - Erwin Curlies - Gayleen Erwin - Texas USA

I enjoy my curlies.

Team #31 - Stud Muffin

Team #30 - Stud Muffin - Kathy Gerard - Michigan USA

I've been riding horses awhile, but have just recently been exposed to Curly Horses! I'm so excited for this opportunity to work with these awesome animals and learn more about them- as well as myself and my horsemanship skills. I began my horse career in the Hunter/Jumper ring and have recently switched over to Dressage. I will be a first year Audiology student at Central Michigan University throughout this competition and can't wait for all the opportunities to come! I will be working with the awesome horse "WWW One Curly Drifter" AKA "Drifter". We have just begun our relationship and I can't wait to see where this competition will take us!

Team # 30 - Cream & Curls

Team #30 - Cream & Curls - John Lambright - Michigan USA

I love to ride and work with my American Cream Draft, Mack. I see this as a great way to get my curly mare, Trinity, started. I got her 9 months ago as a pasture mate, as she has always been. She is so brave, and smart, and friendly. I want to give her all the attention she deserves.

Team #29 - Fiery Females

Team #20 - Fiery Females - Laura Dionne - Michigan USA

I have been riding for the majority of my life and I primarily do jumping and dressage. I am currently a full-time graduate student going for my Master of Social Work, at Michigan State University. I have been working Georgia since October of 2015, and she has come so far! We have been working on her canter lately, as well as getting her more round at the trot. We have jumped before, and she seemed to love it! I hope to win this derby! I am planning on showing Georgia in some local open shows, as well as a Dressage show! I also hope to ride her at least once a week, and hopefully more once I graduate Grad School.

Team #28 - Team Babydoll

Team #28 - Team Babydoll - Jill Simpson - Michigan USA

Jill and Babydoll here, and we love dressage! Babydoll is a 14.2, bay, mostly smooth coat curly. We've been riding together since 2011, and we're inseparable! The two of us hope to log hours from our trail rides, dressage practices, clinics, shows and more!

Team # 27 - Simply Spartan

Team #27 - Simply Spartan - Autumn Skinner - Michigan USA

Hi! My name is Autumn and I'm entering the Curly-Time Derby with my horse Spartan! Spartan is a three year old chestnut tobiano Curly, and we'll have been together for a year on April fourth! My goal is just to spend a lot of time with him working on building trust and communication. I'm hoping to reach the 500 point marker but as long as we're working hard and accomplishing our goals that is all that matters!

Team #26 - Fortitudine Vincimus

Team #26 - Fortitudine Vincimus - Emily Seidler - Michigan USA

I currently own one Curly cross mare, who turned 18 this year. I am looking forward to logging many trail miles with her, and am expecting some new adventures for the both of us. I also hope to include some lessons as well as clinics too.

Team #25 - Chocolate Dream

Team #25 - Chocolate Dream - Bea Wellauer - Switzerland

LS Babe is 24 years old, so we take it a little bit slower, more groundwork and going for a walk.

Team # 24 - Chapins Curlies

Team #24- Chapins Curlies - Deb Chapin - Michigan USA

We have three curlies, two 2year olds and a yearling. Hoping to get the two year olds broke to ride and ground work on the yearling. Hoping to be in the top 50.

Team #23 - Henning Stables

Team #32 - Henning Stables - Joan Henning - Michigan USA

This is my Curly, UBMB Angel Leggs and I, waiting our turn to enter the ring at a Dressage show. Our goal is to make qualifying scores at recognized Dressage shows this year. And to have an inspiring and fun time of it too! I also have other Curlies that I will ride, in support of their training progress. I will use this derby to inspire, share and enjoy the company of fellow Curly owners.

Team #22 - HorseBuds TRC

Team #22 - HorseBuds TRC - Deb Michael - Colorado, USA

HorseBuds Therapeutic Riding Center in Greeley CO uses 8 curly horses ages 3-15 to provide therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities to children and adults with disabilities. Training involves maintaining a topline, western dressage, cattle sorting, trail rides, clinics, games and tricks.

Team #21 - Prairie Pride

Team #21 - Prairie Pride - Julie Dimler - Sascatchewan, Canada

I have four curly horses. We train/ compete for extreme cowboy racing events as well as just trail riding and lessons.

Team #20 - Got Gait

Team #20 - Got Gait - Cindy Chaney - Oregon, USA

My Curly "MO'Nique" is four now and ready for longer rides. She is gaited, so putting the miles on her will only make her better in so many ways. She has that wonderful Curly personality, very curious and bold. I am looking forward to many adventures with her.

Team #19 - Curlin Around

Team #19 Curlin Around - Carol Vance - Arizona, USA

Working with my almost 3 year old colt and riding my other two Curlies. And having a great time with my Curlies every day!

Team #18 - Jack & Millie

Team #18 Jack & Mille - Camille Guérin - Quebec Canada

Just spend quality time with my horse!