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Humans and Horses: Lisa King and Grand Theft Auto

Lisa King and Grand Theft Auto, Reg. #12-98016

Lisa King and Grand Theft Auto, Reg. #12-98016

Lisa King and Grand Theft Auto, Reg. #12-98016

Grand Theft Auto aka Auto is out of Grand Central and Southern Playboy’s Golden Maid. He is the third World Grand Champion out of this mare. We intended to keep him for the 3 Year Old Futurity, but in early July he began to really turn a corner and we thought, “why not let’s see what he can do”! Ben and Alan talked it over and Ben said, “I want Lisa to show him!”  I would like to say I put in a lot of practice time but no….I was allowed to ride him maybe 4 (short) times before his first show, The Breeders Cup! That’s the way to build your confidence! I was pleased with his 3rd place finish. Fortunately for me he is a very willing and sweet horse and we got along very well. Next up for us was the Celebration. Alan got Auto ready for me and we had a good preliminary ride. I was looking forward to Saturday night. I knew we had to be as close to perfect as we could be because our competition was tough. Auto gave me a great ride and when they called out our number I was thrilled! All of our (mostly Alan’s) hard work had paid off. I want to thank Alan for everything he has done for Auto and me, my great horseshoer, and my friends for cheering and supporting us! It was definitely a dream come true!

 

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