Two Chenango equestrians earn world class honors
CHENANGO COUNTY – Two local equestrians, Julia Strier and Rachel Colley, received national recognition for their outstanding performance in The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show held in Oklahoma this October.
Julia Strier, 13, of Guilford, earned first place in two events, making her a world champion twice over. Rachel Colley, 17, of Afton, was also crowned Grand National Champion in her age group and Reserved world Champion at the Worlds title event.
The Morgan Grand National is an annual competition usually hosting over 1,200 horses and riders coming from all over America, England and Canada.
Julia, despite her young age, is an exceptional rider. “Coming from such a small barn and winning worlds is huge,” said Julia. For the last three years Strier has worked closely with her aunt, Mari Neidlinger and trainer Scott Neidlinger, spending much of her time training at Lingering Hill Stable in Afton. Her parents, Barbara and John Strier, have supported her throughout her rise to equestrian stardom. Their family has resided in Guilford for over 20 years.
“She rides aggressive horses. I was nervous; she has no fear but she also has such a love for it,” said Barbara Strier.” Julia and her horse Sally rode on to win two first place trophies this year.
Another newly-crowned world champion is Rachel Colley. Rachel competed in an older age group than Julia, capturing a gold and silver medal. Rachel began riding when she was only five years old. She has been to the Grand National before; in 1999 she finished with second and fourth place honors. Rachel has been training in Afton for 13 years with her friend Carolyn Dillon.
“She is so committed and very beautiful, I’m blessed and proud she was my gift,” said Rachel’s mother, Katherine Colley. Rachel and her family make frequent trips to California to the Boston Morgan Farm. The farm sponsors Rachel and keeps her championed horse Abra Cabam in top shape.
“All the hard work all, all the time being away – it was all worth it,” said Rachel.
Julia Strier, 13, of Guilford, earned first place in two events, making her a world champion twice over. Rachel Colley, 17, of Afton, was also crowned Grand National Champion in her age group and Reserved world Champion at the Worlds title event.
The Morgan Grand National is an annual competition usually hosting over 1,200 horses and riders coming from all over America, England and Canada.
Julia, despite her young age, is an exceptional rider. “Coming from such a small barn and winning worlds is huge,” said Julia. For the last three years Strier has worked closely with her aunt, Mari Neidlinger and trainer Scott Neidlinger, spending much of her time training at Lingering Hill Stable in Afton. Her parents, Barbara and John Strier, have supported her throughout her rise to equestrian stardom. Their family has resided in Guilford for over 20 years.
“She rides aggressive horses. I was nervous; she has no fear but she also has such a love for it,” said Barbara Strier.” Julia and her horse Sally rode on to win two first place trophies this year.
Another newly-crowned world champion is Rachel Colley. Rachel competed in an older age group than Julia, capturing a gold and silver medal. Rachel began riding when she was only five years old. She has been to the Grand National before; in 1999 she finished with second and fourth place honors. Rachel has been training in Afton for 13 years with her friend Carolyn Dillon.
“She is so committed and very beautiful, I’m blessed and proud she was my gift,” said Rachel’s mother, Katherine Colley. Rachel and her family make frequent trips to California to the Boston Morgan Farm. The farm sponsors Rachel and keeps her championed horse Abra Cabam in top shape.
“All the hard work all, all the time being away – it was all worth it,” said Rachel.
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