We are thankful for so many...
Uncle Sam
Responsible for the 8th birthday Groupon that started it all.
Thank you!(?)
Sandra Brady, trainer
We can not thank you enough Sandy for believing in Rooster to be a good fit for Samuelle and to allow for them to excel as a team. You have provided a lifetime of stellar memories and opportunities...
*also grateful to Jim Farmer pictured next to Rooster for introducing and highly recommending Emily Farmer to us when we were looking for someone to take Sam to Vegas Nationals!
Emily Farmer, trainer
How can we formulate the extent of our gratitude in just a few words? Being referred to Emily in October 2021 by her uncle Jim Farmer, with one month to prepare and train for Nationals on a new horse: Idol of Kings, was a blessing and a true match made in Heaven!
The journey ever since has been quite the successful ride.
So much growth and so much fun!
Melanie Mader, USHJA Outreach program
Thank you Melanie for having answered all of the questions (yes, the many!) we have had since Sam came home from the barn speaking a million words a minute saying someone saw an announcement on Instagram with Sam’s name on it stating she was the backstage golden ticket winner for the USHJA nationals in 2021, as our official invitation ended up in our junk mail folder!!! The life changing USHJA outreach program is your baby, providing a chance to small barns like ours and their young riders to compete in the finals amongst the best!
Such a dream! For ever grateful for this journey thanks to you!
#USHJAoutreach
The "Groomers" #parents
They are way too old for this shit.
I say this Literally
#MuckingStalls
But "they put their whole heart into it'"
So we'll keep hem around ;)
(It's not like we can afford any real groomers anyways;)
LOL
Aunt Brittany,
For being the best hands on aunt!
Thank you for all your precious help, early mornings, support and valuable shared knowledge.
Sam is lucky to have you!
#bestauntie
To our supporting FRIENDS!
To all our supporting neighbors and friends (not all pictured!) that have forgiven our busy schedules, many weekends away and hugged our barn smelly selves without hesitation!
We adore you!
#truefriendship
Fam Fans!
... Showing up to so many shows including flying to Vegas in support of Nationals!
& more Fam Fans!
... Thank you ALL for the much valued support.
Alan Leerkamp, ...aka best Dad (& best "Groom") ever!
Sometimes grumpy at the task but always there and always proud! Thank you!
Samuelle W. Leerkamp,
You amaze me kid...
I was nowhere near as brave as you are at such a young age.
Keep on going.
Love you.
~ Mom
Horse Mom,
From "behind the scenes" (or behind the camera)...
I've still got a lot to learn in this new world, but I promise you,
I will keep supporting you in the best ways that I can or am able to. I am without the shadow of a doubt:
Your biggest fan.
~ Mom, Deborah Jacobs
GPA THEO,
... for helping make this growing dream possible.
You have always believed in her and supported her in every way possible. She wouldn't have accomplished this much without your support!
She is one lucky kid to have you as a grand father.
You rock.
Thank you granny...
... for inspiring our move to Indianapolis, IN
The idea of living closer to you (& Grampy at the start of our considerations,) and the opportunity for Samuelle to grow up getting to know you, sparked a whole new journey with a brand new set of opportunities that we didn't even know existed. Your strenght and determination have made you a true role model for Samuelle.
We love you!
