Equestrian riders of all ages come to Kraus Farms
Autumn Hernandez, 16, rounds a barrel full speed on her horse, Chief, at Kraus Farms Equestrian Center.
Autumn Hernandez, walking with her horse, Chief, after a barrel run.
Autumn Hernandez, Danyel Steffen, 17, on her horse, Domino, with Taylor Moore, all preparing for their individual runs.
Taylor Moore, 15, riding her forte, western barrel.
Lesson rider on a leased horse at Kraus.
Moore has owned Leo for two and a half years and counting.
Maddeline Baumin trotting.
Having a symbiotic relationship with your horse is the most vital aspect of equestrianism.
Trainer, Sarah, giving a lesson at Kraus.
Casually strolling off on Leo following a barrel run.
Not only are Hernandez and Moore friends, their horses are as well.
Hernandez rounding a barrel in a full canter.
Lesson rider takes it slow as she is a young beginner.
Hernandez in her natural western seat.
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Jessica Danielle Moore is a staff journalist/editor for MBU Timeline. Born and raised in St. Louis, Moore is a journalism major, shooting guard on the women’s basketball team, as well as a member of the MBU Institute for Leadership.
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