The Deaf Barrel Racer

28/08/2026

So happy 😃 to have been given the opportunity to ride in a demo at the Rockin' The Country festival 🛢️🛢️🛢️Thank you Northern Lights barrel Racing International & Sovereign Quarter Horses for inviting me to join ya all 😊 🤠

27/08/2026

Greed has no place in horse training.

The fastest way to hold a horse back is to ask for more than it's ready to give. Every horse learns at a different pace, and the ones that last are built through patience, consistency, and doing right by the horse—not by rushing the process.

Don't let your goals get bigger than your horsemanship.

The best horsemen aren't greedy. They know when to ask for more, when to reward, and when to call it a day.

Put the horse first. The results will follow.

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06/08/2026

Go Layla!! 🇬🇧

22/07/2026

❤️

06/05/2026

Deaf Awareness Week 💜 I get ask a lot how my Cochlear implant works 😊🤠

23/03/2026

You can’t add speed to a horse that’s already out of control.
But you can always ask for more from a horse that’s balanced. ⚖️🐎

Speed magnifies whatever is already there.

If the foundation is shaky, it falls apart faster.
If the foundation is solid, you can build on it.

Balance first.
Then comes consistency and success.

08/03/2026

It’s been a little quiet on here since the New Year, but that certainly doesn’t mean things have slowed down! 🎉

Behind the scenes, the UKWMGA team has been busy sourcing venues and equipment and finalising the last bits of paperwork to get everything ready for an exciting year ahead.
As a brand new association, we’re working hard to build something strong and help grow the sport right across the UK. 💪🇬🇧

Membership will be opening in the next few months, and we’re really looking forward to welcoming athletes and supporters who want to be part of something new and exciting.

📣 Judges Course Coming Soon
We will also be running a Judges Course soon and we’d love as many people as possible to get involved. Having more trained judges will allow us to run more competitions and continue developing the sport across the country.

If you’re interested in taking part in the Judges Course, please send me a message via inbox or email:
Sarah Witherspoon
Email: [email protected]

Exciting times ahead for the sport in the United Kingdom

03/03/2026

27/02/2026

Gentle exercise on the beach with Arte and Lillie 🩷🩷 🐴🐕 Arte has had a few months off over winter. Won’t be long before we are fit enough for Barrels on the beach. Love riding in my Rocket Donkey jacket 😊🛢️

Code Jemma10 to get £’s off Rocket Donkey

23/02/2026

😍 Jemma10 for £’s off 🩷