March/April 2025 Issue

Page 66 March/April 2025 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN Versatile PA Horse is Named Arabian Horse Association Ambassador looks like a completely different horse depending on what he’s doing.” Adrienne is also a fan of the people she has met in the Arabian show world. “You meet the most amazing, supportive people,” she said. “It’s a very close-knit community.” King has been used in the 10 and under walk and trot division, as a trail horse, gone on camping trips, been a lesson horse, and even attended a child’s birthday party. “He’s an amazing horse. He’s sweet, he’s taught many people how to ride through his years,” Adrienne said. A shining star outside the show ring, he and Adrienne carried the American Flag in ceremonies at Dressage at Devon three years in a row, in the Honor Flight Philadelphia Parade to honor veterans, and during closing night ceremonies in Oklahoma at the Arabian Championship. “He is a horse I trained in ranch riding myself, and he did amazing. I had messaged the committee for the Arbian Horse Association and asked if they had someone to carry the flag at closing ceremonies,” Adrienne said. King has been a model for Adrienne’s photography, posing for equestrian related ads like Ovation Riding, OneK helmets, and Pessoa saddles as well as for a music video. When Adrienne decided to apply to have King named an Arabian Ambassador, he needed three letters of recommendation – he had eight. “I feel like King is the epitome of the American dream - never giving up,” she said. “He is a very kind and gentle soul. He’s an amazing horse. “He trusts me, and we have a really good bond. When they say your ‘heart horse’ you know that horse would have your back and vice versa,” Adrienne said. “He’s super and you can trust him.” (Continued from page 62) Like what you see? Subscribe today to East Coast Equestrian!