Courtney Hammit was always drawn to the reining horses. Coming from an all-around background, she started working with Nathan Piper to learn the ropes and start her sliding journey. Riding Ruff Spook (Smart Spook x Ruffle Me Up), Hammit earned the SWRHA Futurity Green Reiner Level 1 and 2 [1] Championship with a score of 73.
“It was a really cool run. My trainer Mr. Nathan said ‘We need to step it up a little bit and [my horse] definitely did. He was with me every step of the way,” Hammit said. “[Ruff Spook] is my first reiner, so it’s been pretty cool. I’ve learned pretty much everything [on him]. He’s taught me a lot.”
Hammit isn’t stopping with her green reiner domination – the youth is looking to earn the Rookie of the Year title and win an AQHA Globe one day.
“I want to thank everyone. My mom, grandpa, Mr. Nathan Piper, Ms. Nancy Cahill, Catherine, Marek, Ms. Jean and Casey,” Hammit said.