Mignon Stetman & Gabrielle Sitomer • Working Western: Family, Fun & Finding Your Community

What makes Working Western so much fun with an Arabian horse?For Mignon Stetman and Gabrielle Sitomer, the answer involves great horses, challenging classes, personal growth, family, friendships and a community that encourages people to keep learning.In this episode of the We LOVE Arabian Horses Podcast, Mignon and Gabrielle join host Paul Kostial to share how each found her way into Working Western and why neither looked back.Mignon talks about her extraordinary partnership with Legacy Black Sabbath++++//, including what this talented and sensitive horse has taught her about patience and becoming a better rider. She also shares the story behind one of her proudest national accomplishments, an unexpected championship aboard M Gettin' Er Done, better known as Stormy. Gabrielle discusses receiving the APAHA Working Western Amateur Award, the remarkable group of horses she and her children enjoy together, and why one particular national championship aboard Strawberry Wine, known as Crush, became such a memorable family accomplishment. The conversation also explores ranch riding, ranch trail, western trail and what makes Arabian and Half-Arabian horses such engaging partners for these disciplines.Mignon and Gabrielle share their experiences with ATARHA, the Arabian Trail and Ranch Horse Association, and discuss the camaraderie and accessibility they see within the Working Western community, from nationally competitive riders to owners enjoying their horses closer to home. Most importantly, they have some encouraging advice for anyone watching from the sidelines wondering whether Working Western might be for them:Start somewhere. Learn. Don't be intimidated. And enjoy the journey with your horse. 🐴🤠