2024 Midland Sponsored riders
Bella Whorrall
Bella Whorrall is 10 years old and was first on a horse when she was 6 months old. Her partners in the arena are Frostmanslildevil “Sis” and Famous French Maya “Maya”. You can catch Bella in the exhibition pen every show before the open starts with her Bestie Ella. They work exhibitions and love learning from other riders. In 2022, Bella and Sis were the NYS Reserve PeeWee Champions and ended the season in the Top 5 PeeWee division at Midland Barrel Racing. In 2023 she qualified in the 5D for NBHA Open Worlds, was the Reserve 5D Youth Champion, and finished 4D 3rd in the Midland Youth Division. When Bella isn’t barrel racing or traveling to Rodeos with her mom she is playing soccer, basketball or at dance practice. She studies Acro, Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, HipHop, and Solo where she dedicates 6 hours a week at the studio. She is also an amazing striker on the soccer field but loves playing all positions to understand the game. She was able to play up in the boys division in winter club soccer in Binghamton. She attends many soccer clinics including the Syracuse University Mens Team and spends at least 3 hours a week on the pitch. She loves the outdoors which includes fishing, hunting, and riding her ATV. Bella is an exceptional student at Sherburne-Earlville where she participates in school plays, Publisher in the Newspaper Club, Math Club, and All County Chorus. Some of Bella’s goals for 2024 are to train our yearling colt “Steph Curry”, rope and goat tie in the Midland Young Guns shows, place in the 4D at Midland Shows, and start Jr High Rodeo in the Fall.
Brooke Dailey
Brooke Dailey is an 11 year old from Johnstown, NY who has enjoyed horses since before they made stirrup leathers long enough for her to reach! Brooke has a work ethic to put most adults to shame and will lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Outside the arena Brooke also enjoys gymnastics & hanging out with friends. She has accomplished so much in her short barrel racing career including Midland Barrels Little Partners Champion in 2019. Her main mount Targets Last Shot aka "Butt Bo" keeps her on her toes and this year she gets to step up to her mother's horse Littlemans Ice "Quill" to further her riding abilities. Brooke also hopes to work on her breakaway roping and High School Rodeo in the near future.
Ella Shipley
Ella is 10 years old and has always been around horses her entire life. Her mother has shown pleasure horses and has shown in competition a majority of her life. Ella is a very hard and determined worker who gets up at the crack of dawn to do her barn chores. She helps her mother with her rescue ranch which homes currently 50 horses and livestock. Ella also likes to help at horse shows with her friend and teammate Bella. Ella has a few partners when it comes to the arena. Her first one is Jazzy. She is a Bay Roan Mare who is 9 years old that she has trained herself. Her second ride is Maverick Native Frenchman. He is a Buckskin Stallion that she borrows from her mother from time to time. And third ride is a 3 year old Chestnut Gelding horse that she has raised since birth named DJ. Ella accomplishments in 2022 include 3rd place at the NBHA Super Show with her previous ride name Kid and top 5 of the PeeWee division at Midland Barrels. In 2023 Ella took 1st for the Youth class the NBHA Super Show in Syracuse, NY on Native Frenchman, and she also took 2nd place on her mare, Jazzy. Ella also was NBHA End of The Year 5D Champion in 2023 and she also finished 4th place in the 4D at Midlands Barrel Youth Division End of The Year Championship. She also qualified for Youth Worlds. Ella loves to auctions and no kill pens to rescue horses for her rescue. When she isn't rescuing horses with her mother, she is out with her grandfather helping him pick up cattle. Ella also does dance which include hip hop and acro, as well as plays indoor and outdoor soccer in her free time. Ella loves to hang with her dad as he fixes up vehicles. She loves to drive ATVs. Ella is a A+ student at Unadilla Elementary School and is currently in 5th grade. Ella's goals for the 2024 season are to have nice and consistent runs on her horse DJ. She also wants to learn how to rope/tie and rope. Thank you for taking the time to read this about Ella.
Anastacia Bertram
Anastasia “stace” Bertram is in 4th grade in DPS school. Stace enjoys riding quads on the family’s farm with her brother. She also enjoys taking care of her polled Hereford’s on the farm and plans to show them this summer at the county fair. Stace has been riding horses since she was a tiny tot. Started on a pony named muffin. Her mom would lead her pony around while she was riding her horse and that’s where it all began. When Stace was around 4 years old she switched to Blondie (her mother’s retired barrel horse). That is when she started to ride solo. At 5 years old Stace and her trusty palomino competed her first hunter pace “old Chatham” it was a 10 mile pace! Stace and Blondie became an unbreakable team. They still love to compete in hunter paces when it doesn’t conflict with barrel racing. In 2022 Stace started in little partners at midland which she finished 8th place. She also have done some gaming events at local gymkhana’s which Stace and Blondie placed at. In 2023 was Stace’s first year in youth midland and also joined the NBHA 2&5. Blondie and Stace have grown leaps and bounds. Placing at midland shows in the youth and open. Also placing in the youth awards NBHA 2&5 2023 1D tie 3rd, 2D tie 3rd, 3D 2nd, 5D 1st. Stace can’t wait for what the 2024 season brings for her and Blondie. She love hanging out with her friends at midland. As a sponsor rider one of her favourite things to do is to help with the fun runs.
Ari Urba
Ariana Urba is 16 year old sophomore at Maple Hill high school in Castleton Ny. She is continuously a high honor student and cares deeply about her academics. She loves being around friends and being with horses. This year she is working with a new 4 year old thoroughbred named Dancing York also know as Charlie. With not much time together so far they will be working extra hard this year to learn about each other and figure each other out. They have hopes of new experiences and smooth, consistent runs. Ari has opportunities to run other horses as she trains with Charlie and can’t wait to see what the year brings!
Regan Abele
Regan Abele is 11 years old, from Loudonville NY and in the 6th grade. Regan is an outstanding student; her teachers all say she is a pleasure to have in class and is always eager to learn and help others. She is on the cross-country team. Regan is also on an alpine race team, she truly loves competing. In her free time she enjoys riding her 4-wheeler, snowmobile, wood crafting, roping, swimming, fishing, boating and getting dirty. She started riding English at 7 years old but decided a year later to switch to Western and has never looked back. There is nothing Regan won’t do, she’s always willing to help, no matter the task. Regan has made Midland her home since 2020, where she started in little partners ending the season in the top 5 of her class earning herself her first buckle. In October 2021, Regan’s dream of owning a horse came true. Regan is the proud owner of Dream, her 7-year-old mare. Over the last 2.5 years they’ve bonded, built confidence, and trust. Regan is a member of the New York State High School rodeo association, which she joined in 2022. Regan qualified for nationals and competed in Perry Georgia in June 2023. Regan dream of owning a roping horse came true in September 2023 when she became the new owner of Vegas. Vegas is help making Regan‘s dreams come true. Regan now competes in breakaway events. She loves the sport of rodeo and participates in barrels, pole bending, goat tying, and recently started ribbon roping and breakaway. Her goals for the 2024 are to participating in team roping, qualify again for NBHA Youth and National Junior High Finals Rodeo. She wants to spread the word on the sport of rodeo and to continue to be a positive role model.
Brinkley Purick
Brinkley Purick is 13 years old and in the 7th grade with Acellus Academy. She started riding English at the age of 6 but quickly decided that western and barrel racing was her passion. She is currently running two horses, Breezy and Spin, both of which she has continued to train herself and gain so much confidence and knowledge along the way. The 2023 Midland season was beyond amazing and Brinkley won the youth high money earner saddle and multiple buckles. Midland has given Brinkley the opportunity to announce at shows, and it is now one of her favorite things to do! The barn is still her second home and she has earned her place there as being a super hardworking and trustworthy kid. She still studies supplements and drills in her downtime and hopes to be a horse trainer someday. Outside of horses, Brinkley loves lacrosse, off-roading Jeeps & 4x4’s, and is a straight A student. Brinkley qualified for the youth and open worlds every year since 2020 and is looking forward to making the journey to Perry, Georgia in 2024! Brinkley is thankful for Midland, and all the support and amazing opportunities that they have given her!! Bring on the 2024 season!
Ryleigh Snyder
Ryleigh Snyder is 13 years old and has been riding her whole life, but more consistently with in the last 4 years. In that short time Ryleigh has accomplished a lot of her personal goals she has set for herself, the biggest is taming her big steed Tonto enough to listen to her. Tonto use to belong to her aunt Tammy, but Ryleigh stole him and proved she could ride him better when she started beating her aunt in competitions. Tonto is a Big Red Roan that is about 19 years young and is as honest as the day is long. Ryleigh won the NBHA NY07 4d open in 2022 and in 2023 on 3d for youth. Ryleigh always has the goal to place in every race she attends but what matters most to her is sportsmanship and cheering on everyone. Outside of riding Ryleigh loves playing soccer and competes in the fall, winter and spring. Ryleigh is in 6th grade and her favorite subjects in school are social studies and science. Her favorite past time in school is in band playing her clarinet and practice. Her goals for the 2024 season are to get a 15.9 at the Midland arena and to place 3D or 4D at Midland, then to win the 3D open and youth for NBHA NY07.
Makenzie Glaski
Makenzie or ‘Kenzie’ as her friends affectionately call her is 10 years old from New Lebanon, NY. Kenzie is very enthusiastic and determined to begin her 4th season of riding. Despite a few setbacks last season she is looking forward to the 2024 season with her trusty partner Wrangler. They’ve been putting in the hard work to become a strong team and accomplish some personal goals inside the pen. Always eager to expand her skills as a rider Makenzie has also gotten involved in activities such as cattle sorting and roping. Skills she hopes to put to use during the ’24-’25 high school rodeo season. Away from the barn Kenzie is an active member of her schools drama club and loves to spend time with her family. What truly sets Kenzie apart is her genuine desire to support and uplift her fellow riders. Whether it's lending a helping hand or cheering them on towards their own goals, Kenzie is always there, radiating positivity and encouragement.
Addison Foster
Addison Foster is 15 years old and in the 10th grade at Edwards-Knox Central School. Addison has been riding since she was three years old. Addison is consistently on the outstanding/high honor roll with a grade point average of 95. Addison plays soccer, basketball and enjoys writing, drawing and has been a member of the varsity girls basketball team since being moved up as an 8th grader. Addison loves barrel racing on her two horses, Getta Lotta Ladies, Lotto, and Marthas French Smooch.. Addison was the 2021 3D Open World Champion, 2021 NY08 NBHA Open 1D and Youth 1D Champion, 2021 Midland Members Youth 1D Champion, 2021 Cowgirl Couture Youth 1D Champion and Open Reserve High Money Earner, 2022 NBHA NY08 Youth Reserve Champion and the 2022 Cowgirl Couture Youth 1D Champion. Addison has many goals in her future and strives to be a good role model for the younger youth riders. Addison would love to compete at rodeos in the future. Addison enjoys being a Midland Member and making memories with her horse show family.