The 2025 Bandera County Junior Livestock Show Horse Division showcased young equestrian talent with participants excelling in a variety of events.
Junior Division Winners Showmanship: 1st – Victoria Smith
2nd – Kimber Blue
3rd – Makensie Valentine
4th – Bryleigh Stubblefield
5th – Emma McCartney Western Horsemanship: 1st – Makensie Valentine
2nd – Victoria Smith
3rd – Bryleigh Stubblefield
4th – Lawson Stade
5th – Kimber Blue Trail:
1st – Makensie Valentine
2nd – Bryleigh Stubblefield
3rd – Kimber Blue
4th – Lawson Stade
5th – Victoria Smith English Equitation:
1st – Makensie Valentine
2nd – Bryleigh Stubblefield
3rd – Kimber Blue Makensie Valentine received the Junior High Point award, sponsored by Riding on Faith Rodeo.
Senior Division Winners Showmanship: 1st – Bella Bearden
2nd – Heather Baker
3rd – Brooke Lee Western Horsemanship: 1st – Bella Bearden
2nd – Heather Baker
3rd – Brooke Lee Trail:
1st – Heather Baker
2nd – Brooke Lee English Equitation:
1st – Heather Baker
2nd – Brooke Lee Bella Bearden earned the Senior High Point award, also sponsored by Riding on Faith Rodeo.
Heather Baker was recognized with the Cindy Kline Award, sponsored by Linda Taylor-Scott.
Event organizers extended gratitude to sponsors and contributors, including Riding on Faith Rodeo, Betty Goll for ribbons, and Madison Aguirre of Shoot M Photography.
Judges, arena crews, and volunteers were also thanked for their efforts in setting up and running the event.
