THANK YOU
for so generously supporting
Gabby's Journey!
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To my dear sponsors,
I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your support, generosity, and belief in me as I prepare to compete at the Jr. World Finals in Las Vegas. This opportunity means the world to me and I would not have been able to chase this dream without the help of friends and family like you.
Every sponsorship, donation, and encouraging word has played a huge part in getting me here. Your support has not only helped me financially, but it has pushed me to work harder, to stay focused, and to represent you and our community with pride both in and out of the arena.
I am incredibly grateful for the chance to do what I love on one of the biggest stages in junior rodeo. I’ll be competing with your names in my heart, and I’ll do my best to make you all proud.
Thank you again for investing in me, believing in me, and being a part of my amazing journey.
With great appreciation,
Vista Palomar Riders is proud to support one of our own, Gabby Barrier, in her journey to win barrel racing at the Junior Vegas Tuffest World Championship. She'll be riding this Sunday Dec. 7th at 435 S. Grand Central Parkway in Las Vegas. She is contestant number 243, riding in the morning after the opening ceremony probably between 830AM and 930AM. The event will be webcasted at johnsonsportline.com/events for $9 or come see her LIVE for free on site. Her
About me...
My journey began when I was just ten years old. I joined a volunteer group for kids to help with horses for about nine hours a week, mucking stalls, feeding, watering and grooming horses. After months of committed volunteer work, my parents saw that I was serious about my love for horses and I managed to earn a leased horse and begin riding.
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After a couple of years riding, my family took the big leap to become active members of Vista Palomar Riders, even though we did not own a horse. It was at VPR that I really began to personally grow into my own as a rider and at the age of 13, I earned my first horse by working hard for other horse owners in the area to help keep up with the costs and responsibilities of owning and riding my horse.
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For the last two and a half years I have been delighted to work part time at Country Feed Store in Vista while also volunteering on the Junior Riders Board and volunteering at all events. I've participated at VPR events ever since I first became a member and am glad to have volunteered at both our first- and second-annual Kids for Country events. I love the idea of supporting kids like me to achieve their dreams too!
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I'm currently leading barrel racing in the California Junior Rodeo Association circuit and this year I was fortunate enough to win first place in the Vegas Toughest Qualifier with a 14.9 earning me a spot at the Junior Vegas Tuffest Junior World Championship in Las Vegas December 3 - 9, 2025 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, during the biggest weeks in rodeo, the National Finals Rodeo.
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Through all of my riding, training, volunteering and working long hours, I have still maintained a 4.0 GPA throughout high school and will be attending Palomar College, then California State San Marcos where I will major in business. I will continue to participate in college rodeo and ultimately grow a profession in agricultural real estate to help keep all of our lifestyle alive.
I'm so grateful to my parents for encouraging and supporting me over the years. As the first person in my family to go to college, all while pursuing my dreams of horsemanship, hard work, and rodeo, I am truly blessed.
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Thank you so much for reading my story and joining in my exciting journey. I will be working hard to make Vista Palomar Riders proud and to honor my community.​
Checks may also be made payable to Gabby Barrier and sent to VPR at PO Box 1145, Bonsall, CA 92003
or dropped off at the club. Contributions may also be made by clicking an icon below. Thank you!
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