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Andrew Stanfield has been with Lakota Trailers since 2015 and is currently serving as CMO overseeing the company's marketing, advertising, web development, and video production efforts.

LYPA Rider of the Week: Logan Kennedy

LYPA Rider of the Week: Logan Kennedy

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“It’s not always about the money, buckles, or the saddles that make you a great rider… It’s about how you feel in the saddle; giving it your all every time your foot hits the stirrup.” -Logan Kennedy

5 Quick Questions:

Q: How did you get into riding?

I got into riding before I could walk. My daddy bought my first horse when I was 6 months old. Between my dad and my pawpaw, they both taught me how to ride and about the great lessons that horses can bring into your life.

Q:Do you have a good luck charm?

When I ride, I never forget my lucky charms. My pawpaw died when I was 16 and my dad recently passed. They both accompanied me to every rodeo I went to and they will continue to ride with me as my angels.

Q:Why do you ride?

I ride because of the passion and love that I have for my horse and the sport. I’ve never felt so empowered than I do when I ride. I know that when i’m on my horse, the world is a beautiful place and that God is so great.

Q:How do you calm those pesky show nerves?

Like every rider, we all get nervous. I calm my nerves through prayer. Wherever I am, I pray and then I know that whatever happens in the arena, I will give all glory to God.

Q: What’s the best piece of horse advice you’ve been given?

I’ve been given a lot of advice from other riders in my lifetime. If I had to choose the wisest advice from someone, it would have been from Sarah Laborde. She told me that wherever I go in life, my dreams are never too wild or crazy to fulfill. I make my own destiny and if I want to be a great rider, I have to be the one to work hard and put in the time and effort into practicing and bonding with my horses.


Follow Logan to see what she’s up too!!
Instagram: @Logan_alexis16

Check out the Lakota blog next Thursday for the next LYPA Rider of the Week…it could be you!

LYPA Rider of the Week: Daytona Santiago

LYPA Rider of the Week: Daytona Santiago

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This week’s Rider of the Week is from Waupaca, WI. Daytona is a very active rider in her community and is happiest when she’s around her horses, or in the saddle!

5 Quick Questions:

Q: How did you get into riding?

I’ve always wanted a horse ever since I was really little. My parents got me horse back riding lessons for my 6th birthday and I’ve been riding ever since.

Q:Do you have a good luck charm?

My good luck charm are my tie dye jeans from Ranch Dressn. Every time I wear them at competitions we always do really good! I was wearing them when I won 2016 NBHA Youth 2D State Champion.

Q:Why do you ride?

I ride because being around horses makes me happy and it’s what I love to do. My horses are what I care about most!

Q:How do you calm those pesky show nerves?

I get really nervous before runs. I usually sing a song in my head while I’m waiting for my turn. I also use lavender oil on me and my horse. But what really helps me is to loosen up my legs and feet so I’m not sitting so stiff from being nervous, just petting my horse, not watching the other riders as I’m waiting, and talking to someone.

Q: What’s the best piece of horse advice you’ve been given?

When Tai was first being trained for barrels, I would get some lessons once in a while to help me ride her better. I was told to scream with my legs, whisper with my hands. This has really helped me because instead of steering with my hands, I use leg pressure. I’ve worked on this a lot with Tai and now we can do the barrel pattern without me having to use reins at all, I just use leg pressure and this has really helped our pattern!


Follow Daytona to see what she’s up too!!
Instagram: @daytona_santiago

Check out the Lakota blog next Tuesday for the next LYPA Rider of the Week…it could be you!

The Farm | Therapeutic Animal Center

The Farm | Therapeutic Animal Center

Lakota Trailers is glad to contribute to The Farm, a facility that is planning to provide a safe, nurturing, and restorative place for children in need. Their group will work in conjunction with the local Department of Child Services (DCS).

The Farm

To get more information, or to get involved, please contact:
Margaret Malone
260-562-3655
margaretmalone@embarqmail.com

#TheFarm #LOVELakota #TherapeuticRiding #HorseTherapy #ChildrenTherapy #Horses

A Fireplace in a Horse Trailer? | Lakota Trailers

Wait…a Fireplace in a Horse Trailer?!

Our built-in 4700 BTU fireplace is perfect for those cold nights after a rodeo or on a camping trip!! It is very efficient and has an easy to use remote. For more information contact your closest Lakota Dealer today!

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#LOVELakota #LakotaFOREVER #HorseHour #Horses #horsestagram #rodeo #nfr #barrelracing #reining #HorseJumping #Dressage #LakotaTrailers

Lakota FOREVER | Lakota Trailers

Lakota FOREVER

Finding a horse trailer you can count on is almost as important as finding a horse you can trust.
Lakota Trailers are built to last and are backed by the best overall warranty’s in the business.

Call a Lakota Dealer today to see a Lakota for yourself.

#LakotaFOREVER

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#HorseHour #Trust #Horses #Rodeo #BarrelRacing #Western #NFR #Roping #Horse #SteerWrestling #BroncRiding #BullRiding

LYPA Rider of the Week: Kylie Robinson

LYPA Rider of the Week: Kylie Robinson

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Lakota’s Young Professional Association is proud to support riders of all disciplines- this week we wanted to spotlight one of our reiners! It was fun catching up with Kylie Robinson and finding out more about her journey in the saddle!

5 Quick Questions:

Q: How did you get into riding?

I started riding about 4 years ago and got into the reiners shortly after that. I always loved horses since I was little and the reining horses always stuck out to me!

Q:Do you have a good luck charm?

To calm my show nerves I like to be left alone before I get on and I listen for the music that is playing in the arena.

Q:Why do you ride?

I ride because I love the adrenaline, being with my horses no matter what is a good feeling, I love showing and hope to be a NRHA Professional trainer someday.

Q:How do you calm those pesky show nerves?

To calm my show nerves I like to be left alone before I get on and I listen for the music that is playing in the arena.

Q: What’s the best piece of horse advice you’ve been given?

The best thing I have ever been told is “Just go in and ride. You have nothing to prove”.


Follow Kylie to see what she’s up too!!
Instagram: @reinerforlife

Check out the Lakota blog next Tuesday for the next LYPA Rider of the Week…it could be you!

2016 National Finals Rodeo (NFR)

2016 National Finals Rodeo

We’re super excited about the 2016 National Finals Rodeo (NFR)!

Come see Lakota Trailers at several locations throughout the city (list below):
– Mandalay Bay | Bishop’s Trailer Sales
– Convention Center | Rodeo Rigs & NRS Trailer Sales
– The Pavillions at World Market Center | Bishop’s Trailer Sales

Watch for all our Lakota Young Professionals who are competing! #LakotaYPA

#NFR #NationalFinalsRodeo #2016NFR

LOVE LoveWay

LOVE LoveWay

Here at Lakota Trailers we LOVE groups that bring hope to those who need it. Our team directs a large amount of our annual charitable giving to LoveWay. This is a therapeutic riding center for children with special needs.

Amazon Smile

This Cyber Monday there is a way to help bring more funding to their mission! Simply click the link (above) and you will be redirected to the Smile.Amazon.com program. This is a cool program through Amazon to give back 5% of the proceeds from your order to a charity. Just click before doing your holiday shopping on Amazon and you can effortlessly help provide scholarships for riders who couldn’t afford their tuition expenses otherwise!

LoveWay Team

#LoveWay #LOVELakota #TherapeuticRiding #TherapyRiding #HorseHour

LYPA Rider of the Week: Sherra Mershon

LYPA Rider of the Week: Sherra Mershon

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Lakota welcomed it’s 300th LYPA member this week! Sherra Mershon is a hunter/jumper rider who loves her OTTB Kodak Moment or “Koda.” We caught up with her to learn more about their journey together, and what makes owning a rescue horse so fun!

5 Quick Questions:

Q: How did you get into riding?

I got into riding at the age of 8 years old and have been hooked ever since. My best friend in elementary school was part of a 4-H horses organization and we got to trailer out every week to the longhorn polo club arena and practice every discipline in the book.

Q:Do you have a good luck charm?

My good luck charm is a horse shoe necklace that never leaves my neck! It was given to me by someone very near and dear to my heart and it reminds me everyday how lucky and blessed I am. When I get nervous before going into the show ring I always catch myself holding and fidgeting with the charm on the necklace.

Q:What makes your horse so special?

My horse is the horse of a life time and he LOVES his job. He is a 9 year old thoroughbred gelding that I rescued from a non profit organization and he raced before he made it to them. He is a monster standing and 16.2h with a husky build. Every time I take him out to shows I have people ask me if he’s a warm blood and I love to respond with “No, he’s off the track!” I am one proud horse mom. He is so special to me because we rescued each other. He came into my life when I needed him very much so. He was a work in progress and would always give me 110% and I knew early on in his training that we were going somewhere together.

Q:How do you calm those pesky show nerves?

To calm my show nerves I put headphones in while I tack up to try to pump myself up while also using music as a mental distraction. While I am waiting to go into the ring and my nerves are at their worst I practice deep breathing, in through the nose and out through the mouth!

Q: What’s the best piece of horse advice you’ve been given?

The best piece of horse advice I’ve ever received was just to have fun… My show nerves were so bad at first and now I cant wait to get in the ring. The warm-up ring is a scary place and the show ring is HUGE and open and just somewhere where nothing else matters. It really is just having fun. Especially when we win!


Follow Sherra and Koda to see what they’re up too!
Instagram: @ottb.equestrian. or @sherra_beara

Check out the Lakota blog next Tuesday for the next LYPA Rider of the Week…it could be you!