Region 8 Open Winner Christine Weaver
Christine Weaver, 41, has been very successful with her show partner "Fraiser," including a big win at this year's AQHA Regional Experience in Tulsa, Okla.. Christine, based in Tulsa, has traveled the nation with Fraiser competing on the open hunter/jumper circuit as well as at the AQHA circuit.

Christine Weaver Photo by Fling Horse Photography/Todd Sutherland

How long have you been showing your horse?
I've been riding horses for 25 years, and showing Fraiser for four years.

Tell us about your Regional Experience win.
Winning the Open All Around Championship was quite an accomplishment among many quality horses. We placed very well in our hunter/jumper classes, but to clinch the All Around title, we had to compete in barrel racing--a real adventure!

Why do you ride Quarter Horses?
Versatility! Riding a Quarter Horse allows me to compete on the AQHA circuit as well as at open shows. Fraiser's success against other breeds at open shows really confirms how well the breed can do in nearly any environment. It's great to have the support of an organization like the AQHA, too.

Would you recommend the Regional Experience to other show riders? To newcomers? Will you be back next year?
Absolutely--experienced show riders will be impressed, and newcomers will get a great introduction to a championship show format. This year was just so much fun--the people managing the event were wonderful, and the prizes were incredible. I'm definitely planning to return next year to show, and also hope to see some of the clinics, which I heard were very worthwhile.