The Stock Horse of Texas community rallied behind 14-year-old Emma Vidal to ensure she checked off a bunch of “firsts” on her list of goals.
Music is synonymous with major horse shows. Popular tunes fuel riders’ adrenaline and entertain spectators. But the arena was silent when 14-year-old Emma Vidal signaled for cows during her boxing runs at the Stock Horse of Texas World Show & Derby held October 25-29, 2023, in Abilene, Texas.