Local equestrian Sara Bailey Yoder at the competitive horse arena with her registered Haflinger, Medina's Miracle or "Mira," as part of the recent Great Lakes Haflinger competition Friday, October 10, through Sunday, October 12, at Michigan State University. Miss Yoder and her horse, "Mira," were presented with a First Place award for best costume design for the theme "Haflinger in Paradise." She also competed in several other English equitation events, where she received Champion Reserve in the youth dressage category. She is the daughter of Doug and Lydia Yoder of Mackinac Island and Cedarville. (Yoder family photograph) |