On July 15, 2024, the Mid-South Horse Review profiled Montana reining trainer Valerie Siegel — winner of the 2023 NRHA Intermediate Open World Championship — for its Equestrian Impact Awards. Stacie nominated her, and the profile is built around her nomination letter.
Equestrian Impact Awards: Valerie Siegel
“Watching Val pursue and win this prestigious award showed me how she embodies the qualities of an Influential Equestrian. Despite a rigorous show schedule, she always prioritized the welfare of her horse, Katies Whizzin Gun, attending meticulously to both physical and mental needs.”
— Stacie G. Boswell, DVM, DACVS-LA, quoted in the Mid-South Horse Review
The profile goes on to relay more of the nomination: that over Stacie’s 30 years as an equestrian, Val stands out as one of the most ethical professionals in the industry, embracing healthy competition and valuing genuine achievement over politically influenced wins.
Read the full profile at the Mid-South Horse Review.