NEO A&M Horse Judging Team

09/25/2025

NEO finishes Reserve High Team in Fort Worth-

APHA Horse IQ Collegiate Results…

Firstly, we want to thank all of the people at the APHA, WCHA, and NSBA associations that allow opportunities like these to be possible. Also, a huge shout out to Julie Voge and all of her help for putting on a great additional workout contest this week. Any day at a judging contest, is a great day.

Whitesboro Results -
5th High Team / High Point Jr College
10th High Indv- Jalynn Barenberg
11th High Indv- Hannah Mennig

APHA Results-

Overall
Reserve Champion Team Overall
• Abigal Shofler – 2nd High Individual
• Jalynn Barenberg – 6th High Individual
• Carrie Miller – 14th High Individual

Reasons
4th High Team
• Jalynn Barenberg – 4th High Individual
• Abigal Shofler – 10th High Individual
• Hannah Mennig – 16th High Individual

Halter
3rd High Team
• Jalynn Barenberg – 6th High Individual
• Abigal Shofler – 8th High Individual
• Carrie Miller – 14th High Individual

Performance
3rd High Team
• Abigal Shofler – 2nd High Individual
• Jalynn Barenberg – 11th High Individual
• Carrie Miller – 16th High Individual

Congratulations to Texas A&M for the win!

09/17/2025

Come see us in Miami tomorrow. Registration at 4, instruction starts at 5!!

It’s the best time of the year- fall majors!

Help us travel this year by helping you prepare for your big fall contests!

Come up to Miami, Sep 18th to get RANCHY!!

More clinics are scheduled for Oct. Contact Hannah with any questions.

09/17/2025

📸🐴 The countdown is on!

We’re officially 1 week out from our first contest of the season in Fort Worth! The NEO A&M Horse Judging Team has been working hard, and we’re excited to kick off the year strong.

Meet our team-

Freshmen 2025-2026
Kaleb Dorr, Emily Hopkins, Addison Kennedy, Marisa Catron , KayLee Sells, Keeley Brooks, Bryleigh Colbert, Macyn Olson

Sophomores 2024-2025
Hayden Bailey, Chade Morgan, Boots Brown, Abigal Shofler, Carrie Miller, Jalynn Barenberg, Hannah Mennig

Stay tuned for updates as we hit the road and put our practice into action. 💙💛

BIG thanks to the gal behind the camera!!! Brittany Parker- we are so thankful for your support.

09/10/2025

TWO MORE DAYS TO ORDER!!!

🐴✨ NEO Horse Judging Team Merch Store is LIVE!

Support the NEO Horse Judging Team and show your Norse pride with some fresh new gear!
💙🖤 Our official merch store is now open—but only for a limited time, so don’t miss out!

🛒 Shop now through September 12th!
🧢 Tees, hats, hoodies & more available!
📦 Orders ship directly to you after the store closes. Or pickup at Ables Hall!

Thank you for cheering us on—your support means the world! 🌟

https://gearorders.com/collections/neo-horse-judging

09/09/2025

The tradition continues….

Each year, our freshmen NEO Horse Judging Team looks forward to a special tradition — welcoming NEO alumna Alisen Anderson back to share her powerful “No Excuses” story.

Alisen’s message reminds us that success isn’t just about talent or opportunity — it’s about grit, perseverance, and choosing to rise above challenges. Her words set the tone for our team, inspiring us to push harder, stay focused, and lead with resilience. Every time she speaks, we’re reminded that it’s not about what happens to you, it’s about how you respond — no excuses, just hard work and heart. 💪💙💛

We are grateful for Alisen’s continued support and for being a shining example of what it means to carry the NEO spirit.

09/02/2025

🐴✨ NEO Horse Judging Team Merch Store is LIVE!

Support the NEO Horse Judging Team and show your Norse pride with some fresh new gear!
💙🖤 Our official merch store is now open—but only for a limited time, so don’t miss out!

🛒 Shop now through September 12th!
🧢 Tees, hats, hoodies & more available!
📦 Orders ship directly to you after the store closes. Or pickup at Ables Hall!

Thank you for cheering us on—your support means the world! 🌟

https://gearorders.com/collections/neo-horse-judging

08/27/2025

one of ours!

The Year of Youth in Agriculture Spotlight🌟

A recent graduate of Wagoner High School, Kaleb Dorr is attending Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, OK, this fall on livestock and horse judging scholarships.

Kaleb's passion for show pigs sparked his eagerness to engage in his FFA chapter. His Hampshire barrow from this past spring was a standout, securing Grand Champion titles at both the Muskogee Regional Jr. Livestock Show and the Oklahoma Youth Expo. Kaleb was very active in his FFA chapter, engaging in different leadership opportunities and being a member of the senior livestock and horse judging teams.

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08/25/2025

It’s the best time of the year- fall majors!

Help us travel this year by helping you prepare for your big fall contests!

Come up to Miami, Sep 18th to get RANCHY!!

More clinics are scheduled for Oct. Contact Hannah with any questions.

08/20/2025

Thank you for being part of the NEO Horse Judging Team! As we continue to grow and develop, we want to make sure that all our ALUMNI & SUPPORTERS stay connected and informed about the team's progress and accomplishments. We also aim to reconnect with past team members who have contributed to the legacy of excellence, so we can continue building on the strong tradition established years ago.

Alumni, parents and supporters please fill out this form to update or provide your contact information. This will help us keep you in the loop with exciting team developments, upcoming events, and opportunities to reconnect. Your information will only be used for communication related to the NEO Horse Judging Team.

We appreciate your continued support and look forward to keeping you involved! As always, "Once a Norsemen, Always a Norseman."

Thank you for being part of the NEO Horse Judging Team! As we continue to grow and develop, we want to make sure that all our alumni stay connected and informed about the team's progress and accomplishments. We also aim to reconnect with past team members who have contributed to the legacy of excell...

08/20/2025

One more for the history books!

We’d love to welcome Marisa Catron to the group. Marisa is a light that never dulls and we are so thankful she shares her heart with us. Marisa is from Dewey, Oklahoma and has been heavily involved in her FFA chapter, having served as chapter Secretary. She has spent years in the show barn with her livestock and experienced multiple different opportunities working with various horse trainers.

Welcome to the family Marisa, “DREAMS BEGIN HERE”.

08/20/2025

& we’re back!

The NEO Horse Judging team had a week well spent at the NSBA World Show working out preparing for their big fall run of contests. We are so proud of the growth the sophomores have made and happy as can be to have the incoming freshmen in Miami, finally!

There are big things coming from this group- be sure to stay updated through this page. We are incredibly grateful for everyone’s support and ready to row our boat.

Row Norse!

05/01/2025

BIG NEWS! We have another.

Macyn Olson is from Owasso, Oklahoma. Since childhood, she’s been showing performance and halter horses at the National level. She has been heavily involved in horse judging since she was in the 4th grade, continuing on the family tradition! Not only does Macyn enjoy judging horses through her opportunities with Oologah FFA; but, she has also been raising and exhibiting swine since the 3rd grade, competed in prepared public speaking, and represented her FFA chapter at the National level as a member of their Agricultural Issues Forum team. Macyn plans to major in Agricultural Education down the road, and hopes to make a lasting impact on her peers for years to come!

We are blessed to add this one to the 2025-2026 team. With an impressive combonation of natural talent, grit and horse experience we know Macyn will flourish here at NEO. NEO has a habit of showing up and changing the “norm” for kids & letting them know that this is the BEST place to be. We are grateful for each of them and can’t wait to get them to the 313.

Row Norse Row