JOSH ABBOTT
Birthday: December 6, 1984
Home Town: Belgrade, Montana
Original Home State: Georgia
Occupation: Outfitter
Years Competing: 6
Summer/Fall Sport: Elk Hunting
Hobbies: University of Georgia Sports
Favorite Food: Chick Fil A
Favorite Color: Red & Black
Ritual before racing: Hope and Pray
Team 1: Josh Abbott, Rider / Elvis, Horse Age 6 / RJ Klotz, Skier
Current Point Status: Tied for 2nd in 1D
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SKYLAR BALL
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Home Town: Brighton, Colorado
Original Home State: Kansas
Occupation: Operation Supervisor at Excel Energy
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Team 1: Skylar Ball, Rider / Scout / Duffy Counsell, Skier
Current Point Status: Tied for 3rd in 2D, Tied for 5th in 3D
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CORIE DOWNEY
Birthday: February 2
Home Town: Whitehall, MT
Original Home State:
Occupation: Wife and Mother
Years Competing: 3
Summer/Fall Sport: Kid and Lamb Chauffeur / Foxhunting
Sponsors: Iconoclast, Equis Feed, Montucky Cold Snacks, Whalen Tire, Tillo Graphics, Victory KoreDry
Favorite Food: Blueberries
Favorite Color: Green
Ritual before racing: Warming horses up
Favorite Quotation: “ No man may earn his heart's desire, lest first he brave the smoke and fire. ” ― Nicholas Evans, The Smoke Jumper
Team 1: Corie Downey, Rider / Lucky, Quarter Horse, Age 16 / Cam Fraser, Skier Currently 3rd in 1D
Team 2: Corie Downey, Rider / Whiskey, Quarter Horse, Age 16 / Cam Fraser, Skier Currently 4th in 1D
Team 3: Corie Downey, Rider / Moolah, Quarter Horse, Age 15 / Cam Fraser, Skier Currently 2nd in 2D
Team 4: Corie Downey, Rider / Dash, Quarter Horse, Age 6 / Cam Fraser, Skier Currently Tied for 3rd in
MACKENZIE GIFFORD
Birthday: February 22, 1990
Home Town: Townsend, Montana
Original Home State: Montana
Occupation: State of Montana
Years Competing: 2
Summer/Fall Sport: Rodeo
Hobbies: Rodeo Bronc Riding, Starting Colts, Traveling
Favorite Food: PB&J
Favorite Color: Bay
Ritual before racing: Visualize the run, Zone distractions out
Favorite Quotation: Make it happen, shock everyone.
Team 1: MacKenzie Gifford, Rider / Crazy Alice, Paint Horse, Age 18 / Will Bradford, Skier
Current Point Status: 7th Place in 1D, 1st Place in 3D
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EBBIE HANSEN
Birthday: November 22
Home Town: Helena, Montana
Original Home State: Montana
Occupation: Therapist & Photographer
Years Competing: 4
Summer/Fall Sport: Barrel Racing
Hobbies: Leathercraft, Painting, Photography, Fishing and Driving
Favorite Food: Mexican
Favorite Color: Turquoise
Ritual before racing: Visualize the perfect run in my mind
Favorite Quotation: “Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice.” -Wm. Jennings. Bryan
Team 1: Ebbie Hansen, Rider / Zephyr, Appendix QH, Age 9 / RJ Klotz, Skier
Current Points Status: 1st Place in 1D
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JOHN HYDE
Birthday: September 5th
Home Town: Pinedale, WY
Original Home State: Wyoming
Occupation: Truck Driver
Years Competing: 4
Summer/Fall Sport: Roping
Hobbies: Outfitting, Riding, Fishing
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Blue
Ritual before racing: Pep talk with the boys
Team 1: John Hyde, Rider / Hildago, Paint, Age 7 / Jeff Biffle, Skier Currently 6th Place in 1D and tied for 3rd in 2D
Team 2: John Hyde, Rider / Hildago, Paint, Age 7 / Natty Hagood, Skier Currently 7th Place in 3D
Team 3: John Hyde, Rider / J.R., Paint, Age 4 / Natty Hagood, Skier Currently 2nd Place in 3D
Team 4: John Hyde, Rider / J.R., Paint, Age 4 / Jeff Biffle, Skier Currently 7th Place in 3D
CR KUNESH
Birthday: February 8, 1991
Home Town: Helena, Montana
Original Home State: Montana
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Years Competing: 3
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Hobbies: Roping
Favorite Food: Pizza & Steak
Favorite Color: Black
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