Misty
Eyed
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Misty Eyed was the unique crossing of Sun Up
Jack (AQHA) by Two Eyed Jack (AQHA) and out of
Appaloosa Hall of Fame mare SSPs Misty. Misty
Eyed was put into training as a 2 year old with
Tom and Glenda Wilson. In 1989, Misty Eyed won
her first World Championship in Junior Trial,
ridden by Tom Wilson of Galatia, Illinois. They
repeated their performance again in 1990 winning
at World again in Junior Trail. Misty Eyed went
on to win the World Championship in Senior Trail
four times ridden by Dave Parlier of Gainesville,
Texas. Misty Eyed did not only excel in Trail,
but also as an all-around Youth and Non-Pro
horse. In 1992, Misty Eyed and Tim Barnes led the
Nation in 7 classes and captured the Youth 16-18
Versatility title. In 1994, Misty Eyed and Tim
led the Nation in 5 Non-Pro classes. Misty Eyed
and Tim have won World and National titles in
Showmanship, Horsemanship and bareback
Equitation. Together as a team, Misty Eyed helped
Tim to reach his goals winning the Youth Lifetime
Superior Award in 1992 and the Non-Pro Lifetime
Superior Award in 1994.Tim Barnes is the only
male rider in Appaloosa history to win both of
these awards. Misty Eyed and Tim have accumulated
a total of 1139 points in Youth and Non-Pro
events during their showing career.
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During her show
career, Misty Eyed has won 14 World and National
Championships and accumulated 1354 points in 18
different ApHC approved classes.
Misty Eyed has earned her Superior Awards (50+
Points) in the following ApHC events:
| Open |
Trail |
| Youth |
Showmanship, Hunt Seat Equitation,
Western Horsemanship, Western Pleasure,
Hunter Under Saddle, Trail |
| Non-Pro |
Showmanship, Hunt Seat Equitation,
Western Horsemanship, Trail |
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"When
Misty Eyed was born, I immediately knew how
special she was. She was always right in your
face wanting attention. I got to start riding her
and showing her after her two year old year in
Youth Western Pleasure. We didn't;t branch out
and start showing in the all-around events until
1990. I learned a lot over the next year, not by
being guided by trainers in different
disciplines, but by watching the ApHC's best
youth and amateur riders. I set my goals for
myself and now that I look back, I couldn't have
achieved any of these accomplishments without
Misty Eyed.
We had a
different kind of bond then most of the other
youth/horse competitors. This is because we
raised her and she was not purchased for me to
ride. It was a very cool experience to learn
everything with her from the beginning. This may
sound silly, but I didn't just set goals for
myself. I set goals for Misty Eyed as well. I
wanted her to join the ranks of the great
All-Around Appaloosa Horses, such as Princess
Rockhawk, Country B Riker, Echo's Surprise and
Heza Classy Dandy. I believe that Misty Eyed has
achieved her goal."
Tim Barnes
3/5/2003
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