TITLE: Congratulating endurance horseback rider Haley Moquin of Spring on placing sixth and receiving the Haggin Cup in the 2023 Tevis Cup Ride.

SUMMARY: Congratulating endurance horseback rider Haley Moquin of Spring on placing sixth and receiving the Haggin Cup in the 2023 Tevis Cup Ride.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Endurance horseback rider Haley Moquin of Spring achieved great distinction with her impressive showing in the Tevis Cup Ride, which took place on July 29 and 30, 2023; and WHEREAS, Held annually since 1955, the Tevis Cup Ride is considered the most challenging horse endurance race in the world; the competition consists of a rugged 100-mile course from Lake Tahoe to Auburn, California; each rider who completes the route within the 24-hour limit, and whose mount is judged "fit to continue," receives a silver buckle; and WHEREAS, Ms. Moquin competed in an international field that included riders from Australia, Canada, England, Israel, Poland, South Africa, and the United States; exhibiting a high level of horsemanship and sportsmanship, she placed sixth aboard her 14-year-old Arabian gelding Im Hot NBothered "Freaky"; moreover, she was presented with the prestigious Haggin Cup, which is earned by the horse judged to be in the best physical condition; and WHEREAS, With her outstanding performance in the Tevis Cup Ride, Haley Moquin has proudly represented the State of Texas, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing her for her accomplishments; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Haley Moquin on placing sixth and receiving the Haggin Cup in the 2023 Tevis Cup Ride and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Moquin as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Swanson Tepper Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 117 was adopted by the House on December 5, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House