It's definitely in my blood. My mom rode, my grandparents rode and it's something I'll do forever. The shows are studies in precision and athleticism. Horse and rider are judged closely on appearance, movement over the course and execution of jumps. The rider is graded on ability to control the horse through tight turns, over the jumps and while changing leads.
Competition is basically year-round with a big show at least once a month.
Rankings are determined by points accumulation. Last year Tami finished in the top ten of three events in the Youth Division. This year, competing in the Amateur Division, by mid-autumn Tami was first in the nation in working hunter and third in hunter hack and equitation over the fences. In the Open Division she was third in hunter hack and working hunter. In October Bihuniak competed in the Quarter Horse Congress at the Ohio Expo Center, an event that drew 11,000 horses.