Imogen Watters and pony Jack took out the unofficial title of cutest pair at the Australian Barrel Horse Association National Finals recently.
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The five-year-old Worrigee resident and her little shetland competed in the under eight's section in Tamworth on September 22.
The annual event was held at the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre and attracts competitors from all over Australia.
While she'd planned to ride pony Hooey, she swapped Jack in after Hooey proved a little naughty in his practice runs.
Mum Fiona Bennett said the young competitor had a great time.
"She was the smallest with the smallest pony but she had the biggest cheer from the crowd," she said.
"She improved so much from her run last year and had the biggest smile the whole way around, which is really what it's all about at that age."