Utah Reined Cow Horse Association Meet the Member: Hadley Bayles
Hadley Bayles and her horse compete at a Utah Reining Cow Horse Association Show
Hadley Hayles poses with her prized trophy saddle at the 2019 Utah Reining Cow Horse Assiociation awards dinner
Provided by Gary Ryan Bayles
Ever since she could walk, Hadley Bayles has had a special connection with horses. From leading and grooming her first horse, a miniature pony named Mitzi, to practicing sliding stops on her current horse, her love for these animals runs deep. It’s no surprise that with parents who both enjoy showing and competing with horses she was destined to be involved with them as well.
At the young age of 11 she has enjoyed successfully competing in a number of equine events from ranch 4-H to AQHA and National Reining Horse Association shows. As a member of the Utah Reined Cow Horse Association Hadley started out competing in the short stirrup class and currently competes in the youth limited and youth ranch riding. Hadley says that the highlight of showing was winning the year-end saddle last year. With that, she also won the youth limited and youth ranch riding. When asked what her favorite part about showing in reined cowhorse is she says, “It’s never boring! There is always something new to work on or improve every single day. It gives me confidence because it helps me in every type of riding I do, not just reined cowhorse. I also really love the thrill of working a cow because you never know what’s going to happen next.”
Hadley loves to stay busy and already knows the meaning of hard work. Outside of horses Hadley enjoys doing a little of everything including swimming competitively, soccer and basketball. She also loves to write stories, read and showing her dogs in obedience and showmanship.
Hadley is looking forward to adding to her experience by starting Jr High Rodeo in the fall and competing in breakaway roping and goat tying.