As the NSBA World Show continued at the Tulsa Expo Center NSBA members began preparing for a night of glamour and awards. Attendees gathered together for dinner at promptly 7:00 pm in the banquet hall and seamlessly transitioned into the special awards presentations for the 2016 Awards Banquet and Hall of Fame Presentation.
Leslie Lange, NSBA’s newest member of the prestigious Hall Of Fame stood on stage after being granted the honor. She reminisced about her Youth years being raised on a working ranch, competing at her first AQHA show, and when she, “was forced into a professional career unknowingly,” after she competed on her trainer’s horses in the Open division when she was seventeen. It seems obvious that Leslie’s true calling was to be a professional as she has made a tremendous impact on the industry she is most passionate.
However, she remains humble and thanked the people who have encouraged her throughout her career. “I have been fortunate throughout the years to have the help of professionals in the industry.” She continued, “I got involved in the NSBA when I was asked to serve on the Hunter Under Saddle committee then the Trail committee. I would like to think that I’ve helped Trail and Western Riding to come to the NSBA and it’s been a grand marriage. We’ve been able to find horses go across all arenas.”
Leslie has served, as a trainer, NSBA Board Member, multiple committees’ member, is a Former president, and a true professional.
CLICK HERE to read the rest of the article
