Popko participates in Equine Affaire demonstration

Kerry Popko was one of six riders who participated in a Pole Bending demonstration clinic at Equine Affaire February 1-4 in Pomona.

The Fallbrook rider participated in the February 2 clinic hosted by Kristie Peterson, a four-time Women’s Pro Rodeo Association world barrel racing champion.

“I liked just going there and seeing everybody involved with horses,” Popko said.

The other five demonstration participants were either older or younger than Popko, who had heard that Equine Affaire was looking for the demonstration riders. Popko noted that the clinic included feedback. “I thought that would...