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Jordan Cline is extremely grateful to be reintegrated in the Arabian horse community.
She took a hiatus after a long career as a youth rider, but is back showing as an adult
amateur.
“It has been a highlight of my life to reignite these friendships,” Cline stated. “I picked up
right where I left off with so many familiar faces. I do not take the relationships I have
within this community for granted.”
Appreciating the personal part of owning Arabian horses is something Cline learns from
her father DeCarol Williamson, founder of Dolorosa Arabians in Rocky Point, NC. He
has always had a strong team supporting their efforts. However, these people become
more like family.
“The horses’ wellbeing is my dad’s first priority,” Cline said with admiration. “He wakes
up every morning and looks out to the pasture of babies. He loves nothing more than
sharing Arabian horses with as many people as possible.”
Dolorosa Arabians has had in-house trainers in the past. Cline remembered growing up
showing under the direction of Rob Bick and Caralyn Schroter fondly. She also had
recent successful show seasons with Maggie Barker. Currently, Dolorosa is teaming up
with trainers in the industry under their respective programs. Dolorosa works with Dale
Brown, Matt Siemon and Mike Wilson.
“We have our specific reasons for working with each trainer,” Cline said. “But in addition
to their professional talents, my dad felt at peace with the Lord when making his
selections. We are a family of faith and that definitely impacts decisions we make.”
The Breeding Manager, Melissa Bradshaw, was quick to compliment the program on the
range of disciplines Dolorosa produces. “Our horses showcase the true diversity of
Arabians,” Bradshaw said. “The farm’s goal is to breed athletic horses who can be
competitive as youngsters in the halter arena and excel as they age.”
When Dolorosa Arabians goes to a show they are competing in just about every
division. Both Cline and Bradshaw were proud of the farm’s success at the 2023 Region
12 Championships. Their horses garnered victories in Spotlight Futurities, halter,
performance, and sport horse. The team is excited to be headed to the 2023 Youth
Nationals and Mid-Summer Championships in July.
Cline will be competing with three Dolorosa bred horses: DA Maxing, DA Xavier, and DA
Augustine. DA Maxing will be in the AWPA Maturity under the instruction of Dale Brown.
This season, Cline is handling both DA Xavier and DA Augustine on her own. Xavier will
compete in AHPA Hunter Pleasure AOTR Jackpot, and DA Augustine will compete in the
PB Hunter Pleasure AAOTR 19-49 and Choice. Both Xavier and Augustine will also be
in performance halter.
Cline is not the only family member who will be entering the arena in Oklahoma City.
Her twin sister Savannah Hubach will show Augustine in performance halter. Cline’s
daughter Taylor will show Xavier in performance halter and geldings in-hand.
Cline spoke a lot about doing this as a family, and how special that is. There are seven
children and 16 grandchildren, many of whom have an interest in the horses. Cline feels
especially blessed to share her passion with her three daughters.
“I do not know how else to say it other than my heart is full,” Cline shared about
watching her daughters with the horses. “Being with the horses teaches them about the
value of hard work. I love seeing them have similar experiences as I did growing up in
this community.”
As Cline and her siblings introduce new generations of Dolorosa Arabians horses and
humans, the family first and foremost hopes their peers feel the appreciation they have
for still being along for this ride.
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