You would be very hard-pressed to find a young man that loves his horse, Royal more that Cooper Koch. I have seen him tenderly wipe a scrape with a tissue and he spends so much time talking with Royal, they have grown together and have a beautiful once-in-a-lifetime relationship.
Royal has taught Cooper to ride and from the very first moment they met, it was love-at-first-sight, for sure. Royal can be hot and does not feel his 22 years but he always takes care of Coop and they have shared numerous adventures together.
Recently, they have started showing and Cooper displays incredible sportsmanship and show perseverance and determination. I am so proud of them every time they enter the ring.
I am so thrilled to congratulate Cooper on being Rider-of-the-Month and look forward to watching him and Royal grow together.
