Abby (left), with Who Whiz Golden, and Emma Gabriel, with Gaybars Superstar, placed in the top 10 in several events at the Georgia 4-H State Horse Show in Perry earlier this month. They train at their family arena in Colbert. (Photo/Jennifer Xia)
Gabriel sisters are serious in the saddle
Jennifer Xia
For Abby and Emma Gabriel, horses aren’t just a hobby — they’re part of home. The sisters walk out of their Colbert home each morning straight into the connected barn, where eight horses wait to be fed, brushed and ridden. It’s a routine they’ve known for as long as they can remember.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025