WALWORTH COUNTY — Students of all abilities are flexing their horsemanship talents and skills in Walworth County this weekend during the SMILES Superstar Student Horse Show.

For Leah and Tony Stirling's daughter Nelia, Saturday's event was a chance to flex skills that she's excited to show off.

"Because I like horses!" said Nelia Stirling, who has participated for the past couple of years.

The Stirling family is one of several who have connected with SMILES, which stands for Special Methods in Learning Equine Skills.

Over an 8-week summer session, students learn how to properly ride their steed, and learn skills such as proper posture, turning, speed transitions and more.

"This has become one of the hugest parts of her life. I'd say this is something that she enjoys doing, and we've s

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