Real Rider of the Month: Lilly Sauer & Woody
At Draw It Out®, we’re all about honoring the riders who ride with heart. This month, our spotlight is on Pennsylvania’s barrel racing dynamo—Lilly Sauer—and her American Saddlebred, Witch Trot’s Invincible, known affectionately as Woody. Together, they’re proving you don’t have to be a Quarter Horse to tear up the arena.
From Auction to Arena: Woody’s Comeback
It’s wild—Woody’s story starts rough. Too short for Saddleseat, he ended up at auction. No takers—until someone bought the halter for $20. That act saved him. Three years later, Lilly’s trainer saw something special. When she was just 13, Lilly got Woody, and the rest is history.
Now? They blaze through barrels like they were born for it.
True Partnership: Care Meets Performance
Keeping Woody at his best takes more than talent—it takes smart, clean care. Lilly leans on:
- MasterMudd™
- DiO Liniment & Concentrate
- Ice Bath
- Breathe to Run
All-natural, non-irritating, and shaped performance—just ask Lilly about how “Breathe to Run” elevated Woody’s pole-bending times.
Lilly’s Secret Weapon: Trail Time
Lilly mixes in nature with training. Trails keep Woody strong and mentally fresh. When newcomers ask where to ride, she says: head to Crooked Creek Horse Park in PA—perfect trails and evenings around the fire.
Words from Lilly
“Saddlebreds are so versatile!! You don’t need a Quarter Horse to cash checks in the barrel racing world.”
Catch Their Journey
- TikTok: @Barrelsnbays
- Instagram: @barrels.bays
- Facebook: Lilly Sauer
