03/25/2026
🏆JUDGE’S SPOTLIGHT ~ DANELL ADAMS 🏆
Lone Star Heart of Texas Show
🔥 Rapid Fire with Danell 🔥
If you could choose one: After dinner dessert or drink?
“Drink, for sure.”
Favorite show snack?
Organic sausage sticks (Danell, just wait until you experience Taste of Texas! 😄)
Early morning or late-night barn check?
“All damn day!” (with a laugh)
Dannel’s story with the Peruvian Horse began at 14 years old, shaped by strong family influences. Her aunt, Angie Delozier, a respected California breeder who imported the highly regarded stallion Piloto, and her grandfather, Tom Jones, an accomplished horseman, both played a pivotal role in her path.
But still Danell was not given a free ride (pun intended) she had to earn it.
Before she was ever given a saddle, she rode ba****ck. She had to prove to her aunt that she had balance and really was worthy of a saddle!
Not long after she earned her saddle, Danell entered her first show in 2004 aboard Khan Valiente, a seal bay gelding (let’s hear it for the bays! 🙌).
Since becoming a judge in 2015, Danell has served our breed as President of NAPHA. She has continuously brought her experience and enthusiasm to our beloved breed and we’re very happy to have her back in Texas for her second time judging the Lone Star Show.
Thank you, Danell for your help and your commitment to the breed!