We had a great time and it appeared the show was another successful one for the Tennessee Miniature Horse Volunteers. I can't think of a nicer family to host the hospitality booth than Suz and Roger Fitch, along with their daughter, son-in-law and their too cute grandson, who got to take a ride in the cart with Dan and Bull after their driving class.
Dixi is a wonderful show manager and Robbie McCartha and Frank McCartha complete the package. We're looking forward to the Fletcher, North Carolina show with them. It seems everyone at this show had a great time and enjoyed themselves.
I have to do a big BRAG on our 11 year old son, DJ (Dan Jr.). This was his first show really "showing" and he got a unanimous 2nd in Youth Gelding (AMHR) with his gelding, Luke Skywalker. DJ has been faithfully working Luke in the roundpen and setting him up. DJ also helped Carol Tresan show her mare, Lark, in Liberty, so now he's all fired up to give Luke a try in Liberty at the Fletcher show. DJ was also a big help to us at the show and lent a hand to our other barn buddies helping them get ready, not to mention he played "big brother" to Devon Tresan, the adorable little daughter of Carol Tresan.
Those of you who do not know DJ, he was born with a birth defect requiring amputation of his foot when he was 9 months old. He has been a Shriner's patient since he was 3 weeks old and Shriners treats him and makes him a new prosthesis at least once a year at no charge. Nothing stops him - he plays little league baseball and is the team's star pitcher. Last year he played football. Now he can add horse showing to his list of sports!
Denise - thanks once again for all your hard work. Your enthusiasm really keeps everyone fired up for this show!
See you next year!
Tam
