This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Thank you Patti Jo for your post on the BE show.
It was another great show, Again I want to thank everyone who braved the gas
pumps and maxed out credit cards to attend. I also want to thank all of you
who sponsored classes and the great group of volunteers, whom every year
step up and go beyond the call of duty
We ended up with 86 horses and over 700 entries.
Using an Open Show judge with no political affiliations turned out to a good
call. Out of a bit over 100 members attending I had two individuals with
issues - so it would be safe to say we had a 98% approval rating? After the
show in a private conversation with the judge he said he came away with an
enormous appreciation for the Fjord breed and our members in particular, the
versatility of the breed, the quality of horses, exhibitors and the
family-like atmosphere of the entire show. I believe if we are trying to
change the open show worlds opinion about the Fjords we just lite one candle
that will burn for a long time.
With that said the 08 show is packed away - and I am working on the 09 show
as we speak.
HOWEVER!!! I am also working on the 2010 show now as well - that is the
MWFHC 25th Anniversary Show - which will be at the Blue Earth grounds in
conjunction with the 150th Anniversary of the Fairbaught County Fair - the
2nd oldest county fair in Minnesota.
I am working with some major national/international corporate sponsors whom
share my enthusiasm. I am also working with a national known trainer who
will be taking a Fjord - training it - into his act and we will be raffling
the Fjord off afterwards - and someone will end up with a very special
horse.
I wish I could give more details, but I ASSURE you - you will all be
surprised and will want to be in Blue Earth in July 2010. This is going to
be an event to thank YOU.............the exhibitors & volunteers who have
supported our humble efforts for 25 years with a show, at the same place,
with the same atmosphere and with the same heartfelt "try" - it is
important to me to show my appreciation to all you as individuals - who come
every year, have attended in the past or always wanted to come.
Lastly I cannot end this post without mentioning my family.
I've been showing horses for somewhere near 43 years, I have been privileged
to have worked as a private trainer with some great horses - and stood in
line - in front of some big name trainers - in shows with more entries than
there are Fjords in North America.
But I have NEVER felt more proud, felt happier, or more accomplished - then
when I see Robin in the ring smiling, and Gary laughing - seeing them both
showing and having them both there with me ............it just doesn't get
better than that.
With Sincere appreciation to all of you,
Pat Holland
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