During these trying times of fighting my cancer,
my family and friends have offered overwhelming encouragement, strength and support. At
this point in my life, being around positive people makes me feel better and in turn, I want to
do better for not only me, but for them too. We
all work hard and drive each other to perfection!
Casey, Kelly, the Wingate team, and Pam Brown
have made this happen for me and I am not sure
I will ever be able to repay their generosity and
support. They are a group of people who are
my family now. Their positive, loving, caring
attitude is simply amazing! Every one cares so
much for the horses and each other. No matter
what type of day you’re having when you arrive
at Wingate Training Center, you’ll leave there
feeling better. It is truly a happy place!
My goal had been working toward showing and
winning at World. But after a few road bumps
with my health, getting around the arena is challenging. That goal may have to be postponed a
little while longer. My goal now is to just have
the chance to compete at that level. That alone
would be a dream come true. After all, isn’t it
really the excitement and camaraderie you feel
with a great group of family and friends that is
the best part of the journey?
What makes Patti
so special is her will,
that inner spark that
won’t give up. She has
battled for her life
and as far as she
concerned, she’s won!
Even when the doctors
said the stage four
cancer had returned
with a vengeance, she
was making plans for
a weekend show.
Her goal for this year…
first a Championship
Show…then the World.
And we have no doubt
she’ll make it!
As I look back, I’m so lucky to have my horse
family Pam, Casey, Kelly and the Wingate
team giving me so much support. I couldn’t
do this without all their help. I could go on
for hours bragging about how they take care
of me and Famous. Casey’s clients have all
become my friends; Cindy McPike, Stacey
Score, Marcy Parsons, Kristy Pruitt, and so
many others. I am truly blessed to be part of
this World Class Team.
Life in the mini world has been rewarding
and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the
world! This is one of the best journeys I
have been on. Thank you from the bottom
of my heart Casey Campbell and Wingates
Infamous Mi.
Au g u s t / S e p t e m b e r 2016
Miniature Horse World 21