2016 Miniature Horse WORLD Issues October/November 2016 Vol 32 No 5 | Page 6

Miniature Horse World
The Official Publication Of The
American Miniature Horse Association

editor’s notes
by Melissa Powell

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s it just me, or doesn’t it seem that
the whole world is holding its breath
until the US presidential election is
completed? Whatever the outcome, life will
go on regardless. Life at the AMHA office
this time of year has been running at a frantic
pace. We are swamped with show results,
horse paperwork, deadlines looming and
with just a few short weeks to “make it all
happen” there’s not much time for politics
or popularity contests.
During this time of collective breathholding, many of you have been preparing
for the biggest challenge of your lives as
well. With Fort Worth, Texas in your sights,
you’ve worked toward having your horse and
yourself fit and ready for the stiff competition
that is expected at the 2016 World Show.
Most likely, each of you could not have come
this far without the support of the breeders,
barn help, farriers, vets, friends and family
who have helped you accomplish the feat of
being prepared and ready for this challenge.
When I recently came across this statement
from Author Unknown, I knew it was a must
share.
Hug your horse
Go hug your horse. Someone probably loved
a mare, and carefully chose a sire. Someone
devoted their life to a stallion they believed
in. Someone chose to help mares make babies
for a living. Someone sat up all night for
who knows how long to help your horse into
the world, and someone kissed that wet nose.
Someone put on the first halter, picked up
the first hoof, gave the first bath, and fitted
its first show halter. It took a lot of hearts
to carry your horse to you. They gave many
moments of their lives, many breaths, many
stomped toes and broken boards.
Hug your horse for them. They did it
believing in your horse’s future, so make it
a good one.

As is typical for this October/November
issue, it’s our largest of the year, and it’s
packed wi