Walking On Volume 4, Issue 8, August 2017 | Page 12

Day 5
Day 4
The attention to detail down to fresh coffee and
doughnuts in the show office sends a welcome message
for all who enter. WE needed more than coffee this am.
Hit the sack at 1:30 am up at 8:30----stuck the head
of red MILLER clay under th e faucet and was ready
to roll. I am pretty sure that the motel staff thinks the
“horse show” crew are involved in orgies that include
red dye as all of our tubs must be red each day when
they come in to clean. You have to really scrub to get
THE MILLER off ya but the cool air is sooooo worth
it. Once again my appreciation to the Boss Dude for
not planning any day time activities thus allowing
us to sleep “in”. I realize you may think I am exag-
gerating when I say we are seeing the best flat shod
horses EVER but trust me I am NOT. Don’t believe
me????Get yourself to the International and check it
out!!!! The evening performance started with a beau-
tiful rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by WHOA
President, Rhonda Martocci. Charles Tisher gave the
moving invocation . Mr. Stacey Beam of Nashville kept
the audience entertained with his lovely organ music.
Plenty of help in center ring made the work both easy
and enjoyable Jodi Bubar and Shannon Walker capably
handled the paddock master/mistress duties. Another
night of good entries!
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Well that nasty rumor you have heard about WHOA
going to the dogs has come true! Today dogs of all
breeds---shapes---and looks competed for the coveted
title of International Grand Championship Dog. Talk
about heated competition, good looking dogs of all
breeds gave judge Peggy Edwards a tough time in her
decision making. The entries for the 39th International
continue to climb as the dog show entries were up over
last year with 70 good dogs competing. Very thrilled
and excited Jalynn Myers and her Aussie, Scout, were
chosen as Best In Show. Night time exhibitors remem-
ber ribbons are awarded based on judges decisions and
while Show Management hires the judges it is the judg-
es decision. We all need to remember showing horses
is subjective. Horse shows are supposed to be FUN! We
have had several rule infractions. Exhibitors please be
aware of the WHOA rules-----helmets MUST be worn
in ALL 11 and under classes. IF you are a member
of a professional trainer’s family you can not show a
horse in Country Pleasure nor All Day Pleasure unless
you own the horse. It can not be co owned nor leased.
PLEASE be aware of the rules. I know there are many
different walking horse organizations and each oper-
ates under its own rules. It is your responsibility to be
cognizant of the rules prior to walking in the ring. We
want you in the show ring. The International exceeded
1400 entries tonight! Not too dang shabby. At 1 am we
were just about asleep until Side Lined strolled in and
woke us all up. He is something else !