This night proved to be a night of tearful smiles, many of the winners were crying happy tears as they exited
the ring with their gorgeous trophies! The previous night, Rhonda Martocci’s happy tears when she won aboard
Side Lined had me concerned as I gave her the ribbon. I asked” are you ok”. Rhonda replied, tears still flowing,
“just so so happy! “ SOOO tonight when we saw tears we realized what an important moment the riders, trainers
and owners were experiencing. I cried once or twice my own self - happy tears.
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July 23-30, 2016, Murfreesboro , TN
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