A Knight To Remember and Olivia Moore.
Mounted Patrol competitiors.
very popular.
After an hours break to change into clothes for the
night show and perhaps grab a wee bite to eat, we are
once more ready to roll. And roll we did, as the show
ring was filled with top flat shod walking horses class
after class after class. The All Day Pleasure Class had 12
very nice entries
The All Day Pleasure Junior Horse class was another
very well filled class. Maggie Moore aboard Privileged
was a most deserving winner. Maggie Moore and Jim
Leek have fabulous horses and as a result of their hard
work they claimed many blue ribbons
In years past, Saturday has been the culmination of
the International. However, this year due to COVID-19,
the International will be extended two more days. The
much anticipated best of show classes will be held tonight.
These two classes are also judged differently. The
criteria for these classes is based on the AKC standard
for Best Of Breed, in which a dog competes against the
standard for their breed not against the other dogs. This
special class is also an invention of WHOA to create
interest and enthusiasm and it has worked well. Horses
of any division may enter and they compete against the
standard for that division. The winner of the Best Of
Show class was awarded to the young professional, BJ
Richards for Ann Johnson, DVM. Reserve in this hotly
contested class was The Red Light District owned and
shown by Ashlyn Avent.
The champion of the Best In Show No Canter class
went to I’m Thunderstruck NDR with, David Mast
making the awesome ride. Proud owners of this fabulous
horse is the Jerry Swallows family of Baxter. This
combo brought loud applause from the crowd. Reserve
Champion was Joe Lester making an impressive ride
for Wayne and Debbie Williams Simons of Shelbyville
aboard My Novia. These two very exciting classes
topped the rail class section of the international off with
a bang. These two classes brought the crowds to their
feet as they cheered for their favorites. The Coliseum
was rocking and it was an excellent way to finish the
night. Off to night night land?
DAY 6
Day 6 of the 42nd International is starting early as it
is the versatility day, I want to take this opportunity to
thank Larry Starnes, Scott Keen and Vic Gernt for their
terrific help. Quite frankly, I could not be the versatility
queen without them to hoist me up on the throne with
the obstacles.
The day started with the Service Horse Class. This
Class was filled with neat obstacles not usually seen in
TWH Obstacle Classes.
Very considerate of the exhibitors to take their back
numbers off and show them to them Judges(s) as they
enter as we have two rings going and often the noise as
the announcer is speaking over shadows the numbers
called by the paddock master. 196 entries showed up to
compete in the popular versatility section of the 42nd
International. We are very pleased with the number of
horses that arrived to show at the International. With
the COVID virus keeping many families out of work,
the expenses of going to a show, especially an out-ofstate
show, it’s just more than a family budget can stand
at this particular time.
I must mention two cute young ladies who are doing
very well on their first trip to the International . They
are successful in the rail All Day Pleasure classes as
well as dominating the youth sections of the versatility
division. Claire and Caitlin Winstead told me that they
had dreamed of coming to the International . In order
to achieve this dream, they sold their goats to pay for
their trip. Their dreams became a reality as they won
several blue ribbons and had the time of their young
lives. Folks, this is what makes the International so very
special, you come not knowing what to expect, the other
exhibitors take you under their wings and show you
what to do, where to go, and then cheer you on even
if they have someone in the class. One leaves knowing
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