Walking On Volume 7, Issue 5, Aug./Sept. 2020 | Page 10

42nd International Pleasure & Colt Grand Championships August 11 - 17 • Murfreesboro, Tennessee Best Of Show Champions I’m Thunderstruck N.D.R. and David Mast. DAY 1 The 42nd International . The show is about to begin! Expectations run from high to low due to the health issues caused by the outbreak of the COVID 19 virus that is sweeping the nation. WE are all wondering what to expect. Will we have the normal number of entries, spectators, exhibitors, etc.. ? Already we know the 42nd International is going to be a very different horse show due to the state and government regulations. The horses were not allowed on the show grounds until 2 PM on Monday. This made it very difficult to get the tables set up, the stalls equipped, the tack stalls in order before the horses were to be shown on Tuesday. Then there is the absence of the many generous things that the International does to show its appreciation to the owners and exhibitors. Sadly, there will be no donuts free to the exhibitors in the office each morning (OH MAN) no coffee cart wheeling its way to the stables each morning bright and early with complimentary coffee, orange juice, and donuts for any and all, and no progressive barn party!!! All due to no hand to hand or close contact. WHOA staff is wondering how things are going to run. There are many many MTSU and government regulations that must be followed. Masks must be worn at all times unless you’re on a horse you must social Best Of Show Canter Champions Annie’s Silver Dream and B.J. Richards. Jose’s Twist Of Gin and B.J. Richards, The Maiden Champions. 2020 International Judges Frankie Jo Bradley, Jimmy Black, Glenda Levin, Shannon Gibbs, and Dee Dee Miller. 10 • Walking On