Youth Versatility High Points : Kaitlynn Wiley - 2nd , Ella Hardin - 1st , and Finley New - 3rd .
The BEST help - Jordan , Jodi , Ava , and Kaity .
Lovely high point awards for youth and adult .
Reflection Arena , a first class facility .
The center ring crew including Judge Justin Miller , Show Organizer Jodi De- Decider Bubar , ribbon girls , entry takers , and photo bomber Gary Bubar .
A beautiful presentation of our country ’ s flag .
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and best in show and were most pleasantly surprised to be in the top three . Congratulations to all ! Complete coverage is in the back of this edition .
A special thank you to Susan and Dennis Hills for feeding the exhibitors Sunday morning . Dennis was up at the crack of dawn to prepare a truly delightful spread and Susie was making sure all was ready and easy to find . THANKS !
If I acted as if I were having fun instead of working----well it wasn ’ t ALL an act ! One of the very best parts of my job is seeing friends from years ago . It is so much fun and gives me great personal pleasure to see “ my versatility kids from another life ” all grown up , mature and responsible young adults . I like to think being in the versatility program , abiding by rules , supervised competition , striving to do your best helped mold these “ kids ” into the delightful young adults they have become . However some haven ’ t aged a day ! Finally got a chance to see cute little Hudson Pollard in the flesh ! He is the best little boy and loved being at the horse show . Also very happy to get to visit with the Harold Robert family , Missouri buddies from back when I was a sweet young thang showing on the Missouri / Illinois /
Kentucky circuit .
Again WHOA can brag on the youth entries . Class after youth class was filled with really nice walking horses and riders with talent second to none . It was a treat to see the Double D Ranch entries competing and doing well . Deanna Hasler and Remembrance Starfire made a smooth ride to win the adult water glass class . Double D has taken about an 8 year hiatus from showing so it was good to welcome them back . Ann Hardin with her crew was also a welcome sight as was Jim Huffman and family of Ozark Missouri . Thank you for trekking 13 hours to support