The Show Must Go On!

Saturday's show was fantastic! Thank you to the 80+ exhibitors who came out.
Despite the muddy ring B, the sunshine, wind, and temperature made for a perfect show day.

There are far too many individuals to thank for their help and devotion to the show, not only for this year but for many years past. This is the 20th year for the Mifflin County Goose Day Horse Show.

Thank you so much to the exhibitors and their friends and family members -- not only for keeping things running smoothly and safely but also for helping throughout the day.
This is the first show day I can recall where there were no problems with a horse running away or a rider falling off and being injured. Helping close the gate or assisting someone on an unruly horse to navigate into the ring really does so much to keep things on track! Every little bit truly helps.

Our Judge Ms. Terry Piper kept things moving along and the last class of the day finished around 6:30pm. I don't have the name of her ring mistress here, but she did a fantastic job despite the hand radio batteries dying repeatedly late in the afternoon.

Richard Walters, in addition to his many responsibilities as show manager, judged the Jumper division. He designed a beautiful show ground this year.

Show Secretaries Liz Weicht, Tammy Means, and Kristi Morrison were very busy all day long.
Our EMT Deb Mease was onhand ringside but thankfully her services weren't required!

Unfortunately, LaCosta Spickler, who was scheduled to be our ring mistress was ill. She was missed and we hope she recovers from her surgery very soon.

Francine Sciortino worked diligently as point secretary. Congratulations to her on having all of the division champions done AHEAD of the announcements and all of the trainer award totals done within minutes of the show end!

I know everyone is tired, it was a beautiful but very long day, but the show must go on!
Tomorrow, the hunters take over the Grange Fair Grounds......