The Area VII Shetland Pony & Miniature Horse Assoc., Inc. would like to thank everyone who helped make our show a success:
- Mari & Ron Naten of Pacific Equestrian Center for their gracious hospitality
- Nelson Photography for the beautiful pictures
- Michele Nelson for all the publicity through the web site and for purchasing outstanding ribbons and prizes
- Mark Nelson, our excellent and friendly announcer
- Judges Cindy Carlson and Kim Sterchi for providing us with excellent judging skills and for being so professional but fun and delightful to work with
- Show Manager Lisa Brostad, who is the very best! Words can not express enough to thank Lisa for the many hours she spent putting this show together the first time,
and when we had to re-schedule, the second time. Lisa was bright and cheerful even at the most stressful moments!
- Show Steward Nancy Ellis, for giving her time and talent to make sure our show went off without a hitch. We thoroughly enjoyed working with you!
- Nancy Turner for hauling the club trailer, assisting in Insurance issues and especially for providing delicious food
- Kathy Jorgenson and Nancy Turner aka Myra for cooking and serving the delicious food
- Larry Weaver for the beautiful center ring decorations and the endless hours in planning this event--and for unflagging enthusiasm
- Julie Mabie for hosting the "ribbon party" and for expertise in planning this event
- Joan Clements for helping at the "ribbon party" and for her great idea for the Subway food plan used to provide lunch to those who wanted it.
- Sharon Housley for signing Lisa Brostad as the Show Manager
- Jim Curry for helping with all the class lists and his expertise in guiding the Show Committee through the sactioning process with ASPC/AMHR
- Cameron Day for her big smile and for helping pass out the ribbons on Sunday
- All the Area VII Club members who voted to have this event
The Show Committee extends a heartfelt thanks and our deepest appreciation to those who provided the class sponsorships. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
We especially want to thank all of the Area VII Club members who came and supported the club by entering their horses, supporting their club and having some fun!
To all our new friends who came from near and far to exhibit at this show...you helped make our event successful and we greatly enjoyed all of you!
Last but certainly not least, the Area VII Club thanks the Ravenstar Farms folks--Susan and Marvin Wroe, Robert and Lynn Blackwell, and Daniel Benner--for their long hours of work and amazing dedication to this event.
WIthout each and every one of you, this event would never have happened.
