Pinto Patter by Sandy Antilla

April hi-point winners Jisella Williams & Magpie, Peth Ferris & B Basskiss, Tina Freimuth & Rockability, Jennifer Antonnen & Fire Zodiac

As promised, our April show dawned on a bright and sunny day, a wonderful judge (Bob Locke), beautiful horses, exhibitors, families, friends and our great volunteers... what more could you ask for?

Date Change: Due conflicting schedules, our next show will be June 9th, Saturday evening, 6 p.m. at WestWorld... please mark your calendars and come out for a wonderful evening. We will be back in Arenas 5 and 5A at the east end of the park.

We wish to congratulate four Daily High Point winners in the following divisions: Jisella Williams on Magpie (13 and under) with 11 points. First runner up: Jenny Goldberg on Satin N Steel, 2nd runner up: Sarah Wells on Conclusive Bullet... PS - this was a very closely contested division. It was great to see so many young riders vying for high point of the day. Jennifer Autonnen of Fire Zodiac, (14-18) Tina Freimuth on Rockability (Amateur 19 and over) and Beth Ferris on B Basskiss. The recipients had their choice of a huge trophy or a gift certificate from Tack Etcetera.

A special thank you to our judge, Bob Locke from Point West. Bob did an excellent job of judging and was a pleasure to work with.

Our volunteers... what on earth would we do without you? Laurel Batteulo, our favorite ring steward made a return appearance... much to my relief. Stacey Koepsell, Anne and Madison McKenzie and Lenice Johnson kept the show running at a brisk pace. Please take an extra minute the next time you go to a show. These are unpaid volunteers who do a great service for the horse community... for the love of the horse.

Welcome new members: Maj Slade Richard and Louise M. Gandert of Peoria, Arizona... hope to see you in the show ring next month.

Our hearts and prayers go out to Bert and Lenice Johnson on their loss of Bert's first horse, a 31 year old Morgan gelding, Select Sammy Allen, affectionately known as "Sammy." It is never easy to lose a cherished member of our families and the older they are, the harder we feel the loss. Rest in peace, dear Sammy. Although you are gone, you will live forever in our hearts.

See you June 9th...