SSHBEA Midseason Classic Great a Mix of Patriotism and Spotted Ponies!

Sunday, July 25, 2010 at 19:06 |

Written by Marla Smith |

Tim Sager showing weanling filly Saving Grace

The Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association Midseason Classic held July 23 and 24 (2010) at the Calsonic Arena displayed a great mix of patriotism and spotted ponies (as the British say). The event opened with the carrying of the flag and the National Anthem, which seems such a rare treat to hear today.

The horses were gorgeous and well-groomed and the whole atmosphere in the arena was very warm and friendly.

Horse Lover was there for the Weanling Filly class which consists of the weanlings being shown in hand.

The winner of the class, Tim Sager from Murfreesboro, TN, said that he loves to show the young horses and he likes the family friendly nature of the SSHBEA shows. Tim and wife Melissa said they usually longe their filly (Saving Grace) about an hour before the shows, stopping her to let her rest every 5 or 10 minutes for several minutes, but that with the extreme heat the day of the show, they decided not to longe her. The filly looked cool and calm in the show ring!


Yours truly and Melissa Sager talking before the show		Show Organist DeWayne Cartee

The organ music at these shows always adds to the ambiance of the gaited horse shows and organist DeWayne Cartee had the music swaying throughout the arena.

For more information on the SSHBEA, visit their Website at the following Web address:

http://www.sshbea.org/

Last Updated (Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 13:38)

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SSHBEA Midseason Classic Great a Mix of Patriotism and Spotted Ponies!