Sunday, January 11, 2009

Great Note from Shelley

Dear Mark, Noreen, Freda, Harriet, Ashley, Linda, Libby, Jamie, Arden & Anne,

The 2008 BRHJA Banquet was a lovely evening!!! It is always a first class affair!

I would like to thank you for the awesome cooler, I will always be proud when one of my horses wears it ringside.

I am new to this whole Hunter Jumper world and have been so blessed to land in the Tryon area. I am privileged to show with Jeanne Smith, who has endured much angst with me, trying to find my way around course! I continually say that I am not interested in the supposed prestige of the “A”s …. besides……my friends are at Blue Ridge shows!!!! So, to receive the Sr. Sportsmanship award at this year’s banquet was such a surprise and honor! I am humbled and touched and appreciate it more than I can express. I will always try to live up to what it represents…that good rides, camaraderie and good sportsmanship are more important than winning!

Thank you, truly for all of your hard work and dedication to our horse show community. I know there are thousands of hours a year devoted to often unrecognized, thankless tasks. But through your efforts, BRHJA continues to grow and provide a terrific showing experience to us all. I will always treasure my hat of “many monograms”!

With deepest gratitude,

Shelley Griffitts

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