GoHorseShow is excited to have Debbi Trubee of Pine View Farm doing the picture of the day for us at the Congress. Pine View Farm is the home of Invitation Only, Lazy Loper, The Best Martini, Winnies Willy and Lopin Lazy. Trubee along with Roger Landis are the breeding managers for the farm. We are thrilled she wanted to share her pictures with us from the 48th Anniversary of the event. Check out her pictures from the show.
Debbi Trubee has two photos to share for her last pictures of the day. The first is the amazing presentation involving Invitation Only on Saturday night (main image). He was brought to the center of the arena to be honored on a red carpet and roses around his neck. Debbi shared her thoughts about the night.
I can’t even begin to tell you how emotional this whole experience has been for us at Pine View Farm. We are so thankful to Ohio Quarter Horse Association and NSBA to allow us to share Invitation Only with the world at last night’s presentation. To watch David James go in Invy’s stall and give him a pat and say, “Hello old friend”…an incredible moment. To watch Invitation Only walk down that red carpet with the spotlight on him with Roger (Landis) by his side…an indescribable feeling of pride. We are truly blessed to have Invy and so proud for him to have been recognized as our industry’s greatest living sire.
It ends just as it began with trailers jammed into parking slots. Many folks will pack up dreams that have been realized at this year’s Congress and others will pack up their defeats. You can rest assured all will head home and work just a little bit harder for next year. It has been lots of fun and a pleasure to bring GoHorseShow readers the pic of the day. Safe travels to all and see you next year!
Picture # 11 from Congress
Pictured is the sun! It’s a rare sight to see in Columbus, Ohio in October. Weather report for the weekend is warm and sunny. If you haven’t taken the time to come out to the Congress this year the weekend weather will be perfect. Lots of great classes still to come with a little something for everyone showing through the weekend. The Congress Masters classes show Saturday night with a special guest appearance by “Invitation Only” during intermission!
New Dad, Paul Thurston has his hands full with baby Carter and his wife Tami’s haul of trophies! Tami was Reserve Champion in the 3yr. old Hunter Under Saddle Ltd Finals. Paul and Tami are two of the nicest folks you’ll find in our industry, blessed with talent, kindness and now blessed with their son, Carter.
Picture #9 from Congress
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Picture #5 from Congress
The Small Fry Competition has wrapped up at the 2014 Congress with Small Fry Western Pleasure on Sunday. I do believe it’s the most stressful class of the show. What a great group of horses taking care of the little ones. Placing fifth tonight was Miso Lazy and Alexis Potts. When I asked everyone to smile for the camera I didn’t expect Miso Lazy to join in. Congratulations to all the kids and to Congress Champion Small Fry Western Pleasure, Ava Coughlin on Divas Invitation.
We’re always excited to set up at the Congress because we get to visit with so many of our breeding customers and see the products of our stallions out there showing. Stop by in Gilligan to see the boys and pick up a ball cap or coffee mug! We are off to a great start with two Reserve Congress Champions for Lazy Loper! Stay tuned for more pictures from the show.
