The Congress is a show like no other. With its long and grueling schedule and unpredictable weather, one way to pass the time and relieve stress is to capture an event or funny moment with a camera. GoHorseShow.com readers have shared some “fun behind the scenes at the Congress” moments with us. We definitely see a trend involving animals, kids and food!
Pictured to the right is Reid Thomas’ adorable Jack Russell Terrier, Tommy, who is ready for Halloween and definitely hoping for “treat” in this case! Tommy travels everywhere with Reid and has become famous for his signature pose at each horse show.
Check out some more great pictures below!
Erica Miller of Ohio, “Aww, my son loves diet Mountain Dew, just like his mama.”
Trainer, Scott Jones of Connecticut, took this picture of his Master’s entry, The Fire Escape for owner Janae Walker Bronson. “Look Mom, it’s me!”
Chelsea Carlson, in Ohio all the way from Oregon, “You know you’re at the Congress when…”
“Thanks Leonard for taking my picture!” Says GoHorseShow’s own Laura Gilmer with Sandra Morgan’s gorgeous stallion, Good I Will Be. 
Morgan Brenlee Shipp from Dry Ridge, KY stopped by Pine View Farm, home of Invitation Only and Lazy Loper, in the Gilligan Barn to visit and model her Pine View Farm pink hat!
“Relaxing at the Congress! Bear is taking his job of protecting the baby very seriously,” Trish Robertson says. 
Chelsea Martz says “Rosie loves Blake” as Jennifer Paul introduces Kristin Martin’s son… 
“And Brady loves his Iron Enterprise hat,” Kristin Martin says.
Congress Queen dreams…Holt Graham-Pope says of her adorable daughter looking at the Congress Queen awards. 
Bella and Aunt Mag (Maggie Bellville) at the Quarter Horse Congress!
“Good night y’all! I am tired…Leonard and I have been working hard for tomorrow’s class. I am feeling great and I am ready! Now for some rest,” Good I Will Be says.
“Hi Stewie,” his trainer Beth Case says.
“It’s cold , has anyone seen my brown cinch coat ????” Charlie Cole says.
Prince Farm–Ann and Chester Prince– racking up the Congress Trophies
“Love My William,” Flora Brama says.
“As the sun went down The Sweet Shop by Gilligan was a good place to catch up with Allison Clark,” Ruth Ellen says. — with The Horse Source Inc at All American Quarter Horse Congress.
