Anything going on Saturday morning???

I just got an email from Kelly R who has been doing a lot of parades this year. The original thought was to do the Sturgis Falls Parade in Waterloo...plans changed. They are now going to Coulter to be in their parade. So Kelly has a spot in the Sturgis Falls Parade in Waterloo even though she won't be there. She sent in the application and said horses in costume or just plain old horses. So if you have nothing going on Saturday morning, let me know...you could do the parade and when thats done, come to the show like you're going to do anyway...make it a SUPER HORSE WEEKEND! So if you are interested, email me at sean.thurm@yahoo.com or call me at 319-231-9826, and I will get you in touch with Kelly. The spot is #48...beyond that I don't know much so we'll need to talk to Kelly. See you this weekend everyone!

A little help please...

Ok...so for any of you that have not seen a Liberty class yet, you have not lived...but I have no room to talk here...I have seen plenty of Liberty classes in my life but I have not lived...I am very sheltered....at least in terms of music. I was in the UNI Panther Marching Band in 2008. Until that point I had no idea what Freebird or Sharp Dressed Man sounded like...not because I heard them, but because I had to read the music and play it...can you say SHELTERED?!?!!?

Anyway, in the Liberty class the horse runs around at Liberty for 2 minutes to the music of oyur choice. When the 2 minutes is up, you have 2 minutes to catch the horse. The judge places the class based on the horse's movement and how it goes through it's gaits. It is really a fun class to watch and to be in. But for this class we do need music...country music doesn't always cut it...we need some up-tempo stuff like...ok, I have no idea...I'M SHELTERED!!!

For those of you that haven't seen the class I've got some clips form the Gold Star Futurity Show last year...enjoy :o)

We're DAYS away from show #1...Waterloo

Hope you still plan on coming to the show this year - its going to be a BLAST!!! I've gotten stall requests in already...20 of them!!! We've never had more than 5 or 6 before this year! This is going to be an AMAZING weekend with endless FUN!!!

Obviously you guys are all coming for the show but we put on that little extra ;) we're going to grill out on Saturday night and the weather looks PERFECT!!! All you have to do is bring whatever you want to grill - steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs, potatoes, corn on the cob...endless possibilties!!! Make sure to bring yourself something to eat off of and something to drink too :o)

I can't wait to see everyone there this weekend!!! Its going to be great! If you want any specific spot to stall yourselves this year, just reply to this message or call me at 319-231-9826. Maybe you want to be close to the arena...or close to the wash rack...or close to a door....or close to all the traffic...or out of traffic...no request shocks me - everyone wants their own unique things :o) well, anyway, let me know what your requests are and I'll do what I can to accomodate you...I'm getting pretty good at that now :o)

See you all this weekend!!!

Getting all fired up...

Ok...I am getting super pumped for the grill out - trying to make sure I have everything I need. Potatoes are a must! Baked potatoes or slice them up with a bunch of other stuff and wrap it in foil (YUMMY!)...there are endless possibilities! I also need to decide if I want steak or hamburgers or hot dogs or brats or gourmet patties from work...I work at a gorcery store and our meat man is the best! Need to make sure I have my plate and silverware. Probably gonna bring myself some pop...ok, I should really bring water or maybe some gatorade.

So what are you going to bring? Did I miss anything? Email me and I'll post other ideas that come up!

I need more phones...

Sorry I have been on in a while...my phone has been OFF THE HOOK!!!! Not a bad thing...LOTS os people calling for stalls. This is going to be a really fun weekend! Don't forget about the grill out on Saturday night! Give me a call to reserve your stalls or camping spot for the grill out!

319-231-9826

sean.thurm@yahoo.com

RIBBONS!!!

Ok...so I've been off for a while...I know. I've had a bunch of stuff going on...work got kinda crazy so I've been getting more hours (about double actually), I've had several interviews for basketball coach positions (an AD from a nearby school actually confronted me today about coach junior high :o)...didn't even apply!), but good news for all of us is that I got an email from Patty S that all of the ribbons are now on the way. I have enough for my show and probably to start Erin fairly well in Iowa Falls, but now we will have enough to cover our shows and Spooktacular...maybe even into next years' shows!

Still looking for trophy ideas for High Point Awards...any ideas anyone? You know the address - sean.thurm@yahoo.com.

For anyone interested, I'll be at the CPSC Show on Sunday. It's a very fun club to join and very family-oriented. However the arena is outdoors so make sure to check the CPSC blog before you go. Here's a link. www.iahorse.com/blog/ Maybe I'll see you all there this weekend!

Hope everyone had a great Memorial day!!!

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day and took time to remember those that have died or are serving our country for our freedoms we have today like owning and showing our horses. Find a veteran and thank them for their service. It doesn't have to be Memorial Day - it can be any day...Memorial Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Abe Lincon's Birthday, next Friday, or just the next time you see one on your way to the park or the grocery store. It means a lot to them just to hear thanks - believe me. But also because it is Memorial Day, we have a 3 day weekend. Enjoy that extra day with your families and friends. Celebrate the freedoms we've been given by our veterans but don't forget to remember them.

Don't forget, today is June 1 - that means the Waterloo Show is less than 1 month away now. In fact, we are at the 26 day count now. I just got some more trophies from Patty S this weekend...we got some good ones...and they are things you can use! I've posted a new poll on the side bar. What would you rather be awarded as a trophy for winning a class? Check it out and you can check out the results as you vote :o)

Have a great day everyone!