TAIL a Smashing Success at U.S. Nationals!

Over 375 Girl Scouts and local families registered to attend our TAIL tour program at U.S. Nationals in Tulsa, Okla., last month. The feedback from leaders and parents has been overwhelmingly positive; they can't wait to come back next year. We're happy to share the testimonials below with all of you.

"My little girl scouts really, really enjoyed the TAIL tour on Sunday evening. The parents were so amazed at the opportunities presented through this tour that most girls normally wouldn't normally have. Thank you so much!"

"Thank you so much for fitting us in this evening. The girls had a great time and talked about it the whole way home. Thanks again for a wonderful experience!"

Finally, we offer our sincere thanks to all the volunteer guides and host barns who made TAIL at U.S. Nationals a possibility. You are all wonderful! Thank you to: Cynthia Richardson; Chris Culbreth; Cindy Kunkel; Dawn Leonard; Dawn Strickland; Debbie Helmick; Doug Stewart; Kathie Hart; Jill Mitchell; Liz and Dave Bentley; Pepper Profit; Stacey Dunn; Susie Thompson; Ted Carson; Virginia Godwin; Rory O'Neill and O'Neill Arabians; The Jensen Family and Jade Creek Arabians; Holly Azevedo, Meg Casey, and Trowbridge's Ltd.; Steve Freeman and Marjie and Brett Becker; Dave Daugherty and Setting Sun; Murray Popplewell and Rae-Dawn Arabians; Darleene and Freewill Farm.

Thank You, Judging Contest Supporters

U.S. Nationals hosted over 100 contestants across 3 divisions for the 2013 National Arabian Horse Judging Contest. It was a tremendous success; which would not have been possible without the support of the many sponsors, vendors, owners, handlers, trainers, and riders who donated their products, time, and horses.

We offer very special thanks to:

Sponsors and Donors: Adequan, AHA and AHYA, All Things Equine, Be Dazzled by Dixie, Clients of Hesten Park, Marriott, Minnesota AHA, Nymeyer's at Tanglewood, Region 10, The Hat Lady, USEF, WeatherBeeta, Wintec, and Zia Graphics.

Owners, Trainers, Riders, Handlers, and Horse Gatherers: Annalise Himmel, Ann Simic, Brian Scoggins, Carol Johnson, Carolyn McDonald, Chelsea Wesson, Cindy Kunkel, Cynthia Richardson, Debby Holden, Duane Esser, Jamie Martino, Jessica Bein, Jessica Cole, Josh Shino, Karen Church, Karlan Downing, Kelly Elm, Kevin Price, Laura Myer, Liz and Jacque Land, Lori Conway, Mark Helmick, Martha Rattner, Merri Murdock Krehl, Henrietta Ellzey, Mike and Terri Budd, Pam Gaffney, Jessica DeBak, Peyton Randle, Renee Severson, Rob Bick, Stacey Dunn, Susan Shea, Teri Kraft, and Tish Condas.

Volunteers: Cindy and Yvette Howey, Cynthia Richardson, Dawn Strickland, Debbie Himmel, and Stacey Dunn.