03/16/2026
So many incredible people to thank. And so little time to do it. The show was such a wonderful success. I have a two day drive home ahead of me, but I can't even leave until I let some people know how much I appreciate them. If I leave anyone out, it's only because I'm hurrying to get on the road ASAP.
Hannah "Montana" Pickett. I was so lucky to have you there. Thank you! I'm not sure I could've done it without you. Your hard work was amazingly helpful.
Mike Mattozzi, my "go-to" guy! I'm so grateful for every single thing you took care of to make it all work so well. And doing it all with a wink and a nod was perfect!
Mr. and Mrs. Craig Edwards. Thank you for all the physical work you did, setting up and hauling around all the equipment and putting together the center ring. You did a beautiful job. But, also for your knowledge of the divisions I am not used to managing. It was great knowing I could count on you to get it right.
Daniel and Hailey Uriarte. Wow! What you did for the show was amazing. The gorgeous jump you both hand made and donated to the silent auction, Daniel's perfectly executed ring drags, and helping to tear down was always just the right assistance at the right time. Thank you!
Kim Henderson. What can I say? Thank you seems hardly enough for all you did. Your company, Select Water Solutions, putting on that fabulous spread of food for the party was simply amazing. But, making that happen was just the beginning! I am also so grateful for your organizing of the ribbons and trophies. What a lot of hard work that I don't take for granted. Thank you!
Joy Turner. Your amazing organization of the Hospitality Table was just fabulous! Everyone appreciated your inclusion of so many wonderful touches. And, I was grateful that you kept it so neat all the time. Thank you, Joy!
Penny Ramirez. The baker! Your amazing cookies and cakes are incredible! And, I am eternally grateful for the love and charity you put in to every bite.
Patti Schooley, Secretary Extraordinaire! You are organized and helpful in so many extra ways, I can't begin to thank you enough. I love, love, love working with you.
Reconnecting with you, Chris Nelsen, after all these years, was a highlight of the show for me. Thank you for everything too numerous to count that you did to help me during the show. But also the trip down memory lane was so much fun!
Erin Parkin. Creating the look of the show with all the signage and your beautiful logo was a blast and a lot of hours of hard work. I appreciate all of your special effort.
Erlene Smythe, you literally shaved your head for the show!! And, Dr. Bob Willard, you made it fun! Thank you for paying a hefty sum to be the one to take her hair off for her.
Calliope Welsh, your paddock announcing was great! Thank you for handling that very important task.
Andy Maher from the Grady County Fairgrounds. You were perfect to work with! Thank for providing and so wonderfully maintaining such a wonderful place for us to have our show.
All of our amazing sponsors, without whom we couldn't possibly put this show on....thank you from the bottom of my heart!!
All of the members of the SSMHA board who helped in many ways to make the show happen. And, thank you for hiring me to do what has become a passion job for me.
Now, I need to get on the road home!