OK, here we go again.  I am such a loser.  I lost the little piece of paper telling how to post.  I almost tore my hair out trying to figure it out myself.  Then I found my little piece of paper so I still have some hair.

My apologies to those whose comments went unanswered.  I was technically/mentally unable to do so.

Anyway, we are off to Louisville for the World Championship Horse Show.  This is our most intense and gruelling ten days of the year.  First of all, you have to imagine the size and scope of the event.  Over two thousand horses and about four people to go with every horse.  Then add in the vendors.  You can buy ANYTHING at this horse show.  It becomes a small city.  Then add in the stress.  Everything has to be perfect.  Tack, harness, buggies, clothing, not to mention the animals themselves.  The frosting on the cake, of course, is the performance.  You and your horse must be perfect together, no mistakes, the effort of your life.  And there are three judges in the ring at all times so if you do make a mistake, someone is bound to catch it.

The pictures of some of our horses competing this year are up on the site.  I will return with tales of the war ... er ... horse show.