I would like to personally thank each trainer, owner and exhibitor that participated in the 42nd annual National Trainers' Show and helped make it one of the best shows we have had in years. I would like to thank the judges, who donated their time for their association, for doing a great job judging, tying over 50% of the classes unanimously. I would like to thank the Celebration for letting us use such a top notch facility to have our show and showcase our breed. I would like to thank the city of Shelbyville and the people of Bedford County for their support. I would to like to thank each and every one of our sponsors, we could not do it without you. I would like to thank show chairmen Benny Johnson and Buist Carr for running another great show. I would like to thank Marcy, Dee, Jenny and everyone in the office for doing a great job. I would like to thank SHOW, Dr Steve Mullins, Tony Edwards and all their DQPs for thorough but fair inspections to insure only compliant horses were in competition. I would like thank Dr. Kingston, Dr. Binkley and Dr. Gibe  from the USDA for being fair and unbiased in their inspections. I would like to thank the spectators for their participation and enthusiasm that only this great breed has the pleasure to enjoy. Thank you, it was great to see it back. Thanks again TRAINERS, great job.

Winky Groover