The Jennifer Show was the pinnacle for me, and probably defined what I love most about live shows. Before that, it was NAN.

I value a good turnout with the opportunity to see some top quality work, with good judges. Also being able to connect with like-minded people outside my Region. Prizes, always great. But also shopping and horse-trading!

Having a show where there are equestrian goings on nearby is also a real draw for me. Or in a place where there are things to check out. I think we’ve all been to tiny shows where you have to check your watch because the town closes at 8 pm.

  • elaineMAEnglish
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    3 months ago

    The Jennifer Show was just amazing for me. The competition was fierce, the company was spectacular, and the day after the show I got to go on a fabulous trail ride in the Rockies with some of my favorite people. I loved the performance challenge and seeing the creativity. The depth of the performance classes was just incredible. I loved that every entrant got two medallions -one to keep and one to give away to the thing at the show that they most loved, whatever it was.

    And I had fun making an original sheep sculpture to compete in the other animal performance. The special performance challenge day was so good with wonderful fun prizes, and Jen Buxton did a wonderful job of collecting fun prizes and then distributing them appropriately in ways they would be enjoyed.

    I also made a weird rider for my dinosaur that is still sitting right here on my desk.

    I kind of had to move heaven and earth to make that show happen for me, and I’m so glad that I did. What a great time that was.