SVTRC's Spring Exhibition was attended by family and friends
Cathleen enjoys her warm up on Toi just before the opening presentation
The opening introductions of SVTRC's staff of dedicated volunteers.
"Don't tie her hands" or Cathleen Thatcher, the Director, "won't be able to speak" as she enthusiastically introducescs her her Administrative Assistant Joanna Reasoner
Bunny has just presented Prancer to the audience, as we proudly announced the success of the fundraising that gave Prancer a permanent home at SVTRC.
Five year old Hannah Baker, attentively begins her Trail Course.
Second Stop "Elsy the Cow" pickup
Sitting up proudly Ms. Hannah has just completed her Halt, Back and Walk-on maneuver
Hannah's team approaches the rope gate.
Our "little star" puts smiles on everyones faces.
... and here comes Andrew Barker on Prancer
... On to the next basket
Andrew loves to lay low in his two point.
Next up, "Jim Bo" sight seeing while he warms up
Stepping out in style on his trail couse.
Deric and Teddy Bear photogenically approach the mail box.
Who says you can't two point in a Western saddle?
Deric Corley, with just two sessions under his seat (litterally) sits tall in the saddle as he engages the audience.
The Clifton family of volunteers (Dave, Bunny and the twins, Maddie and Adam) perform the Trail Course.
Dave and Teddy Bear stroll over the simulated bridge.
Graceful Bunny and Toi Bachs take their turn on the bridge.
A closer look at Adam on Prancer just after they trotted over the cavaletti.
The Cliftons complete their class with a bow of "the wave" to the audience.
Picture perfect! Here comes Jim and Toi as they perform their Freestyle Dressage to a lively Cajun tune.
Wow, what a great ride that was!
Marcia Spear fills in for Byron in the pin wheel relay.
Tova Lewis patiently awaits the arrival of her partner.
Finally, let's get this show on the road.
With manes flowing, Tova and Joanna perform the awaited bi-drille.
Petite Joanna looking great on big Teddy.
Marcia Spear peacefully stands by with Dash
Martha Spear and Dash breeze through the barrel course.
Bo Harrist, our Volunteer Equine Coordinator closes the exhibition with his lively barrel run on animated Prancer.
The student and volunteer riders line up as they all receive blue ribbons