From Brian:
I am here in Lexington Virginia for what, for most of us, is our last competition of 2012. We have had some wonderful and tragic moments during the last year. But right now, none seems more terrible than the thousands of people (and horses and animals) that have been affected by the recent ‘super storm’ Sandy. I have talked with NJ riders who do not have power at home (and that means their barns too), New England based riders who could not come down for the Adult Team Champs because they could not get fuel for their trucks, and many others who have been affected by this storm. Here we have power, fuel, food, heat, showers, a roof over our heads, and our trusty steeds (who have lights, food, water, and a roof over their heads). But think about what those up north DO NOT HAVE…..
Last night I watched the Hurricane Help special that many of our superstars in the music business did on NBC (Bruce Springstein as back up guitarist to Stephen Tyler and Biily Joel…class act all the way). And that is why I post this quick note…PLEASE DONATE TO THE RED CROSS. We are collecting funds for the RedCross here at the show. Whatever we get, $50 , $100, or $500 we will send to the Red Cross on Monday. You may have read about the ponies on Chincoteque and Assateque islands…let’s get on board and become part of the rescue! Just think what even $1 from each of you will total–it could be hundreds of thousands of $$! Let’s go EN…clear and fast, all the way.
