Happy Friday! Here is your Friday Flashback! We hope that, as you read this, you will be inspired to bring your Morgan to the next Lippitt Country Show! (The show now has many classes open to all registered Morgans.)
Reflections on the 1993 Lippitt Country Show
submitted by Lorelei Wyman
LC News Vol XX, No. 6 Show/Event Issue Nov/Dec 1993
As things wind down from the 1993 Lippitt Country Show, I think that this is the perfect time to reflect on the successes of the 19th Lippitt Country Show (LCS). Yes, we were all nervous about the “big” move to Tunbridge, wondering what to expect and how well accepted this show would be. We were all very delighted at how well received this event was. It proved to be very positive, exciting, and highly successful.
For the first time in nine years, camping on the grounds was available, and the accessibility of the track made it easier to run the races, plus get horses from barns to ring. Overall, the atmosphere was relaxed and in turn it brought the Lippitt Morgan back to where it was first displayed in 1972, which sparked the start of the Lippitt Club.
We were very fortunate to have 88 horses, both full Lippitts and half Lippitts, attend this year’s show. This was only 15 less that last year’s. The in-hand classes were generously filled, and the performance classes were lacking entries, but not competition. Our Junior Exhibitor classes provided us with a good overview of what is to be expected in the show ring in the next few years. We must continue to encourage our Juniors to provide us with this participation as they are our future leaders in the Lippitt world.
Spectators were plentiful, but it was most exciting to enjoy the company of our visitors from all over the country and Canada. Ir is so nice to hear the positive feedback that this year’s show continues to receive. The Lippitt Country Show has been very fortunate to receive some complimentary press in the last few months both from the Equine Journal and the Vermont Agriview. We should be very fortunate for the compliments, as it helps to promote our very special Lippitt Morgans.
The show would not have been a success if it hadn’t been for the people on the accompanying list, not excluding those that offered their services during the show.
As we know, it takes a lot of people to make this show run smoothly. Positive feedback is greatly appreciated, but also constructive suggestions are needed to continue to improve this show. It was a pleasure to be the show secretary again this year, and I look forward to next year. Plans are already under way for an exciting 20th Lippitt Country Show.
(Selected notes from the “thank you” list:)
Grace Yaglou: ringmaster extraordinaire. What a delightful sight, she was in the ring in her full ringmaster habit. It was an extra treat to hear her call the competitors into the ring by the sounds of her many different horns.
Marilyn Childs: announcer. Thank you for providing us with an excellent history of Justin Morgan and the Tunbridge area.
Ray Potts: show steward
Dan Sherwood: farrier
John and Sue May: Thanks for donating to us the bright posters to announce our show.
Dennis Tatro: Thanks for filming another successful show, and donating a copy to the TLC archives
Don Tobey: Thanks for providing an excellent talk on bitting on Friday afternoon.
Crescent Peirce: Thank you for providing Stillwater Rosemary and a rider for opening ceremonies.
The Wyman Pit Crew: This consisted of two very special friends who actually gladly volunteered to help. They include Heather McGrotty Sheehan; you did another excellent job this year with the ribbons and trophies. Joanne Weiner: you continue to do an excellent job with show sales and scribing.
Nancy Plimpton: Thanks Mom #2 for your continued support, and concern for my well-being. Your continued hard work as manager is greatly appreciated.
Judy Johnson: thanks for your continued support, early morning coffee and chats. Thanks for helping me to have an enjoyable time both during and after the show.
(Carien photo of Mikasa Charisma at the 1993 LCS.)
