Happy Thanksgiving! What Are You Most Thankful For?
By: Brittany Bevis
Now that the fall show season has come to a close, along with the changing of the leaves and the emergence of everything pumpkin spice, it’s only natural to begin a time of retrospection as we reflect on the events of the closing year. The holidays are a time to spend with family and friends, in the comfort of our home, beside a warm hearth, sharing a meal and telling tales.
In honor of this Thanksgiving, we’d like to pose the following question to our readers: What are you most thankful for?
“I’m forever thankful for my family and friends for their prayers and love they have shown me over the past year. I thank God for answered prayers and the blessings He has bestowed upon us.”- Jan Shepherd Pittman
“I’m thankful for all the amazing opportunities, privileges, horses, and people in my life, and especially my best friend, Sterling Version.”- Olivia Tordoff
“I’m thankful for my family and everyone who supports me in doing what I love and encourages me to follow my dreams! And of course, I’m thankful for my horse, Rooster, who loves my crazy leggings and whatever else I can dream up.”- Alexia Tordoff
“Millie is most thankful for her family, her trainers, and her great horses who give her their heart and teach her so much. Doug and I are thankful for our family, friends, and customers and all of their love and support. We’re fortunate to be able to work and show with Millie and be together.”- Tara Lombardo Landon
“I’m so thankful to be blessed with the wonderful horses I currently own and get to show; the supportive parents I have to let me pursue my dreams in the horse industry; my wonderful and knowledgeable horse trainers who are always pushing me to be a better rider than I was yesterday; my amazing boyfriend who is always cheering me on and supporting me and my passion; and lastly all my friends inside and outside the horse world who love and support me!- Sabrina Janis
“This season I have reflected quite a bit on the horses I’ve owned and how they shaped my life. I’m eternally grateful for those horses, horsey friends, and horse trainers who made me the person I am today.”- Kirstie Marie
“This Thanksgiving I want to give thanks to the APHA industry for giving me the opportunity to meet incredible people from all over and to create such strong friendships that will hold a lifetime of memories. I/m also very thankful for the extremely talented horses we are surrounded with and the blessings we’re granted when each bond is created with these horse!”- McKenzie Verling
“I’m most thankful for God. He has given me a wonderful family, amazing friends, and truly spectacular animals. All the glory goes to Him for my accomplishments, and I’m thankful that he’s given me such great opportunities.” –Ellexxah Maxwell
“I’m sure it’s the most popular answer, but I’m most thankful for family and friends. They are the ones who love me unconditionally, accept me for who I am, and don’t expect me to be perfect. They are those that I can laugh until I cry with and those that will be there when I need to cry. That’s what I am most thankful for!”- Larisa Walker Afeldt
“I’m definitely thankful for my horses! I cannot express how privileged I am to have such a great opportunity! Also, I’m thankful for all the food I’m about to eat!”- Natalie Vargo
“We are truly thankful and blessed for all of our family and friends, especially new friends we have met through showing horses across the world. Happy Holidays, Snow Quarter Horses.”- Georgia Snow
“I’m so thankful for my family. I’ve been blessed to have such a wonderful mother. I couldn’t be more proud of my children, Judd, Angie, and Colt. The three of them have brought so much joy to my life. I’m beyond thankful that God has placed each and every one of you in my life. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!”- Luann Knost
“Looking back on this year, I’m so thankful to have a great group of customers, awesome horses, and amazing friends, but most of all I’m thankful for my mom and Colton. Without them, I wouldn’t have a smile on my face every day!”- Becky George
“I’m thankful for my horses, who keep me sane, and my amazing friends I get to share them with.”- Megan Holtmeyer
“This Thanksgiving, I’m most thankful for my beautiful family and wonderful new facility!”- Brian Henry
“It’s hard to narrow it down to just one thing that I’m the most thankful for, as this year has been an incredible one. I’m thankful for my wonderful family and fiancé, who are always there to support me and put their lives on hold so we can horse show as a family, since it’s something we all enjoy and something that brings us together. I’m also thankful for all of the extended family that showing horses has brought into our lives and of course my wonderful horse, Murray, who has brought me so much joy, both in and out of the show ring.”- Morgan Parisek
“Kim, Hedy, and I are most thankful to be able to make the horses that make people’s dreams come true, because that has been our dream forever.” – Shelley Donovan
As for everyone here at The Equine Chronicle, we are most thankful for you, our friends in the horse industry. We feel blessed to have been given the opportunity to capture your memories, tell your tales, and promote the beloved horses that are so dear to our hearts.
Happy Thanksgiving!
