Middlefield Post
Holiday Greetings
Dec. 10, 2014
Horsing Around Benefits Community
By Mandy Boggs
Rich Bradshaw has been training horses and riders for over 40 years out of his training stables at the Fairgrounds in Burton. Most in the community know Rich Bradshaw for the exciting events he hosts during The Great Geauga County Fair every summer. What many people don’t know is just how much he supports the local community during the Holidays as well. Every year Rich Bradshaw puts on various events to bring horse-loving locals together, and to also give back to those in need. On Nov. 29, the annual Rich Bradshaw Stables Christmas Party raised over $1,100 in donations and gathered over 300 pounds of canned and boxed food items to give to families in need. The Christmas party is always a hit and this year was no different. Over 75 people attended bringing their favorite dish or dessert to share, and many also brought their horses along for the fun. Rich had various games and contests both on horseback and on foot for a chance at winning some of the great gifts donated b y S c h n e i d e r ’s Saddlery in C h a g r i n Fa l l s . One of the most entertaining contests was when everyone at the party had to make up a team of four people who had the combined Rich Bradshaw (left) with Missy ages of 200. Trying Reeves (right) and her grandchildren. to find teammates (Post Photo/Mandy Boggs) with ages that
Group photo of those in attendance for the annual Rich Bradshaw Training Stables Christmas Party. (Post Photo/Mandy Boggs) added up to 200 was entertaining in itself. Those teams had to compete on foot sorting numbered cattle through a gate as fast as they could without the cows going out of order. This event had many laughs, a few thrills and spills, and some very confused cows. Two of the favorite riders were two young kids visiting family for Thanksgiving from Colorado. The young brother and sister were in awe of all the horses. Missy and Kevin Reeves of Chardon each tucked one of their grandkids securely in front of them, allowing them a chance at sorting cattle from the backs of their trusty steeds. After properly navigating the cattle, Rich announced that they had won first (blue) and second (red) place ribbons. The boy was told he
had won, and Rich handed him the blue ribbon. He was not as excited as most would be receiving a first place award as he wanted the red ribbon. His sister, as any girl would, quickly noticed that the pink ribbon (5th place) was still hanging up. Pointing, she quietly revealed that she really wanted the pink one. This innocent moment shared between a lifelong horseman with hundreds of first and second place awards stashed away somewhere in boxes, and the rookie cowboy and cowgirl from Colorado who only cared about winning their favorite color ribbon, quickly reminded everyone that it is not always about having the best of something but having Continued on page 7
Kepich Ford, KTI and the Main Street Grille and Brewing Company would like to invite you to participate in …
A BENEFIT spAghETTI DINNER FOR MRs. KIMBERLY MILLER Monday, Dec. 15 ❤ 5pm-9pm
Main street grille and Brewing Company
Please Help Us Help Kim
8148 Main st., garrettsville
50/50 Raffle
For more information, call: Peggy Kepich 440-636-3139 Jean Kepich 330-569-8821 Lisa Kepich 440-832-0842
Chinese Auction
DAytIMe: Ann Scopilliti, Neila Dunn or tami Sizemore 330-527-3673 eveNING: Michelle Sossa or Angie Burns 330-527-3663
Tickets: $8 Presale / $10 At Door Includes a spaghetti dinner, side salad and dressing of your choice, dinner roll and a non-alcoholic drink Presale tickets available at: Main Street Grille and Kepich Ford
Main Street Grille and Brewing Company is opening on Monday to honor and support a member of the Kepich family, Kimberly Miller. Kim was recently diagnosed with cancer and has been fighting to overcome this devastating disease. She is hopeful and in high spirits with good faith that she will overcome this illness. Please help us help Kim.