From the President...

nessee Walking Horses and more. We hope you swing by if you’re in the area which, by the way, is not very far from Pigeon Forge and Dollywood.

I’m excited that we have an article detailing current happenings and clinics with Carl Bledsoe. Carl graciously agreed to ride my mare in a Working Equitation clinic several years ago, which was when I was able to really get to know him and his kind methods of working with riders and horses. I hope you enjoy the article and get a chance to attend one of his clinics. You won’t be disappointed to work with Carl and meet his lovely wife, Tammy.

Hello FOSH Friends!

As you can see from the photo, yours truly has added to the family equine collection. Mother’s Day was a wonderful time for all the family to meet Little Foot! Little Foot is 18 years old and adores Eli, our rescue donkey. Eli barely tolerates Little Foot. However, we’re still at the early introduction stage so I’m hoping we make some progress.

I’m happy to report that there will be a FOSH supported horse show in Eastern Tennessee in early August, and there will be several Board members in attendance. The Southeast Summer Championship Open Gaited Horse Show will be August 19 and 20 at the Great Smoky Mountain Expo Center in White Pine, Tennessee. There will be classes for Rocky Mountain Horses, Paso Finos, Ten-

With summer the prime riding season for many of you, I hope your weather is cooperating. There are some worrisome drought areas across the United States which impacts the availability of hay and hay prices, your pasture, those dusty trails, and well and aquifer levels. Fingers crossed that it is not long lasting.

Enjoy your rides, and don’t forget your helmet!

Happy Trails, Teresa

Teresa Bippen FOSH President Tbippen1957@yahoo.com