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Katie showing Gremlin at the 2004 Region 4 show

below: Katie encouraging a 1st time competitor who borrowed Gremlin from her for a couple classes.

Sarah rode Gremlin in 3 flat classes at the show and got first in all three. Katie was the ring master and the judge said there was Sarah and then there was the rest of the class. Emily jumped him in two classes, she got first in one class and I really don't remember what she got in the other. There were no refusals though - he was looking good. (Sept 02)

Dear Vanessa,
...But, I also wanted to say that you have raised a fine horse who has made a fabulous companion for me the past 2 years. I love him more than any other horse I have ever known. (Katie: June 2002)

BELOW: Katie showing Gremlin at the 2001 Region 4 show

Pre-Novice CT-2nd, Purebred Hunter O/F-1st,
Purebred Hunter U/S-1st, Gambler's Choice-1st,
PB Geldings, age 3 & up-2nd,
Open In-hand, all breeds-1st

BELOW: Emily showing Queen at the 2001 Region 4 show.

ACPS Region IV Show, Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GA, August 3 & 4, 2001
Hunter over fences 2'6" - 4th, Hunter under saddle - 6th, Purebred Hunter O/F - 2nd, Purebred Hunter U/S - 2nd, Gamblers choice - 2nd, Family Class - 1st, PB Mares, age 3 & up - 3rd, Purebred Get of Sire - 1st, Produce of Dam - 1st

BELOW: Katie showing Lady at the 2001 Region 4 show

Amoeba Combined Test - 1st
Very green pony walk/trot (w/rider Sara Benton) - 2nd
Very green w/t/c - 2nd
Very green cross-rails - 1st, Family Class - 1st
PB Mares, age 3 & up - 1st, Produce of Dam - 1st
Open Halter - 4th

BELOW: Katie on Lady and Emily on Queen

BELOW: Katie w/Foothills Ladybug and Emily w/Foothills River Queen

BELOW: youngest sister, Sara Benton, on Foothills Ladybug

Hey Vanessa, Just thought I'd tell you that Gremlin placed first in his Hunter Hack and Hunter over Fences class last week as well as second in Hunter Under Saddle and Equitation over Fences. It was quite possibly the best performance he has ever done for me. Love, Katie (5/01)

Katie Benton and Gremlin waiting to ride their dressage test at the Cross-Ties Farm Horse Trials, TN (11/00)

"Hey Vanessa, (Fiddlers Gremlin MacDaire) and I went to our first show today. We were Champion in all three of our divisions: Mini-hunter, Short/Long Stirrup, and Two-foot Equitation. Looks like Gremlin is coming out of retirement with a bang. I love him to death." Katie Benton (8/00)

And a word from her mom, "Katie had a wonderful time showing Gremlin on Sat. The judge told her "I love your horse" It was the positive experience we were hoping for to get her back on the right track. Thank you for making it possible."

You're welcome, Patty!!

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