We have birds in our barns, no pigeons though, thank goodness. When a falcon got into the barn one winter and was trapped for a few days, all the birds disappeared. Maybe we should all get some falcons.

 

             LAST COUPLE OF DAYS TO REGISTER FOR USDF CONVENTION AND SYMPOSIUM, GO TO WWW.USDF.ORG FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION AND HOTEL ROOMS ARE HELD ONLY UNTIL SUNDAY

              Riders include some I don't know, but Amanda Johnson from Eastern Iowa, and I believe Marina Woodhead on her stallion and 22 year old Rick Silvia on Mr. Magic a 11 year old stallion, part of his Dream Street Stallions. Rick is donating a breeding to the silent auction for the Youth Executive Board.

                 I will try to include more about other riders soon as I learn more.

                 Region 4 will also have a silent auction, and you might win a basket of wonderful items donated by GMOs if you attend the Governor's meeting.

                  EDUCATION, SHOPPING, A FUN PARTY AFTER THE LECTURE ON FRIDAY NIGHT HOSTED BY REGION 4  (PMs could send donations to me for the party as well as GMOs.)

                    DON'T BE SORRY YOU MISSED THIS EVENT IN YOUR BACKYARD, HELP US MAKE THIS A GREAT EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE COMING TO THE MIDWEST!