06/15/2026
So I want everyone to be 100% clear, because my original post has been twisted into something it was never intended to be by someone else who has decided to create drama and make personal attacks. Here is what I will say, and this will be the end of it. If some of you want to continue creating negativity instead of focusing on a reset and moving forward, yāall can have at it and keep yourselves indulged in your own drama. š¤·š¼āāļø
Not one time did I personally attack any exhibitor, club, or single out any individual. Nor did I make degrading remarks about anyone nor have I. In fact, I specifically said that EVERYONE needs to reflect on their own actions and do better. If someone feels personally attacked by a general message about not doing the things that have been happening, and that we NEED kindness, integrity, sportsmanship, and respect, then perhaps they should ask themselves why.
This was never about numbers, club memberships, who wins, or who puts on a successful show. Having record entries and great attendance does not mean problems donāt exist. Multiple things can be true at once. There can be wonderful friendships, kids helping one another, and many positive moments, while also acknowledging that there are behaviors from adults that need improvement.
Yes, the youth generally get along. It is often the parents and adults who create the division, and that is exactly why I made my post. I never mentioned your club because my post was not about any one club. It was about the overall atmosphere that many people have witnessed and experienced, whether publicly or privately.
Just because I missed a few shows this spring does not mean I havenāt observed what has been happening or had countless conversations with people who have reached out to me. And every single time, I have told them the same thing: if concerns are never voiced, nothing will ever change.
My post was not about public shaming, negativity, or discouraging new exhibitors. Quite the opposite. It was about bringing back kindness, mentorship, honesty, and making sure new exhibitors feel welcomed and supported. Those are values I believe we all should be promoting.
I truly hope everyone takes time to reflect. None of us are perfect. But instead of turning a post about kindness and accountability into personal attacks about attendance numbers and club affiliations, perhaps we should all focus on the message itself.
At the end of the day, ribbons fade, sweepstakes points reset, and numbers fluctuate. Integrity, character, ethics, and how we treat one another are what people will remember. The youth deserve adults who lead by example, and that is something I will always stand behind.
Now, Iām moving forward and focusing on the positive. I genuinely hope everyone else chooses to do the same. š¤
PHOTO credit goes to this little Pre Jr Fat Head that is currently growing in my barn šš„°
