LaRita and Marty,

I don't want to miss the opportunity to say thank you for this fantastic event. A first for all of us and we are looking forward to future Charlotte Jumper Classic events. It was truly amazing to watch the riders jump over the obstacle with such speed and accuracy. Wow! Everyone enjoyed their equestrian experience and they just can't stop talking about it. It was great and they are looking forward to next year. We learned a lot about professional riders. We were blessed to have this special invitation and on behalf of our children and families of Historic Washington Heights, we send our warm thanks.

In the words of our children - a few of their thank you comments:

Amira Gardner:
"I had a wonderful time at the Bobcats arena so thanks for all that you have done. I especially had a great time in the arena when the horses came and jumped because it reminds me of jumping high jump in track. In addition, the seminar taught me many things such as the way you suppose to feed the horses and all of the likes and dislikes about them. Before I get on a horse, I need people with experience to teach me the techniques."

One student:
"I would like to thank you for a great time at your arena. I had so much fun watching professionals ride and jump the horses. I really enjoyed how we got information on how we could become riders from people with a lot of experience. I would love to come back again."

Ayla, age 10:
"Thank you for all your help. I had a great time and I hope you did too. I enjoyed the seven kids enjoying themselves talking about the horses. I learned about not standing behind the horses because they will kick you. You can start riding horses when you are five years old. I have never ridden a horse but I would like to ride a horse. The show was exciting and I learned that I could ride horses too. I like it when they showed the dogs doing tricks. I enjoyed The Charlotte Jumper Classic and would like to attend again"

Michael, age 11: "Thank you for giving us this trip. It was very exciting. I liked it when the kids explained to us how they rode a horse. I learned how to ride a horse and not to stand behind a horse and not torture the horse. How to give the horse nutritional food. I learned how the kids were very patient and told us how to be a professional horse rider. Thank you for what you gave to us. I really enjoyed the Charlotte Jumper Program. I like it when the horses jumped over the tube and the way they talked about the horses when they won first place. That was the excitement. I really enjoyed that very much."

Again, a million thanks!
- Mattie Marshall