Monday, May 15, 2006

Paxton Farm Dressage Show Dedicated to The Yellow Ribbon Support Center

Putting It All in Perspective

With yellow ribbons throughout the show grounds, and the Paxton Yellow Ribbon Bistro, the Paxton Farm CDI and Spring Classic I and II, was dedicated to all of our service men and women. Over $1000 was raised for The Yellow Ribbon Support Center founded by Keith and Carolyn Maupin. “Despite their continued heartache, Keith and Carolyn are dedicated to raising the morale of our troops through their work at the Center.” said Congresswoman Jean Schmidt. “In fact, they recently reported that they have sent more than 4,500 packages to our men and women serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.”

“It puts our lives in perspective,” said Michael Barisone, who while winning the Grand Prix Special, was disappointed in the scoring. And while it was another Mother’s Day without their son at home, his presence was felt as the sun broke through the relentless clouds, drying the show grounds, and warming the hearts of a family who felt the support everyone at Paxton Farm.

If you haven’t done anything in support of our troops, whether you believe in the war or not, consider contributing to The Yellow Ribbon Support Center, established by the Maupin’s. Your contributions will go directly into packages of needed and appreciated items being shipped to Iraq and Afghanistan. Let's show them the Dressage world can contribute outside the arena, and thank those men and women who make it possible for us to live our privileged lives.

Yellow Ribbon Support Center
700 South Eastgate Blvd
Suite 430
Cincinnati, OH 45245
(513) 752-4310
yellowribbonsupportcenter.com

HorsesDaily "On the Scene" at the Paxton Farm CDI