2003 MABA Queen

Dear MABA Members,
 

Hello everyone from your 2003 Mid-America Buckskin Queen.  I must say I am excited to be writing this letter to all of you.  It seems like only yesterday I followed Rob to my first Buckskin show over in Illinois back in 1996. 

            For those of you that may not know me, I am Ivalee McGuire. I am 21 years old and show Scootin Around Town.  You may know me as Ivy.  I am currently a junior at Ball State University, studying Criminal Justice and hope to have a fulfilling and rewarding career in Law Enforcement.  As I mentioned earlier, I was introduced to the fun and WORK of Buckskin horse shows in 1996.  I followed Rob Robinson and my lifelong friend Kya Mullendore to shows and became there devoted “groom girl”.  This “tradition” continued when my now Fiancé’ started showing Buckskins in 1999.  Finally, in 2001 I got the opportunity to realize my dream and show for myself.  What can I say besides that I am hooked and plan to show for as long as I am physically and monetarily capable. 

            In 2003 I hope to represent your charter how it deserves to be, and thank you for the opportunity to do just that.  I want to give thanks to everybody who has given me support over the past few years.  There are far too many to name each one individually, and I would hate to leave someone unmentioned.  However, I would like to say thank you to my mother Regina, Tim, and Gregg Smith for everything you have done to make my dream a reality.  I am also grateful for all of the new friends I have made along the way.  I hope to see everyone at the upcoming Hoosier Horse Fair and IBHA convention.  Lastly, I want to wish you all the very best of luck in next years show season.

Ivalee McGuire