By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
Sarah Thomas says for her, as an owner and exhibitor of Tennessee Walking Horses, the Celebration creates excitement like no other event.
It’s been her life. “I have attended every Celebration since I was born. Every year, I knew I had a goal: to be a rider, not just a spectator. That dream came true 5 years ago.”
That excitement continues for Sarah with the 84th Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, which is going on at the Celebration grounds through Saturday, Sept. 3. (See today’s special TWHNC souvenir edition.)
Sarah says she loves the horses but seeing friends again, visiting at barns and watching the show is just as meaningful each year. “It truly is a magical event for me, and the thrill of each year never diminishes.”