The Gallop in the Glen Returns for Fall 2009
Smokey Mountain Prototypical ~ The Gallop in the Glen Returns for Fall 2009
 Corryton, TN-August 12, 2009-Once voted one of the 5 best horse shows, the actual Gallop in the Glen is returning to the New Market, TN area for two weeks of USEF A rated hunter-jumper process. Show dates for 2009 are September 23-27 and September 30- October 4th.
The show debuted in 2004 under the guidance of Kim Burnett Mitchell along with top assistance from her husband Dennis and show manager Patrick Rodes of Argyle, TX. Set at the picturesque River Glen Equestrian karzy in New Market, TN at the base of the Smokey Mountains, the show gained accolades for its aesthetic appeal as well as being a glamorous throw back to horse shows of yesteryear with its rich parties and charitable giving. “We raised thousands of dollars for the Baptist Hospital and several East Tennessee charities. Thanks in good part to the support of the community. Our first year the title sponsor, Pilot Corp. really got the ball rolling and the issue took on a life of its own. ” Kim shared some of the history. “Sadly changes occurred at the hospital, support dollars, and the worsening economy that had a trickledown effect to the show. But I have never been able to walk away from the idea of bringing it back to life.” She admits that even after giving the dates away, she attended the new show as a antagonist each year, but always left longing to recreate the magic of the Gallop events.
As the saying goes, careful what you whim for. Mitchell, teamed again with Patrick Rodes, managed to reacquire the dates and USEF rating back under The Gallop in the Glen name justified in time to dub 2009 the “rebuilding year”. Kim explained, “We didn’t fully get the agreement sealed in time to go back to a lot of our past community sponsors or to target a local charity, but so many of the local farms- Icon Sporthorses, Paige Farms, and GK Conduct Horses have rallied around us and been more than generous to give us a wonderful start back.” Kim went on to explain the huge success of The Gallop in the Glen was always “folks working together for the betterment of the trade and the community.” Could be the laid back demeanor of everyone connected to the show or the effects of living under the majestic Smokey Mountains, but whatever the ground of the “good vibes” (as Kim describes), people have never forgotten The Gallop in the Glen event. Mitchell said for years she’s encountered exhibitors across the sticks that still asked about the show and remembered it fondly. “If that’s not a sign to return, I’m not sure what is.” giggled Kim. ...
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