The hustle and bustle of summer shows has started to cool off, but the chaos of the year-end majors is in full swing. These shows can mentally and physically drain professionals, exhibitors, and their horses with late nights, early mornings, and heavy workloads. Tension, fatigue, restlessness, exhaustion, and the drudgery of doing chores and being away from family and home for weeks at time is not for the faint of heart–more for the brave, bold and courageous.