20 December, 1962
Information Requested By Thunderbird Owner
Mrs. Archie D. Staley of Washtucna, Wash., is anxious to get additional information on Thunderbird, by Chief ' s Allen, by Edward King Ochief by Roe’ s Chief F-3. His first dam was by Farrar’ s Grade Allen, 2nd dam Bess Brooks, 3rd dam Old Beauty, 4th dam Maud.
He was bred by Isaiah Farrar of Flat Creek— Shelbyville Rt. 5. Farrar was in the Air Force at the time the horse was foaled and his brother, Jim Farrar, showed the horse in the Breeders ' Futurity at the Celebrations in 1943-44 to win weanling and yearling honors.
The horse was then sold to Mr. Lem Motlow of Lynchburg, Tenn., who apparently sold him within a short lime— according to information received by Farrar.
Mrs. Staley says she understands the horse came to Washington state when quite young, and the boxcar was lost. He was without food and water for a period of time and was said to be in poor physical condition when located.
" Thunderbird is a loved member of our family and we believe his colts are tops,” Mrs. Staley writes.
“ In the past he was bred mostly to grade mares as The Tennessee Walking Horse is largely a newcomer out our way. I would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone who can fill in the blind spots in Thunderbird’ s life.
‘‘ I would like to know about his show record, and he must have one as his tail has been cut and set. Also would appreciate any pictures of the aged gentleman while a younger horse.”
( Note— Indications are Thunderbird had experiences on the Pacific that would be of interest to Mrs. Staley. Perhaps readers can help her out there. BAG.)
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Millers of Xenia, O.; Become Walker Owners
Mrs. Richard K. Miller, Rt. 5, Stevenson Road, Xenia, Ohio writes that she and Dr. Miller became Tennessee Walking Horse owners at the Celebration.
“ Although we have owned gaited horses, and Quarter Horses, we have wanted a Walker since we rode those of Colonel Wilkinson in Fort Worth back in 1948,” says Mrs. Miller.
“ The temptation proved too much for us at the Celebration and we came home with a yearling filly in tow— Easter’ s Honey Bee, purchased from Mr. Louis Bowles. We plan to take her‘ home to Tennessee’ soon for training.
“ Our stay there was made even more enjoyable through the friendliness and consideration shown by all we met there.
“ We think you have a fine state with wonderful people and wonderful horses.”
( Note— yes, Mrs. Miller, friendliness is a habit with Tennessee people and the Celebration is to a large measure based upon the friendly feeling of people who have a mutal love and interest related to the Tennessee Walking Horse. BAG.)