1962-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1962 June Voice

19 Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse Washington Walker Association Elects 14 Vice-Presidents Did you ever hear of an association with one president, 14 vice-presidents, one secretary, one treasurer, 24 other members and a number of associate members, including children of mem bers? That’s exactly what the set-up is for the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors’ Association of Washington (state), an affiliate of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breed ers and Exhibitors’ Assn, of America, Inc., based at Lewisburg, Tenn. The Washington organization is said to be one of the most effective state groups for the Tennessee Walk ing Horse anywhere. It meets the first Thursday of each month at the home of officers and directors; all members are invited; and 23 meetings arc scheduled in 1962. They include busi ness sessions, socials, horse shows, trail rides, potluck gatherings and a buffet dinner. Mrs. Isabelle K. Moe, 4403 118th Ave., NE, Kirkland, Wash., is presi dent. Other officers are: Kenneth Engel, administrative vice-president; E. S. Blankenship, Eastern Wash. VP; Etta Lisherness, Central Wash. VP; Herb Short, King & Snohomish Co. VP; An drew Arnold, Puget Sound VP; Bob Smith, Jr., West Coast VP; Lloyd Burke and Charlie Fox, Trail Riding VPs; Bob BenneLt, Pleasure Horse VP; Wilhelm Farnum, Show Horse VP; the Milton Ploegers, Gymkana & Breakfast VPs; Joan Graham, Junior VP; Richard C. Shoemaker, Halter Class VP; Berdie Raab, Secretary; Maxine Williams, Treasurer. Other members listed in the year book include: John A. Anthony, Diane Antonson, Ardys Brown, Mrs. M. E. Bryant, Mary Decker, Mrs. Donald G. Eggerman, Louise L. Eg gleston, Bob Hampton, Howard Hand, John Henderson, Chic Hellen- beck, Gertrude B. Kiehl, Leo Knight, W. L. Jolley, Florence Levine, Kath- eryne Marihugh, C. Linn McCut- cheon, Ada Lorraine Morrison, Sonia L. Raihbone, Paul E. Shoemaker, Viola Tallman, Vera Westall, Leon ard M. Wilcox and Linda Brown. The membership roster also lists 116 horses owned. do not let them blind you to a horse that has the major qualities needed. A quick run-down of what to look for (Continued From Page IS) are; soundness, good manners, well You may have to pay as much as broke, gentleness, a true walking horse S1500.00 for the horse; your satis gait, safe even for a child to ride, faction however, will be many times willingness, responsive, eager, quiet, that. The sex of the horse very seldom alert, and strong. has anything to do with the cost. The Any questions that may come up, registered horse is not necessarily a please write and ask and I will answer better horse than the unregistered as soon as possible. Send all questions one, but the cost may be higher. Many to Virginia Lamb, 2901 37th Avenue, people do not register geldings unless Sacramento, Calif. they are to be trained for the show (Continued in Next Issue.) ring. Do not base your purchase on wheLher or not the horse is papered. Bought “Thompson’s Vicki Lynn” This has no bearing on how the horse W. J. B o 1 w e 11, 6903 Mansfield will turn out. For resale perhaps the Road, Falls Church, Va. tells us “I re papers are important, but once you cently purchased “Thompson’s Vicki try a Walker, it is not likely you will Lynn.' Of course I now have the want to sell. 'Walking Horse Bug'." (W. J., I just If you have never ridden a Walking telephoned Mrs. Vic Thompson and Horse my suggestion is to take a few told her about your horse. She said lessons to get the feel so that you will Vicki Lynn, not at home at the mo know more about what to look for in ment, would “get a charge out” of the gait of the horse. If the only Walk hearing there is a Tennessee Walking ing Horse you have had contact with Horse named for her. If that horse is the show type you will find the can “go” like Vicki Lynn can ride, you pleasure gait much different. have what the old timers used to call There is not a single horse that will a "terrible boss,’’ meaning “terribly have all of the desired qualities you good." As you probably know, Vicki wish. Perhaps his color will be off, or Lynn has been winning Celebration the markings not quite right, or per classes for years in the pony and juve haps he might be blessed with a glass nile classes. Has one of the finest rec eye; maybe the sex of the animal is ords in the business among riders her opposite to what you would rather age. Her dad is a great rider and so have, but these are minor things, so is her grandfather Thompson. BAG.) Trail Riding BUY DIRECT - SELECTED - GELDINGS, MARES AND STALLIONS, MARES CERTI FIED IN FOAL - MERRY GO BOY AND MIDNIGHT SUN. Trained For Real Pleasure, Suitable For Ladies, Chil dren and Gentlemen—We Specialize in Helping You Find Just The Right Horse. FRED PHILLIPS-SHELBYVILLE, TENN. Bus. MU 4-7778 Res. MU 4-5485

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