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‘ KEEP TALKING’ MRS. BEN A. GREEN
A letter from miles-away, Bellevue, Wash., shows us the Tennessee Walking Horse breed has scored another great gain— a real touchdown— in the race for popularity. It’ s a letter from Mrs. Sterling J. Stapp of 2049 148th N. E., Bellevue. She orders the“ Voice,” starting with the September issue, and adds:
“ We bought the beautiful‘ Go Boy’ s Captain’ for my daughter, Julia( 14 years old)— and she has just finished her first season with him in the‘ blues and reds’ only.”“ Julia has always had Saddle Breds before but she became interested in Walking Horses last summer in California at a show,” adds Mrs. Stapp.
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Mrs. Gloria Stanfil, Amoret, Mo., sends the following poem about the Tennessee Walking Horse.
The Tennessee Walking Horse If you desire a saddle horse
A horse that’ s sure to please; Just buy yourself a Walking Horse and ride along at ease; You’ ll never have to learn to post no acrobats required Just sit the saddle as you please get all the thrill desired.
Of all the horses you could ride to occupy your leisure;
Just step astride a Walking Horse and exercise with pleasure;
A Walking Horse is so polite when ridden down the street He nods his head with every step as if your friends to greet.
If it were in my power to name my mode of transportation
When traveling towards those Pearly Gates would give me much elation; I’ d step astride my Walking Horse the trip would seem much sweater I’ d feel refreshed in better shape to stand before Saint Peter.
And if he seemed to hesitate’ bout letting me inside I’ d just dismount, hand him the reins and let him take a ride;
And on his face when he returned I’ m sure there’ d be a grin
He’ d grasp my hand, throw wide the gates and say,“ Son, ride right on in.” Author Unknown
Speeding to the Voice Editor from a special emissary in Liberia— is an enthusiastic letter from a friend of all Walking Horse loves, Joe Cashion of Belvidere, Tenn. He is a Peace Corps Volunteer, mail address care of American Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Cashion who own White Sensation, the handsome gelding who served as Flag Bearer mount at the 1962- 63 Celebrations. Joe trained in Hospital Administration after college graduation. His letter says:
“ I acknowledge receipt of the‘ Celebration Issue’ of the VOICE and want to congratulate you on the excellent job.
“ I received it on the fifth day after the date of postmarking. That’ s good service for about 5,- 500 miles.( It was air mailed.)
“ I like the new format and I especially like the new front cover in beautiful colors. You keep getting better, and better, and better.
“ Since I was able to see only the Sunday and Monday shows,. you don’ t really know how vigorously I devoured every word— again and again. It appears that I missed seeing one of the greatest World Champions, and I look forward to the fact that the 1965 champ may be even better. I will be back by then, I hope.
“ I am looking forward to writing something for you to use this Winter when other horse news may tend to slack off a little...”
( Edior’ s Note— Our last glance of Joe was at the Celebration gate
NOVEMBER on the Tuesday night he left for his flyaway to West Africa. Fine young man on a great mission to help other people. He’ s dedicated.)
Friend Don N. Allen, P. O. Box 605, Wayland, New York— who can give you a ride in either an ambulance or a hearse— or sell you box springs—( being in the funeral and furniture business) wants some information on“ Rules & Regulation on Competitive Trail Ride Contests.”
Don wants this type of data for rides of 25, 50 and 100 miles. And he wants to know if there is an International Trail Ride Association to which he can write for a booklet on contests.
He also needs to know what type of trails should be selected for a contest, the best type of tack to use, suggested standard duffel pack to take, advance arrange-, ments for food, and over-night camp-out.
We imagine there are vast varieties in trail riding tacks, packs, etc. This is the second request we received from Don about this information. Previously we referred him to some folks who either didn’ t know the answers or just failed to answer his letter. Let us flood Don with information on trail rides.
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“ Congratulations on your“ Parade of Champions” issue, says Mr. and Mrs. Hugh H. Stuller, who operate the Steak N Shake, Inc. at 210 S. 6th St., Springfield, 111-“ It certainly summed up the Celebration and will be an issue worth keeping,” the letter says.
They also tell us their fine 3- year-old, Sun’ s Strut Alone,( 3rd in the Celebration’ s Junior Stake) won the blue ribbon at the Springfield, Mo. Junior Stake held on Sept. 28 with Trainer Bud Seaton in the saddle.
The Stullers— workers for years in the Tennessee Walking Horse vineyard of Illinois— report progress is being made. They say Sam Lancaster has a“ lovely new barn nearly completed five miles from Springfiled. He will have 29 stalls
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