1964-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1964 February Voice | Page 41

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FEBRUARY, 1964
ALETHA WIEHL (Contd.)
world as he walked and nodded
back and forth. Then came the big
moment when he was led right
up to the door, and those who
were able took their turns at
touch and petting. A never-to-be-
forgotten sight!
The last one to be wheeled up
was the wee one who had called
the Tennessee Walking horses
“Yes-Ma’am horses.” Instead of
reaching out one hand, as all the
others had done, both arms reached
out; and the horse, as if on signal,
lowered his head right into them.
Before any one could say “boo” or
“whoa” or what have you, she
had planted a great big kiss right
smack on his nose. Then both arms
attempted to circle his neck as he
nestled his face oh, so gently, right
against her little tummy. And there
it stayed while she continued to
cuddle him until easy pressure on
the reins brought his head back
and up.
Well, for a while it looked as if
the hospital would have to admit
the horse as either a member of
the staff or as a patient. But, fin­
ally it was agreed he could leave,
more or less on loan. He’s defin­
itely set for return engagements.
You see, he no longer has one
owner, but dozens and dozens!
Many hospitals, not just chil­
drens’, but veterans, and others,
would welcome the enthusiasm
you might be able to share with
some of the patients. Save your
horse magazines, loan books, read
to those who can’t read for them­
selves. Talk horses, even the little
every day problems and details.
Describe your rides, and exper­
iences. You’ll find a wonder­
ful audience.
Some hospitals are located so it
would be possible for a riding club
to hold a play day or small horse
show on adjoining property. With
patients moved to windows on that
side of the building you have a
ready made grandstand.
Check first with the hospital
staff about the needs, visiting
hours, and possibly more ambi­
tious programs. This is most im­
portant. Team work is necessary.
Everything must fit in with hos­
pital routine and schedules. But,
you’ll find a surprising enthusiasm
for horses and horse people. Don’t
wait until you feel you can do
something really big. Remember
one tiny lighted candle in a small
dark room can shine as brightly
as the sun!
The Eastern Washington-Idaho
Walking Horse Club has a newly
elected group of officers for the
year. Mrs. Archie Staley of Wash-
tucna, Washington, is president;
Abe Haynes of Culdesac, Idaho!
vice president; and Jean Hill of
Colfax, Washington, secretary-
treasurer. Elaine Bafus of Colfax,
frequently mimeog raphs interest­
ing regional and club news, Walker
Taik. Non-members may be put on
the mailing list for one dollar.
Many in the group are new in the
horse business, but they are trying
to promote the Tennessee Walker
and get both pleasure and show
types bofer the public. Potlucks
are well attended. It may be the
interesting “horse talk,” or it may
be the good cooks, or maybe the
combination; but guests have been
attracted from as far away as Mon­
tana time and again!
The 1964 Washington State Open
Horse Show and Washington State
University Judging School will be
held May 29 through 31, at Ya­
kima, Washington. The Yakima
Chamber of Commerce is spon­
soring the show which formerly
was sponsored by Washington
State University. The University
had to give up sponsoring the
event after the show became too
large for the resources of the col­
lege staff and departments. Last
year the show drew 750 entries
from all parts of the West from
Canada to Mexico.
Gene Stark, who currently is
the field secretary of the Wash­
ington Horse Breeders Association,
has been selected to manage the
show. He was instructor of horse
science at Washington State Uni­
versity from 1948 to 1953 and from
1955 to 1960 and served as assistant
manager of the Washington State
University Horse Show and Judg­
ing School during those years.
Jim Fletcher and Dr. Robert
Penney, both of Yakima, have
been named co-chairmen of the
show.
The Gig Harbor Peninsular
Pleasure Riders, Inc. are enjoying
winter trail rides every Sunday
noon. President Edward Cutler,
announces this is a family horse
club, and owning a horse is not a
condition of membership. Many
meetings are held at the Gig Har­
bor Grange hall, and most Sunday
trail rides originate just west of
Gig Harbor at Arnies’ Riding Club.
This feature will continue into
spring and summer; and on long
weekends overnight saddle trips
will be made to some of the moun­
tain lakes, weather permitting.
MERRY GO MIDNIGHT, the
colt owned by the “Speed” Weid-
ners is home again at Couer
d'Alene, Idaho. At the first sign
of spring, back he goes to E. C.
“Preach” Gray in Missoula, Mon­
tana for further training.
Compiled from the official files of the Tennessee
Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association,
Lewisburg, Tennessee, and furnished through their
courtesy.
BUD'S MAGIC JET, s, by Broadway Bud
Y. out of Go Boy’s Little Ellen, foaled Feb.
25. 1962. Owner. Sally Rowe. Riner. Va.
CHIEF'S DIAMOND DOLL. m. by Chief
Go Boy out of Mary Allen Diamond, foaled
July 21, 1962. Owner, Astor Diamond. So­
merset, Ky.
CHIEF’S TINKERBELLE, m. by Chief Go
Boy out of Mary Allen Diamond, foaled
July 1. 1963. Owner, Astor Diamond, Somer­
set, Ky.
CHIEF'S BUGGER MAN, s. by Chief Go
Boy out of Little Bonnie, foaled June 20.
1961. Owner, Virgil Diamond, Somerset. Ky.
GO BOYS SUPER SPORT, s. by Circle T.
Go-Boy out of Patsy Allen Green, foaled
Mar. 27, 1963. Owner, Walter D. Proffitt,
Alcoa, Tenn.
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