TENUES SEE WALKING H42IRSE
FEBRUARY, 1964
WALKING HORSE WEST
( Continued From Page 40) Horse Stables. This mare, A MID NIGHT LADY, gave me a beautiful filly on April 19, 1961. This filly, at the age of 22 months was traded for an eleven year old mare, MERRY HARVEST MOON, who in turn foaled a stud colt on August 9, 1963. This same cold took first place in a 1963 foal class in local competition.” Mack now has four horses, three mares and the colt. Three of these horses are TWH.
Mack states now that what really sold him on the Tennessee Walker was because that for the previous three years, prior to the purchase of his first Walking Horse, he had not done any distance riding and that the first trail ride on the mare was accomplished in approximately two hours and covered a distance of about fifteen miles. The next day he could not tell from any soreness that he had even been on a ride. This interest in a ride of ease has now ' expanded to the entire family of four who really go for this jet type of mileage and the ease and pleasure with which it is dispensed.
Mack has sold nine and onequarter acres of the original ten for a subdivision. He is now dealing on 28 acres in the Thermaland area north- east of Lincoln, California. There he wants to have six or more good brood mares and raise these fine horses. This particular area was chosen because it is ideal for horses and the growing interest showrn in the Walking Horse breed in California is an encouragement for breeder expansion. As a U. S. Civil Service retiree, he has the time to devote to this pleasurable project. He is looking forward to the fulfillment of a childhood dream, the raising of fine horses. Mack states,“ This breed is so thrilling when in action that the desire of ownership is irresistable.”
In 1963, when the Northern California Tennessee Walking Horse Association was formed, he became the chosen leader, to preside over the meetings, which he has done faithfully. He and his family have participated in every Walking Horse event to the fullest extent which makes him a man among men.
This brief history of“ Walking Horses West” is obviously incomplete. There are many, many others too numerous to mention, who have also been instrumental in the advancement of the Tennessee Walking Horse in the western part of the country. To these people, and to the many friends of the Walking Horse across the nation we are indeed grateful. Let’ em walk on!
Keyser ' s Report Walking Horse Activity On Increase in Montana
Word from Bob and Erna Rae Keyser of Stevensville, Montana, indicates that interest in the Tennessee Walking Horse is on the upswung. Even with snow on the ground the Montana Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors organization is still active. The January meeting, held in Whitefish, Montana, for the purpose of electing new officers and outlining plans for getting more Walking Horse classes in shows in the state. Details, received in a letter from Bob Keyser are as follows:
“ The Montana organization of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors met last Saturday evening in Whitefish, Montana. Since I was elected president, its a pleasure to greet you from that office. In order to expedite the business and because she is a good HEAD, Erna Rae, my wife, was elected secretary. Ted Mefford of Hot Springs, Mont., was elected first vice president, David Morris of Whitefish, Mont., second vice president. The three directors were: Ann Turk, Big Sandy, Mont. Kenneth Bruch, Kila, Mont. Jr. Past President, Dr. Virgil
Ferree, Kalispell, Mont.
We had a rousing business meeting. There is considerable interest in getting more classes in shows around the state. There were 28 persons ' in atendance. We planned our third annual Ride-A-Thon for
July and want as many out-ofstaters as possible to join us. We usually meet on a Friday evening and ride until Sunday evening. We have caterers prepare the food and we have a good time always. This year we will meet in the Bob Marshall wilderness area. The committee tells us that the trail is good and the beauty unsurpassed. We enjoyed a good spaghetti dinner that was prepared before us by an Italian who surely knew how to put it together... Whitefish is getting to be the big Ski Resort town in the north. There was about two feet of snow and the town was beautiful. Each path and sidewalk looked like a picture from“ winter scenes” Christmas cards. Mr. Arthur Harlow, our first president, resides and sells Chevrolets in Whitefish. He is a grand fellow. He and Dr. and Mrs. Ferree and Dr. Whalen of Kalispell attended the celebration in 1962. Since then they have encouraged us to up-breed our horses and their enthusiasm caused me to make the great trip down last year on the Silver Anniversary. We accept invitations from members for future meetings and it was decided to meet March 14 in Poison right on the shore of the Flathead Lake. By rotating meeting places, we are to get around and see other members’ horses. We Keysers had to travel 380 miles to attend this meeting. The Keysers, Bob ond Erna Rae.
REGISTRATION( Conid.)
KRAZY LEGS, s, by Clyde ' s Wilson out of Beauty Bee Go., foaled May 8, 1963. Owne. Clyde Roberson, Cookeville, Tenn.
ROCKET’ S BONNY KAY, m. by Merry Go Rocket out of Shepherd’ s Mary Kay, foaled Apr. 6, 1963. Owner, Joseph Kay Lichti, Moundridge, Kansas.
BIT OF SUNDUST, m, by Sun Dust ' s Commando out of Dean’ s Dabwat Fran, f ° aJ? Mar. 7, 1963. Owner, Wm. L. Powell, Birmingham, Ala.
SARAH B „ m, by Charlie Boy K. out of Joe’ s Maud Allen, foaled Apr. 20, Owner, R. E. Barshears, Wales, Tenn.
CARR ' S PEPPY GIRL, m, by Peppy out of Wonder Girl, foaled July 17, 1963. Owner. B. F. Carr, Union City, Tenn.
STATELY BLUE LADY, m, by Stately go Boy out of Blue Betty, foaled Sept. " K, Owner, W. R. McKie, Castro Valley, cam-
MIDNIGHT MERRY NELL, m. by Midnight Merry Tom out of Nell of Evanei,
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