1964-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1964 February Voice | Page 42

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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