1964-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1964 May Voice | Page 16

Chattanooga—a typical Southern city, steeped with tradition and historical significance dating back to the War Between the States, opens it’s doors periodically and welcomes the horse loving popula­ tion in grand style. The Pilot Club of Chattanooga, assisted by the local Red Bank Riding Club, puts on an annual horse show to support the many noble endeavors of this organization. The 1964 edition of their show was one of the best of the season. CHATTANOOGA PILOT CLUB HORSE SHOW APRIL 25, 1964 Walking Horse Judge, “Buddy” Kirby, accompanied by his charm­ ing wife and Mr. and Mrs. Lacey West, owners of Tap Root Farms, Kingsport. Tennessee, where “Bud­ dy” is trainer, was credited with doing one of the »finest jobs of un­ biased and forthright judging wit­ nessed this year. There were ques­ tions about classes and horses, but the Honorable Mr. Kirby had a good answer for everyone. Talk around the trucks and trailors out­ side seemed ot indicate that Buddy was really tying horses. There were many well-known horse fans in Chattanooga ‘just looking' for the day. Mr. Pat Kim­ brough, carrying his well-known walking cane was seen from time to time discussing events and horses with various people. Mr. Jack Montgomery, Mr. Bill Tillett and Mr. Dan Arnold, the man fam­ ous for his perfection as a farrier were seen on the sidelines. The first class of the afternoon show was the two year old class and the gates opened to 19 entries. SETTING SUN’S APOLLO, the lit­ tle sorrel colt with the white mane and tail tied blue for the second time this season with Billy Brant­ ley, up. Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Sliger of Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, are beaming more than ever, since this is their first show horse. Close be­ hind was Neal Branscum on BIG 16 RINGSIDE OFFICIALS—Those are the people who made the 1964 Chattanooga Spring Show a success: Mr. Clem Lovell, Gaited Horse Judge; Buddy Ki: ty, Walking Horse Judge; .Mrs. W. A. Woods, Mr. Bill Owenby, Mrs. Myrtle Dye, Mr. Tom Dye. Mr. George Hull, Mrs. Allan Poe, Mr. Bill Ray, Miss Frankie Eldridge, Mr. G. .Mack Pylant and Mr. Mike Minnick. BOY JOHN for T. E. Holland. A class of good two year olds started the show with much excitement and the crowd cheered as each Walking Horse class was worked into a lather by “Buddy” Kirby. The Juvenile class was won by Raye Graham from Alabama. Raye is a pretty sixteen year old girl that has a fancy way of riding that draws much attention. She and SUN’S PAPER DOLL make a fine team. Raye also won the Amateur class on PHIL’S GO BOY. From all appearances, this is a young lady that will be going out of the gate with many blues this season. Competition was keen in the Ama­ teur class—a big, fast moving class with good riders and good horses. Billy Hale, owner of World’s Cham- p i o' n EBONY MASTERPIECE, made his debut in this show on his recently acquired JILL’S GO BOY. Mr. Hale decided that it takes a lot of experience to show a horse, but is willing to learn from pro Charlie Martin. Elmore Brock and his capable rnare, LADY MACBETH, owned by Dr. Clark, Livingston, Tennes­ see, won the aged mare class hands down with Dr. T. W. Whitfield’s SHADOW SENORITA of Dalton, Ga., tying second with Billy Brant­ ley, up. Donald Paschal brought three horses to the show and went home with two blues and a third place ribbon. BOMB’S BALLY­ HOO, owned by E. E. Williamson made two fine shows to win the Stud and Gelding Class and tie third in the Stake just two classes later. These were large classes and the horses were worked hard in each class. It takes a well-trained horse to make two classes in a row like BALLYHOO did that night. Second in this class went to GO BOY’S SUNDUST, with Bud Dunn up for Dr. and Mrs. B. S. Henry. The other horse that Donald tied to the blue with was CINDY’S SHADOW, out of the famous MID­ NIGHT CINDY LOU, owned by W. Grant Robinson of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This is a black Junior mare that Donald showed just a few times last year as a two year old. From all indication, Donald was saving this mare last year t o reach her full potential as a Junior and Aged Mare. Virginia Ray of Chattanooga tied blue in the Walking Pleasure Class on her own SPUR’S GENIUS. This young lady has done well in the past two years, for she works her own horses and really enjoys show­ ing. Ray Tenpenny rode GALA GO BOY for Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pletz- er, Eldon, Missouri, to victory in the Walking Horse Stake, with Bud Dunn and SUNDUST PERFEC­ TION for Dr. and Mrs. W. S. Henry tying a close second. VOICE of The Tennessee Walking Horse