1965-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1965 April Voice | Page 16

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BYRON and VI LEEPER sent A Country Girl
from their Enchanted Hill Farm to Court’s Stable.
And the ARCHIE STALEYS have Secret Ven­
ture, the black stallion they bought from BOB
KEYSER, and Little Bee Wilson, a two-year-old
filly, in training here this winter. That Little Bee
is one you’ll look at twice.
During one of the grey days of winter I was
happily surprised by a visit from a Yakima Valley
College student who is a real Walking Horse en­
thusiast, and a devoted reader of the VOICE.
First we had to look at our Walkers, then we en­
joyed a gabfest that lasted most of the afternoon.
Surprising how time flies when one discusses
Walkers. JOHNNY SHORT had pictures of his
gelding (Midnight Sun - Last Chance breeding)
and showed them with justifiable pride. Johnny
has trained his horse himself. He has observed,
studied, and worked hard to do a good job. Now
that he’s commuting from Grandview to attend
college, he no longer has the time for his horse
that he’d like, but one thing is certain: his horse
won’t be neglected.
Another three-year-old stallion training this
winter is March Wind Mack. DOCTOR and ALICE
FERNAU, Win drift Farm, sent this boy to the
ROY LARSON Stables at Kalispell, Montana.
Mr. F. M. (LANE) CURRY, President of the
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors
Association of Washington, Inc., sends word of
Association happenings. The Association scored
a number of ’’firsts” in 1964 under the capable
leadership of President Chic Hollenbeck.
The members designed and made their own
parade flag of gold metallic cloth, with the figure
of a black Tennessee Walking Horse doing the
running walk in the center. The Association name
was sewn across the top and bottom. The Ameri­
can flag and this flag were carried proudly in
many activities. The group rode in two parades,
placing First and Third. All riders used English
or Plantation saddles, used black and gold rib­
bons for braiding, and were attired in similar
English riding habits. Riding side-saddle behind
the two flagbearers was the club’s "Southern
Belle,” f8-year-old Miss "MIKE” ANTHONY,
dressed in a black heirloom dress and wide-
brimmed plumed hat, treasures of Mrs. BERDIE
RAAB, Association member and ardent promoter
of the Walking Horse in the Northwest. Complet­
ing the perfect picture was Triss Allen, Miss
Anthony’s mount, who was 1964 Washington
State Champion Hi-Point Pleasure Mare - a styl­
ish light sorrel roan with white mane and tail.
The Association also arranged exhibitions by
Blue Ribbon Walking Horses, both pleasure and
show, at judging schools, playdays, 4-H events,
and horse shows.
Walking Horses also made a lasting impression
on Competitive Trail Rides this last season.
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Early in the season, a three-year-old filly owned
and ridden by Mrs. HAROLD HEATH walked to
first place with ease. This was doubly impressive
as it was the first such competition for both
horse and rider. Shortly after this ride, Miss
Mike Anthony rode Triss Allen to win the Junior
trophy in the Grays Harbor Competitive Ride.
Midnight Melody Girl, ridden by F. M. (Lane)
Curry, placed third in the rugged two-day, 60-
mile State Competitive Ride at Tenino.
JOHN ANTHONY of Route 1, Box 16, Sno-
qualmie, Washington is in charge of trail ride ac­
tivity for '65, and plans to have a different trail
boss for each ride next summer, preferably one
familiar with the trail. He is looking for more good
trails to ride, so if you have some in mind, write
to him about them.
A large show is in the planning stage for the
Seattle area to tie in with a Northwest show cir­
cuit, culminating with the P. I. at Portland. Jun­
ior classes for young stock are in the preliminary
plans. From the number of good Juniors in train­
ing this winter, it should be a simple matter to
get well-filled classes. More about this show later.
A new state organization is being proposed by
the Professional Horsemen of Washington, prima­
rily designed to serve the horse show interests in
the state. It is presently being evaluated by other
state breed organizations, with an eye to advan­
tages and disadvantages. This new organization
would not require 100% membership within clubs
in order for the club to be represented.
At the annual Fellowship and Awards meeting
of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association of
Oregon, 49 people were present to see the follow­
ing awards presented:
"Hi-Point Pleasure Horse” - Giovanni Jim (did
it again!) Awarded by BILL NEWMAN to
Mr. and Mrs. GLENN LEWIS. Reserve: Soci­
ety Glamour - award presented to CAROYL
WARREN.
"Under 18” Rider Trophy, sponsored and pre­
sented by Dr. STAINSBY, went to Miss
CAROYL WARREN of Eugene, with Miss
BONNIE JEFFERIES of Grass Valley receiv­
ing Reserve.
"Amateur Horse” - Award sponsored by Kel­
ler’s Saddlery of Portland, and presented by
GARTH BONNEY, JR. to Mr. and Mrs.
GLENN LEWIS for Mr. Trouble. Reserve
went to Mrs. HOWARD ROBERTS of Walla
Walla for The Flying Dollar.
The President’s Cup for "All-Around Hi-Point
Horse” was presented by President BOB
BLAINE to Dr. and Mrs. HOWARD ROB­
ERTS for The Flying Dollar. Reserve went
to Dr. and Mrs. PAUL DUNCAN of Portland
for Belita B.
And now, while we’re speaking of 'awards,’
MITZI and LEW WILLIAMS should have a very
VERY special one just about in time to make
Mother’s Day this year most meaningful in their
home. Happy news indeed!
VOICE of The Tennessee Walking Horse