1965-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1965 February Voice | Page 8

EDITORS COLUMN (Contd.) (Continued from Page 3) A >y •gi "LITTLE JOE" SPONSORS 4-H HORSE AWARDS PROGRAM One primary factor that regu­ lates the decision of so many peo­ ple to stick as close to Middle Ten­ nessee as possible, is of course, the greater activity involving the breed in this area. It is generally conceded, that the Middle Tennes­ see Trainers seem to have a knack for producing show horses with that “little extra something’’ that is necessary to win the big ones in the show ring. We also know that some of the established stables in areas of the country far removed from Middle Tennessee are begin­ ning to come to the forefront with some top horses. Let’s not forget that most of these Middle Ten­ nessee trainers were born and raised with the breed. They have seen it develop and have learned from their ancestors and from first hand experience just what this tremendous animal is capable of in the way of performance. At the present there are many people who are to be commended LITTLE JOE” TO SPONSOR VIRGINIA 4-H HORSE AWARDS PROGRAM Left to right — M. C. Andrews, Henrico Assistant County Agent; A. N. Huff, for their desire to expand the breed Assistant Extension Livestock Specialist, V.P.I., Blacksburg, Virginia; James in areas such as New York State, B. Bullard, “little joe” Wiesenfeld Company, Richmond, Virginia; and J. A. California, Oklahoma, Virginia, Reynolds, V.P.I. Associate State 1-H Club Agent, Blacksburg, Virginia. Ohio, Texas, Kentucky and other places. These people are willing to The “little joe” Wiesenfield Company, Inc., 215 West Broad Street, devote their time, efforts and Richmond, Virginia, has announced an agreement to provide the fin­ money to this breed because they a