1965-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1965 January Voice | Page 35

the HI LINE from the Deep SOUTH

By Billy Joe Ann Esiess Box 222 , Kentwood , Louisiana
Well here it is 1965 already , and I ’ m still trying to find out where 1964 went . Seems that with each new year I get a little more behind and a whole lot more confused — is it that way with you ? A very happy New Year anyhow !
I visited a brand new barn recently and enjoyed meeting a newcomer to our part of the country . He is Mr . Jerry Woodlee of Mc­ Minnville , Tennessee , and has joined forces with his cousin Mr . Reid Woodlee of Hattiesburg , Mississippi to create Hidden View Stables of Hattiesburg . Jerry had , before coming to Mississippi , worked with Mr . John Price at Jasper , Tennessee and then had run a successful stable of his own at Mc­ Minnville for three years . His lovely wife , the former Judy Jones hailed from the same place and brings with her the charm of Tennessee that we know and love .
Jerry and Reid are at this time working several horses including BOMB ’ S SUNBURST , owned by the Winston Cutrers of Tylertown . He ’ s the good colt we sold Mr . Cutrer last summer . He was a late colt , and didn ’ t show much last year , but from the looks of him now , we ’ ll be seeing a lot of him the coming season .
THE PIED PIPER , a three year old gelding belonging to Hix Ramsey of McMinnville and Jerry Woodlee is a golden sorrel showing a lot of promise . Harold Mitchell ’ s MERRY BOY ’ S DREAM is a four year old stud that is working well and will be shown by Mr . Mitchell in the Amateur classes this year . BOMB ’ S DIZZY LIZZY , a two year old filly owned by Paul M . Rayburn of Hattiesburg is being readied for the “ wee ones ” classes . Another good three year old stud is SUN ’ S SPECTRUM , owned by W . C . Woodlee of Mc­ Minnville , Tennessee .
Mr . Reid Woodlee has a big bay gelding , SUN ’ S SPECIAL BAY , that he plans to show in the aged stud and gelding get-to-gethers . Hidden View is at this time standing a foundation bred sire , BIG TY . He is chestnut sorrel with a star and snip and has such a nice disposition .
If you are in the vicinity of Hattiesburg , drop in on Reid and Jerry and look over theiF project . The sign reads , “ Visitors always welcome .”
By way of the grapevine I gather these bits and pieces of news : That Hoyle Alexander has come to join the Tommy Fairchild banner — that Lu Malta has sent her three year old mare to Bubba Lewis at Forrest , Mississippi .
That Miss Delilah Holmes has acquired a new mount from Gaynell Tinsley and placed him with Perkin ’ s Stables of McComb , Miss . And by the “ prancing and pawing of each little hoof ,” I ’ ve got a bunch of hungry hosses of my own to feed ! See ya soon .
EDITORS COLUMN ( Conid .)
sure Horse to the World Champion Show Horse .
With this in mind we are very much aware of the several problems within the breed that must be confronted and dealt with . We also firmly believe that ONLY those of us who are directly concerned with these problems should become involved and that we should not secume to the pressures of outside organizations and individuals with an “ ax to grind ” when it comes to solving our own problems .
We would like to point out that in our opinion there is but one authority needed in the Walking Horse business and that is our Breeders Association . It is through this association that the mass of Walking Horse lovers can express themselves and obtain action and results regarding any problem confronting us . With this association setting the example and promoting high standards of honesty , and fair play , both as individuals and as a group , we can be assured of continued growth in the Walking Horse business .
Regarding some of our problems , we will continue to talk honesty and fairness with regard to horse show management and judging . We will continue to laude those trainers , both professionals and amateurs , who have the patience and talent to train these magnificant animals without undue pressures and drastic training techniques . We realize that everybody , including both owners and trainers , wants a winner , but we also feel that too many horses which are not capable of winning on their own are being pushed too hard just to get a blue . In our opinion , there are plenty of top horses available that can get the job done . If you want one badly enough you will have to pay the price to get it . In the long run it will be cheaper than “ fixing a show ” or ruining a fair horse trying to make a World ’ s Champion out of him . It doesn ’ t cost any more to train and feed a good horse than it does a poor one .
The approach is simple ! Find a good trainer that you trust . Let him help you find a horse that fits your personal tastes and pocket book and then work together to take him as far as possible with patient training and planned promotion . If this one doesn ’ t make it . . . sell him and get another one . You will find that in the long run you have actually saved money and will eventually end up with the World Champion you desire .
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