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TOP JUVENILE HORSE DIES
We are deeply saddened to report the loss of Go Boy’ s Hi Mack, an Amateur and Juvenile horse that was loved by all who knew him. Hi Mack was owned and ridden by PAT PUCKETT of Shellman, Georgia, who rode him to tie third in the 1964 Celebration. Regarded as one of the finest horses in his class, Hi Mack took sick several weeks ago and died on Saturday, June 23. He was shipped to the Georgia Veterinary School to determine the cause of death. We are always sorry to learn of the loss of such fine animals, especially one who was genuinely loved by his owners. Goodbye, Hi Mack!
A NOTE ON INVASION’ S PERSUASION
Mr. L. M. HUNTER of Lake Village, Arkansas, called recently with a bit of background news regarding Invasion’ s Persuasion, the colt purchased for S6,000( reported in the April issue ofthe VOICE) and placed in training at the CHARLIE MAR TIN Stables in Murfreesboro, Tenn. Mr. Hunter stated that our article, which was furnished to us by the principals involved, reported that the colt was foaled July 31, 1963 on the farm of Dr. PAT HAMM in Huntsville, Alabama, and that this information was not correct. He stated that the colt was, in fact, foaled May 22, 1963 at the L. M. Hunter Stables in Lake Village. The VOICE tries to check out all details on stories but we are subject to the information furnished to us. Right or wrong, the story about this potentially great colt was newsworthy and of interest to our readers. Thank you, Mr. Hunter!
HAYNES HAVEN STABLES
A brief conversation with trainer ALTON " JUNIOR” PIERCE revealed that his new operation in Middle Tennessee is doing quite well. Junior decided to return to the cradle ofthe business last fall after several years of operation in Atlanta, Ga., working with the-Jadaway Stables of Mr. and Mrs. ROY DORSEY.
They have had a good year breeding Tom Dooley, and are quite pleased with the quality of colts that this ■well-known stud is getting.
Hard at work with eighteen horses in training on their portion of the Haynes Haven Stock Farm, Junior and his crew are particularly proud of Go Boy’ s Express, a black stud owned by BONNY NICHOLS of Atlanta, and Go Boy’ s Top Hat, another black stud owned by the Jadaway Stables of Atlanta. In the two-yearold bracket, Junior is well pleased with the performance of a young chestnut filly by Tom Dooley and a sorrel filly % vith flax mane and tail by Sun’ s Jet Parade out of a Merry Maker mare. Both of these outstanding colts are owned by Jadaway Stables.
Among the several top horses they are now working is a black four-yearold stud owned by Mr. PAT KIM BROUGH. Junior states that they are preparing for a good year starting in the fall with some good top two-year-old colts. More on the Junior Pierce operation at Haynes Haven Stock Farms in Spring Hill, Tennessee later.
ANNUAL HARLINSDALESALE SCHEDULED FOR CELEBRATION WEEK
The eagerly-awaited Harlinsdale Sale of Yearling Colts is again scheduled for Celebration Week this year. Perhaps the most respected Tennessee Walking Horse sale in the land, this year the famed stable will offer in addition to the usual crop of outstanding Midnight Sun colts a choice selection of Sun’ s Big Shot, Midnight Beau and SpiritofMidnightoffspring.
The sale will start on Thursday, September 2 and will run through Friday, September 3. On both days the first horse will come through at 10 AM. Mr. HARLIN HAYES, manager for the farm, states that more than seventy-five unusual prospects wall go on the block. A complete list of every horse scheduled for the sale, including the pedigree of each individual, will be ready for the sale.
For those of you visiting Middle Tennessee during the Celebration Week, it would be a treat to attend the Harlinsdale Sale and mingle with the elite of the Walking Horse business, try some of their famous " country cooking” and homemade pies and cakes. It will be a rewarding experience whether you buy a horse or not. For complete information contact Mr. HARLIN HAYES, Harlinsdale Farms, Franklin, Tennessee.
NETTLETON LIONS CLUB SECOND ANNUAL HORSE SHOW PROVES SUCCESSFUL
The Nettleton, Mississippi Lions Club Second Annual Horse Show was a big success, according to Chairman JIMMY ROGERS. Over 190 exhibitors showing 229 horses turned out for the one-night show.
Master of Ceremonies O’ NEAL HOWELL kept the show moving at a good pace and the music of organist AUDELLE DURHAM was enjoyed by all. Judge BUDDYBLACK of Lewisburg, Tennessee did a fine job in judging the show, which had several close classes. The highlight of the evening was the placing of the floral horseshoe on Dark Magic by ribbon girl Miss JAMIE YOUNG. JIMMY WADDELL rode the big horse to victory in the Championship Stake for Mr. and Mrs. FRANK PARNELL of Newbern, Tennessee.
LEWISBURG LIONS CLUB ANNUAL HORSE SHOW ENJOYS SUCCESS
OnMay 21, one of the leadingonenight shows of the Middle Tennessee circuit featured a steady stream of classes of good Walking Horses. Mr, BILLY HALE of Gallatin, Tennessee
was the judge.
In the Aged Mare Class, ALBERT LEE ROWLAND put on a dazzling exhibition with April Love, owned by the Martin Grill Meat Company of Gadsden, Ala. BUDDY BLACK rode Mysterious to the blue in the class for Aged Studs and Geldings for owner JOHN H. AMOS, Franklin, Tennessee.
Complete results of the classes are elsewhere in this issue.
BATTLEGROUND STABLES
Registered Tennessee Walking Horses— Bought, Sold and Trained— If we do not have what you want we will get it. Finest training and stabling facilities available.
Contact: BILLY BRANTLEY
BATTLEGROUND STABLES Howard Avenue Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
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