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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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