1965-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1965 October Voice | Page 17

Pretty Miss BARBARA GARDNER of Chattanooga,
Tennessee won the Miss Appalachian Wagon Train
title and served as a most lovely queen. FLOYD
ELROD of Chatsworth won the trophy for the best
pioneer wagon, while he and his wife won the best
pioneer couple award. The Gilmer County Saddle
Club won the coveted award for having the most
entries in the wagon train.
Wagons, horseback riders, spectators, and rigs of
all types converged on Chatsworth for the sixty-mile
four-day trek through one of the most scenic routes
in the east. July 15-18 were the official dates of the
wagon train, but many people came early and stayed
late to enjoy the wonderful hospitality and beautiful
scenery.
The official activities began Thursday, July 15 with
a trail ride to the waterfalls at Bear Pen Cove. This
twenty-mile trip serves as a good preview for the
wagon train and enables everyone to iron out any
difficulties or problems that may arise before the big
trip to Ellijay.
The following day the group assembled at Chats­
worth and spent the day at the various activities in
addition to preparing for the big trip. A barbecue
started the day’s events and was followed by a 13-
class horse show. Highlighting the day’s activities
was an address by Georgia’s Lieutenant
PETER ZACK GEER. A parade through downtown
Chatsworth was well received by the local citizens
who turned out to see the numerous rigs and riders
of all descriptions. The night’s activities included a
square-dance and the give-away of a top quality sad­
dle horse. Lucky winner of this prize was RAYMOND
COX of Chatsworth.
The next morning the train got up early for the
trip to Ellijay. They got off to a good start and every­
one was in the best of spirits. A mid-day lunch was
served and the delicious food and precious rest were
welcomed by all. Upon their arrival in Ellijay the
train again staged a parade through the downtown
section and the Ellijay residents turned out to wel­
come their weary visitors. The day’s activities were
concluded with another horse show, a barbecue, and
a square-dance.
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