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Mr. Babb has been operating a successful training establishment in Carthage, Missouri, for the past two years. He will bring several of his best horses with him to Red Bridge when he makes the move at the beginning of April. Jim was born in Dalton, Georgia, in 1929. His father, ED, was a well-known dealer in mules and horses in the ' 20s and ' 30s. He was introduced to the Tennessee Walking Horse early in life and the breed has always played a prominent part in his activities. He purchased his first farm in Rogers, Arkansas, and set up a small public training and breeding operation. In 1957 he set up a stable in Springfield, Missouri, but moved to Joplin, and Brownwood Stables, in 1958. Jim moved to Jackson, Mississippi, in 1962, prior to starting his operation in Carthage. While at Carthage Jim has enjoyed a great deal of success and his fine record of achievement no doubt played an important part in his selection as Red Bridge’ s new manager.
1965 was a particularly good year for Jim, as he totaled over $ 65,000 in sales. Jim also has a reputation as an excellent trainer of juvenile and amateur mounts.
In discussing his new manager, Dr. Baney stated, " Everyone here at Red Bridge is extremely pleased to have acquired the services of a man of the caliber of Mr. Babb. We have been looking for some time for the man we felt would do the best job for us and are satisfied that Jim is that man. Considering the scope of our operation and the fact that it covers every phase of the Walking Horse business, we had a great need for a first-class manager as well as a top trainer. Jim comes highly recommended and we hope we can grow together.”
FLORIDA WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION OFF TO A GOOD START FOR 1966
The Florida Tennessee Walking Horse Association started 1966 with a dinner meeting at the Coral Reef Motor Inn, St. Petersburg Beach, on January 15. After a delightful dinner, which was arranged by Mr. CHARLIE GOLDSWIG, out-of-state guests Mrs. CARL HENGEN, Lawnvale Farms, Gainesville, Virginia, and Mrs. THOMAS, Arlington, Virginia, were recognized and welcomed. The 1966 officers for the Association are as follows: President— Mr. J. McK. JETER, Zephyrhills, Fla.; Vice President— Mr. L. FRANK ROPER, Winter Garden, Fla.; Secretary-Treasurer— Miss LESLIE L. SMITH, Zephyrhills, Fla. The Trustees were announced as: Mr. A. M. FENTON, Groveland, Fla.; Mr. WILLIAM LOWRY, St. Petersburg, Fla.; Dr. M. E. SERRANO, Tampa, Fla.; Mr. H. R. BOSWELL, St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Dr. M. H. PAGE, Maderia Beach, Fla. Plans were made and initial steps taken for the Association to help promote more show and pleasure classes in Florida shows. The main objective is to present a better image of the Tennessee Walking Horse in the state of Florida.
HICKORY, NORTH CAROLINA, HEADLINES EARLY SEASON EAST COAST WALKING HORSE SHOWS
Billed as the " Catawba Valley Benefit Horse Show,” the annual Hickory, North Carolina, event looms as one of the " South’ s Most Outstanding Two-Day Shows.” Scheduled for April 29 and 30, it is sponsored by the Catawba Valley Saddle Club., Inc., for the Catawba Valley Optimist Club and the Viewpoint Optimist Club. The show is a member of the A. H. S. A. and the rules of that organization will be in effect.
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