West Virginia Horse Activity Picks Up
One of our subscribers in West Virginia, Mrs. Bonnie W. Hardwick of Genoa, was kind enough to take the time to drop us a line and let us know about some of the Walking Horse activity in her state. We would like to thank Mrs. Hardwick for her efforts on our behalf and feel sure that our many subscribers in West Virginia will enjoy
reading about their own state and horses.
Hank Ubbing of Huntington has a little black stallion, GO BOY’ S MASTERPIECE, that just won’ t quit. This fine looking stud has a number of blue ribbons to his credit. GO BOY’ S RED ACE is another top stallion and he is owned by Bill and Henry Wright of Lando Mines and Huntington, Virginia respectively. This high stepping stallion ties high consistently in most every show with three fine gaits of a true Tennessee Walking Horse.
WOODY WILSON AGAIN, owned by Wetzel Workman, has traditional blood lines and is reputed to be one of the fastest Walkers in these parts. He is a big dapple gray with beautiful conformation. He has won his share of ribbons at shows in West Virginia.
Ron Cook of Matwan, West Virginia always pulls into the show grounds with his big blue van full of fine Walking Horse stock. He ties high on BILLY’ BOOTS and MR. IKE. A visit to his barn will provide you with a first hand look at some top stock. Also Harvey Staley has a barn full of voung Walking Horses. One of these is SUN’ S WAR DANCER, sired by MIDNIGHT SUN. He is a horse to watch.
C. W. Ferguson is raising Walking Horses almost faster than you can count them. He is a hard worker and Ms horses always do well in area shows. The top little sorrel mare owned by Homer Bunn is certainly coming on strong, as is Junior Asbury’ s STAR OF THE HILLS.
One of the top two-year-olds is owned by Bob Drown. Bob consistently has some fine stock and this year looks like no exception. Hobert and Don Akers have a barn full of sharp horses. CANDY QL ' EEN is the top ribbon getter but she has some fine stock backing her up.
Ronald Gilliam of Wayne, West Virginia has a bay mare that is an all around good horse. And Junior Hawkins has a top stallion who should beat some of the top competition in the ring this year.
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We are requesting suggestions for events for 1967. One has already been received; namely, that we have a Walking Horse“ Jamboree” to include a few show classes, trail rides and halter show. This event to be held at Brooksville, Florida, where excellent stabling facilities are available. The Jamboree will take place Saturday or Sunday, with an overnight get-together. Any other ideas that any member has for association activities, please have your suggestion ready for the annual meeting— and in writing!
May we request the support of our membership when members have animals for sale. Good Walking Horses are bred in Florida. It is not necessary to search neighboring states for your needs.
FLORIDA WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 394 Zephyrhills, Florida 33599
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Current Selling Trends
One of the most interesting developments to arise in recent years having to do with the“ sale of horses”, is t e number of auction sales that have been scheduled ° r * 967. It is interesting to note that these auctions have paralleled the“ rise in prices” of our better stock. The urray Farm Sale set the pace for the past few years with £ j? a? jUCC^ss as t^lc f ° cal point for selling top horses of 3 h * v? u Closely lowing this was the Sale of Champions, wn1Ch has also experienced a great amount of success, r? jHfr a. ew ycars ag °> there were only a few estab- IS ^ talking Horse Sales and these were looked for- ^ar to annually with great anticipation as a place to ouy and sell all sorts of horses. Everyone, including trainrS’, rec. frS5 amatcurs and onlookers went and particifV much enthusiasm. It was not long, however, ^ a 1C u- c^an8c *° ok place in the structure of the buying ana selling of Tennessee Walking Horses. More and more norse owners, who had previously turned to the breeding and training stables for their stock, began to wait for, the auction sales, thinking that they would“ get a better Price if they were selling or would“ get a better deal”
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