TATTERSALLS ANNOUNCES DATF < 5 FOR SECOND WALKING HORSE SALE
At the request of the Tennessee Walking Horse owners, breeders and trainers, Tattersalls located in Lexington, Kentucky, conducted its first Tennes see Walking Horse Sale this past spring^ Eve“ one
was pleased with the results and many major stables consigned horses to the sale. More than a thousand people were in attendance, and the bidding was brisk. Horses sold for the top dollar, ranging from $ 3,000 down, with many in the $ 1,000 to $ 2,500 range This successful venture prompted general manager Walter Gibbons and sales manager Carl Garner to make the Tennessee Walking Horse Sale a part of their regular schedule of sales, and they have announced the dates for the fall sale as November 20- 21, with entries closing October 20. Tattersalls is centrally located in Kentucky, making it within easy traveling distance for the horsemen from the South, North, East and Midwest. This is an important factor for buyers and sellers alike. They also have the best facilities in the country, since everything was designed for selling horses. Their entire staff, from office girls to auctioneers, were handpicked and they are professionals at their jobs. They have had years of experience in the horse sale business, and take pride in their work.
" THE MIDNIGHT HEIR " DIES OF INFECTION
In a recent news release we learned of the unfortunate death of THE MIDNIGHT HEIR, a fine Junior horse shown by Steve Hill this year. About two weeks after the Celebration, the horse became ill with a blood infection and, despite the efforts of the finest veterinarian available, the big black stallion passed away.
Owned by Mr. Dwain Clark of Beverly Hills, California, THE MIDNIGHT HEIR was a highly regarded horse with great potential. He was the highest-priced three-year-old ever sold, and many knowledgeable enthusiasts felt that he was one of the finest Walking Horses ever to enter the show ring. Steve was undefeated on this horse prior to the Celebration. the 2nd annual TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED BY
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November 20-21, 1967 in Lexington, Kentucky
Come to Lexington, the heart of the horse country, and you’ ll get a chance to bid and buy some of the best Tennessee Walking Horses consigned by the major stables from Tennessee, Kentucky and the surrounding states. Our Spring Sale attracted some proven show ring champions; exceptional young horses, all well-bred and ready to take to the shows; and a choice collection of colts and breeding stock. You ' ll enjoy the finest sale facilities in the world... comfortable seating, with an unobstructed view of the horses working... climatic-controlled temperature... the finest hotels and motels just a stone ' s throw from the sale location... and a chance to visit some of the most beautiful horse farms anywhere. If you ' re a buyer, seller, or interested spectator, make your plans now to attend this great sale of Tennessee Walking Horses.
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INFORMATION: TATTERSALLS SALES( Conducted By)
LEXINGTON TROTS BREEDERS’ ASSOCIATION P. O. Box 420 Lexington, Kentucky Phone:( 606) 255-2339
WALTER S. GIBBONS, General Manager CARL V. GARNER, Sales Manager
October, 1967
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