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 .
HORSE INSURANCE
JIMMY RICHARDSON , Agency
COVERAGE AT ONCE
ALL SIZE RISKS
24 Hours A Day 7 Days A Week
Phon « Any Time Day or Night ( Area 615 ) 684-6836 P . O . Box 85 Sheibyville , Tenn .
The Nation '* F ** fe * f Growing Liv #* to < k ln » uranco Agency No coverage too small or too large . A * si * tanf agent on duty at all time *
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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