1968-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1968 September/October Voice RS | Page 38

FOUR-YEAR-OLD WALKING STALLIONS

in one of the top classes of the Celebration . Wink Groover and ACE ’ S SENSATION thrille a large crowd with a tremendous display m all three gaits to win the unanimous vote of the judges . Wink and his horse were just too much for the other entries as this 1967 Three- \ ear-Old Champion proved that he had improved over the performance that many thought was unbeatable last year . Reserve went to THE SENATOR and Marvin Wilson showing out of Vic Thompson Stables . This top horse showed his ability and will no doubt be heard from even more in the future . Albert Rowland and SUN ’ S SECRET AGENT tied third .

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FINAL HORSE RIDER

1 . 1142 ACE ’ S SENSATION Wink Groover 2 . 1083 THE SENATOR Marvin Wilson 3 . 1050 SIN ’ S SECRET AGENT Albert Rowland 4 . 99 SHADOW ’ S STERLING Gene Batten 5 . 90 SUN ’ S CREATOR J . T . Leech 6 . 27 RISING SUN C . A . Bobo 7 . 1317 SUN ’ S CHAPARRAL John T . Carter 8 . 117 THE SUPER SPORT Bill Sledge 9 . 1520 MR . FREE WHEEL Jimmy Ellis 10 . 160 SUN ’ S ELIMINATOR David Welsh

OWNER & ADDRESS Hale & Beech , Gallatin & Belfast Wood & Thompson , Tuscaloosa , Al . & Shelbyville Martin Stables , East Gadsden , Al . J . E . Wilson , Marion , N . C . Mrs . J . W . Tolbert , Waukesha , Wise . Bill Tomlinson , North Wilkesboro , N . C . Mr . & Mrs . Roy Carr , Johnson City Emmy Downes , Louisville , Ky . Ellis Farms , Orrville , Al . Janice Brown , Ft . Lauderdale , Fla .

Talking ponies , riders 15-17 inclusive

Larry Martin and ECHO ’ S LITTLE MAN outbattled a number of top contenders for the blue ribbon in this class of top stock . The judges were again far apart with Larry getting one first place vote , one second place vote . Reserve went to SUN ' S TORONADO and Polly Singletary . Susan Hunter and ZIP CODE were third . Polly and her horse received one first place vote . These fine young riders did an excellent job showing their horses , proving what time in the saddle can do for both horse and rider .

Judge Judge Referee McChesney Shaw Goodson

FINAL HORSE RIDER OWNER & ADDRESS

- / owner-amateur , walking geldings , any age

The battle-proven team of Maxine Johnson and MAGIC KNIGHT put on their usual blue-ribbon show to win the honors in an exciting class . Maxine and MAGIC KNIGHT have shown all oyer the country and have consistently tied high . The second place horse was SECURITY and Jan Wright . This young lady has plenty of riding ability and has also shown horses all over the country . Charles Warren and COL­ LEGE BOY tied third behind these two established horses with a good ride .

Judge Judge Referee McChesney Shaw Goodson

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