He was going to the stable every day and worked carefully with M. L. and the horses that he was riding. Lonny could not help but notice how M. L. had changed since the accident. He was much more serious about his work and had proven to be invaluable in more ways than one. Lonny watched him very carefully as he worked a young colt, noticing that he was somewhat better than '' average” in the saddle. The young ground man sat the horse well and had an uncanny sense of balance and a great pair of hands. He seemed to blend with each horse in a different way... depending upon the horse. Lonny watched and listened as M. L. carefully worked each horse, talking in a low, even tone in a way reminiscent of one of the truly great trainers of days gone by, and he thought to himself... " I wonder what the future holds for a Negro in the training profession?”
A week had passed and Lonny had made a decision. He called M. L. into the office and said, " Martin Luther, would you like to go to a horse show this weekend over in Rathmore? We could show that twoyear-old filly and the age gelding. I think it would be good for all of us, don’ t you?” The colored boy looked at him and said, " Ah... well, that’ s fine with me— but how you gonna ride with a cast?” Lonny looked at him and, smiling, said, " Well, now— I just thought I’ d let you ride. How about that?”
( Next Month— A Great Experience)
A. W. H. A. SCHOOL AND SHOW ANNOUNCES 1969 DATES
The 18th Annual American Walking Horse Association School and Show has been scheduled for May 23-24 at the Quentin Riding Club in Quentin, Pennsylvania. Early-bird reception and registration will be held at the club on Thursday, May 22.
The school will be held Friday morning, May 23, with the show getting underway that afternoon. Qualifying classes will be held Friday with all stake classes being held on Satuday night, May 24.
The Annual Dinner of the Association will be Friday evening at the Club with a directors’ meeting scheduled for Saturday morning. The Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the Association will be Saturday at noon.
Chairman for the 1969 school is H. Karl Yenser, with Alan Stevenson serving as chairman of the show. The show is expected to have thirty classes, though not all will be for Walking Horses.
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SUN’ S DARK DEMON— One of the best true Walking Horses of the breed. Tops for Amateur, Juvenile or Stake Class competition. A consistent winner who tied 4th in the Gelding Class at 1968 Celebration. Black and pretty.
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GREAT GRAND SUN— This horse has three perfect gaits and a great stride. A good stake horse in every way. He has won many classes and is seldom below Reserve in the best competition. Black with good conformation.
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ALSO... a fine Bay and White Pinto Walking Pony. A four-year-old that stands 13-2. He can do and is suitable for anyone to show.
Contact
CURTIS HUDGINS Phone 534-9401 934 Lakeview Drive GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
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