1969 Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1969 January Voice RS | Page 53

GEORGIA WALKING HORSE
ASSOCIATION HOLDS
ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
One of the most active state-wide
organizations in this part of the coun­
try is the Georgia Walking Horse
Association. At their annual Awards
Dinner held last month in Atlanta,
Mr. Malcolm Cade, outgoing presi­
dent of the group, made note of the
progress of the association during
the past year. Membership is up from
97 to 159 since 1967 and interest
from all parts of the state is on the
rise.
In an address to the group, which
met in the banquet of THE STEAKS
restaurant in Atlanta, Mr. Cade out­
lined the three main objectives of
the association as being: (1) Better
shows; (2) Product knowledge; and
(3) Selling. He noted that "the Walk­
ing Horse classes have consistently
been the best filled throughout 1968.
We have taken more prizes and prize
money than any other single group.
Conversely, we have paid more entry
monies. These facts add up to the
need for us to render more help in
making each show a better show
each succeeding year. Give of your
time and talent and this will be a
most rewarding act.”
With regard to "Product Knowl­
edge,” Mr. Cade stated that this is
essential to full enjoyment of this
breed. He further stated, "In our
case, (the product) is a horse bred
to walk. How many of us really know
a Walking Horse? I daresay less
than 25%. I like to think that I do
but many times I have found my ap­
praisal of a horse to not coincide with
that of a more experienced individ­
ual. Do you know what to look for
when selecting a colt for yourself or
a friend? Can you really appraise
one as to its potential — will it or
will it NOT make the grade? What
can be done to increase our product
knowledge?
Selling is a most important phase
of our overall activity and this point
was elaborated on also. Mr. Cade
asked the question, "Where are we
going to sell our horses? This prob­
lem has confronted each breeder,
each owner and each individual who
has a horse. You can only afford so
many, whether it be one or a dozen.
If you find one you like better than
one that you have, you have one to
dispose of. WHERE can we find a
taker? HOW do we find a taker?
There are many ways to let it be
known that you have something to
sell, but how can you let as many
January, 1969
CHANGE OF COMMAND — Mr. and Mrs. W. D.
"Bill” Landrum of Griffin, Georgia, incoming Presi-
dent and Secretary-Treasurer respectively, are pic-
tured with Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Cade of Atlanta,
outgoing officers. Other new officers for the 1969
season are: Paul Wiener, Cedartown, 1st Vice Presi
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dent; Walter McLendon, Albany, 2nd Vice President.
The Board of Directors consists of: Tony Huber,
Moultrie; Bill Lance, Flowery Branch; Bill Layton,
Lumpkin; J. G. Gullett, Atlanta; Milton Ellington,
Thomaston; and Malcolm Cade, Atlanta,
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WINNERS — Pictured above are winners (or their
representatives) of the Trophy Awards for the 1968
show season for the Georgia Walking Horse Associ­
ation. Juvenile Female - Debbie Gerst of Albany
riding MIDNIGHT DYNAMITE; Man’s Amateur -
J. W. Eubanks of Morgan riding KANSAS CITY
DADDY; Lady's Amateur - Babs Taft of Dawson
riding SON OF GO BOY’S SHADOW; Junior Horse
- Bill Layton of Lumpkin riding SUN DUST SHA­
DOW; and Pleasure Walking - Babs Taft riding
WHITE CLOUD. GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 30223
Harvey LeFever won the sportsmanship trophy. PHONE (404 ) 228-1637
people know what you have for sale
as you can by direct advertisement?
The Printed Word.”
After mentioning the accomplish­
ments of Georgia horses, Mr. Cade
ended his talk with: "We are grow­
ing in numbers, we are growing in
talent; let’s grow in stature.”
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