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never forgot about the CARBON COPY colt that had caught his eye in the spring of 1967.
As the crowds converged ontheHengen-Lenox Farms for the 2nd Annual Sale of CARBON COPY colts during the 1968 Celebration, it was obvious that there were several favorites to be auctioned off. The first colt to go through the sale was MASTER COPY and he got the sale off to a great start While he didn’ t top the sale, he did carry his weight and brought a price of S3,100 from Mr. F. M. Shivers of Columbus, Georgia with trainer Harvey Lefevers handling the bidding. Harvey carried this handsome black stallion to his stable in Douglasville, Georgia and started to work on him immediately.
After only a few short weeks he knew he had something special. Harvey describes MASTER COPY as being " a smart colt that really tried to work with me. He had a lot of guts and was ready and willing to work all day if I asked him. He was fairly easy to break and began to settle down into a swinging pace almost immediately. I was almost afraid to try to square him up.’’ As more and more people became interested in his colt, Harvey decided to get some real experts to give him an opinion. Everyone who saw him testified to his excellence and Harvey decided to carry him to the horse show in Montgomery just to show folks what he had. This was a mistake! Harvey Lefevers never returned with this colt.
When Russell Pate heard that MASTER COPY was on the showgrounds, he beat a path to his stall. After much deliberation and salesmanship, a buyer was found that would pay the SI2.500 asked for MASTER COPY and Mr. William A. Tomlinson of North Wilkesboro. North Carolina became his new owner. It is said that Mr. Lefevers tried to stay away from the showgrounds until the temporary option ran out on the purchase agreement. He hated to see him go!
Since November of 1968, MASTER COPY has been in training with Russell Pate in Collierville and he has lived up to all expectations. He has continued to improve and was considered one of the truly fine colts at the GLL Farms Barn Party in January. He is growing and should be a big powerful horse when he reaches his maturity. Needless to say, trainer Russell Pate recalls with pride the fact that he has been personally involved in the entire career of this colt thus far. The big question remains: " What does the future hold for a two-year-old?” No one is " counting their chickens before they hatch.” They do not intend to claim at this early date that this horse will " wear the roses." They merely state that he has everything that one could ask for in a young horse including breeding, name, ability and a trainer that has already proven he can go all the way.
We recently discussed MASTER COPY with his owner, Mr. Bill Tomlinson, and were pleased to hear that he already has problems with prospective buyers. He has turned down several offers at a handsome profit for MASTER COPY and really doesn’ t know what to do. He finally said, " If he is as good as everyone says... maybe I better keep him and sell some of the other two-year-olds I’ ve got.” Regardless of the transactions that take place in the future remember the name MASTER COPY... you will hear more about this horse.
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LAKE VIEW JAYCEES SET DATE FOR " EARLIEST SHOW IN THE AREA”
The Lakeview Jaycees have chosen April 19 as the date for their Third Annual Horse Show, thus making it one of the first shows to be scheduled in the Chattanooga— North Georgia area. To be held at the Lakeview High School Stadium, halfway between Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, this year’ s show will feature 30 events in two sessions.
Judges are: Mack Motes, Eagleville, Tenn., Walking Horses; J. T. Leech, Belvidere, Tenn., Gaited Horses, and R. B. Caraway, Talladega, Ala., Western Horses. Russell Lyons will serve as Ringmaster, with Paul Herman at the organ and Jimmy Cunningham and George Walden splitting the farrier’ s duties.
Walking Horse classes will abide by the rules of the Walking Horse Trainers Association, Inc. The show is sanctioned by the Tennessee-Georgia Association of Saddle Clubs. Entries close at the gate. A total of $ 2,000 worth of prizes will be offered in cash, trophies and ribbons.
A Challenge Trophy will be awarded for the first time this year to the Walking Horse Champion. The trophy is to be donated by the Jaycees. Last year’ s show was well attended, with entries from seven states. The club expects half again as many entries this year. In charge of planning the 1969 show are: Fred Hart and Earl Morgan, co-chairmen; Terry Dedman, Gene Hall, Bill Chadwick, Bob Stafford, Gary Alverson, Bill Wooden and Wayne Alverson, committeemen; and Russell Lyons, advisor. For more information, write Lakeview Jaycees Horse Show, P. O. Box 455, Rossville, Georgia 30741.
FAYETTEVILLE " EARLY BIRD SPECIAL” HORSE SHOW TO BE HELD SATURDAY, APRIL 12
In a recent news release, Dr. Helen Jones, publicity director for the 2nd Annual " Early Bird Special” Horse Show in Fayetteville, Tennessee, pointed out that their show will back up the Walking Horse Trainers Association show and provide a great Friday and Saturday show schedule for exhibitors on the weekend of April 11 and 12. It is the hope of the Lincoln County Horsemen’ s Association sponsor of the show, that the many people expected to attend the Trainers Clinic and Show in Nashville will make the short trip
to Fayetteville and attend their show also the following night.
The " Early Bird Special” will be held in a brand-new showring with excellent lighting and permanent seating. This is a facility that has been in the planning for several years and they propose to make it one of the truly fine shownngs in the south.
With a full schedule of classes with split events in all age groups, the show will have fifteen classes, ending with the Age Stallions and Geldings. The Judge will be Mr. Buddy Kirby of Toney, Alabama, and Bob Jennings will be the announcer. The showgrounds are located on the Lewisburg Highway approximately one
P1.. north of Fayetteville. Adequate motel and stable facilities are available for overnight accommodations.
nyone wishing information should contact Dr. Helen Jones, 305 West College Street, Fayetteville, Tennessee. Phone 433-3576.
Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse