JIMMY
McFARLIN
JOINS APEL
STABLE IN
NEW OHIO
WALKING
HORSE
OPERATION
Jimmy McFarlin is no newcomer to Walking Horse enthusiasts. As a youngster he did quite well in Walking Pony classes and is well remembered for his many victories in these and juvenile classes. He captured the World Championship for Walking Ponies in 1962 on SCAT MAN and again in 1963 on SIR HENRY’ S ECHO. Since then he has been involved in getting a college education and completing his military obligations. Jimmy was in the U. S. Air Force from 1965 until 1969, and upon his release he returned to Walking Horses for a livelihood.
Jimmy married Yvonne Ashley of Columbia, Tennessee while in the Air Force. They met while attending Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, and Jimmy is fortunate to have found a young lady who shares his interest in horses. She is currently finishing her education at Ohio University at Portsmouth while Jimmy trains.
It didn’ t take long for the word to get around that Jimmy McFarlin was back on " active duty” as a Walking Horse trainer. He is a gentleman in every sense of the word and is thought of very highly by his colleagues, so several good jobs were readily available. After much consideration, he accepted the position at Apel Farms in Portsmouth, Ohio. He took over the reins of this operation immediately after the
Celebration. Dr. Otto Apel and his daughter Lindsey have been
active as Walking Horse exhibitors for several years. This year Lindsey won the Amateur Gelding Class on GOLDFINGER. They also did quite well with SHA DOW’ S MOTION MAN this year. Whether or not these two fine horses will be moved from the Vic Thompson Stables in Shelbyville is not known at this time. Jimmy is working some fine stock for Apel Stables, including SCAT MAN’ S STAR and SCAT S SUNSET. He is working a good SHADOW colt purchased from James Rowland after the Celebration. Of particular interest is a three-year-old stallion by MIDNIGHT SECRET that shows the potential of being the best colt ever sired by this famous stallion. They have great hopes for him. Jimmy has already gotten several outside horses for training and has
room for a few more. Jimmy McFarlin and Dr. Otto Apel will make a
good team, and should add greatly to the Walking Horse scene in their part of the country. If you are ever in this area, be sure to visit the new Apel Stables. They’ ll be glad to see you!
ILLINOIS WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION STAGES SUCCESSFUL FIRST SHOW
The Illinois Walking Horse Association held its first annual show on September 20, 1969, in the spacious indoor arena operated by the Decatur, Illinois, Park
District. This was an ideal setting for the show, and the treasurer of the Association, Harlan Prosser, is to be commended for making the arrangements. The other officers of the Association are also deserving of praise: Harold Stuller, president; Don Woodworth, vice president; and W. D. Henry, secretary. The officers were assisted in their efforts by the directors: Don Merrill, Wayne E. Robbins, Paul H. Smith, Jr., Dr. Wallace F. Strow, and J. H. Syrcle, as well as the publicity director, Noel Williams.
Dr. J. R. Jones of Lewisburg, Tennessee, did a most efficient and capable job of judging Walking Horses, and the members were pleased to have the opportunity to show under a Tennessee judge. The ringmaster was Hartzel Bruno, and Mary Jane McCulley served as show secretary. President Harold Stuller handled the entries and organization, and it was work well done, for the show moved very smoothly. Mr. Stuller ever assisted Don Merrill at the microphone. Mrs. Stuller was her husband ' s able and charming assistant.
Many people in the audience had never seen a Tennessee Walking Horse, and their nice comments were very gratifying. The quality of the entries was very good, and the enthusiasm of the riders for their horses— win or lose— would indicate that the future of this show and of the Walking Horse in the state of Illinois knows no bounds.
Complete results of the Walking Horse classes can be found in the Horse Show Results section.
THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE is a unique breed developed through many generations for( his pleasant disposition, easy gait for comfort in the saddle, and to give pleasure to his master.
Did you know that champion Walking Horse stud GO BOY’ S SOUVENIR has been ridden since his retirement with a halter and bareback? He sires colts like this, too!
We at MARLO FARMS train only for pleasure, although, if you check the records, SOUVENIR’ S colts are always top winners in the show ring as well!
ALWAYS ON HAND— completely trained pleasure horses, pleasure broken and green broken two-year-olds, yearlings and weanlings. Complete facilities for board, indoor and outdoor oval and straight-away.
Call or write Warren Roderick, Manager MARLO FARMS Port Republic, Virginia— Area 703 / 289-5062
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