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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