Martin carrying six away . Wink Groover and Steve Hill each had five to tack to their barn wall for their efforts . The winnings were well spread out as 28 trainers won ribbons in the 12 professional classes .
As is often the case , the last class . . . the $ 1,500 Walking Horse Championship Stake . . . provided the biggest thrills of the show . The three favorites were ACE ’ S SENSATION and Wink Groover , SENSATION AL SHADOW and Wallace Brandon , and GO BOY ’ S CHATTERBOX and Donald Paschal . That is , they were the favorites going into the class . As soon as ACE ’ S SENSATION and Wink Groover made a couple of rounds , they became everybody ’ s favorite . Wink and his horse were so outstanding that a workout was not required , and the only complaint the crowd had was that they would not get to see any more of the powerful black stallion . At Wink ’ s barn following his impressive victory , bystanders were trying to remember when they had seen a better show by ACE . It was truly a remarkable performance by Wink and his horse , and the gracious owner , Randall Rollins , was fortunately on hand for the victory .
In the preliminary class earlier in the wreek , the winner had been the cocky bay stallion . GO BOY ’ S CHATTERBOX and Donald . Wallace was reserve on SENSATIONAL SHADOW in both the preliminary and
the stake .
The Junior Championship saw only four horses battle for the honors , but they were four good ones . Billy Gray and DELIGHT ’ S CHANCE turned back the bid of DOUBLE DELIGHT OO and Steve Hill to win the
honors . Billy turned the tables on Steve in the championship , as Steve had defeated him earlier in the week
on his former Two-Year-Old World Champion . The Two-Year-Old Championship saw the emergence of a top colt with Dot Warren and SHADOW ’ S DOM INO winning the honors on the strength of a solid performance from start to finish . DOMINO is owned by Mr . and Mrs . George Dedmon of Chattanooga . The reserve tie went to OVERLOAD , with Bob Reid in the saddle .
The Ladies Amateur Class was won by Judy Ford on MACK K ’ S CONTENDER , with Ann House and SENSATION ’ S FASHION LADY a close reserve . The Men ’ s Amateur Class was Lopped by Dr . William Thompson on McKAY ’ S SPUR . H . S . Musselwhite tied I reserve on RAMBLER ’ S BLACK BOY .
The Juvenile Class was won by the veteran team of Sara Hickerson and SHADOW ’ S GAY LADY . Sara and her horse , now under the training of Bill Sledge at Silo Hill Stables , were at their best in winning this championship . The reserve award went to GO BOY ’ S AUDREY and Carrie Springer . The Walking Pony Class was well filled , and the top honor went to Patty Dismukes on BLACK MASTERPIECE , with Randy Warren and MACK ’ S MOONSHINE coming in second .
Wallace Brandon and BLACK TROUBLE were nothing but trouble as they won the Three-Year-Old Championship . Wallace and his horse met two good ones head-on - EBONY ’ S OLD CHARTER and DE
LIGHT CAN DO — and came away a winner . Wink and OLD CHARTER won the Stallion & Gelding Class
earlier in the week but Wallace was not to be denied the Championship . CAN DO and Sam Caldwell were tied third in both the preliminary and the stake . The success of the show this year provides a strong start on the road back . Tommy and the rest of the show committee did a top-flight job and are already working on next year ’ s show . The dates have been set tentatively as the third week after the Celebration and broader Walking Horse participation is expected .
Can you tell which leg is lame ?
Pointing of left foreleg and dipping of head shows that the left foreleg is lame .
When this or other symptoms of lameness show up , treat your horse with Absorbine , the anti-lameness conditioner . For stiffness , strained tendons , sore shins , any swelling , bumps or bruises , use Absorbine full strength . It helps draw out soreness and reduces lameness .
Better yet , help prevent sore legs . Rub down and cool out your horse with an Absorbine body wash every day . VV . F . Young , Inc ., Springfield , Mass . 01101
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