Walking On Volume 3, Issue 4, April 2016 | Page 9

Walking At
Harlinsdale
A Franklin, Tennessee, city park since 2007, historic Harlinsdale Farm saw the return of equestrian activities on April 2,
2016, when a grand opening event was held for the new Tractor
Supply Co. Arena. A beautiful space that includes, in addition
to the 150’ x 300’ arena, terraced seating, a scoring pavilion,
and a warm ring, the arena will no doubt be a popular venue for
equine events for years to come.
The grand opening event, which was attended by Mr. Bill
Harlin and his daughter Camille, WHOA President Dee Dee
Miller, Executive Director Tommy Hall, and numerous local
dignaties, featured several exhibitions as well as an open breed
horse show that included a number of fun classes. The festivities
were open to the public and attracted families and horse enthusiats from throughout the region.
Of course, no event at the home of Midnight Sun would be
complete without the presence of Tennessee Walking Horses. In
a very well received demonstration, Bobby Richards exhibited
Rowdy Revenge in English attire while Kevin Marker made the
rounds aboard Side Lined in western attire. Rowdy Revenge
is owned, most appropriately, by Bill Harlin and Side Lined is
owned by Rhonda Martocci. Both horses did our breed proud
as they showed their stuff at one of the most historically significant sites in our industry.
–Sarah Gee

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