VTWH Oct 2018, Vol 57 Issue 5

3xWGCLester H Burns

and Martin Cox

Owner/Amateur Specialty World Grand Champion
Owner/Amateur Stallions Reserve World Champion

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CELEBRATION

2018

World Grand Champions

Walking Horse Championship Amateur Specialty Plantation/Park Pleasure
Gin A Mighty Lester H Burns I Walk the Walk
With Jimmy McConnell for Mike Floyd With Owner Rider Martin Cox With Rodney Dick for Russell Enterprises/
Carol Missildine
Four & Under Trail Pleasure Four & Under Trail Pleasure
Check Point Charlie Checkpoint Charlie SF Youth 11 & Under
With Owner Rider Tamara Hader With Laurie Toone for Tamara Hader I’m Coach Cal
With Ashbee Norman for Tommy/
Show Pleasure Novice Performance Mary Norman
Entitlement Deal Me Aces JC
With Clay Sanderson for Jordan Howell With Carol Missildine for Trail Pleasure
Russell Enterprise/Carol Missildine Honey Badger
Amateur Specialty With LaMar DePoyster for Gordon/
Gin Toddy Youth 17 & Under Lamar DePoyster
With Owner Rider Sue Irby The American Patriot
With Lily Beth Harville for Youth Walking Ponies
Amateur Park Performance Kimberly Wood Morrison Lined Walkin
I’m a Proud American With BiBi Beasley for Beth Beasley
With Owner Rider Bill Williams Amateur Five Year Old
Maroon 5 Amateur 50 & over
Amateur Three Year Old With Dr. Jim Baum for Lucas Baum Unreal
Dobie Gray With Dr. Jim Baum for Lisa Baum
With Owner Rider Sarah Coffee Burks Country Pleasure
SlingBlade Youth Show Pleasure
Youth Trail Pleasure With Kyle Bush for Bush/Pittman Godfather By Ultra Copy
I’m the King Bee With Owner Rider Alex Luttrell
With Counti Green for Hanson/Green Open Specialty
I’m Lombardi Amateur 15.2 & Under Walking Horses
Open Two Year Old With Gary Edwards for Henry/Peggy Metcalf Mr. Trump
Jose Revival With Taylor Walters for Kelsey Andrews
With Casey Wright for Bill/ Amateur Two Year Old
Debbie Woods As I Am Country Pleasure
With Jason Myatt for Jerry Myatt Family Gi Gi’s Majestic
Amateur Four Year Old With Elysse Bradford for William Bradford
A Gin To Win Open Four Year Old
With Kyndra Myers for Harold Roberts Star of Ritz Park Performance
with Casey Wright for Herb Murrath Do Right
Amateur Canter With Patrick Thomas for Steve Wilson Family
Led Zeppelin Novice Pleasure
With Owner Rider Abby Fox Legend Of Zelda Lite Shod
With Owner Rider BJ Campbell Franck La Patrona
Amateur Show Pleasure With Phillip Trimble for Dale Steinmetz
He’s Starbucks Four & Under Country Pleasure
With Suzanne Moore for Bud Moore Hashtag Open Three Year Old
With Owner Rider WhitLei Green No Mas Tequila
Amateur Plantation/ Park Pleasure with John Allan Callaway for Lisa Baum
Dirty Sexy Money Youth Country Pleasure
With Carol Missildine for Talkin Dirty To Me
Russell Enterprise/Carol Missildine With Harper Grider for DePoyster/Grider

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WC

andMy Gin And Roses
Casey Wright

Three-Year-Old Mares Division B
World Champion

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ANNUAL
andExtra Special Jose
Emma Wright

Owner Amateur Youth Riders 6-11 Mares
World Champion

Thank you to Wright Stables for
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Lexington, Tennessee

CELEBRATION

Celebration by the numbers reveal interesting trends

(Editor’s Note: The following story is being reprinted with permission, courtesy of the Walking
Horse Report. The content below was written by WHR publisher Jeffrey Howard.)

The 80th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration There were the same number of classes 183 this year as there
was one of the best in recent memory and reversed some was in 2003. For comparison, there were an average of almost 20
alarming attendance trends of the fairly recent past. (19.9) horses per class in 2003 and just under 10 (9.6) this year. Fan
Attendance was higher for the first time in 13 years. This year’s favorite Bill Bobo rode The Whole Nine Yards to the World Grand
paid attendance was 113,961 as compared to 111,717 in 2017. The Championship in 2003.
number one source of revenue for The Celebration is ticket and box
seat revenue, so the reversal of this 13-year trend is a big reason for There is still work to be done to continue the improvement and
optimism at The Celebration. resurgence of the Tennessee Walking Horse, which these numbers
point out. However, recent trends suggest that progress is being made.
However, one only has to look back five years ago to see the A 15 percent increase in entries in 4 years, a 20 percent increase
dramatic shift in attendance figures. In 2013, 150,156 was the paid in the number of horses in the ring and breaking a 13 year streak
attendance figure, which is a 24 percent difference from what we saw of declining attendance are all factors the industry can capitalize on
this year. Just 10 years ago, the paid attendance was 215,096, which moving forward.
is 101,135 more tickets sold than this year, or a 47 percent increase.
If you look at 20 and 30 years ago, attendance today is 50 percent of FUN FACTS:
what it was back in those years. 2008 WGC – Santana’s El Nino
2008 Super Bowl Champion – New York Giants
The Celebration doesn’t have a way to keep accurate counts of 2008 NBA Champion – Boston Celtics
actual attendance, which is why paid attendance is used as the measure 2008 World Series Champion – Philadelphia Phillies
for comparing figures. There was little doubt that the final Saturday 2008 Stanley Cup Champion – Detroit Red Wings
night’s attendance this year was far greater than last year, but the paid 2008 Masters Champion – Trevor Immelman
attendance only showed an increase of 839 over last year. 2008 US President – George W. Bush

Entry numbers were flat this year as compared to last, which ended 1998 WGC – Masquerading
a three-year streak of increases in entries. If you go back five years, 1998 Super Bowl Champion – Denver Broncos
there were 97 fewer entries this year as compared to 2013, the year in 1998 NBA Champion – Chicago Bulls
which the minimum penalty protocol was adopted. 1998 World Series Champion – New York Yankees
1998 Stanley Cup Champion – Detroit Red Wings
However, since 2014, when there were 2133 entries, the number 1998 Masters Champion – Mark O’Meara
of entries has grown by 15 percent, or 324 entries. Even better in 1998 US President – Bill Clinton
that four-year stretch is the number of horses shown, which has
grown 20 percent from 1,418 in 2014 to 1,764 this year. Very few 1988 WGC – Doc’s High Tribute
measurables in the walking horse industry have grown by 20 percent 1988 Super Bowl Champion – Washington Redskins
in the last four years, making the increase in entries in the ring a great 1988 NBA Champion – Los Angeles Lakers
accomplishment. 1988 World Series Champion - Los Angeles Dodgers
1988 Stanley Cup Champion – Edmonton Oilers
When comparing to different time periods, one can see, however, 1988 Masters Champion – Sandy Lyle
the dramatic decline in the number of horses competing at the 1988 US President – Ronald Reagan
Celebration. Many of these figures match the decline in the number
of horses being bred and registered at the Tennessee Walking Horse This year’s Celebration tops the memory charts
Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. By Sadie Fowler

In 2008, there were 4,689 entries as compared to 2,457 this year, Don’t get me wrong, I’ve always loved horses. I grew up showing
a 48 percent decline. If you go 20 years ago that decline is 37 percent them and the root basis of my moving to Tennessee from upstate New
and if you go all the way back to 1988, there is a 30 percent decline York was related to my love of horses — show horses. However, I
in entries. To be fair, the class sheet in 1988 showed a total of 116 never really intended to spend my entire life here — with two of the
classes; in 1998 there were 145 classes, in 2008 there were 189 most important weeks of my life each year being the Celebration.
classes, and this year there were 183 classes.
The Celebration, for me (and many others), involves literally months
There has always been a difference in the number of horses entered of prep work, only to get to the actual “horse show” part of the
and the number shown. This year, 72 percent of the horses entered Celebration and have to step the game up a notch. In doing all this,
showed. That figure five years ago was 70 percent, 10 years ago 62 I hardly ever get close to a horse, which is ironic for a person who
percent, 20 years ago 66 percent and 30 years ago 71 percent.

The year 2003, 15 years ago, was a great year for the Celebration.
Entries in 2003 were 5,461 with 3,645 of those entering the ring.
Attendance that year, the second highest in history was 242,300.
That is a 55 percent drop in entries in 15 years and a 53 percent drop
in attendance.

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CELEBRATION

moved to Shelbyville, Tennessee, as a result of a childhood passion for Horses filled the grounds as owners and trainers and locals celebrated
horses. the horse. I worked 12 days in a row, day and night, reporting on the
show and I don’t think I heard one negative or snarky remark all week.
While it’s in a different way than I anticipated, the horse is still
responsible for why I love this area. These days, I love getting to know What I did hear over and over again was, “Isn’t this great!?! This is
the people who show the horses, who come in and out of town for the how it used to be!”
event.

My favorite comment from one of our customers this summer I am the type of person that the more I’m into something, the more
summarized it best when she said, for her and many owners who come I’m into it, so even though I was in a way dreading the long couple
here each summer to spend time in their second homes while pursuing weeks, by a few days into it I found myself into a new routine.
their favorite hobby, “What happens in Shelbyville stays in Shelbyville …
When we get here it’s like a dome comes down.” In other words, they I enjoyed getting to the show early, visiting with my horse friends,
feel at ease here, protected from the stresses of their outside and very having dinner, watching the show, keeping up with stats, feeling the
busy worlds, and area able to have fun. emotions, watching my friends show … it was a celebration of so many
things.
What a special thing for Shelbyville to be the hub of that sort of thing.
I was actually a bit sad when it all ended.
I have come to appreciate the work involved with the horse show,
regardless if it’s the 24/7 kind of work I’ve done the past couple years My favorite comment of the entire week was when Karen Inman
while representing an equestrian publication like the Walking Horse looked at me on a Friday morning at 9 a.m. while hundreds if not
Report, or the work I did prior, more at a distance, while covering it more showed up just to soak up the scene and preview some great
more lightly for other news sources. champions as they practiced.

I have always loved the donuts, loved the smell of the horse show “Sadie, this is what the Celebration is about,” she said, with tears of
grounds, loved the anticipation and excitement, the people — the horse. joy in check. “It’s not the blue ribbons. It’s this.”

Since I’m not out there showing horses, which I’d long dreamed about It gives me chill bumps thinking about it because I was there to
doing in my younger days, I’ve had to learn to accept, appreciate and witness and see all those emotions; all the excitement of a town and
love the Celebration as a community event equally as much as a horse an industry seemingly brought together better than I’ve ever seen in
show. regards to anything, other than basketball, since I’ve lived here 15
years.
Over the years, I have literally seen it all. I have seen the excitement
some years, heard the controversy others, and felt the pressure to report I don’t mean to push my personal experience over the top, because
both good news and bad. I have had the pleasure of meeting all sorts of maybe I just had a really good seat in the house this year, but it felt
people and the honor of telling their stories of what brought them to the great. I loved it, and I’m so proud to see well-deserved success come
point of showing at the best horse show in the world. our way, thanks to very hard-working people on all levels that made it
happen.
One year, I even tried to “invest” in a horse once and actually got to
see it show. The community seemed to come out, and I have to credit the Board,
Mike Inman, trainers, owners, the government and all the above for
So yes, I’ve seen it all from many angles. I’ve sat in the general playing their part. I even met a few famous people this year, touched
admission, in great box seats, and in the press box. I’ve stood at the gate a world grand champion horse (Thank you, Keith and Lorraine), and
and sat back at the barn. heard some really great music.

This year was different. It was such a great Celebration and if you didn’t get to see it, I think
you’re in for an even better treat next year, because anyone who went
Entries fell flat at the horse show this year, which at first didn’t seem this year I’m sure will be back … And then some.
positive to me when I heard it pitched that way, but at closer look, I
realized the show actually was bigger than last year. Numbers held their Congrats, Shelbyville, for a true Celebration.
only, with the depth of quality being greater than we’ve seen in many
years. Sadie Fowler is the former editor of the Shelbyville Times-Gazette
and the current editorial director for Dabora, Inc., publishers of
What I saw this year was a glimpse of the Celebrations of the past Walking Horse Report. She is also an independent freelance writer,
— the ones I had always heard about. The crowd seemed big to me, it editor and content provider specializing in business and human
sounded louder, appeared more diverse. Wins were spread around more interest stories. She may be contacted 931-639-3525.
than ever. I didn’t hear any controversy.

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2018 ALL YOUTH DAY

2018 All Youth Day Judging Contest

I n 1977, the first All Youth Day Horse Judging That scholarship was
Contest was held. This year we celebrated the 41st presented to Jared Henson
occurrence of the contest. Over the last ten years
more than $100,000 has been awarded to the youth From the Coffee County
that earned top honors. team. Second place honors
and a $900 scholarship
81 youth judges practiced their skills in the All went to
Youth Day Judging Contest held in Champions Arena
August 25, 2018. Just as we prepare young riders as Cole Walker and an $850
exhibitors and owners of tomorrow, we likewise do so scholarship was awarded to
for the potential judges to gain that critical and crucial Paige Weising for third place
experience. in the judging contest.

The contest consisted of tying six classes of horses in The junior team
the pleasure, performance and conformation divisions. In competition was won by
addition, the senior youth gave oral reasoning for their Putnam County.
placements.
Team members were
The contest was sponsored by both the Celebration Mallory Johnson, Peyton
and the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Archer and Tehya Howell.
Exhibitors’ Association, whose staff administered the Each will receive a check in
event. the amount of $100.

The winning team in this year’s senior competition Junior high individual was
was the team from Coffee County and the team Mallory Johnson and she
members are Jared Henson, Leah Porter, Samantha will receive a check for
Peyton and Harlee Holton. Coached by Kim Miller $300.
Parker.
Congratulations to all the
Each team member will receive a $300 college participants and especially
scholarship to the college of their choice. the winners of the 2018
Tennessee Walking Horse
The greatest recognition of the event went to Youth Judging Contest.
individual winners of the senior division. Scholarships are
awarded to the top ten individuals. A $1,000 scholarship For a complete listing of
is awarded to the high individual in the senior division. all the winners please visit
www.twhbea.com.

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2018 ALL YOUTH DAY

TWHBEA Creative Contest Awards

Each year the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ Essay, Poetry and Promotional Commercial. The quality
and Exhibitors’ Association sponsors a creative art of the entries made the judges’ task a very difficult
contest for its youth members. The categories are undertaking. Winners in this year’s contest were,
Photographs, black and white and color, Oil and Morgan Norris, Mirannda Kepplinger, Jack Starnes,
Pastel Painting and Pencil Drawing, 3D Art, Textile, Regan Williams, Katelen Browning, Mary Kepplinger
and Rachel Artman.

TWHBEA 4-H Achievement Award

The 4-H Achievement Award is given each year by This year’s recipients are:
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’
Association to honor the top 4-H horse project in Joy Owenby of Jemison, Alabama
each state using a registered Tennessee Walking Horse. Katelen Browning of Morganton, North Carolina and
Charity Chandler of Smyrna, Tennessee.

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SCHOLARSHIPS WINNERS

TWHBEA

Awards Scholarships

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association recognizes the importance of youth to this
industry and the significance of supporting and encouraging tomorrow’s leaders. The TWHBEA Educational
Scholarship Program was established in 1993. This year TWHBEA and the Glenn Dowell Foundation awarded
three $1,200 undergraduate scholarships.

The 2018 TWHBEA Scholarship recipients are:

Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill of Lewisburg, Tennessee. The son of
Ames Hill and Trevia Bowman. He is attending
Columbia State Community College and is planning a
career in criminal justice.

Dana White

Dana White of Lewisburg, Tennessee.
The daughter of Danielle Hopper and
Justin White. She is attending Columbia
State Community College and is working
on a career in the radiology field.

Hailey Puckett

Hailey Puckett of Wartrace, Tennessee. The daughter of Holly
and John Puckett. She is attending the University of Tennessee
at Chattanooga. Her end career goal is to become a Physician’s
Assistant specializing in Orthopedics. Hailey has already started
school and could not be with us tonight.

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Facts on World Grand
Champion Riders

Four have won it four times.

Winston Wiser – 1943, 1947, 1948 and 1955
Steve Hill – 1949, 1951, 1952 and 1953
Billy Gray – 1973, 1982, 1984 and 2010
Jimmy McConnell – 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2018

Four have won it three times. Only one father and daughter
have won it.
Sam Pascal – 1958, 1962 and 1963
Joe Webb – 1959, 1964 and 1978 Winston Wiser 1943, 1947, 1948, 1955 and
Doug Wolaver – 1960, 1965 and 1967 his daughter Judy Martin 1976
Casey Wright – 2013, 2014 and 2015
Only three brothers that have both
Eleven have won it twice. won it.

Floyd Carathers – 1939 and 1942 Sam Pascal 1958, 1962, 1963 and his
Jack Haynes – 1940 and 1941 brother Donald Pascal 1968 and 1972
Fred Walker – 1945 and 1946 Larry Edwards 1987, 2016 and his brother Gary Edwards 2011
Don Paschal – 1968 and 1972 Jimmy McConnell 2004, 2007, 2009, 2018 and his
Ronnie Spears – 1974 and 1990 brother Jackie McConnell 1997
Joe Fleming – 1975 and 1983
Sammy Day – 1980 and 1996
Ramsey Bullington – 1985 and 1986
Larry Edwards – 1987 and 2016
Steve Dunn – 1989 and 2002
Bud Dunn – 1992 and 1999

Only three women have won it.

Betty Sain – 1966
Judy Martin – 1976
Vicki Self – 1991

Four father and sons that have
won it.

Carl Edwards 1950 and his sons,
Larry Edwards 1987, 2016 and Gary Edwards 2011
C. A. Bobo 1971 and his son, Bill Bobo 2003
Bud Dun 1992 and 1999 and his son, Steve Dunn 1989 and 2002
Allan Callaway 2001 and his son, Bill Callaway 2017

HUNTING

Horseback Hunting – Literally, On
Their Backs – Some Helpful Hints

HUNTING SEASON – WITH HORSES four-footed companion to have with you. Noted for their
easy-going disposition, success in extreme cowboy racing
RORY WILLIAMS events, and endurance events, the TWH would be ideally
suited for a leisurely weekend of white-tail hunting.
Executive Director | General Editor
As it is essential that you know where you’re going;
Out west in the Rocky Mountain states it is ‘fairly’ you must have the necessary equipment (map, compass,
common to find hunters on horseback traversing protractor, GPS, all the above) to get “un-lost” should you
the ridges going to or coming back from a hunt. In become separated from your trusty beast of burden. Your
the south, you find horses and hounds hunting birds or fox. horse can carry a great deal in saddle bags and if you
What is not so common is the horseback white tail deer feel like taking on the task, get a pack saddle and bring a
hunt. Considering that most of the southeast is private or second horse. Just keep those loads balanced and on the
leased land and as such has numerous trail/ road networks saddle horse, keep the cinch tight. Breast collars and tail
it isn’t as necessary to have four-footed transportation. cruppers help for hills to prevent sliding back and forth.
But, some great hunting areas in the 4000-5000-acre Better than having those tools of navigation, though, is not
range would be made even nicer with a horse to help cover to get lost. Scout out the area in the spring time and early
more ground less conspicuously than being on foot, four- summer with your horse and a buddy, or your spouse. The
wheeler, or 4WD pickup. horse will be familiar with the terrain then, too.

Now, what does one do in the national forests where Companions and guides: horses can see very well at
motorized accoutrements of hunting are outlawed? The night. If you get lucky with your R700 and drop a nice
answer is out there, munching hay, in your back pasture buck, you’ll have to get it back to the truck or camp and
waiting to get some adventure. One can almost hear a 9/10 times it’ll be well past dark. Let your horse have its’
nasally operator saying, “equestri-travel at your service, head for the most part, and don’t try to use a flashlight, it’ll
how may we help you?” Little did you know, or maybe just screw up their vision and serve you no purpose really,
you did, and this is just a reminder, one can lease horses either. There are several small wrist strapped GPS units
for hunting even here in the south (like they do out in the that are worth their weight in GOLD. Recommend getting
Rockies) but we only recommend that you lease from a one and familiarizing yourself with the functions till it’s
reputable and reviewed wrangler. We all think it’d be better second nature to pinpoint, plot and navigate for you and
to use your own trusty steed or mare whom you know and your horse.
that knows you. But if you do decide to rent or borrow
one from a buddy that swears, “she’s bomb proof man, no Kindly remember that the horse cannot pack for the
kidding, you can ride her down I-65 with snakes for reins trip and there are some things not mentioned above but
and she won’t spook,” check over the mount yourself and certainly important, vital in fact, water and feed – for both
take a hint from its’ name about what its’ personality might of you. As I said, horses can carry a lot of weight but don’t
be like. “The Hell Bitch” of try to make it a seven-day outing into some National Forest
“Lonesome Dove” fame was an apt description and or other; pick a spot and hunt out in radii from base camp.
moniker for the mustang filly. Camp near water or a good water source. Your daily load
should be only what you and the horse need during the
But, back to hunting large areas of land for white tail day and maybe just a little more for an emergency. Other
with a horse. Horses can be a great asset to the lonely things to consider would be carrying your long gun from
hunter but having more than one is a blessing. Not only the saddle horn, rather than in a flank scabbard, especially
can you share the company, but it gives you extra eyes, if it is a bulky bolt-action and not the flat sided lever-action
ears, and hands for all the chores made easier with more rifle. But you make the call, it’s your comfort.
help. If you need to dismount, your partner can hold your
reins preventing the horse from turning and re-routing Summarily, if it makes sense or doesn’t make sense –
itself to the trail head for pickup and trailer comforts. then you’re probably right. Have a good hunt, take care
Also, since horses are social they’re less likely to leave of your animal and they’ll bring you back with your kill,
the other. (Your partner maybe not, especially if you’re most of the time. Sometimes they’ll just meet you back at
snoring.) Deer and other game tend to ignore the footfall the truck and nicker as you drag in the carcass and you’re
of the horse, being as there are four like they have, and sweating, briar-torn and bruised.
a Tennessee Walking Horse would be a very smooth
(Inspired in part by Joseph Benedikt’s ‘Dummies

Guide To: DIY Horseback Hunting’)

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HUNTING

NOW FOR THE BIRDS – ARE FIELD in training. Gun Dogs, Shooting Dogs and All- Age dogs
TRIALS MORE YOUR STYLE?? are finished broke dogs that must apply themselves to cover
and find birds. These dogs must be ‘broke’ to wing, and
HORSEBACK BIRD DOG FIELD TRIALS the shot must honor a brace mate’s point and must stop to
flush if presented with the situation. All broke dogs need
By Amy Spencer to be stylish and show good ground manners around their
What are bird dog field trials and why are you riding a game. Gun Dogs and Shooting Dogs are dependent on the
horse? Bird dog field trials are a competitive sport in which handler when working a course and have a shorter range
pointing breeds compete against other dogs, and it’s a when working out front. These dogs hunt a course more
great way to exhibit your well-trained bird dog. A bird dog thoroughly than an All-Age dog. The main difference in the
field trial is primarily a competitive event to determine the Shooting Dog and All-Age stake depends on the speed and
best performing dog during a competition. In the south, distance of the range of the dog in front of the handler. An
the term pointing breed typically refers to the English All-Age dog stake is for dogs that have an extended range,
pointer and the English setter. Horses are ridden in a a sweeping pattern when looking for the game and the dog
bird dog field trial because the handlers, scouts, judges, hunts independently of the handler.
and gallery are all riding behind the dogs on horseback.
The dog is the only animal under judgment, and the dogs THE FIELD TRIAL HORSE
typically cover eight to ten miles during a one-hour trial.
The horse’s role in a field trial is essential in helping show Horses have multiple roles in field trials. Horses are used
and observe the dog’s performance. Horseback field trials
date back to the 1870’s, and the first National Champion to handle a dog, scout a dog, judging the trial or for riding
was named in 1896. Field trialing is an addictive sport that
requires a great dog and a good horse. in the gallery. The person handling the dog rides the handle

FIELD TRIALS horse. A scout and scout horse are used to locate dogs that

What are bird dog field trials? Pointing might be off course. Judging and gallery horses are used to
dog field trials come in different categories
of Walking, Shooting Dog, and All-Age ride along in the gallery. Continued on page 72
“stakes.” These stakes are divided into
Open and Amateur divisions governed by
the American Kennel Club (AKC) or the
American Field. Both organizations have
different rules set up on how to conduct
trials and have different standards on how
the dog should perform. Both the AKC and
the American Field are looking for the same
essential qualities in the dogs. AKC stakes
are listed as Gun Dog and All-Age. The
American Field stakes are listed as Shooting
Dog and All-Age. The American Field style
dog is a bigger runner and more independent
than the AKC competing dogs. An Open
field trial allows any handler or trainer to run
a dog. An Amateur trial only allows non-
professional handers and trainers to run a
dog. A field trial contains various stakes that
can be as short as 15 minutes or, as long as 3
hours. Stakes are held for Puppies, Derbies,
Gun Dogs, Shooting Dogs, or All-Age dogs.
The length of time and what the dog must do
will vary with each stake. Puppy and Derby
(dogs up to two years of age) are judged
on the youngster’s potential and inherent
qualities that will make it a finished bird
dog. Bird work is not necessary for a puppy
stake. The derby doesn’t have to exhibit
finished skills but should display knowledge

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TWHBEA News

The Marshall County
Horseman’s Association

The Marshall County Horseman’s Association Marshall County area and in the walking horse industry.
recently donated $2,163 to the Tennessee Walking
Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association Paulette Ewing, TWHBEA Youth Coordinator accepts
(TWHBEA). The funds will benefit the TWHBEA Youth the check from Marshall County Horseman’s Association
Scholarship Fund. Proceeds from the gate admissions at the President Edwina Thomas and Secretary Freda Dean. Other
annual Lewisburg walking horse show funded this gift. The members were on hand for the presentation, Carrie Martin,
Marshall County Horseman’s Association also gives $2,000 Wayne Dean, Dana White and John Morgan Thomas.
each year in scholarship to local youth. The Marshall County
Horseman’s Association is proud to sponsor their annual Thank you to the Marshall Country Horseman’s
Tennessee walking horse show benefitting youth both in the Association for their continued support.

ATTENTION ALL DISTANCE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

We have some exciting updates to the TWHBEA Distance Secondly, as of October 2018, all TWHBEA Distance
Program. program participants will have access to their current
distance hours at the touch of a button. Distance hours will
First log sheets are available on our website under the now be available for viewing through standard Ipeds. Log
association tab -> programs -> TWHBEA Trail Program. into Ipeds and click on the second button at the top “My
You will notice we have removed the “Trail Boss Signature” Horses.” There is now a column on the far right side called
portion. We no longer require a trail boss signature for your Distance Pts. These points are updated in real time and
hours to count. We want to encourage everyone to get out are accurate. If you have a question or concern please feel
and enjoy the trails with your horse and not worry about free to call Mallory Maddox at 931-359-0592 or email at
signatures! [email protected].

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ANNUAL MEETINGS AND AWARDS BANQUET
NOVEMBER 30TH AND DECEMBER 1, 2018

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH • 9:00 AM
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30TH • STARTING AT 12:30 PM
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TWHBEA News

4-H Club

The kids loved the info you sent about the beautiful Tennessee Walking Horse! A 12 year old named Gloria Ulrich won the
drawing for the book you sent. She was thrilled! Our group is a young and growing club in northern Kentucky, focused on
competing in state and national horse bowl, hippology and horse judging competitions. The educational papers you sent will
help them learn, not only about Walking Horses, but horses in general. Our club thanks you for the generosity of TWHBEA!
Karen Hopkins

Breed Demo

The kids loved the info you sent about the beautiful Tennessee Walking Horse! A 12 year old named Gloria Ulrich won the
drawing for the book you sent. She was thrilled! Our group is a young and growing club in northern Kentucky, focused on
competing in state and national horse bowl, hippology and horse judging competitions. The educational papers you sent will
help them learn, not only about Walking Horses, but horses in general. Our club thanks you for the generosity of TWHBEA!
Karen Hopkins

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Step Back in Time Festival

On September 14th and 15th the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association teamed up with the National
Tennessee Walking Horse Museum to bring the history of the Tennessee Walking Horse to thousands of spectators that
attended the 16th annual Step Back in Time Festival hosted by Henry Horton State Park. The Step Back in Time Festival
features two days of music, food, storytellers, re-enactors and demonstrations. The Tennessee Walking Horse booth was among
the demonstrators division and featured a side saddle from the 1800s, ribbons from multiple decades, and registration papers from
foundation horses. The local elementary school brought hundreds of students to the festival on Friday. The children were very
interested in the old pictures of the “legendary” horses as well as the video explaining the smooth gait of a Tennessee Walking Horse.
The students were excited to find out that the 4 mounted patrol horses at Henry Horton State Park were Tennessee Walking Horses.
The teachers said the kids spent the rest of the day on the lookout for the Tennessee Walking Horses. The Step Back in Time festival
was a huge success in spreading the love of our wonderful breed with the next generation of horse enthusiasts.

Fun Friday

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association gave back to our local community on July 13th by
sponsoring the Kid’s Zone at the second Fun Friday on the Lewisburg Square. Fun Friday is a free event for the community
that features a live band, food trucks, car shows, local vendors, and children activities. TWHBEA set up a booth in the
pocket-park showcasing gift shop merchandise and informational brochures. The goal was to connect to the next generation and
inspire them to have fun while exposing them to the Tennessee Walking Horse. The highlight of the night were the epic Stick-
Horse races. Everyone young and old participated in the races and were thrilled to win a poster of a Tennessee Walking Horse and
a “real” show ribbon.

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Continued fromn page 63 is stop and calmness. A good mind is mandatory in a field
trial horse. Field trialers do prefer a “hot” horse, but we
These different roles require specific skills from a horse, don’t want a crazy horse. A field trial horse shouldn’t need
but all field trial horses must have smooth four-beat gait a spur. They need plenty of energy but need to calm down
with a smooth transition into a rocking chair canter. when asked. Lazy horses are not desirable. No one enjoys
Handlers can put a lot of miles on their horse, so a horse kicking a horse every step of the way.
possessing all-day endurance is a must. Riding in a variety
of terrains requires a sure-footed mount to make them THE HANDLE HORSE
effective and a pleasure to ride. All gaited breeds have
been used for bird dog field trials. The person handling the dog rides the handle horse. This
horse is ridden out front with another handler. The rider is
However, the Tennessee Walking Horse is the most giving the dog commands and singing to the dog. Singing?
common and preferred mount. I commonly hear “I have a Yes, it’s a type of cadence a handler bellows at the dog.
horse that would be great at field trials.” My first question Every handler has their unique cadence. It may sound weird,
is always “will the horse canter”? In the gaited horse but a dog is not in constant visual contact with the handler.
world this is an absurd request! I get the strangest looks A dog out of visual contact is always listening to their
and usually lectured on why you don’t canter a gaited handler’s voice. Singing to a dog lets the dog know where a
horse. Well, a good field trial horse must canter and is our handler is and in what direction they are going.
preferred gait of travel. The general horse person doesn’t
understand that a good field trial horse is specialized and Commands are given to the dog by horseback. A
highly trained for their job. handling horse is usually lighter in color. A lot of handlers
believe it’s easier for a dog to see a gray, spotted, or roan
Field trial horses must: colored horse. When a handler wants to give a dog a
direction of travel, the handler will turn the horse in the
• Tolerate dogs under them, behind them, and jumping intended direction, and then give the dog a whistle or verbal
on them. command. The dog will look for the horse and handler
then turn in the expected direction of travel to the front of
• Avoid stepping on a dog. the horse. A handle horse needs to be sure-footed, and a
• Be good with gunfire. watchful horse is desired. The handler is watching the dog,
• Ground tie patiently. so it’s nice to have a horse that watches where it steps and
• Be good with ropes around their legs, rubbing their avoids obstacles. Handlers need a horse that will canter up
to a dog, stop and stand still as the handler dismounts. The
head, side, and ears. horse needs to ground tie patiently while the handler flushes
• Be good with whistle sounds. for the dog and remain standing after the handler shoots.
• Be good with water bottles bouncing on their side. The horse must stand still while being mounted and go back
• Be good with dogs running up from behind them. into a canter when asked. A Field trial horse must be good at
• Well gaited and canter. Comfort and smoothness are roading a dog. Roading is when you put a dog in a harness
and attach a thirty-foot rope to the saddle on the horse. The
essential! dog stays in front of the horse pulling in the harness. So, a
• Be able to cover terrain rapidly, efficiently and horse must tolerate the rope rubbing against his chest, ears,
and head.
smoothly.
• Be sure-footed. THE SCOUT HORSE
• Must ride alone, or in a group.
• Must leave a group if asked. The scout rides the scout horse. The scout does all the
• Must stand quietly. behind the scenes work, and a good scout is seldom seen.
• Must not kick dogs or other horses. A scout looks for a dog when it has gotten off course. The
• Must not be spooky from noises, birds, or the scout’s goal is to gather up the dog and put it back in front
of the handler. Most scouts prefer a solid colored darker
environment. horse that easily blends into their surroundings. A scout
• Must be a good traveler in a horse trailer. horse must be quiet, sure-footed, and quick. A horse that
will go anywhere and is not spooky is required. A scout is
Field trial horses are performance driven, but field trialers typically riding alone at a faster speed. So, a scout horse
are picky. We enjoy looking good on a beautiful horse. needs to watch where it is going, be trustworthy, and good
Geldings dominate the sport with roans, buckskins, and at being alone. A scout may find a dog going in the wrong
grays being desired colors. Size is just as important as a direction and needs to be “cut off.” This situation is where
horse’s performance. Field trailers are always looking for a horse with explosive speed is a must. A horse may be
the “LeBron James” of horses. We want a big and athletic asked to run as fast as it can to stop the dog and turn it in
horse. A 16-hand horse or taller is the desired mount of a different direction. Then return to a controlled speed
most field trialers. A big horse can easily power through without being a handful. A scout will gather the dog and give
muddy terrain and handles the wear and tear of multiple
months of field trials.

I am often told, “I have a horse that would make a good
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the command to heal. A dog will run alongside the horse gallery with other handlers and scouts. Typically, this
until the scout can get the dog back on course. Situations is where you find your older field trial horses that have
like this are where it’s essential to have a horse that is aware graduated to the easy semi-retirement life. Gallery horses
of the dog and avoids any chance of stepping on the dog. A need to be good with riding in a group of horses and need
good scout horse will run down a dog, return the dog to the to be laid back for the slower pace of the gallery.
front, and calmly re-enter the gallery like he never left.
Field trial horses have thousands of miles put on them
The majority of field trial horses interchange between when working dogs and participating in field trials. All field
handling and scouting during the field trial. So, field horses trialers have multiple horses on the field trial string, and we
must be [proficient] in all the roles required for the handle generally refer to them as our A team and B team. The A
and scout horse. My field trial horse easily switches from team is our best horses. The B team is an adequate horse
handling one hour, scouting the next hour and riding my that is ready to step in at a moment’s notice. The B team
four-year-old son around for the third hour. fills in for an injured horse or to just give a rest to our A
team horses. Field trialers switch out horses between the
GALLERY HORSES morning braces and afternoon braces.

The judges ride their horses at the front of the gallery. There is nothing better enjoying the day on a nice field
The judges set the pace for the handlers and dogs on a pre- trial horse, and it’s fulfilling to find that horse that enjoys
determined course. A judge’s horses must be good riding in their job. The horses know their jobs and will do them
front of a group of horses and being alone. Occasionally a without asking.
judge may have to wait alone on a handler and a dog. So, a
horse that can stand patiently is a must. When you get a horse that [enjoys] the work, it’s
something special. There is a stronger bond formed when
Everyone needs that one “babysitter” horse for novice there is purposeful work.
riders that want to observe a field trial. Guest ride in the

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ASSOCIATIONS, CLUBS & FINANCING FLORIDA
REGISTRIES FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA, 2656 DARBY OAKS STABLES (B-BR-C-CT-
US-43 Lawrenceburg, TN 38464; 931/829- E-L-PL-S-SH-SP-T) Wayne Conkle, trainer,
CELEBRATION, INC., P. O. Box 1010, 2178; website: https://e-farmcredit.com. 595 County Road 552, Bushnell FL 33513;
Shelbyville TN 37162; 931/684-5915, fax 352/568-2001, fax 352/568-3351, email:
931/684-5949, email: [email protected], HORSE EQUIPMENT [email protected].
website: www.twhnc.com. BEDFORD TACK, INC., 8 miles north of
Shelbyville in Deason, 148 Edd Joyce Road, Bell GEORGIA
SPOTTED SADDLE HORSE Buckle TN 37020. Order toll free: 800/523- CARL EDWARDS & SONS STABLES,
BREEDERS AND EXHIBITORS 4971, 931/437-2211 fax. INC, Training and sales facility. Larry and
ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 1046, 2519 Hwy Gary Edwards, trainers. 689 Horse Farm Road,
231 N, Shelbyville TN 37162; phone 931/684- NATIONAL BRIDLE SHOP, 603 Evans Dawson GA 39842; 229/698-3770, 678/438-
7496, fax 931/684-7215, email: jprince@ Street, P. O. Box 926, Shelbyville TN 37162; 2190, 678/438-1535.
sshbea.org, website: www.sshbea.org. 931/359-3210, orders 800/251-3474, Fax
931/359-8551, email: [email protected], IDAHO
WALKING HORSE TRAINERS’ website: www.nationalbridle.com. FALLEN TREE RANCH (B-BR-C-PL-S)
ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 61, Shelbyville TN Gale Burns, owner, 993 S. Round Rock Ranch
37162; 931/684-5866, 931/684-5895 fax, THE WINNER’S CIRCLE, 603 Evans Road, King Hill ID 83633; 208/366-2257 res.,
email: [email protected], website: www. Street, Shelbyville TN 37160; 931/684-2912, 208/484-5115 cell.
walkinghorsetrainers.com. 800/298-7398, email: [email protected],
website: www.wcircle.com. KENTUCKY
AWARDS SPENCER BENEDICT STABLES,
L & M AWARDS, “We make the awards STABLES/FARMS Training, breeding and sales facility. Spencer
world champions wear,” Heather Beard, ALABAMA and Carrie Benedict, owners/managers. 345
owner, 619 Madison Street, Shelbyville TN BILL CANTRELL STABLES, 110 Matthews Mill Road, Glsgow KY 42141;
37160; 931/684-0010, 931/684-0011 fax, Richardson Road, Pheonix City AL 36869; 270/590-5235 Spencer’s cell, 270/590-5285
email: [email protected], website: www. 334/297-2771, 706/366-9806. Carrie’s cell; Email: [email protected]. Check us
LandMawards.com. out at www.spencerbenedictstables.com.
INDIAN LAKE STABLES, Training and
BUSINESS sales facility, Bradye Mills and Tim Smith, MYATT MANOR TRAINING STABLES,
LYNCHBURG CAKE AND CANDY trainers, 3442 Indian Lake Lane, Pelham AL Specializing in flatshod Tennessee Walking
CO.,134 Cashion Road, Lynchburg TN 37352; 35124, 205/239-1938 Horses, Hannah Myatt, trainer, Bowling Green
931-759-7441. KY; 503/871-5755.
ARIZONA
EQUINE APPAREL ROCKAWAY HILLS RANCH, LLC ROCKY CREEK STABLES (B-BD-BR-
MARSHA’S ON THE SQUARE, Custom (B-BD-BR-C-CT-E-H-L-PH-PL-S-SP-T-V) Curt C-H-PL-S-SP-V) Maurice Worthington, owner,
and ready-to-wear riding and driving apparel, and Amy Rosemann, owners/trainers, 5601 E. Adam Woolen, trainer, 972 Rocky Creek Lane,
both English and Western; Marsha Shepard, Yucca Rd., Cave Creek AZ 85331; 408/480- Whitesville KY 42378; 270-925-3485, 270-
owner; Barbara Turner, manager; 115 South 3999, email: [email protected], 231-7579; [email protected].
Side Square, Shelbyville TN 37160; 931/684- website: rockaway-hills-walkers.com.
3500; email: [email protected], website: MICHIGAN
www.mdarriaga.com. CALIFORNIA BRANAM’S TRIPLE OAK FARM (B-BD-
POLLACK’S SILVER SPUR RANCH BR-L-F-FS-H-S-SH-V) also gait consultation,
EQUINE FEEDS (AI-B-BD-BR-C-F-H-L-PL-S-SH-SP-T) Sherri 10469 Halsey Road, Grand Blanc MI 48439;
ALLFEED/HILLSBORO FEED and Patti Pollack, owners, Lindsey Luna, trainer, 810-694-0997; website: TripleOakFarm.com;
COMPANY, All Feed-No Filler; Safe feed for 14990 Columbet Avenue, San Martin CA 95046; email: [email protected].
your champions. Made with the great walking 408/778-9745 stable, 931/205-2173 Luna,
horse in mind. Tennessee/Joe Green, Sr. 408/867-7360 fax, email: [email protected]. MISSISSIPPI
(931)310-0063, Email: jgreen.allfeed@yahoo. DALE WATTS STABLES (B-CT-S-SH-T)
com, Plant: P.O. Box 125, Hillsboro,Alabama RUSS THOMPSON STABLES - Dale, Josh, and Jonathan Watts, trainers. Lucy
35643 TRAINING AND BREEDING FACILITY Watts, manager. 4025 Hwy. 51-N, Summit MS
(B-S-T) Gaited pleasure horses for sale at all 39666; Dale, 601/660-6194; Josh, 601/748-
EQUINE PUBLICATIONS times. Russ Thompson and Jamey Thompson, 0148; Jonathan, 601/810-2269; email:
VOICE OF THE TENNESSEE trainers, 15231 Pine Lane, Chino Hills CA [email protected].
WALKING HORSE, Official Breed Journal, 91709; 909/880-3340 stable, 909/597-1171
P.O. Box 286, 250 North Ellington Pkwy., res., 909/226-9671 Russ cell, website: www.
Lewisburg TN 37091; 931/359-1574; website: russthompsonstables.com.
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MONTANA DICKIE GARDNER STABLES, WEST VIRGINIA
BREEZIE ACRES RANCH (B-BR-C-PL- Specializing in the training, sales and exhibition RIVERVIEW FARM, INC. (B-BD-C-PL-S-
S-SH) Marsha Wickman owner, 518 County of Tennessee Walking and Spotted Saddle SH) Bill Wright, owner, Route 2, Frazier Lane,
Line Road, Ft. Shaw MT 59443; 406/467-3750 horses in all disciplines. Dickie Gardner and Greenbottom WV (P. O. Box 1982, Huntington
phone/fax, 406/788-5802 cell. Crystal Deputy trainers. 415 Whitaker Road, WV 25720); farm 304/762-2432, business
Shelbyville TN 37160; 931/224-2730 Dickie, 304/697-7083, mobile 304/633-4492, email:
NEW JERSEY 540/830-8776 Crystal; Website: www. [email protected].
HABANERO HOLLOW (BD-PL-SH) Dr. dickiegardnerstables.com.
Carol Lamberson and Mike Wallace, owners, 34 WYOMING
Toad Lane, Ringoes NJ 08551; 908/284-0231, FORMAC STABLES Training and Sales MOUNTAINVIEW WALKING HORSE
email: [email protected]. facility. Jimmy McConnell, trainer, 214 Dixon RANCH (B-BR-C-CT-E-L-PL-S-SP-T-V) Bill
Road, Shelbyville TN 37160; 731-884-9135. Maute, owner, Brook Curnow, trainer/manager,
OHIO 119 Rd 1AB, Clark WY 82435; stable/res.
MAPLE CREST FARM (B-BD-BR-C-CT- FOXFIRE FARMS (AI-B-BR-C-L-PL-S- 307/645-3034, fax 307/645-3337, email:
E-F-H-HSS-L-PH-PL-S-SP-TK-V) Joyce Moyer, SH-V) Donna Kerchinski, owner, 576 Jennings [email protected], website: www.
owner, Terrance Moyer, farm manager, 7009 Lane, Shelbyville TN 37160; 931/684-0093, mvhorseranch.com.
Maple Avenue, Castalia OH 44824; stable/ email: [email protected], website: www.
residence 419/684-9490, fax 419/684-5898, foxfirefarmstn.com. GERMANY
email: [email protected], website: JENNE’ STABLES (B-C-CT-S-SH-T) JOSEF’S WALKAWAY FARM (AI-B-BD-
http://www.twhorses.com. Justin Jenne’, owner, P.O. Box 723, Shelbyville BR-C-CT-E-H-L-PL-RH-S-SH-T-V) Am Neuhau
TN 37162; 931/224-2968, website: www. 17, D-86650 Wemding Germany; +49 9092
SHERRIE SZUCS STABLES (B-C-PL-S- [email protected]. 967011, fax +49 9092 967018; mobile +49
SH-T) Sherrie Szucs, owner/trainer, 7880 State 151 12050366, email: wlmailhtml:info@twhb.
Route 18, Bellevue OH 44811; stable 419/483- SHADY CREEK FARM (B-C-S) A full de; website: www.twhb.de.
2563, residence 419/483-4389, fax 419/483- plantation facility with both lite shod and heavy
1521, email: [email protected], website: shod, western and versatility. Bill Reed, owner/ NETHERLANDS
www.sherrieszucsstables.com. manager, 872 Allen Road, Murfreesboro LITTLE AMERICA (AI-B-BD-BR-C-CT-E-H-
TN 37129, 615/785-4214 cell; email: L-PL-RH-S-SH-T-V) MaryanZyderveld, Postbus
TENNESSEE [email protected]. 6055, 5960 AB Horst, Netherlands; phone
SCOTT BEATY STABLES, P. O. Box 456, 0031-681426903, email: mczyderveld@xs4all.
Byrdtown TN 38549; 931/864-3716, 931/864- SOUTHERN SERENITY RANCH, nl, website: www.littleamerica-twh.net.
6506, 931/397-6506. Howard Hamilton and Patrick Thomas trainers,
590 Parker Store Road, Cedar Grove TN 38321; CODES
BURCH FARM (BD-BR-C-F-FS-H-L-PL-S) 731/987-3007.
6876 Arno-Allisona Road, College Grove TN AI-Artificial Insemination, B-Breeding,
37046; 615/476-2322; email: webbyburch@ TEXAS BD-Boarding, BR-Broodmares,
gmail.com; website: www.theburchfarm.com. GOOD AS IT GAITS FARM (B-BR-C-S) C-Colts, CT-Colt Training,
Daniel and Marsha Yzaguirre, owners; 3434 E-Equitation, F-Farrier,
DANNY BURKS & SONS STABLES, Hwy 90 E, Hondo TX 78861; 830/741-8581; FD-Feed, FS-Foaling Service,
3160 Hwy. 231 A, Shelbyville TN 37160; email: [email protected]; website: www. H-Hauling, HA-Horse Auctions,
931/607-7126. goodasitgaits.com. HSS-Horse Show Supplies,
HT-Horse Trailers, I-Insurance,
CAROL CAMP STABLES at New Cannan MCDODI FARMS, walking, racking and L-Lessons, PH-Photography,
Farm (C-CT-L-PL-S-T-V) Carol Camp, owner/ spotted saddle horses, Dr. Jim and Dodi PL-Pleasure Horses,
trainer, 697 Swamp Road, Eagleville TN 37061; Speece, owners, Marco Suarez, trainer, Kim RH-Racking Horses,
615-395-4936 home, 615-972-6483 cell; Lewis, riding instructor. We offer horses for RE-Real Estate, S-Selling,
email: [email protected]. sale, board, training and lessons. Located SH-Show Horses,
just 15 miles south of Fort Worth TX. 3812 SP-Spotted Horses T-Training,
RONNIE CAMPBELL STABLES, 106 CR 530 B, Burleson TX 76028; Website: TK-Tack, TR-Trophy & Ribbons,
Kinwood Avenue, Shelbyville TN 37160; 931- www.mcdodifarms.com; Email: mcdodi@ and V-Versatility
703-3453, 931/684-7573. mcdodifarms.com; 817/896-7073 barn;
817/614-0623 Dodi.
CARRIE MARTIN TRAINING (BD-BR-C-
E-HA-L-PL-S-SH-SP-T-V) 3065 Old Columbia
Road, Lewisburg TN 37091; 352-242-7683,
931-703-9547, email: wlmailhtml:cmar1170@
hotmail.com, website: carriemartintraining.com.

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MISSISSIPPI 901/829-3303 stable, 901/458-4314 office, COAT COLOR CODES
GERONIMOS FIREBALL 20306959 BL 901/829-3333 residence, 901/458-9792 fax,
TO. By Ima Fireball Too, out of Geronimos email: [email protected], website: www. AC-Amber Cream Champagne,
Rose. Owned by Brad Maxcey. Standing at whiteoakstallions.com, Fee: $550. AM-Amber Champagne,
Circle M Farm, 852 Strengthfore Pleasant Grove AR-Bay Roan, BA-Bay,
Rd., Laurel MS 39443; 601/323-4828; email: STEEL CONNECTION 951441BL. BL-Black, BN-Brown,
[email protected]. Fee: $500. By Clutch’s Sure Threat, out of Mark Plum BR-Black Roan, BU-Bucksin,
Perfect. Owned by Jo Ann Dowell. Standing at CC-Classic Cream Champagne,
MONTANA Fantasy Farms, Beverly Burgess Wood, 351 CH-Chestnut,
SKYE’S SAPHYRE STARLYTE21200786 Highway 82E., Bell Buckle TN 37020; farm: CL-Classic Champagne, TV-Tovero
BR, Sire Generator’s Dr Blue, dam Jose’s Bay 931/389-6983, residence: 931/389-6981, cell: CP-Champagne, CR-Cremello,
Lay. Owned by Debbie Jeppesen. Standing at 931/703-5378, fax: 931/389-6980. Fee: $650. GC-Gold Cream Champagne,
Walkers On Water, 170 Sun Prairie Road, Great GO-Gold Champagne,
Falls MT 59404; 406/799-2116; email sptwh@ TEXAS GR-Grey, HR-Chestnut Roan,
mt.net; website: www.walkersonwater.com, RAF DUSTY’S ROYAL STETSON LR-Blue Roan PA-Palamino,
Stud fee $500 LFG, multi-mare discount. 21004153 BU. By Dusty’s Royal Flush, PE-Perlino, RR-Grey Roan,
out of RAF Cajuns Sunny Spirit. Owned by SB-Smoky Black, SC-Smoky Cream,
NORTH CAROLINA Bill and Sandy Martin. Standing at Running SO-Sorrel, SR-Sorrel Roan
JAZZ CRUISER20410275SO, Sire A Jazz Arrow Farm, 4230 Hwy 83 N. (PO Box 271), WH-White.
Man, dam Moments. Owned by Angela Tuck. Wellington TX 79095; 806/205-1235;email:
Standing at Walk Away Farms, 277 Strawberry [email protected], website: COAT COLOR CODES
Road, Reidsville NC 27320; 336-613-9138; www.runningarrowlonghorns.com, Fee: $350
email: atuck2triad.rr.com. Fee: $500. (Natural Service). OV-Overo, SA-Sabino, TO-Tobiano,
TS-Tobiano/Sabino
OHIO
GENIUS BOY’S LEGACY 20001188BL. COLOR PATTERN CODES
By Genius Boy Pride out of Classic Beam.
Owned by Joyce M. Moyer. Standing at D-Dun, G-Grey, R-Roan, S-Silver
Maple Crest Farms, 7009 Maple Avenue,
Castalia OH 44824, 419-684-9490, email:
wlmailhtml:[email protected]; website:
www.twhorses.com, Fee: Private Treaty.

OREGON ADVERTISE YOUR
BUM’S THREAT’S SUPREME 9710168 STALLION HERE.
BA. By Final’s Threat’s Supreme, out of Gee
Golly Bum. Owned by Al and Kristy Artman.
Standing at Walkers Of South 40, P. O. Box
1443, 3370 Brophy Road, Eagle Point OR
97524; 541/292-0175, email: twhofsouth40@
yahoo.com, website: www.walkersofsouth40.
com, Fee: $500.

TENNESSEE CALL CAROL WAKEFIELD
I’M DARK VENGEANCE 950428 BL. By 931-993-6333 OR
Pusher’s Doing Time, out of Priceless. Owned by 931-359-0590
Mariella Fugger. Standing at Valton Rummage
Stables, Columbia, TN; 931-981-2210; Fee:
$400 or 2 for $700.

SILVER EXPRESS 955308 GR. By Power
Of Persuasion, out of Backcourt Foul. Owned
by Robert and Lisa Marbry. Standing at White
Oak Farm, Sammy Sanders, breeding manager,
10023 Rosemark Road, Atoka TN 38004;

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