10 July , 1963
FROM SHOW RING TO
( Continued from Page 9 ) rough going . When I called on him for a canter the first time , I literally squealed for delight . This was my idea of heaven !
When we came to a herd of whitefaces , I gave him a moment to look them over . He was curious , and not at all frightened or excited . For the fun of it , I tried cutting out an old cow . Nothing to it . This was a new game for Bay Gem and what fun . He worked very quietly , but responded quick as a wink , and covered the ground as needed . We cut out another and another . He was neck reining . I don ’ t know when I stopped using the bit aid , but here he was neck reining as well as you ’ d ask . He wasn ’ t called on to make any quarter horse dashes , or quick sliding stops . But he got the job done . And with pleasure .
When it was time to head back , he wasn ’ t ready to leave . His attitude then was “ the show ’ s over ’’. We had a leisurely ride home . We were both tired , but Bay Gem was alert and ready every step of the way . Now he was completel relaxed . We knew each other . This was his country . He had been put to the test and passed with colors flying . He belonged . Cotton rows or sagebrush , show ring or cattle herd , this little Walker could take them all in stride . And now the Sun ’ s Bay Gem was heading HOME . He felt good , Mighty GOOD . Yes sir . And you can just nod your head on that — and nod . and nod . and nod . ALETHA WIEHL 5211 East Sunset Drive Yakima , Wash . * * * - New California Stable
The W . C . Newbys , Ord Ferry Stage , Chico , California , tell us they have built a new stable for their Walkers . They have 3 new colts to add to their number of horses this year . They are building a track 320 feet long to train on . Their barn will have 8 box stalls and tack room . They are now the proud owners of 9 registered Walking Horses and say they enjoy every one of them . ( They have a box for the Celebration and we look forward to seeing them again this year .)
KEEP TALKING
By Voice Secretary
Real Love for Horse
Devotion to her horse is shown in a letter received from Margot Colpitis , lfi9 Elizabeth St ., Toronto , Out . Canada . She writes :
1 have just moved here and started a new business-Hand Knits , Custom Style , and 1 am even spinning the wool myself . I call my studio " The Red Walking Horse ”. The name has nothing to do with knitted goods but horses are my hobby . I have hung on to my horse through ‘ hell and high water ’ and 1 plan to move him into my hack yard , so I can be near him . A horse in downtown Toronto ! Fortunately , I can ride my horse in a beautiful valley which is only a five minute walk from the city .
My small son , Peter , loves horses , too . He is very proud of our horse and explains to everyone what a Walking Horse is . It will be a happy day when I can get a Walking Horse for Peter ' s very own .
Change Name of Stable
Mr . and Mrs . Mark Kroll of Cincinnati announce that their stable formerly known as Post and Paddock Stables , Inc . is now called Calico Farms , Inc . Willard Tenpenny is their manager-trainer . All Tennessee Walking Horse lovers are invited to visit them . Their phone number 231-2167 .
The Krolls say Walking Horse enthusiasts are increasing by leaps and bounds in their area .
The Cincinnati Charity Horse show was a tremendous success this year , bringing in fine horses from all over the country '. Even the juvenile class was filled to the brim . They feel that this is important to the future success of the Tennessee Walking Horse . The Krolls live at 759 Watch Point Drive , Cincinnati 30 , Ohio .
Ohioans Meet 2nd Wednesday
“ The welcome mat is out to all Tennessee Walking Horse lovers ” when the Buckeye Walking Horse Assn , meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in Tallmadge , Ohio , reports President Bob Boerner , 1139 Wellman Ave ., S . E ., Massilon . A large and enthusiastic throng is seen at every session .
The Voice A Must
So says Mrs . Cyril R . Jones , Rt . 1 , Clarion , Penna . as she renews her subscription for another year . " I ' m like a lot of others . Just can ’ t do Without It ! ]’ m enclosing the ‘ necessary ’.”
She also writes about going on first Trail Ride . " I ’ ve been riding for 50 years and I rode my Merry Boy pleasure mare , aged 21 years . She was marvelous , never seemed to have a tired moment .
We rode through beautiful woodland trails , bordered blooming laurel and rhododendron . It was a very happy experience with thirty people riding .
My Lazy Lou ( her registered name ) travelled the fifteen miles right up with the four year olds .
Walkers Catching On In Alaska
So writes our friend Harre ! Lauderdale of Circle L Stables , 2412 Ingra St ., Anchorage , Alaska . He is planning on flying his stallion , Golden Suns Merry Boy , now stabled in Portland , to Alaska for a short breeding program , then returning him by air back to The Greentree Stables at Aloha , Oregon .
A Father ’ s Solution
In sending a renewal subscription Friend E . A . Hubbard , who operates a shoe store in Sanford , N . C ., makes a confession . He says :
" Your magazine does present some problem because on the day it arrives everyone wants to read it at the same lime . We have to some extent solved this problem by my reading it aloud to the rest of the family .” He lives on Route 4 , Box 212 .
* * # Walkers Are ‘ Different ’ Bob Atchison of 1412 N . Front , Dardenelle , Ark ., tells about purchasing a Midnight Mack K gelding , and another registered gelding . Both are bald sorrels with stockings .
“ Although we have had horses all our lives , these are our first Walkers ,” Bob confides . " And they are the finest , most enjoyable horses we have ever had .” ( A lot of people agree with you there — Charlie ).
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TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE ENTHUSIASTS OF OHIO
Membership open to all for pleasure and show . Help promote the Breed in Ohio . We need you and your ideas , and you will meet other lovers of the Tennessee Walker and make new friends .
Please contact Mrs . Goldie Boerner , Sec ' y , 7139 Wellman Ave . S . E ., Massillon , Ohio for membership application blanks in THE BUCKEYE WALK ING HORSE ASSOCIATION .