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after a mare was knocked down for $ 285 , it was discovered that she had a windpuff on one ankle . She was put up again for resale and the crowd laughed heartily when she brought $ 15 more .
Among the older residents of the county were heard expressions of regret that the best horses were going to other states where the money was . Many of these native sons and daughters of Marshall and Bedford Counties knew personally every ancestor in the sale horses ’ pedigrees . Sale Success The sale was a success from every standpoint . Phelps Spencer of Louisville , editor of The National Horseman , said it was the best of all the spring horse sales anywhere . The Tennessee Walking Horse is outselling the American Saddle animal and has been for several years if sale averages are any indication .”
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If this brings to mind events of the past , horses and friends long deceased and also reminds us of our heritage with the Tennessee Walking Horse , we will have accomplished our goal . If you have stories from the past which may be of interest to our readers , please feel free to forward them to “ Remember Back When .”
FOR SALE Top-bred mares , colts and yearlings Mares bred to MIDNIGHT SUN , SUN ’ S BIG SHOT , MIDNIGHT MACK K and STATELY ' S GO BOY
Visitors Always Welcome LESLIE WHITE Route # 1 Williamsport , Tennessee ( Near Columbia )
Phones : 388-4750 or 583-2373
MORE TOP WALKING HORSE TRAINERS RELY ON THE “ VOICE ” FOR INFORMATION , NEWS AND VIEWS OF THEIR BUSINESS THAN ON ANY OTHER NATIONAL MAGAZINE .
Walking Horses West by VIRGINIA LAMB
The VOICE welcomes back Virginia Lamb , one of our earliest correspondents . During her “ leave of absence ,” Virginia has increased her family by giving birth to a ten-pound baby girl . We congratulate Virginia and Ted Lamb and extend our best wishes to their entire family .
Virginia Lamb is doing much to promote the Tennessee Walking Horse in California and prepares very fine reports on activities in her area . We appreciate her work , and that of all our loyal and helpful correspondents . Without their efforts the VOICE would be only a whisper . — The Editors .
A FIRST FOR CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR HORSE SHOW
The California State Fair Horse Show , being held this year , June 13-21 , is having a FIRST . For the first time in State Fair history , there will be pleasure classes , juvenile and amateur classes , and halter classes never before held . These changes are being made because of the quick action of the Show Chairman of the Northern California Tennessee Walking Horse Association and the support of the NCTWHA as a whole . Never before have pleasure classes for the Walking Horse been held at the Fair . Last year , there were only nine classes , but this year there will be twenty-one . This is quite an increase in only one year . It is also an important development for Walking Horses and their riders . The premium list and entry blanks can be obtained by writing to : CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR , Horse Show Division , Broadway at Stockton Boulevard , Sacramento , California . The classes and days are as follows : Saturday , June 13 ( evening ), Stud & Gelding ; Sunday , June 14 ( evening ), Mare Stake ; Monday , June 15 ( afternoon ); Equitation , Monday 15 , ( evening ), Two - year - old class ; Tuesday , June 16 ( afternoon ), Juvenile Riders , seventeen and under ; Tuesday , June 16 ( evening ), Amateur ; Wednesday , June 17 ( afternoon ), English Pleasure ; Thursday , June 18 , ( morning ), colts , under halter , Broodmares , Stallions , Get of Sire , Produce of Dam , Registration papers must be present with entry in these ten classes ; Thursday , June 18 ( evening ), Junior Horses , four and under ; Friday , June 19 ( evening ), Ladies to Ride ; Sunday , June 21 ( evening ), Championship Stake . I personally urge all of you Walking Horse owners with pleasure , halter , or show horses to get behind us at the State Fair and enter your animals without hesistation . This is one of the most important opportunities we have yet been given . We absolutely must be backed up by ALL OF YOU ! These classes must be filled in order to keep them at the Fair and to have a bigger and better show next year . This has already been guaranteed , providing we have a good showing of horses and riders this year . I cannot stress the importance of this enough , it is up to you , now .
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Ever since the “ VOICE ” came into being , I have received letters from all over the United States , including foreign countries . Many of these letters from from people requesting help , sometimes help which I am unable to give , but help which I am sure one or more readers of the “ VOICE ” may be able to give . One such letter is from Vi Leeper , Route 2 , Box 49A , Spokane , Washington , who asks for any information she can get about her 19 year old mare , LIT­ TLE EVA by MIDNIGHT ALLEN and out of UNA STARNES ( dam of the renowned CITY GIRL ). Anyone with any knowledge at all of this mare please forward to Mrs . Leeper .
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