1965-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1965 January Voice | Page 28

(Continued- from Page 27) other commands were responded to without a lead chain or halter. A good example of what patience and training can accomplish. The new Joe Webb Stables marks yet another great stride forward for the breed. As more and more fine training facilities are con­ structed and the general horse- loving public becomes aware that the Tennessee Walking Horse is de­ manding and receiving a “lions share” of the market, we will see an ever increasing interest in this great breed. One of the greatest tributes to the breed began right here in Searcy, Arkansas when Dr. Porter Rogers and Joe Webb first established a Tennessee Walking Horse Stable. From that beginning, two World’s Grand Champions have been crowned bearing the banner of the Porter Rogers Sta­ bles. It was at this facility that the highest price ever paid for a Saddle Horse in America was received. This within itself is a glowing tri­ bute to the Tennessee Walking Horse and the future. To Joe Webb, his lovely wife Nell and their children, Sharon, Michael, Joanna, Kimberly and Ke­ vin, we extend our best wishes. And may their “Motel for Horses,” as the sign in the hallway says, prove to be as successful in the future as it has in the past. | j TO s ! ( ! 1 | | * 5 | 28 j-w-Hunt j A man’s life is full of crosses and j temptations. He comes into the world without his consent; and goes out against his will, and the trip be­ tween the two is exceedingly rocky. When he is little the big girls kiss him, but v/hen he is grown the little girls kiss him. If he shows affection, he’s a soft specimen; if he seems to care for no one, he's cold-blooded. If he's poor, he’s a bad manager; if he’s rich, he’s dishonest. If he needs credit, he can’t get it; if he’s prosperous, everyone wants to do , him a favor. If he’s in politics, it’s for pie; if he’s out of politics, he’s no good to his country. If he doesn't give to charity, he’s a stingy cuss; if he does, it’s for show. If he’s actively religious, he’s a hypocrite; if he takes no interest in religion, he’s a hardened sinner. If he dies young, he had a great future. If he lives to be old, he missed his call- ing. The road is rocky, but man ! loves to travel it. YOUR ROVING REPORTER By Charles Goldswig By CHARLES R. GOLDSWIG Dateline: St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. Better leave that winter wea­ ther and bring your horses to Florida. The Florida winter horse show circuit dates are now definite. The Sunshine Circuit starts in Winter Haven on Feb. 2nd and closes on Feb. 7th. The second show is sche­ duled in Orlando from Feb. 10th through 14th. The Del Ray Show, restricted to hunters and jumpers runs at the same time, Feb. 10-14. The fourth and final show will be held in South Miami Feb. 17th, ending Feb. 21st. Largo, which normally is a part of the Orange State Circuit will not have a show this year. How­ ever, Tampa, will run it’s usual show opening March 3rd and clos­ ing on Sunday, March 7th. Gaines­ ville follows with their show March 10th with a final performance March 13th. All exhibitors crossing the state line entering Florida must have an inter-state health certificate in addition to a Federal health cer­ tificate for screw worms. Form 2- 48 or 5-48. Note: I learned the hard way and my horse was held up at the state line for six hours. The poem “A Ribbon, A Ribbon” which appeared in the October is­ sue was very well received judg­ ing by the mail I have had. The pleasure of receiving a ribbon ex­ pressed in the poem has aroused concurring exclamations from ri­ ders and judges alike. Herewith are some quotes from a letter received from Rita Single ton of Logan, Ohio: “More than ever, now, I am in- terested in your column because I just joined the ranks of amateurs showing walking horses. The poem represents my sentiments so well and will be thrilled with a ribbon of any hue.” Incidently, am awaiting permis­ sion from the author of the poem to submit same to a lyricist of my acquaintance who feels there are great possibilities of putting it to music. Results of Amateur horse show in Largo, Fla. presented by the 4-H Pony Club on Oct. 30-31 and Nov. 1. Open Class: won by LITTLE MYSTERY, owned and ridden by W. S. Mclnness of Tampa, Fla.; (2) MAY MADNESS—ridden by Mrs. Paul Randolph for Randolph Farms, Clearwater, Fla.; (3) LIT­ TLE GO BOY—ridden by Shane Smith for Olga Smith of Grove- land, Fla.; (4) CARMARWIN RED BOY—ridden by Carol Lowry Corn for W. S. Lowry, St. Petersburg; (5) GLORY B—ridden by Katurah Watson for Dr. M. H. Page, Madiera Beach, Fla. Stake Class—(1) LITTLE MY­ STERY — owned and ridden by W. S. Mclnness, Tampa, Fla.; (2) LITTLE GO BOY—with Shane Smith up from Groveland, Fla.; (3) MAY MADNESS with Mrs. Paul Randolph up; (4) CARMARWIN RED MAN with Carol Lowry Corn up; (5) GLORY B, Katurah Watson up for Dr. Page. All classes were judged by Don- ell Langfield, Jr., of Omaha. We regret that the October issue failed to include the name of Rita Singleton who finished eighth in the amateur class in the Central States Horse Show in October in- Dayton. VOICE of Th : Tennessee Walking Horse