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Mr . Babb has been operating a successful training establishment in Carthage , Missouri , for the past two years . He will bring several of his best horses with him to Red Bridge when he makes the move at the beginning of April . Jim was born in Dalton , Georgia , in 1929 . His father , ED , was a well-known dealer in mules and horses in the ' 20s and ' 30s . He was introduced to the Tennessee Walking Horse early in life and the breed has always played a prominent part in his activities . He purchased his first farm in Rogers , Arkansas , and set up a small public training and breeding operation . In 1957 he set up a stable in Springfield , Missouri , but moved to Joplin , and Brownwood Stables , in 1958 . Jim moved to Jackson , Mississippi , in 1962 , prior to starting his operation in Carthage . While at Carthage Jim has enjoyed a great deal of success and his fine record of achievement no doubt played an important part in his selection as Red Bridge ’ s new manager .
1965 was a particularly good year for Jim , as he totaled over $ 65,000 in sales . Jim also has a reputation as an excellent trainer of juvenile and amateur mounts .
In discussing his new manager , Dr . Baney stated , " Everyone here at Red Bridge is extremely pleased to have acquired the services of a man of the caliber of Mr . Babb . We have been looking for some time for the man we felt would do the best job for us and are satisfied that Jim is that man . Considering the scope of our operation and the fact that it covers every phase of the Walking Horse business , we had a great need for a first-class manager as well as a top trainer . Jim comes highly recommended and we hope we can grow together .”
FLORIDA WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION OFF TO A GOOD START FOR 1966
The Florida Tennessee Walking Horse Association started 1966 with a dinner meeting at the Coral Reef Motor Inn , St . Petersburg Beach , on January 15 . After a delightful dinner , which was arranged by Mr . CHARLIE GOLDSWIG , out-of-state guests Mrs . CARL HENGEN , Lawnvale Farms , Gainesville , Virginia , and Mrs . THOMAS , Arlington , Virginia , were recognized and welcomed . The 1966 officers for the Association are as follows : President — Mr . J . McK . JETER , Zephyrhills , Fla .; Vice President — Mr . L . FRANK ROPER , Winter Garden , Fla .; Secretary-Treasurer — Miss LESLIE L . SMITH , Zephyrhills , Fla . The Trustees were announced as : Mr . A . M . FENTON , Groveland , Fla .; Mr . WILLIAM LOWRY , St . Petersburg , Fla .; Dr . M . E . SERRANO , Tampa , Fla .; Mr . H . R . BOSWELL , St . Petersburg , Fla .; and Dr . M . H . PAGE , Maderia Beach , Fla . Plans were made and initial steps taken for the Association to help promote more show and pleasure classes in Florida shows . The main objective is to present a better image of the Tennessee Walking Horse in the state of Florida .
HICKORY , NORTH CAROLINA , HEADLINES EARLY SEASON EAST COAST WALKING HORSE SHOWS
Billed as the " Catawba Valley Benefit Horse Show ,” the annual Hickory , North Carolina , event looms as one of the " South ’ s Most Outstanding Two-Day Shows .” Scheduled for April 29 and 30 , it is sponsored by the Catawba Valley Saddle Club ., Inc ., for the Catawba Valley Optimist Club and the Viewpoint Optimist Club . The show is a member of the A . H . S . A . and the rules of that organization will be in effect .
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