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to Mr. and Mrs. Larson about the proposition he had
gotten. Lonny knew that he would get a good com
mission on the sale of the horse and really needed
the money, but he also know that if they decided to
sell, the horse would be moved to some big-name
Middle Tennessee trainer.
Problems! They had left it all up to him. After all
the horses had been unloaded and cleaned up, and
his customers and well-wishers had left, Lonny told
Helen to go on home. 'Til be home in a few min
utes,” he said. "I want to do some thinking.”
At breakfast, Lonny told Helen waht he planned
to do. "I. figure that if they are willing to give twelve
thousand dollars for all of that hor se, they might be
willing to give six thousand for half of him, and leave
him here with me. That way,” he went on, pouring
himself a third cup of coffee, "I’ll . .
Helen broke
into the monologue and said, "Honey, what time did
you get to bed last night?” Lonny accused, "You’re
not listening.” He went on to say that if they would
do what he wanted, he could buy that six-horse van
that he had seen, and still have a top horse.
Sitting in his lap as they looked out over the roll
ing country, Helen had to admit that it was a good
idea. She also admitted that she was very proud of
him the night before. "You know,” she said, "I’m
almost glad that you decided not to finish school and
go to work for Dad. If you had, we would be stuck
in town and never would have known how easy it is
to get a blue ribbon. Lonny promptly dumped her
on the floor . . . and the phone rang!
Lonny answered the phone and, with hand gestures,
indicated to Helen that it was the big man with the
cigar. "Yes, sir,” he said. "No, we were already up
. . . talking about your proposition.” He listened for
a few moments and then said, "Well, here’s my think
ing about it. . .”
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(To be continued)
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FOR SALE - WALKING PONY
(1) TWO YEARS OLD MAY 1 3TH
(2) BAY ROAN STUD
(3) GO BOY SHADOW BREEDING
(4) HEIGHT 13-3
(5) CAN REALLY WALK AND "GO-ON"
(6) BEAUTIFUL CONFORMATION
(7) REASON FOR SELLING: NO PONY CLASSES
IN OUR AREA
(8) PRICED AT $2,500.00 FOR QUICK SALE
SALAY HILLVIEW FARM
BOX 298 - DAVIDSVILLE (JOHNSTOWN), PA.
PHONE 814/479-4178
June, 1966
NOTICE! BROODMARE OWNERS?
By popular demand WILSON STOCK FARM is again offering a valuable
service to owners of Top Broodmares and Colts. ”We will board, feed,
give personal attention, and breed to the stallion of your choice.” Lim
ited number of mares will be accepted. There are about 75 stallions
and about 10 WORLD CHAMPIONS stabled in Tennessee. We are offer
ing the best health program, finest facilities, and quality care and hand
ling. Getting your mares in foal is our deepest concern and our greatest
reward.
FOR BOOKING AND PROTECTIVE CONTRACTS AND OTHER
INFORMATION, WRITE TO:
WILSON STOCK FARM
H. C. WILSON, OWNER
MURFREESBORO, TENNESSEE - Phone 615/893-8927 day or night
CEDARTOWN OPTIMIST CLUB
HORSE SHOW
JULY 9, 1966
42 CLASSES. OF WHICH 8 ARE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASSES
S325 CASH MONEY IN WALKING HORSE STAKE CLASSES
PLENTY OF STABLES AVAILABLE
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
PAUL WIENER
P. O. BOX 222, CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA
WALKING HORSE CLASSES INCLUDED IN
MOUNT VERNON, ILLINOIS, STATE FAIR
Two classes for Tennessee Walking Horses will be
staged in the Mount Vernon, Illinois, State Fair so
ciety horse show on Saturday night, July 23, 1966.
The twelve-event program, which offers premiums of
$100.00 per class with five ribbons, includes Walking
Horse Amateur and Walking Horse Open Classes.
Also of interest to Walking Horse exhibitors on the
same program will be an English Saddle Pleasure
class, any breed to show at a walk and best pleasure
gait (no tail sets). All classes are for stallions, mares
or geldings with lady or gent, junior or senior riders.
WAYNE ROBBINS, P. O. Box 123, Salem, Illinois,
is heading up the Walking Horse division for the
Mount Vernon State Fair horse show committee. Since
this is the first time ever for Walking Horses to be
shown at Mount Vernon, Mr. Robbins is anxious to
fill these classes to overflowing. He is soliciting the
support of exhibitors everywhere with the hope of
extending the classes in future shows. (Complete show
programs available from Mr. Robbins.)
Other classes consist of: Open Parade; Morgan in
Harness and under saddle; Saddle Horse three-gaited
amateur, and open; Harness pony 50 inches and un
der; Pony Roadster 48 inches and under; Saddle Horse
five-gaited; and Roadster for Standard or non-Stardard
bred horses.
Entries close 5:00 p.m. day of show, and entry fee
is $5.00 per class.
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