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Kentucky. The DIAMOND brothers of Somerset, Ken­
tucky, purchased a Merry Go Boy colt at the Cele­
bration that placed very high in the colt classes. All
who have seen this colt feel that he should really do
well in the coming season. Carl is also working an
Ebony Masterpiece stud colt owned and raised by
Mr. Thompson that would be the delight of anyone
who owned him. All of the two-year-olds are progres­
sing very well, and Carl and Jackie should have a
very good season ahead of them,
Mr. Thompson also owns an aged stallion, Ebony’s
First Son, that he showed extensively in the amateur
classes this past year, bringing home a trunkful of
ribbons. They are also working a three-year-old Speck
of the Hills stud colt, owned by ROBERT BISHOP
of Glasgow, Kentucky, that Carl plans to take on
the Florida Circuit. One of the stars of the bam is
Country Jake’s Go Boy, owned by Mrs. R. E. MUR-
BERGER of Muskegan, Michigan. This is an aged
stallion by Country Jake out of a Merry Go Boy
mare that Carl started and which was the Michigan
Champion this past year. Many people have offered
a great deal for this horse, but Mrs. Murberger pre­
fers to own him and show him in her own state.
Mr. Thompson also owns several Major Wilson hor­
ses, and two of the mares, B. Major’s Annie and B.
Major’s Beauty, showed against all comers last year
as three-year-olds and brought home ribbons from
almost every7 show in which they were shown.
This fine barn is off the beaten path, as far as the
average Walking Horse enthusiast is concerned, but
it would be worth a trip for anyone to pay a visit
and see a fine training establishment at work.
CLAY STABLES
Also at Scottsville, young BUDDY CLAY and his
wife FAY have their own bam. This is a small bam,
with all eight stalls filled and a waiting list Mr. and
Mrs. ROBERT KRABBENHOFT have a five-year-old
Major Wilson stallion out of a Bombardier mare, and
he is a beautiful small (pony-sized) horse that can
walk as naturally as can be. This young horse has
had very limited ring experience, but with his natu­
ral ability he will make a very fine performer. This
horse is for sale. Buddy also has a three-year-old
mare belonging to Mr. EUGENE JOHNSON of Bowl­
ing Green that was started last year and shown 27
times, not dodging any of the shows, and only failed
a very few times to come home without a ribbon.
She is by a Roan Allen-bred sire and out of a Merry
Boy-bred mare. She is cantering very well and should
again this year bring home her share of ribbons. They
are also working a three-year-old stallion by Mitchell’s
Rambler owned by Mr. HOWELL of Bowling Green,
that is also doing very well. Completing their group
are three fillies, one of which is owned by Mr. ALLEN
of Franklin, Kentucky, that were started last fall and
will show up this spring in the two-year-old classes.
The Krabbenhoft family also has a five-year-old
Merry Maker stallion out of a Wilson Allen Dictator
mare that their daughter works. This horse is really
a nhtural-born Walking Horse and will pass inspection
at any show. They also have a black Shadow horse
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which has recently been altered and is now in train­
ing with DON PASCHAL. This horse is a full brother
to Our Shadow and should make a fine amateur or
juvenile mount. Inasmuch as their daughter has set­
tled on the Merry Maker horse as her own personal
mount, the Krabbenhofts are offering the Shadow
horse — Shadow Maker K — for sale.
SLINKER STABLES
The JIM SLINKER family in Scottsville also have
their own bam and, at present, have two Walking
Ponies. One is a sorrel mare by Silver Sultan and the
other is a black mare by Go Boy’s Commander. The
sorrel mare performed at the Celebration, and was
shown very well by her young rider, Miss JANIS
Slinker. Her sister, Miss JO Slinker, showed the pony
to fourth place at the Kentucky State Fair.
GREEN HILL FARM STABLES
Mr. NORMAN SIMMONS of Scottsville, Kentucky,
has a new bam on his Green Hill Farm. At the pres­
ent time, he has JAMES HENSON training and tak­
ing care of his stock, most of which are brood mares.
However, he does have a fine young black Midnight
Sun two-year-old stallion that is out of a Midnight
Secret mare. Mr. Simmons purchased this young
horse at the Harlinsdale Sale last September. He
also has in training a two-year-old Wiser Go Boy
stallion and a three-year-old Wiser Go Boy filly. This
small black filly is as fine and pretty as can be and
should show up well in the mare classes this com­
ing season.
PEARSON STABLES
Mr. MURL PEARSON has recently taken over the
bam formerly owned by Mr. R. D. ANDERSON in
Bowling Green, Kentucky. The bam is out of Bowl­
ing Green a few miles on the Russellville Road Mr.
PERCY ADAMS is Mr. Pearson’s trainer, and in just
a few months they have had 27 horses brought to
them and put in training. Mr. Pearson’s pride is Sou­
venir’s Black Jack, a four-year-old black stud by
Go Boy’s Souvenir. He can well be proud, for this
is a push-button horse that will perform his gaits
well for anyone. This horse will be shown extensively
in the coming season and should surely make a name
for himself. Mr. HUBERT VINCENT has a five-year-
old bay roan Easter Go Boy stud that, due to an
injury, had to stand most of last year, but this horse
should be back in fine shape for the coming season
and be back in his winning ways. Mr. Adams is work­
ing two Midnight Sun two-year-olds. One is a blue
roan filly owned by JESS PAYNE of Bowling Green,
and the other is a sorrel stud owned by Mr. NORMAN
SIMMONS of Scottsville, Kentucky. Mr. Simmons
purchased this colt at the Harlinsdale Sale last Sep­
tember. These are youngsters that anyone would
be proud to have in their barn. They are also work­
ing three Walking Ponies, all of which look like blue
ribbon winners. SUSAN WRIGHT of Russellville, Ken­
tucky, is the proud owner of a four-year-old by Merry
Bird’s First Son. WALLACE SCOTT has a five-year-
old roan stallion by Go Boy’s Shadow, and the third
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