West Virginia Horse Activity Picks Up
One of our subscribers in West Virginia , Mrs . Bonnie W . Hardwick of Genoa , was kind enough to take the time to drop us a line and let us know about some of the Walking Horse activity in her state . We would like to thank Mrs . Hardwick for her efforts on our behalf and feel sure that our many subscribers in West Virginia will enjoy
reading about their own state and horses .
Hank Ubbing of Huntington has a little black stallion , GO BOY ’ S MASTERPIECE , that just won ’ t quit . This fine looking stud has a number of blue ribbons to his credit . GO BOY ’ S RED ACE is another top stallion and he is owned by Bill and Henry Wright of Lando Mines and Huntington , Virginia respectively . This high stepping stallion ties high consistently in most every show with three fine gaits of a true Tennessee Walking Horse .
WOODY WILSON AGAIN , owned by Wetzel Workman , has traditional blood lines and is reputed to be one of the fastest Walkers in these parts . He is a big dapple gray with beautiful conformation . He has won his share of ribbons at shows in West Virginia .
Ron Cook of Matwan , West Virginia always pulls into the show grounds with his big blue van full of fine Walking Horse stock . He ties high on BILLY ’ BOOTS and MR . IKE . A visit to his barn will provide you with a first hand look at some top stock . Also Harvey Staley has a barn full of voung Walking Horses . One of these is SUN ’ S WAR DANCER , sired by MIDNIGHT SUN . He is a horse to watch .
C . W . Ferguson is raising Walking Horses almost faster than you can count them . He is a hard worker and Ms horses always do well in area shows . The top little sorrel mare owned by Homer Bunn is certainly coming on strong , as is Junior Asbury ’ s STAR OF THE HILLS .
One of the top two-year-olds is owned by Bob Drown . Bob consistently has some fine stock and this year looks like no exception . Hobert and Don Akers have a barn full of sharp horses . CANDY QL ' EEN is the top ribbon getter but she has some fine stock backing her up .
Ronald Gilliam of Wayne , West Virginia has a bay mare that is an all around good horse . And Junior Hawkins has a top stallion who should beat some of the top competition in the ring this year .
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We are requesting suggestions for events for 1967 . One has already been received ; namely , that we have a Walking Horse “ Jamboree ” to include a few show classes , trail rides and halter show . This event to be held at Brooksville , Florida , where excellent stabling facilities are available . The Jamboree will take place Saturday or Sunday , with an overnight get-together . Any other ideas that any member has for association activities , please have your suggestion ready for the annual meeting — and in writing !
May we request the support of our membership when members have animals for sale . Good Walking Horses are bred in Florida . It is not necessary to search neighboring states for your needs .
FLORIDA WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION Post Office Box 394 Zephyrhills , Florida 33599
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Current Selling Trends
One of the most interesting developments to arise in recent years having to do with the “ sale of horses ”, is t e number of auction sales that have been scheduled ° r * 967 . It is interesting to note that these auctions have paralleled the “ rise in prices ” of our better stock . The urray Farm Sale set the pace for the past few years with £ j ? a ? jUCC^ss as t^lc f ° cal point for selling top horses of 3 h * v ? u Closely lowing this was the Sale of Champions , wn1Ch has also experienced a great amount of success , r ? jHfr a . ew ycars ag °> there were only a few estab- IS ^ talking Horse Sales and these were looked for- ^ar to annually with great anticipation as a place to ouy and sell all sorts of horses . Everyone , including trainrS ’ , rec . frS5 amatcurs and onlookers went and particifV much enthusiasm . It was not long , however , ^ a 1C u- c^an8c *° ok place in the structure of the buying ana selling of Tennessee Walking Horses . More and more norse owners , who had previously turned to the breeding and training stables for their stock , began to wait for , the auction sales , thinking that they would “ get a better Price if they were selling or would “ get a better deal ”
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