few minutes Lonny explained that as far as he could gather , Mr . Rutledge had had some sort of falling-out with his trainer Sam Donaldson and wanted him to go and pick up their pony for training . “ Now , Lonny , you know that he has the worst reputation in the business for trouble and that ’ s exactly what he will be to you . 5 ' Helen went on explaining why she didn ’ t think Lonny should get involved . She added as she went out the door , “ You do what you want to , but any owner that has had four trainers in the past three years can ’ t be too easy to deal with . Besides ... I hear that he tries to tell everybody how to train that nickel pony and when he gets beat it ’ s the trainers fault . You know he ’ s the one who knocked the judge down at Bryantville last year .” Lonny laughed and said , “ I also heard that he knocked the slats out of him after he got up , too !” Helen left without further comment .
After giving the matter several days ’ thought , Lonny had decided to try working with Mr . Rutledge and his pony . He had called Sam Donaldson and learned that the pony had already been moved . Sam had gotten mad and had turned him out to pasture and Mr . Rutledge had already picked him up and was on the way to Lonny Barnes ’ place . “ Oh boy ,” . . . said Lonny sarcastically as he saw the pick-up and the trailer pull up in front of the barn . “ This looks like a winner .”
( Continued Next Month )
DR . SEXTON PURCHASES GO BOY ’ S ROYAL HEIR FOR AMATEUR COMPETITION
Dr . C . E . Sexton of Greenville , South Carolina , is reported to have recently purchased GO BOY ’ S ROYAL HEIR for his granddaughter , Candace Williams to show in Open Amateur Classes . ROYAL HEIR joins what is perhaps the most formidable string of show horses owned by one stable . Candace is the daughter of Mr . and Mrs . Dennis Williams of Fayetteville , N . C . They now have IS horses in training at the Donald Paschal Stables in Woodburv . Tennessee , including BLACK LABEL , GO BOY ’ S ANGEL , CINDY ’ S SHADOW , and others that Candace shows in various classes .
Candace , an attractive and enthusiastic competitor , should pose a real threat in Amateur Classes as ROYAL HEIR is considered to be one of the truly outstanding natural-going show horses now in competition . He was the leading contender for big stake honors last year before trainer Steve Hill , who has trained him for two years , fell in the Stud Class at the Celebration and was unable to compete in the big stake .
Representing owners Billy Duncan of Iverness , Mississippi and Dwain Clark of Beverly Hills , Calif ., Mr . Hill completed the sale for a figure estimated to be close to $ 100,000 .
Candace Williams is elated over ROYAL HEIR but was very much saddened at the loss of her fine Juvenile mare , CINDY ’ S SHADOW . She had shown this age mare for the past two seasons and had done well with her . CINDY died several weeks ago .
DETERMINATION The rung of a ladder was never meant to rest upon , but only to hold a man ' s foot long enough . to enable him to put the other somewhat higher . — Thomas Henry Huxley
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D . O . KIBLER PASSES AWAY
Mr . D . O . Kibler , owner of the famous Kibler Farms of Mt . Orab , Ohio , passed away recently . Having been in the Walking Horse business for many years , Mr . Kibler was considered to be one of the outstanding breeders in his part of the country .
Mr . Kibler has maintained a fine breeding and training operation in Mt . Orab , for years and his trainer Mr Paul “ Whitey ” Whitehead and manager Mr . Tom Bohl have done an excellent job of promoting the Tennessee Walking Horse breed in the Northeast .
An item of interest regarding the death of Mr . Kibler is the fact that his passing was of such significance as to attract the comment of Mr . Paul Harvey , nationally known news commentator on the ABC Network , on his daily broadcast on April 26 . Mr . Harvey stated , '‘ Nationally known Walking Horse breeder from Mount Orab Ohio , Mr . D . O . Kibler passed away last night .”
The VOICE extends to the Kibler family and his close associates our sympathy and deep regrets as the passing of this fine gentleman . He will be missed !’
Appalachian Horse Show Association Elects Officers
The Appalachian Horse Show Association held its third organizational meeting in April at the Broadway Restaurant in Johnson City , Tennessee , with 86 prospective members attending .
The following nomineees were unanimously elected : John F . Diehl , Johnson City , President ; A . K . “ Doc ” Gilmer , Lebanon , Va ., Vice President ; Thomas M . “ Tom ” King , Kingsport , Tenn ., Secretary ; Robert S . “ Bob ” Lane , Rogersville , Tenn ., Treasurer ; and Association founder Earnest H . Widner , Jonesboro , Tenn ., Chairman of the Board . The Board of Directors will consist of one representative of each member show . The nominating committee members were : Byron Rogers , Rogersville , Chairman ; Carl Stephens , Kingsport ; and J . Knox King , Kingsport .
Sixteen shows joined the Association at that meeting ,
with others expressing their desire to join in the near future .
Mr . Widner turned the meeting over to incoming President Diehl , who introduced the officers for 1967 . They expressed their appreciation for having been elected and asked for 100 % support of all members in making this organization a success and an asset to the horse show business in the Appalachian Association .
Nashville Junior Riding Club Horse Show July 13 , 14 , 15
The 39th Annual Nashville Junior Riding Club Horse Show has been scheduled for Juiy 13 , 14 , 15 at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville , Tennessee .
• ^aro^ers from Franklin , Tennessee will serve as judge for this year ’ s renewal and the total prize money is $ 1000 with $ 350 in the Walking Horse Stake .
There will be no Walking Horse classes on the 13 as unters and jumpers will be taken care of this day . 4hc sponsors of this years show have issued a special invitation to Walking Horse exhibitors this year and are anxious to have a good representation of the breed . These ladies are cooperating to the highest degree and deserve support in this endeavor .
VOICE of the Tennessee Walking Hoise