AMERICAN WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION HOLDS I7TH ANNUAL SCHOOL & SHOW
On May 24 and 25 , attention of Tennessee Walking Horse enthusiasts in the Northeast , and indeed other parts of the country , centered on Quentin , Pennsylvania , and the 17th annual school and show of the American Walking Horse Association . This has become a most popular event of the year ’ s activities and is one of the best managed and handled affairs of this nature . The procedure that has proven so popular in the past few years is to combine a school on the Tennessee Walking Horse with a horse show and a variety of social activities to make up two very enjoyable days . This year was no exception as they acquired the services of several notables in the Walking Horse world .
On hand in an advisory capacity was Dr . Robert Womack of Murfreesboro , Tennessee . Dr . Lowell Clemmons , who had been the feature speaker on another occasion , again treated the membership to an hour of interesting and amusing reflections regarding the horse business and his experiences . He was the feature speaker at the banquet . At the school , Dr . Womack took over the chores and lectured on various phases of breeding , buying horses , and what to look for in a good Tennessee Walking Horse . Three films , including the films of the 1967 Celebration produced by the VOICE Publishing Company , were shown at the afternoon session .
Saturday afternoon saw a break in the weather , which had been very wet up until that time , and the annual show got underway with ninety-two horses being entered in the thirteen Walking Horse classes . Judges were Dr . Clemmons , Dr . Womack and Richard Mary of Baton Rouge , Louisiana . Carl Hengen was the announcer and Dave Davis was the official AHSA Steward , this being a Class B show . Complete results of the show are found in the Horse Show Results column elsewhere in this issue .
In his regular bulletin , Mr . Cebern Lee , President of the American Walking Horse Association , stated that " as we start another year , it is my conclusion that the quality of our stock is improving from year to year , that our Association is growing and gaining in influence , and most important , that we are making a real contribution to the improvement and popularity of the Walking Horse . The American Walking Horse Association is very much worthwhile and deserves to be whole-heartedly supported , for only through its members can it continue to grow and gain in stature .”
With regard to election of officers for the new term , Mr . Lee pointed out , " The Directors ’ nominations for officers were submitted and unanimously elected . Reelected for next term were President Lee , Vice-Presidents Dotty Evans and David Stokely , and Secretary- Treasurer Priscilla Marble . Vice-President Alan Stevenson insisted on retirement and with great regret his wishes were respected and Paul Brienza from New Jersey was elected to his place . The minutes of the last meeting and the Treasurer ’ s report were read by Priscilla Marble and accepted , which indicated an increase in membership and solvency in the Treasury . It was also voted to continue our support of the Morris Animal Foundation and to sponsor the Amateur Stake at the Harrisburg , Pennsylvania National Horse
Show .” Mr . Lee made some notes regarding several trainers and horse owners at the 17th annual show that are worthy of mention . In his article he stated that " Ninety-two individual Walking Horses participated in our school show . That ’ s a lot of Walking Horses to turn up for a one-day show in this country . JIM DANDY ’ S GO BOY from Dave Stokely ’ s Breezy Hill Farm is showing the same fine qualities as a Junior that distinguished him as a two-year-old . Dick Myers is being very careful with him and doing a real good job .
MARY ’ S FASHION LADY , owned and ridden by Mary Weinstock , won the Virginia 1967 High Point award , and apparently intends to continue her winning ways . The pair seem to be good for each other for they make a fine show and will be difficult to beat .
The same can be said of Muriel Lee and her SOCI ETY SOUVENIR who , after being reserve AHSA High Point Champion in 1966 , moved to the top in 1967 .
Some good-looking two-year-olds appeared , but the heavy going made it very difficult for the young horses . Nevertheless , a lot of future quality is there .
Dr . Phillip Levitan has come up with a nice Junior filly . She won her Blue Ribbon and will win many more . Phil should be happy with this mare .
Charlie Bobo brought two horses up from the South for two customers , Claude Kline and Cebern Lee , and they ( the horses ) immediately showed their ability . HAP ’ S SENSATION is a big , black powerful animal who can do a lot , and Claude should have fun with him . REBEL must be a good name for Leeswood for they won their class and apparently suited each other . St . Clair has a winning horse in his PIDDLEY EAS TER SUN but Lawnvale Farm ’ s MAJOR ’ S BOMBAR DIER found the deep going not to his liking . A powerful animal with a tremendous back-end , he will be heard from and frequently . Norm Eschelman , Bill Sloat , Charlie Mullins and Harry Miller all had good horses , as did Jeff Brener who took one of the blue ribbons . Mrs . Personius and Earl Mumma appeared with good stock , but again the deep going was too much .”
SALE OF SHOWRING CHAMPIONS SCHEDULED SEPTEMBER 3-7 DURING CELEBRATION
The annual Sale of Showring Champions will last five days this year during the Celebration . The sale will get underway Tuesday , September 3 with the final day being Saturday , September 7 . There will be 350 head of top Tennessee Walking Horses offered for sale .
The Sale of Showring Champions is located on the permanent sale grounds just east of the Celebration grounds . It offers excellent facilities with trained personnel on hand to take care of the needs of buyers .
The sale is owned by S . W . Beech and Pete Yokley , the experienced team that handles the Murray Farm Sale . The Sale of Champions will offer show horses , prospects , top bred colts , brood mares and pleasure horses . The needs of every buyer can be satisfied here .
The ideal location of the sale grounds makes it easily accessible for Celebration visitors and adds to the number of buyers and spectators on hand . Pete and S . W . are expecting their largest turnout ever for what promises to be the best sale ever .
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