He was going to the stable every day and worked carefully with M . L . and the horses that he was riding . Lonny could not help but notice how M . L . had changed since the accident . He was much more serious about his work and had proven to be invaluable in more ways than one . Lonny watched him very carefully as he worked a young colt , noticing that he was somewhat better than '' average ” in the saddle . The young ground man sat the horse well and had an uncanny sense of balance and a great pair of hands . He seemed to blend with each horse in a different way . . . depending upon the horse . Lonny watched and listened as M . L . carefully worked each horse , talking in a low , even tone in a way reminiscent of one of the truly great trainers of days gone by , and he thought to himself ... " I wonder what the future holds for a Negro in the training profession ?”
A week had passed and Lonny had made a decision . He called M . L . into the office and said , " Martin Luther , would you like to go to a horse show this weekend over in Rathmore ? We could show that twoyear-old filly and the age gelding . I think it would be good for all of us , don ’ t you ?” The colored boy looked at him and said , " Ah . . . well , that ’ s fine with me — but how you gonna ride with a cast ?” Lonny looked at him and , smiling , said , " Well , now — I just thought I ’ d let you ride . How about that ?”
( Next Month — A Great Experience )
A . W . H . A . SCHOOL AND SHOW ANNOUNCES 1969 DATES
The 18th Annual American Walking Horse Association School and Show has been scheduled for May 23-24 at the Quentin Riding Club in Quentin , Pennsylvania . Early-bird reception and registration will be held at the club on Thursday , May 22 .
The school will be held Friday morning , May 23 , with the show getting underway that afternoon . Qualifying classes will be held Friday with all stake classes being held on Satuday night , May 24 .
The Annual Dinner of the Association will be Friday evening at the Club with a directors ’ meeting scheduled for Saturday morning . The Annual Meeting and Luncheon of the Association will be Saturday at noon .
Chairman for the 1969 school is H . Karl Yenser , with Alan Stevenson serving as chairman of the show . The show is expected to have thirty classes , though not all will be for Walking Horses .
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SUN ’ S DARK DEMON — One of the best true Walking Horses of the breed . Tops for Amateur , Juvenile or Stake Class competition . A consistent winner who tied 4th in the Gelding Class at 1968 Celebration . Black and pretty .
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GREAT GRAND SUN — This horse has three perfect gaits and a great stride . A good stake horse in every way . He has won many classes and is seldom below Reserve in the best competition . Black with good conformation .
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ALSO ... a fine Bay and White Pinto Walking Pony . A four-year-old that stands 13-2 . He can do and is suitable for anyone to show .
Contact
CURTIS HUDGINS Phone 534-9401 934 Lakeview Drive GAINESVILLE , GEORGIA
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