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never forgot about the CARBON COPY colt that had caught his eye in the spring of 1967 .
As the crowds converged ontheHengen-Lenox Farms for the 2nd Annual Sale of CARBON COPY colts during the 1968 Celebration , it was obvious that there were several favorites to be auctioned off . The first colt to go through the sale was MASTER COPY and he got the sale off to a great start While he didn ’ t top the sale , he did carry his weight and brought a price of S3,100 from Mr . F . M . Shivers of Columbus , Georgia with trainer Harvey Lefevers handling the bidding . Harvey carried this handsome black stallion to his stable in Douglasville , Georgia and started to work on him immediately .
After only a few short weeks he knew he had something special . Harvey describes MASTER COPY as being " a smart colt that really tried to work with me . He had a lot of guts and was ready and willing to work all day if I asked him . He was fairly easy to break and began to settle down into a swinging pace almost immediately . I was almost afraid to try to square him up .’’ As more and more people became interested in his colt , Harvey decided to get some real experts to give him an opinion . Everyone who saw him testified to his excellence and Harvey decided to carry him to the horse show in Montgomery just to show folks what he had . This was a mistake ! Harvey Lefevers never returned with this colt .
When Russell Pate heard that MASTER COPY was on the showgrounds , he beat a path to his stall . After much deliberation and salesmanship , a buyer was found that would pay the SI2.500 asked for MASTER COPY and Mr . William A . Tomlinson of North Wilkesboro . North Carolina became his new owner . It is said that Mr . Lefevers tried to stay away from the showgrounds until the temporary option ran out on the purchase agreement . He hated to see him go !
Since November of 1968 , MASTER COPY has been in training with Russell Pate in Collierville and he has lived up to all expectations . He has continued to improve and was considered one of the truly fine colts at the GLL Farms Barn Party in January . He is growing and should be a big powerful horse when he reaches his maturity . Needless to say , trainer Russell Pate recalls with pride the fact that he has been personally involved in the entire career of this colt thus far . The big question remains : " What does the future hold for a two-year-old ?” No one is " counting their chickens before they hatch .” They do not intend to claim at this early date that this horse will " wear the roses ." They merely state that he has everything that one could ask for in a young horse including breeding , name , ability and a trainer that has already proven he can go all the way .
We recently discussed MASTER COPY with his owner , Mr . Bill Tomlinson , and were pleased to hear that he already has problems with prospective buyers . He has turned down several offers at a handsome profit for MASTER COPY and really doesn ’ t know what to do . He finally said , " If he is as good as everyone says . . . maybe I better keep him and sell some of the other two-year-olds I ’ ve got .” Regardless of the transactions that take place in the future remember the name MASTER COPY . . . you will hear more about this horse .
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LAKE VIEW JAYCEES SET DATE FOR " EARLIEST SHOW IN THE AREA ”
The Lakeview Jaycees have chosen April 19 as the date for their Third Annual Horse Show , thus making it one of the first shows to be scheduled in the Chattanooga — North Georgia area . To be held at the Lakeview High School Stadium , halfway between Rossville and Fort Oglethorpe , Georgia , this year ’ s show will feature 30 events in two sessions .
Judges are : Mack Motes , Eagleville , Tenn ., Walking Horses ; J . T . Leech , Belvidere , Tenn ., Gaited Horses , and R . B . Caraway , Talladega , Ala ., Western Horses . Russell Lyons will serve as Ringmaster , with Paul Herman at the organ and Jimmy Cunningham and George Walden splitting the farrier ’ s duties .
Walking Horse classes will abide by the rules of the Walking Horse Trainers Association , Inc . The show is sanctioned by the Tennessee-Georgia Association of Saddle Clubs . Entries close at the gate . A total of $ 2,000 worth of prizes will be offered in cash , trophies and ribbons .
A Challenge Trophy will be awarded for the first time this year to the Walking Horse Champion . The trophy is to be donated by the Jaycees . Last year ’ s show was well attended , with entries from seven states . The club expects half again as many entries this year . In charge of planning the 1969 show are : Fred Hart and Earl Morgan , co-chairmen ; Terry Dedman , Gene Hall , Bill Chadwick , Bob Stafford , Gary Alverson , Bill Wooden and Wayne Alverson , committeemen ; and Russell Lyons , advisor . For more information , write Lakeview Jaycees Horse Show , P . O . Box 455 , Rossville , Georgia 30741 .
FAYETTEVILLE " EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ” HORSE SHOW TO BE HELD SATURDAY , APRIL 12
In a recent news release , Dr . Helen Jones , publicity director for the 2nd Annual " Early Bird Special ” Horse Show in Fayetteville , Tennessee , pointed out that their show will back up the Walking Horse Trainers Association show and provide a great Friday and Saturday show schedule for exhibitors on the weekend of April 11 and 12 . It is the hope of the Lincoln County Horsemen ’ s Association sponsor of the show , that the many people expected to attend the Trainers Clinic and Show in Nashville will make the short trip
to Fayetteville and attend their show also the following night .
The " Early Bird Special ” will be held in a brand-new showring with excellent lighting and permanent seating . This is a facility that has been in the planning for several years and they propose to make it one of the truly fine shownngs in the south .
With a full schedule of classes with split events in all age groups , the show will have fifteen classes , ending with the Age Stallions and Geldings . The Judge will be Mr . Buddy Kirby of Toney , Alabama , and Bob Jennings will be the announcer . The showgrounds are located on the Lewisburg Highway approximately one
P1 . . north of Fayetteville . Adequate motel and stable facilities are available for overnight accommodations .
nyone wishing information should contact Dr . Helen Jones , 305 West College Street , Fayetteville , Tennessee . Phone 433-3576 .
Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse