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JACKSON, MS – The 82nd Annual Mississippi Charity Horse Show was held on March 29-30, 2012, at the Kirk Fordice Equine Center in Jackson, MS. The charity selected again for this year’s show was Blair E. Batson Hospital For Children.

Honorary Show Chairman Benny Thompson said a few words about the charity to help inform everyone regarding the wonderful work done at this outstanding hospital. The Mississippi is one of the longest running shows and happens to be the

show that has everyone excited about the beginning of show season. This year’s show had 400 talented horses make the gate call.

Judging this year’s 72 class event were the Honorable Chris Bobo from Shelbyville, TN, the Honorable Steve Beam from Arab, AL, the Honorable Gene ‘Smokey’ Carswell from Morehead, KY, the Honorable Paul Livingston from Church Hill, TN, and the Honorable Jeff Willis from Belfast, TN. The announcer for weekend was Tommy Williams; the always wonderful

organist was Mr. Larry Bright; and the photographer was Shane Shiflet. The show was affiliated with SHOW HIO.

Stables taking multiple blue ribbons back to their respective barns and their proud owners were: Joe Fleming Stables, 8; Laurie Toone Stables, 8; Formac Stables, 7; David Landrum Stables, 6; Pioneer Stables, 6; Charlie Green Stables, 4; Joe Cotten Stables, 4; Knox Blackburn Stables, 4; Abernathy Stables, 4; Hannah Pulvers Stables, 4; Winky Groover Stables, 3; Link Webb Stables, 3; Mickey


Great Horses and Fabulous Southern H� pitality Prevail at Jackson

The Championship Stake class winner was Puttin’ Cash On The Line with Tim Smith up for the Tommy Jowers family.

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McCormick Stables, 2; 5 Way Farms, 2.The Mississippi Charity Horse

Show has always been the epitome of southern hospitality and this year was no exception. Not only known for the quality of horses, trainers, owners and spectators, the loaded breakfast buffet, the after parties and the crawfish boil are second to none! Each morning in the show ring, a loaded breakfast buffet awaits all participants. There was something to please everyone’s tastes as they ate and watched the morning workouts of the horses. Thursday evening’s Margarita Party was again sponsored by Jimmy and Carol Lackey. Roasted whole pig and other delights, including great margaritas, were a wonderful treat. Friday night owners and exhibitors enjoyed more great food and a live band. Saturday noon is the fun event everyone looks forward to – the crawfish boil!!! This “chow down” is sponsored by Robert Taylor. Following the crawfish boil, a live auction is held that always includes some really nice items.

This year Jackson had a very special guest, Cindy Hyde-Smith. Cindy is the first elected female Commissioner of Agriculture in the state of Mississippi. Cindy and her family are cattle farmers in Lincoln County, MS. She was also a state senator for 12 years before taking the seat as Agriculture Commissioner.

Saturday night ended with the exciting Mitch Hearn Championship Stake. The decision made by the judges was Puttin’ Cash On The Line with Tim Smith in the irons accepting the floral horseshoe and tri-colored ribbon for the Tommy Jowers Family of Leesburg, GA. Another exciting team, The Thug and Dick Peebles, took home the reserve honors for Luckey and Kay Easterling of Mise, MS. The yellow ribbon went to Lampshade and Bill Cantrell for Dr. W.S. & Gloria Warr and Rhonda Majors of Phenix City, AL. Rounding out a good class of stake horses was He’s Shady In Black and Jimmy McConnell for Mike and Lee McGartland from Fort Worth, TX.

A special thank you is extended to long-time show manager, Dude Prestwood, for his dedication and service to the Mississippi Charity Horse Show; to Carol Lackey for her work with fundraising and hospitality; Tara McWhirter, treasurer, who handled financials and mentoring; Dee Cantrell and her super assistants who handled

the entry office duties; the many volunteers who worked so diligently to make this horse show such a success.

The SCOOP would like to congratulate all the winners and the show management for another successful Mississippi Charity Horse Show, and we look forward to seeing you all next year!

Puttin’ Cash On The Line poses with proud owners, The Tommy Jowers family.

Youth, 17 & Under, Specialty Champions, proudly displaying the fl oral horseshoe, are Cadillac’s Bum and Lilly Waites.

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mississippi charity horse show82ND ANNUAL MISSISSIPPI CHARIT Y HORSE SHOWJACKSON, MSMARCH 29-30, 2012JUDGES: CHRIS BOBO, STEVE BEAM, GENE ‘SMOKEY’ CARSWELL, PAUL LIVINGSTON, JEFF WILLIS

Carswell Liviningston Bobo Final28 28 28 2890 441 90 9044 44 44 44441 90 441 441RIDERS’ CUP FIVE YEARS OLD & OVER STALLIONS SPECIALT Y 1. It’s 5 O’Clock Tim Smith Courtney & Alex Luttrell 2. Jazz Talkin’ Edgar Abernathy Renee Montgomery 3. A Showdown Johnny Puckett Showboat Productions 4. Ecstatic Link Webb Dr. Barbara Moersch

Willis Beam Livingston Final25 25 25 25312 312 432 31255 81 312 43281 432 55 55432 55 81 81RIDERS’ CUP FOUR YEAR OLD MARES & GELDINGS CANTER1. She’s A Shady Sister Jimmy McConnell Mike & Lee McGartland 2. Those Fancy Legs Charlie Green Pam Hendickson3. More Horsepower Bobby Hugh Bill & Jannie Chapman 4. Sapphire Gin Brock Tillman Dru McCormick 5. Cash’s Commanchero Josh Watts Dr. David Brown

Carswell Beam Bobo Final56 56 56 5687 87 87 8727 27 27 27311 311 311 311AMATEUR LADIES & GENTLEMAN CANTER1. On The Line Suzanne Moore Bud & Suzanne Moore 2. Arm’s Dealer Ben Moss Carney/Moss 3. Busting Special Taylor Walters The Molly Walters Family 4. Cavenar Elaine Doxey Richard & Elaine Doxey

Bobo Beam Livingston Final77 77 77 77300 300 300 300RIDERS’ CUP T WO YEAR OLD MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y 1. She’s Fearless Winky Groover Jay & Barbara Kenehan 2. Amplifi ed Bill Cantrell Dr. W.S. & Gloria Warr/ Rhonda Major

Carswell Willis Beam Final24 24 24 2491 303 91 91303 91 303 303446 49 49 4950 446 50 44649 50 446 50AMATEUR ADULT PONY SPECIALT Y1. The Royal Dollar Lee McGartland Mike & Lee McGartland 2. The Colonel Reb Taylor Walters The Molly Walters Family 3. Shock Jock Michael Coleman Walker Coleman 4. Ritz Rattle & Roll Tam Brogdon Ben & Dr. Lynda Brogdon 5. Not Gold But Bold Bill Williams Great Oaks Farm/Bill Williams 6. Jose’s Flamingo Dancer Sister Milligan O/E

Bobo Willis Beam Final458 16 458 458

16 458 45 1645 27 303 45303 435 435 43527 92 92 303435 45 27 2792 303 16 92AMATEUR THREE YEAR OLD STALLIONS SPECIALT Y 1. Ted’s Hank Williams Lorraine Rosbury Keith & Lorraine Rosbury 2. Street Jazz Bob Medina Rachel Castaldi 3. I’m Sky King Alex Way Jane & Raymond Stiles 4. I Am The Rock Jr. Jannie Chapman Bill & Jannie Chapman 5. Gin Rio Michael Coleman Madeline Coleman 6. National Hero Taylor Walters The Molly Walters Family 7. Sir Ritz of Rohan Renee Montgomery Denise Maples

Livingston Willis Beam Final25 312 25 25312 25 312 31228 28 28 2820 20 20 20299 299 299 29955 55 55 55RIDERS’ CUP FIVE YEARS OLD & OVER WALKING MARES & GELDINGS, CANTER 1. One Fine Line Jimmy McConnell Kimble & Madeline Tew 2. The Mississippi Hippie Charlie Green WhitLei Green 3. He’s Dr. Cash Tim Smith Farrah McAlexander 4. Main Sweetie Philip Trimble James Vernon 5. King Of Voltage Justin Harris Kevin McNatt 6. The Chi Town Hustler Brock Tillman Betty Denton

Willis Bobo Beam Final18 18 18 18294 294 294 29443 43 43 43RIDERS’ CUP PARK PLEASURE SPECIALT Y, OPT. TACK 1. Santana’s Coin John McNeely Lindsey Landrum/John McNeely 2. Angel’s Bad Whiskey Patty Lang O/E 3. Sweet Chicago Trey Brown Sam Brown, Jr.

Carswell Beam Livingston Final89 89 89 89299 90 26 2626 26 90 9090 299 299 299RIDERS’ CUP T WO YEAR OLD STALLIONS SPECIALT Y1. Jimmer Fredette Dale Watts Deborah Williams 2. Cheat Sheet Dan Waddell Gail McConnell 3. Master Of Jazz Opus Edgar Abernathy Dr. Tommy & Pat Vinson 4. The British Open Justin Harris O/E

Livingston Bobo Beam Final47 298 47 4728 47 298 298298 25 25 2528 28 28 2844 312 312 31288 88 88 88312 44 44 44RIDERS’ CUP 15.2 & UNDER MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y 1. Major G’s Hard Cash Girl Dick Peebles Heather Roberts 2. Jose’s Centerfold Shea Woods Bill Williams 3. A Final Command Jimmy McConnell Rachel Castaldi 4. All In Tim Smith Pollack’s Silver Spur Ranch 5. Admission Is A Dollar Charlie Green Pam Hendrickson 6. Ted’s Sweet Stroke Jonathan Watts Dr. David Brown 7. In A Danger Zone John Puckett Dr. Rosser Wall

Carswell Bobo Willis Final321 321 321 321435 305 435 43548 435 305 305305 48 48 4882 450 82 8296 82 96 96 450 96 450 450AMATEUR NOVICE OPEN SPECIALT Y1. Lined With Poison Lucky Collins Don & Lucky Collins 2. Dollar’s Bright Star Jannie Chapman Bill & Jannie Chapman 3. They Call Me Samson Karen Bean Bill Bean 4. Ms. Jose’ Walks Sister Milligan O/E 5. The Big Lick Deborah Williams O/E 6. The Twisted Chief Joyce Brady Bill & Joyce Brady 7. Mighty Brew Haley Lane Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane

Beam Bobo Livingston Final42 42 42 4266 52 66 66292 66 52 5252 57 21 57296 21 57 2157 292 292 29221 296 293 296

1 293 296 293COUNTRY PLEASURE, OPT. TACK1. Bustline Vicki Benjamin Fred & Vicki Benjamin/ Mackenzie Morgan 2. Cowboy On Parole Miles Irby Beth Sims/Mike Chiappari 3. Wicked Imagination Dr. Jana Anderson O/E 4. Shimmer Betty Murphy O/E 5. She’s Loose and Armed Amanda Walker George & Amanda Walker6. Dierks Bentley Margo Urad Elysse Powell 7. Pete’s Moonwalker Bradley Burrough Anne Osborne 8. Generator’s Crayola Patty Richardson O/E

Bobo Willis Livingston Final99 99 99 9925 441 93 441441 25 90 2593 93 441 9390 90 25 90RIDERS’ CUP FOUR YEAR OLD STALLIONS CANTER1. Gen’s Black Maverick Joe Cotten Keith & Lorraine Rosbury 2. He’s Busting The Gin Link Webb Steve Mozeley 3. Low On Gin Jimmy McConnell Mike & Lee McGartland 4. Gin’s Who Dat Jerry Woodlee Carol Canerday 5. Jazz Me Up Edgar Abernathy Dr. Lance & Rhonda Lincoln

Beam Willis Carswell Final441 441 441 44128 28 322 28322 322 28 322RIDERS’ CUP SHOW PLEASURE SPECIALT Y 1. Chillin’ The Most Link Webb Steve Mozeley 2. Brother Sovereign Tim Smith Evergreen Walking Horse Farm 3. FBI Of TN Charlie Green Melvin Harris

Bobo Willis Carswell Final302 302 302 30223 76 49 4949 49 76 76446 23 23 2376 446 446 44684 84 84 84AMATEUR 15.2 & UNDER STALLIONS SPECIALT Y 1. Texas Joe Black Kathy Zeis Steve & Kathy Zeis2. Boure’ Tam Brogdon O/E 3. He’s 3 Under Par Barbara Kenehan Jay & Barbara Kenehan 4. Bee Bee King Mary Medina Rachel Castaldi 5. I’m A Proud American Bill Williams O/E 6. Jose’s Emblem Carole Baxter Lee & Carole Baxter

Willis Beam Carswell Final53 46 46 4646 53 53 53444 444 85 44485 48 48 8548 85 444 48AMATEUR RIDERS 50 YEARS & OVER OPEN SPECIALT Y 1. He’s Slim Shady Karen Bean Bill & Karen Bean 2. Command & Control Sheryl Crawford Crawford Colts 3. Chrome Dollar Dr. Lynda Brogdon Ben & Dr. Lynda Brogdon 4. Abel Dr. Ann Rea O/E 5. The Dangerous Commander Sister Milligan O/E

Bobo Livingston Beam Final94 478 478 478478 306 94 94306 94 468 306468 468 306 468309 309 309 309HEART OF DIXIE MEMBERS ONLY, AMATEUR OPEN SPECIALT Y 1. Cash’s Baby Girl Bert Head Wardell Head 2. Silver Shiraz Carol Canerday O/E 3. A White Rose Jessica Davis O/E 4. Gen’s Slow Motion Morgan Head Head/Bynom 5. A Major Rebel Danyelle Woolridge Dr. Barbara Chapman

Willis Carswell Livingston Final313 313 313 31319 19 19 19291 291 291 291307 307 307 307RIDERS’ CUP LITE SHOD SPECIALT Y , OPT. TACK 1. Catastrophic Laurie Toone O/E 2. Ariana Bruce Hankins Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane 3. Little Bit Of Lightning Brandon Urad Elysse Powell 4. It’s Never Enough Sam Brown, III O/E

Bobo Livingston Beam Final23 450 23 2398 54 450 450450 100 98 98100 23 54 100

Suzanne Moore shows off her trophy after winning the Amateur Ladies and Gentlemans class.

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mississippi charity horse show86 86 100 5450 98 86 8654 50 50 50AMATEUR THREE YEAR OLD MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y 1. Silver Fog Mary Medina Rachel Castaldi 2. Chrome Sister Haley Lane Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane 3. Sheza Gamer Shannon Stepp O/E 4. Seve’s Dark Star Ashley Cockerham O/E 5. Strong Seduction Betty Corlew James & Betty Corlew 6. The Party Line Lefay Hill O/E 7. Powerstroke Miss Delight Sister Milligan O/E

Livingston Carswell Beam Final45 45 45 4575 75 75 75AMATEUR GENTLEMEN NOVICE SPECIALT Y 1. That’s My Luck Alex Way Jack Doss 2. B-13 Henry Metcalf O/E

Bobo Beam Willis Final448 442 468 44829 448 448 468468 468 83 8383 83 442 442442 29 29 2995 54 308 95308 95 95 30854 308 295 54AMATEUR PARK PERFORMANCE SPECIALT Y 1. I’m Pushed Enough Ronnie Cockerham O/E 2. Kodachrome’s Firefl y Morgan Head Wardell Head 3. Bandaras Psalm 103:2 Kimberly Court O/E 4. Hello Dollar Steve Mozeley D.R. Mozeley 5. Landshark Haley Lane Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane 6. Gold Danger Dr. Lance Lincoln Dr. Lance & Rhonda Lincoln 7. Texas Edition Debbie Nebel O/E 8. Highway Alert Betty Corlew James & Betty Corlew

Livingston Willis Beam Final28 28 28 2847 47 25 4744 300 47 300300 25 300 2525 44 44 4420 441 20 20441 20 441 441RIDERS’ CUP 15.2 & OVER STALLIONS, FIVE YEARS OLD & OVER 1. Puttin’ Cash On The Line Tim Smith The Tommy Jowers Family 2. The Thug Dick Peebles Luckey & Kay Easterling 3. Lampshade Bill Cantrell Dr. W.S. & Gloria Warr/ Rhonda Major 4. He’s Shady In Black Jimmy McConnell Mike & Lee McGartland 5. He’s A Weekend Warrior Johnny Puckett Stanley Emfi nger 6. Masterpiece By Jose’ Philip Trimble James Vernon 7. Abstract Link Webb Mac McDougal

Beam Bobo Livingston Final173 259 173 173259 173 259 259177 177 177 177YOUTH 11 YEARS & UNDER MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y

1. Free To Score Maggie Kail O/E 2. A Fire In Dixie Counti Green Robert Cortner 3. Cash On The Line Mannie James Christopher James

Carswell Livingston Willis Final297 82 82 82174 438 297 29750 297 174 174438 50 50 5082 174 438 438AMATEUR LADIES SHOW PLEASURE SPECIALT Y1. Hello Hello Deborah Williams O/E 2. Spooky Dollar Stephanie Elliott O/E 3. Dollars and Dreams Elizabeth Tew Elizabeth & Scott Tew 4. C Me Push Sister Milligan O/E 5. Legend Of JFK Jannie Chapman Bill & Jannie Chapman

Bobo Livingston Beam Final313 313 313 313345 345 345 345MODEL 1. A Red Ruby Laurie Toone Liz Gassaway 2. Mr. Cyanide Billy K. McDaniel Sr. O/E

Beam Carswell Willis Final323 323 323 323330 330 330 330257 53 48 4848 48 53 5353 257 257 257348 348 348 348175 338 338 338188 188 175 175AMATEUR 15.2 & UNDER MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y 1. Rocky Mountain Sky Robin MacDonald Bruce & Robin MacDonald 2. MG Hard Cash Girl Heather McCormick O/E3. The Dangerous Commander Sister Milligan O/E 4. War Commander Sheryl Crawford Crawford Colts 5. A Final Command Bob Medina Rachel Castaldi 6. Cash Ventures Martha Wilkes O/E 7. I’m A Lipstick Lady Juanita Thigpen Charles & Juanita Thigpen 8. Lady Parolee Ricky Chatman O/E

Livingston Willis Carswell Final436 436 324 436324 324 436 324346 169 346 346169 460 460 16940 346 169 460460 40 40 40ENGLISH TRAIL PLEASURE SPECIALT Y 1. I’m Manhatten Tamara Hader Laurie Toone 2. Jose’s Firecracker Wayne Westbrook O/E 3. So It Is God’s Gift Kimberly Court4. Pushing Major Cane Don Gallion O/E 5. Extra’s Cashmere Betty Murphy O/E 6. MG Magee Sherry Patton O/E

Beam Bobo Carswell Final77 77 77 7728 88 88 8888 25 282 2590 343 25 343343 81 441 282282 282 81 81344 90 90 9028 441 343 441RIDERS’ CUP THREE YEAR OLD WALKING STALLIONS SPECIALT Y 1. Command On Parole Winky Groover Metcalf/Crawford 2. Jose’ It Ain’t So Jonathan Watts Deborah Williams 3. Blues Master Jimmy McConnell Mike & Lee McGartland 4. Ted’s Snapshot Mickey McCormick Bill Bean 5. I Have Personality Knox Blackburn James & Betty Corlew 6. Major Titleist Josh Watts Otis Seaberry 7. Cougar Edgar Abernathy Dr. Tommy & Pat Vinson 8. Southern Black Gin Link Webb D.R. Mozeley

Willis Carswell Bobo Final341 341 444 341444 258 258 444258 444 341 258AMATEUR LADIES MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y1. Hydrostatic Ann Bailey O/E 2. Ritz Rattle & Roll Dr. Lynda Brogdon Ben & Dr. Lynda Brogdon 3. Sundust With Attitude Mary Medina Rachel Castaldi

Beam Bobo Livingston Final189 189 189 189164 164 164 164YOUTH 12-17 MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y 1. Clown Around Town Hailey Brady O/E 2. Surely Not! Victoria Miller Vance Slocum

Bobo Carswell Livingston Final321 438 321 321255 321 263 438438 255 438 255478 54 256 263256 263 255 25654 478 478 478263 338 342 54342 256 437 342AMATEUR FOUR YEAR OLD MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y1. Command’s Simply Special Lucky Collins O/E 2. More Horsepower Jannie Chapman Bill & Jannie Chapman 3. She’s A Shady Sister Lee McGartland Mike & Lee McGartland 4. I’m Sky High Jose’ Scott Tew Donna & Darrell Thompson 5. I’m Little Red Riding Hood Meg Duchaine John & Meg Duchaine 6. She’s A Taco Bell Bert Head Wardell Head 7. Ritz Diamond In The Ruff Betty Corlew James & Betty Corlew 8. Sapphire Gin Dru McCormick O/E

Livingston Beam Carswell Final323 323 323 323438 438 92 438321 92 438 92350 48 48 4848 350 350 35092 94 321 321187 321 94 94264 264 264 264

AMATEUR NOVICE LADIES SPECIALT Y 1. John F K’s Pusher Robin MacDonald Bruce & Robin MacDonald 2. Dollar’s Bright Star Jannie Chapman Bill & Jannie Chapman 3. Jazz Talkin’ Renee Montgomery O/E 4. Ms. Jose’ Walks Sister Milligan O/E 5. The Mexican Dr. Linda Jones Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane 6. Jose’s Dr. Pepper Lucky Collins O/E 7. Silver Shiraz Carol Canerday O/E 8. Dark Escape Judith Dial Dr. John & Judith Dial

Bobo Carswell Beam Final42 42 42 42170 314 314 314314 170 170 170296 296 296 296252 252 252 252YOUTH COUNTRY PLEASURE, OPT. TACK1. Bustline Mackenzie Morgan Fred & Vicki Benjamin/ Mackenzie Morgan2. Dierks Bentley Elysse Powell O/E 3. Wicked Harvey WhitLei Green Fran Cole 4. Pete’s Moonwalker Bradley Burrough Anne Osborne 5. Tex’s Choice Emilee Myers Gale Myers

Carswell Livingston Willis Final299 299 299 29928 28 254 2890 254 28 25489 282 90 90282 90 282 282254 81 89 89

Mike and Lee McGartland and Duge, from Formac Stables, are thrilled with She’s A Shady Sister after their

Four Year Old Mares and Geldings win with Jimmy McConnell.

Ronnie Cockerham and I’m Pushed Enough went to the winner’s circle in the Amateur Park Performance

Specialty class.

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mississippi charity horse show441 441 441 44181 89 81 81RIDERS’ CUP THREE YEAR OLD WALKING MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y1. Busted At Pebble Beach Justin Harris Bruce & Robin MacDonald 2. Miss Splashy Cash Tim Smith Evergreen Walking Horse Farm 3. Silver Fog Dan Waddell Rachel Castaldi 4. Sheza A Gamer Edgar Abernathy Shannon Stepp 5. Strong Seduction Knox Blackburn James & Betty Corlew 6. My Teddy Jane Dale Watts Brett Jones 7. Charmer’s Caretaker Link Webb Kyle Clayton 8. A Jazz Dancer Josh Watts Lee & Carole Baxter

Bobo Livingston Willis Final260 329 329 329329 260 260 260446 478 446 446478 75 478 47875 446 75 75448 448 448 448AMATEUR GENTLEMEN MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y1. I’m Stan The Man Ben Brogdon Dr. Lynda Brogdon 2. One Fine Line Kimble Tew Kimble & Madeline Tew 3. Jose’s Centerfold Bill Williams O/E 4. Crackerjack Edge Bert Head Donna Kay Head 5. B-13 Henry Metcalf O/E 6. Dixie’s Magician Ronnie Cockerham O/E

Willis Carswell Livingston Final 193 160 193 193160 193 160 160314 314 314 314AMATEUR LITE SHOD SPECIALT Y 1. Ariana Dr. Linda Jones Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane 2. Caterpillar Liz Gassaway Westmark Farm 3. Little Bit Of Lightning Elysse Powell O/E

YOUTH SHOW PLEASURE NO ENTRIES

Livingston Carswell Bobo Final387 387 387 38787 87 167 57168 167 87 167AMATEUR R T WO YEAR OLD WALKING STALLIONS SPECIALT Y1. Next Simply Red Chad Cotten Richard Garnes 2. Oh Too Cool Ben Moss Carney/Moss 3. Master of Jazz Opus Dr. Tommy Vinson Dr. Tommy & Pat Vinson

Carswell Bobo Willis Final266 266 266 266JUNIOR LITE SHOD SPECIALT Y, OPT. TACK 1. Absolute Sky Hannah Pulvers Jana Anderson

Livingston Bobo Willis Final85 85 85 85194 194 194 194159 159 159 159281 281 281 281AMATEUR SPECIALTY (THE MISSISSIPPI CLASS) 1. Paroled From San Quentin Dr. Ann Rea O/E 2. Shaking For Cash Madeline Tew Kimble & Madeline Tew 3. Dominick Jimmy Lackey Lackey Properties 4. That’s The Way Brittany Richardson Patty Richardson

Willis Bobo Carswell Final45 45 45 45185 185 185 185AMATEUR T WO YEAR OLD WALKING MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y 1. I’m Marilyn Alex Way John Fikes 2. She’s Fearless Barbara Kenehan Jay & Barbara Kenehan

Carswell Bobo Livingston Final442 442 442 442340 337 87 446446 446 45 8787 87 337 33745 45 340 45337 340 446 340AMATEUR GENTLEMEN SHOW PLEASURE SPECIALT Y1. Chillin’ The Most Steve Mozeley O/E 2. I’m A Proud American Bill Williams O/E3. Jazz Zone Ben Moss Carney/Moss 4. FBI Of TN Immanuel Ford Melvin Harris 5. In A Danger Zone Alex Way Dr. Rosser Wall 6. Galveston Texas Tom Gould Tom & Judy Gould

Willis Bobo Beam Final262 442 262 262255 262 255 255442 255 56 44256 56 251 56251 251 442 251

265 172 265 265182 265 182 172AMATEUR FOUR YEAR OLD STALLIONS SPECIALT Y 1. Gen’s Stonecutter Alex Rea Dr. Ann Rea 2. Low On Gin Lee McGartland Mike & Lee McGartland 3. He’s Busting The Gin Steve Mozeley O/E 4. He’s Starbucks Suzanne Moore O/E 5. The Shutout Taylor Walters The Molly Walters Family 6. Cash In Rubies Ann Mills Chris & Ann Mills 7. Jazz Me Up Rhonda Lincoln Dr. Lance & Rhonda Lincoln

Bobo Beam Livingston Final255 162 162 162162 255 255 255AMATEUR FIVE YEAR OLD & OLDER WALKING STALLIONS SPECIALT Y 1. He’s Vida Blue Kay Green Dr. Jim & Kay Green 2. A Bruce Pearl Lee McGartland Mike & Lee McGartland

Beam Carswell Livingston Final336 163 163 163163 336 336 336YOUTH 17 & UNDER NOVICE MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALT Y 1. Gangster’s Hit Man Austin Roebuck O/E2. The Mississippi Hippie WhitLei Green O/E

Willis Livingston Carswell Final325 325 280 325280 280 325 280190 190 190 190176 176 176 176JUNIOR TRAIL PLEASURE SPECIALT Y, OPT. TACK 1. Juan Carlos Lisa Weaver Fred & Lisa Weaver 2. Line Item Veto Rachel Jernigan Bo Teague/Rachel Jernigan 3. Tapatio Mackenzie Morgan Doug Toone 4. She’s All About Me Haley Lane Dr. Linda Jones

Beam Bobo Carswell Final99 299 99 99299 25 299 29925 441 25 25441 99 441 441300 300 300 300165 165 165 165RIDERS’ CUP 15.2 & UNDER STALLIONS SPECIALT Y 1. The L.A. Ritz Joe Cotten Charlotte Taylor 2. Texas Joe Black Justin Harris Steve & Kathy Zeis 3. Bee Bee King Jimmy McConnell Rachel Castaldi 4. Ecstatic Link Webb Dr. Barbara Moersch 5. My Kinda Luck Bill Cantrell Dee Cantrell 6. The Stargazer Jerry Woodlee Bob & Marilyn Scott

Carswell Willis Bobo Final441 441 441 44119 90 19 1990 347 347 90261 19 90 347347 261 261 261RIDERS’ CUP PARK PERFORMANCE SPECIALT Y 1. Hello Dollar Link Webb D.R. Mozeley 2. Landshark Bruce Hankins Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane 3. Gold Danger Edgar Abernathy Dr. Lance & Rhonda Lincoln 4. She’s Grand Enough Percy Lewis Sheila Lee 5. Texas Edition Roger Ivins Debbie Nebel

Beam Carswell Willis Final478 478 478 478290 290 290 290OPEN FINE HARNESS 1. Cash’s Baby Girl Hulon Humphrey Wardell Head 2. Abel Dr. Ann Rea O/E

Bobo Willis Carswell Final25 25 25 25259 268 268 268268 259 259 259349 28 28 28 28 349 349 349RIDERS’ CUP FIVE YEARS OLD & OLDER WALKING MARES & GELDINGS SPECIALTY1. The Royal Dollar Jimmy McConnell Mike & Lee McGartland 2. Main Sweetie Philip Trimble James Vernon 3. A Fire In Dixie Charlie Green Robert Cortner 4. He’s Dr. Cash Tim Smith Farrah McAlexander 5. Jose’s Ritzy Doll Mickey McCormick Madeline Coleman

Willis Beam Livingston Final28 28 28 28268 81 268 26881 268 81 81344 344 344 344YOUNG TRAINERS, 35 & UNDER SPECIALT Y1. It’s 5 O’Clock Tim Smith Courtney & Alex Luttrell 2. Dominique Philip Trimble Lackey Properties

3. The Big Lick Josh Watts Deborah Williams 4. Jazz’s Bright Star Andy Adkins Charles & Juanita Thigpen

Carswell Livingston Bobo Final329 329 253 32953 91 329 253253 350 392 9191 392 478 392350 253 53 350341 478 91 53392 341 350 478338 338 341 341PRO-AM SPECIALT Y 1. I’m Stan The Man Ben Brogdon/ Dr. Lynda Brogdon Charlie Green 2. Dollar’s Bright Star Jannie Chapman/ Bill & Jannie Chapman Bobby Hugh 3. The Colonel Reb Taylor Walters/ The Molly Walters Family Edgar Abernathy 4. A Showdown Alex Way/ Showboat Productions Johnny Puckett 5. The Mexican Dr. Linda Jones/ Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane Bill Cantrell 6. War Commander Sheryl Crawford/ Crawford Colts Winky Groover 7. Crackerjack Edge Hulon Humphrey/ Donna Kay Head Bert Head 8. Hydrostatic Dru McCormick/ Ann Bailey Mickey McCormick

Willis Livingston Bobo Final273 273 273 273336 336 173 336173 173 336 173163 163 163 163164 164 164 164YOUTH 17 & UNDER SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Cadillac’s Bum Lilly Waites The Andrew Waites Family 2. The Mississippi Hippie WhitLei Green O/E 3. Free To Score Maggie Kail O/E 4. Gangster’s Hitman Austin Roebuck O/E5. Surely Not! Victoria Miller Vance Slocum

Beam Carswell Bobo Final87 87 87 8745 45 45 45387 387 387 387167 167 167 167AMATEUR T WO YEAR OLD CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Oh Too Cool Ben Moss Carney/Moss 2. I’m Marilyn Alex Way John Fikes 3. Next Simply Red Chad Cotten Richard Garnes 4. Master Of Jazz Opus Dr. Tommy Vinson Dr. Tommy & Pat Vinson

Carswell Willis Livingston Final442 174 174 174174 442 442 44282 297 82 82297 82 297 297340 340 340 340 AMATEUR SHOW PLEASURE SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Dollars and Dreams Elizabeth Tew Elizabeth & Scott Tew 2. Chillin’ The Most Steve Mozeley O/E 3. Hello Hello Deborah Williams O/E 4. Spooky Dollar Stephanie Elliott O/E 5. Galveston Texas Tom Gould Tom & Judy Gould

Beam Willis Livingston Final303 251 284 303251 303 303 251284 284 251 284450 450 450 450253 253 183 253183 183 253 183AMATEUR THREE YEAR OLD SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Gin Rio Michael Coleman Madeline Coleman 2. National Hero Taylor Walters The Molly Walters Family 3. Ted’s Hank Williams Lorraine Rosbury Keith & Lorraine Rosbury 4. Chrome Sister Haley Lane Dr. Linda Jones/Haley Lane 5. I Am The Rock Jr. Jannie Chapman Bill & Jannie Chapman 6. Sir Ritz Of Rohan Denise Maples O/E

Livingston Willis Bobo Final49 84 302 302302 302 49 4984 49 84 84182 182 182 182188 188 188 188AMATEUR 15.2 & UNDER SPECIALT Y WALKING CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Texas Joe Black Kathy Zeis Steve & Kathy Zeis 2. Boure’ Tam Brogdon O/E 3. Jose’s Emblem Carole Baxter Lee & Carole Baxter

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mississippi charity horse show4. He’s 3 Under Par Barbara Kenehan Jay & Barbara Kenehan 5. A Major Rebel Danyelle Woolridge Dr. Martha Chapman

Beam Bobo Willis Final289 18 18 1818 289 289 289443 294 294 294294 443 443 443AMATEUR PARK PLEASURE SPECIALT Y, OPT. TACK 1. Santana’s Coin John McNeely Lindsey Landrum/John McNeely 2. Outlined With Silver Wayne Westbrook Robert Westbrook 3. Angel’s Bad Whiskey Patty Lang O/E 4. Sweet Chicago Trey Brown Sam Brown, Jr.

Bobo Willis Livingston Final89 89 89 8977 77 254 77254 254 77 254RIDERS’ CUP T WO YEAR OLD WALKING CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Jimmer Fredette Dale Watts Deborah Williams 2. She’s Fearless Winky Groover Jay & Barbara Kenehan 3. Cheat Sheet Dan Waddell Gail McConnell

Willis Beam Livingston Final162 162 162 162255 255 290 25553 290 255 290290 92 92 9292 53 53 53270 270 270 270AMATEUR SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. He’s Vida Blue Kay Green Dr. Jim & Kay Green 2. A Bruce Pearl Lee McGartland Mike & Lee McGartland 3. Paroled From San Quentin Dr. Ann Rea O/E 4. Jazz Talkin’ Renee Montgomery O/E 5. Command & Control Sheryl Crawford Crawford Colts 6. Silver Shiraz Carol Canerday O/E

Beam Carswell Livingston Final255 255 255 255253 253 253 25356 262 56 56262 56 54 262251 251 251 25154 54 262 54AMATEUR FOUR YEAR OLD SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Low On Gin Lee McGartland Mike & Lee McGartland 2. More Horsepower Jannie Chapman Bill & Jannie Chapman 3. He’s Starbucks Suzanne Moore O/E 4. Gen’s Stonecutter Alex Rea Dr. Ann Rea 5. The Shutout Taylor Walters The Molly Walters Family 6. Ritz Diamond In The Ruff Betty Corlew O/E

Livingston Carswell Bobo Final25 25 47 2547 47 25 4728 28 441 28441 441 28 441300 300 300 300RIDERS’ CUP 15.2 & UNDER SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Bee Bee King Jimmy McConnell Rachel Castaldi 2. MG’s Hard Cash Girl Dick Peebles Heather Roberts 3. All In Tim Smith Pollack’s Silver Spur Ranch 4. Ecstatic Link Webb Dr. Barbara Moersch 5. My Kinda Luck Bill Cantrell Dee Cantrell

Carswell Beam Willis Final280 436 280 280313 324 313 313436 280 436 436460 313 324 324324 283 460 460283 176 176 176176 460 40 28340 40 283 40WESTERN TRAIL PLEASURE SPECIALT Y1. Line Item Veto Rachel Jernigan Bo Teague/Rachel Jernigan 2. A Red Ruby Liz Gassaway O/E 3. I’m Manhatten Tamara Hader Laurie Toone 4. Jose’s Firecracker Wayne Westbrook O/E 5. Extra’s Cashmere Betty Murphy O/E 6. She’s All About Me Haley Lane Dr. Linda Jones 7. So It Is God’s Gift Kimberly Court O/E 8. MG Magee Sherry Patton O/E

Beam Willis Livingston Final77 77 77 7788 88 88 8890 90 90 9025 25 282 25282 282 25 282344 344 344 344

THREE YEAR OLD SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Command On Parole Winky Groover Metcalf/Crawford 2. Jose’ It Ain’t So Jonathan Watts Deborah Williams 3. Cougar Edgar Abernathy Dr. Tommy & Pat Vinson 4. Blues Master Jimmy McConnell Mike & Lee McGartland 5. I Have Personality Knox Blackburn James & Betty Corlew 6. Confederate Jose’ Andy Adkins John & Becky Sharp

Bobo Carswell Livingston Final52 292 52 52469 52 292 292292 469 469 46921 454 454 454454 21 21 21JUNIOR COUNTRY PLEASURE, OPT. TACK 1. Wicked Imagination Dr. Jana Anderson O/E 2. Dierks Bentley Margo Urad Elysse Powell 3. Wicked Harvey Jennifer Bingham Fran Cole 4. Lucy At The Ritz Susan Alexander Bobby Houston 5. She’s Loose and Armed Amanda Walker George & Amanda Walker

Carswell Beam Willis Final90 90 93 9093 93 90 93RIDERS’ CUP FOUR YEAR OLD, CANTER CHAMPIONSHIP STAKE 1. Jazz Me Up Edgar Abernathy Dr. Lance & Rhonda Lincoln 2. Gin’s Who Dat Jerry Woodlee Carol Canerday

Beam Willis Bobo Final480 287 480 480287 480 287 287YOUTH TRAIL PLEASURE 1. Red Sunday’s Best Hunter Morgan Laurie Toone 2. King B WhitLei Green O/E

Willis Bobo Livingston Final273 273 180 273180 180 189 180189 189 273 18986 86 86 86271 271 271 271YOUTH 17 & UNDER PONY SPECIALT Y 1. Lined Walkin’ Lilly Waites The Andrew Waites Family 2. Shock Jock Madeline Coleman Walker Coleman 3. Clown Around Town Hailey Brady O/E 4. The Party Line Mason Lambert Lefay Hill 5. Jayvees Ritz Karlan Denley O/E

Bobo Beam Livingston Final56 56 56 56251 251 251 25187 87 87 87311 311 311 311AMATEUR CANTER CHAMPIONSHIP 1. On The Line Suzanne Moore Bud & Suzanne Moore 2. Busting Special Taylor Walters The Molly Walters Family 3. Arm’s Dealer Ben Moss Carney/Moss 4. Cavenar Elaine Doxey Richard & Elaine Doxey

Carswell Beam Livingston Final280 280 324 280287 324 287 324

313 313 313 287324 393 280 313393 287 393 393269 269 269 269TRAIL PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Line Item Veto Rachel Jernigan Bo Teague/Rachel Jernigan 2. Jose’s Firecracker Wayne Westbrook O/E 3. King B WhitLei Green O/E 4. A Red Ruby Liz Gassaway O/E 5. Pushing Major Cane Don Gallion O/E 6. Ideal Jazz

Bobo Beam Willis Final321 323 323 323323 321 179 321179 179 321 179264 264 75 26475 75 267 75178 178 264 178267 267 96 26796 96 178 96AMATEUR NOVICE SPECIALT Y CHAMPIONSHIP 1. John F K’s Pusher Robin MacDonald Bruce & Robin MacDonald 2. Lined With Poison Lucky Collins Don & Lucky Collins 3. They Call Me Samson Karen Bean Bill Bean 4. Dark Escape Judith Dial Dr. John & Judith Dial 5. B-13 Henry Metcalf O/E 6. The Chi Town Hustler Betty Denton O/E 7. A White Rose Jessica Davis O/E 8. Twisted Chief Joyce Brady Bill & Joyce Brady

Beam Willis Livingston Final66 42 66 6642 52 52 42314 66 42 5252 469 454 454454 21 314 314469 454 21 46957 314 469 2121 57 57 57COUNTRY PLEASURE CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Cowboy On Parole Miles Irby Beth Sims/Mike Chiappari 2. Bustline Mackenzie Morgan Fred & Vicki Benjamin/ Mackenzie Morgan 3. Wicked Imagination Dr. Jana Anderson O/E 4. Lucy At The Ritz Susan Alexander Bobby Houseton 5. Dierks Bentley Elysse Powell O/E 6. Wicked Harvey Jennifer Bingham Fran Cole 7. She’s Loose and Armed Amanda Walker George & Amanda Walker8. Shimmer Betty Murphy O/E

Willis Carswell Livingston Final25 28 28 2828 47 300 4747 300 47 300300 25 25 25RIDERS’ CUP MITCH HEARN WALKING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP STAKE 1. Puttin’ Cash On The Line Tim Smith The Tommy Jowers Family2. The Thug Dick Peebles Luckey Easterling 3. Lampshade Bill Cantrell Dr. W.S. & Gloria Warr/ Rhonda Major 4. He’s Shady In Black Jimmy McConnell Mike & Lee McGartland

The fi rst blue ribbon of the show went to It’s 5 O’Clock and Tim Smith for Courtney and Alex Luttrell. They are greeted by the staff of David Landrum Stables.

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Ted’s Hank Williams and Lorraine Rosbury were greeted by a smiling Katie and Joe Cotten and Keith Rosbury.

Another blue ribbon ride for Lee McGartland with The Royal Dollar. She’s met by husband, Mike, and Duge, Formac Stables main groom.

Jay Kenehan, Sheila Groover, and Barbara Kenehan were delighted with Winky Groover’s win aboard She’s Fearless.

The Two Year Old Stallions blue ribbon went home to Argyle, TX with owner, Deborah Williams. Dale Watts made the winning ride on Jimmer Fredette.

Chillin’ The Most and Steve Mozeley won the Show Pleasure class UNANIMOUSLY. Bert Head and Cash’s Baby Girl won the Heart of Dixie Members Only class.

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NEWSThe Scoop For The Walking Horse Industry

Rose Anstett Inducted Into Tennis Wall Of Fame

Well-known Shelbyville horsewoman, Rose Anstett, was inducted into the Shelbyville Tennis Association’s Wall of Fame on Monday evening, March 26. Her plaque on the wall at the tennis courts at the Shelbyville Recreation Center reads:

Rose Anstett is known for her grit and determination on a tennis court. Her baseline brand of tennis is admired and sometimes feared. Rose’s dedication to improvement and volunteerism is inspiring to those who know her. Her colorful personality, love of the game, and support of our youth have endeared her to the members of the STA. Her impact might best be summed up by a parent of a child she coached: “We love Ms. Rose”.

Rose’s good friend and tennis partner, Brenda Skelton, another walking horse enthusiast and avid trail rider, presented the Wall of Fame plaque to Rose. Her introductory comments were, “Rose moved to Shelbyville about 10 years ago because of her love of the Tennessee walking horse. She competes just as hard in the show ring as on the tennis court”.

“Rose has played in the Shelbyville Tennis Association’s summer league since its inception and has happily watched it grow. Win or lose, if Rose is your friend going onto the court or into the show ring, she is your friend coming out, no matter how hard fought the battle might have been. Rose is a very active volunteer, especially with kids. She goes out and watches the school teams play and knows the kids and many of them know her. Rose doesn’t volunteer just when it is convenient; she makes the time to do it. Last summer Rose worked with the Quick Start Tennis Program for kids as young as five years of age helping them to learn to play the game”.

Kounti Green, daughter of well-known Shelbyville horse trainer, Charlie Green, participated in the summer program. It was a pleasure to see Kounti’s mother, Candy Green, wife of Charlie and someone who is often seen making the victory pass at a horse show, in the audience as Rose accepted her plaque. Several of the kids that participated in the summer program, in addition to Kounti, were in attendance at the induction ceremony and could be seen coming up to Rose with a big smile, a greeting, and a wave”.

The SCOOP would like to add its congratulations to Rose and to wish her continued success on the court and in the show ring.

TWHBEA Youth Survey

Calling all youth to complete a survey. This will give us lots of information to help in our decisions for youth programs in the future. Please help by completing this survey. Go to the link below for the survey. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHRlNkp0blJUcTdPbjVCUkx3cllxNkE6MQ

Don’t forget that April 1st is the deadline for artwork for the cookbook. If you have not sent it please send today.

May 15th is the Costume Contest deadline.

If you have items for the TWHYA Silent Auction that will be held May 26th at the TWHBEA Semi-Annual Meeting at TWHBEA headquarters please let me know. All items are greatly appreciated and really help support the youth programs and scholarships. Please send items to Paulette Ewing, Youth Coordinator, P. O. Box 286, Lewisburg TN 37091. If you have any questions give Paulette a call at 931-359-0593.

June 1st is the deadline for 4-H and FFA Achievement Awards. Complete and send yours in today.

June 15th is the deadline for Scholarship Applications to be in the office. These must also references in the office by June 15. Don’t put this off send yours in as soon as possible.

June 30th is the deadline for the Queen Contest. This is for ages 13 to 18 and is judged on horsemanship, knowledge of breed, written essay, volunteer work, and speech given.

You can find more information about all of the above programs at www.twhbea.com, under youth. Or call Paulette Ewing at 931-359-059

USDA APHIS Horse Protection Program Listening Session

Murfreesboro, TN – The USDA held its eighth listening session at the Double Tree Hotel in Murfreesboro on April 4th. Mike Tuck served as the facilitator. Dr. Chester Gipson and Dr. Rachel Cezar answered questions and provided information to the approximately 80 attendees.

The attendees who spoke were: Ginger Evans, Winky Groover, Sonny Holt, Marty Irby, Marshall Kemp, Alie Napier, Duane Rector, Nathan Jackson, Dr. Steve Mullins, Dr. Jim Baum, Kim Bennett, Ben Craig, Ty Irby, and Bob Wright. The

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Response For USDA Listening Session on April 4, 2012 from Marty Irby, President of The Tennessee

Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA).


consensus among those who spoke, with the exception of Nathan Jackson, was that a six ounce chain and pads are not harmful to horses’ pasterns or legs as scientifically stated in the Auburn Study. No study to the contrary has been conducted. Dr. Mullins, President of SHOW HIO, pointed out that the typical shoeing package on a performance horse is four pads and a wedge. This package weighs three pounds or less. He also stated that the HIOs limit the weight of shoes and the heel/toe ratio also serves to limit the size of the package. He further pointed out that the scar rule is no longer an issue, partly due to the farrier seminar’s that have been conducted to eliminate contracted heels. Dr. Mullins, as well as other speakers, was very concerned about the number of unaffiliated shoes. The USDA was strongly urged to make a greater effort the check these wildcat shows. Mullins stated that in 2011 more than 600 unaffiliated shows were advertised on the internet.

Alie Napier spoke on behalf of the Walking Horse Trainers’ Ladies Auxiliary. She stated that the Auxiliary has raised (one of their main events being the Money Tree Classic Horse Show) and given to various charities $55,700. In the last six years, the Auxiliary has given $48,000 in scholarships, $4,470 to help industry members in need, $6,000 to Ag Works, and $12,000 to the WHTA.

Duane Rector, DQP coordinator for PRIDE HIO, stated that an HIO should be just what its acronym says, Horse Industry Organization , in that order. Horse, first; Industry, second; and Organization, third. He urged all HIOs to work together for the betterment of the industry.

Ben Craig representing the Shelbyville/Bedford County Chamber of Commerce, provided figures regarding the economic impact of the horse industry on the state and Bedford County. Horse business in the state of Tennessee brings in $40 million per year. He urged the horse industry and the USDA to work together. Many dollars raised by horse shows are given by civic clubs to local communities to assist the less fortunate and needy.

The presentation by Marty Irby, President of TWHBEA, can be seen below in its entirety.

As the session was drawing to a close and questions were being asked, Dr. Cezar stated that the USDA was trying to check more unaffiliated shows, but were not always aware of where and when the shows are taking place. She urged people to go to the USDA website and provide them with information on unaffiliated shows that had performance classes. Dr. Gipson stated that the USDA is working to ensure that DQPs have no conflicts of interest. He said that the horses are better but that it is an issue that is still evolving. Dr. Gipson believes that unification is important in the industry, because nothing is accomplished by fighting among ourselves.

Dr. Cezar answered a question regarding foreign substances by stating that foreign substance violations pertain to masking and numbing agents, and irritants. It does not apply to shampoo, show sheen, or fly spray. Dr. Gipson thanked everyone for attending, for their openness and honesty, and for the valuable information that was provided.

The final listening session will be held in Riverdale, Maryland, on April 10th.

Good morning, my name is Marty Irby, President of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, headquartered in Lewisburg, Tennessee.

TWHBEA is the oldest and most prestigious organization devoted to the promotion and protection of the breed. Founded in 1935, the breed registry was established to record the pedigrees of the Tennessee Walking Horse. Its goal is to maintain the purity of the breed, to promote greater awareness of the Tennessee Walking Horse and its qualities, to encourage expansion of the breed and to help assure its general welfare. TWHBEA’s current membership is comprised of some 10,100 members from all 50 states, and a number of foreign countries.

TWHBEA was the only breed registry in the United States of America to show membership growth in 2011. This above all breed registries including AQHA, Paint Horse Association, Arabians, Morgans, and many more. All other breed registries showed substantial declines. This lends credibility to TWHBEA’s position, and shows strength within our industry to represent the interests of all members from all factions.

TWHBEA is the only National and International Organization whose membership is represented by states and regions, that elect representatives from each area to represent members on our International Board of Directors.

TWHBEA stands firmly against ANY reduction in weight or size of the current pads or action device. The survival of our registry relies mainly on the performance horse. As the performance horse market has declined over the past 6 years, our annual budget has decreased from $5,000,000+/- to less than $2,000,000 annually. Our breed, horse, and registry will not survive at its current level without the existence of our great performance horse.

Response to Questions Provided by USDA

1. Congress passed the Horse Protection Act in 1970 to eliminate the cruel and inhumane practice of soring horses. How close are we to achieving the goal?

For the five (5) predominate certified HIOs which inspect both performance and pleasure horses (PRIDE, WHOA, SHOW, KY AND HOA), the average compliance rate was 98.56%. In 2011 alone, there were a total of 53,783 horses inspected by these five (5) HIOs with a total of 955 violations found. In light of the fact that the USDA is able to attend only 6% of affiliated events, HPA self-regulation through these and other certified HIOs has provided massive strides in effectuating the Act and its regulations since the Act was passed in 1970. Additionally, the HIO system has provided for immediate disqualification from competition of horses found to be non-compliant as well as industry-imposed penalties for violators.

This question posed by the APHIS begs the question “by what standard do you measure success in ‘eliminating the cruel and inhumane practice of soring horses’”? ’In considering this question as it relates to the HPA enforcement, it must be kept in mind that the enforcement process involves not one (1), but two (2), levels of subjectivity. HPA enforcement pursuant to its regulations involves the inspection of large animals by unfamiliar humans who conduct manual palpation in an environment that is unfamiliar to the animal being examined, i.e., large, crowded, dusty and noise horse shows. The OIG Audit of 2011 recognized that “Because inspections are performed by hand their quality and results can vary greatly.”By way of example, based on publicly reported numbers generated by the USDA, its Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) branch reports an approximately

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98% compliance rate for 2010 and 2011. The inspections performed by FSIS are to ensure the nation’s commercial supply of meat, poultry and egg production is safe in order to protect human health and safety. FSIS inspections are based upon objective standards enforced by USDA FSIS inspectors yet the USDA isonly able to report an approximately 98% compliance rate on these issues directly affecting human health and safety.

2. Can the industry achieve a consensus on how to carry out a self-regulatory program to enforce the Horse Protection Act in a consistent way?

In November 2011 the industry formed a “Unity Committee” with the goal of achieving consensus on industry issues, including HPA enforcement. The Unity Committee is comprised of representatives from the four (4) major industry organizations: The Walking Horse Trainers Association, The Walking Horse Owners Association, The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association and the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. The Unity Committee has also involved certified HIOs in their process to best address HPA enforcement. Pursuant to recommendations flowing from the Unity Committee effort, the HIOs have begun work to standardize rulebooks, shoeing and showing standards, and are considering other items such as common inspection training sessions. In addition, the current Unity Committee is in the process of formalizing a unified effort under the name Tennessee Walking Horse Alliance. Dr. Chester Gipson of the APHIS Division of the USDA came to speak to our groups in the later part of the Fall of 2011 to warn us of the forces at work against the padded performance horse. We have made great strides in a short period of time in unity efforts. The “one voice” concept for the performance horse was brought to us by Gipson, and we believe we can come to some consensus.

A major current problem today is the segment of our industry which chooses to participate in events which are unaffiliated with any HIO, thereby rendering the industry incapable of regulating these events because it lacks any legal authority to do so. Consequently, all horses shown at these events are completely unregulated and the industry has no mechanism to ensure these horses are shown in accordance with the HPA. The industry is faced with issues associated with unaffiliated events over which it has no control, but must instead rely upon the USDA to take steps to ensure HPA compliance at such events which, to date, has not occurred.

The USDA has long-recognized that this unregulated segment of the breed constitutes a significant number of events at which a significant number of horses compete. USDA statistics associated with the 1976 HPA Amendments estimate that 75% of all shows are in fact unaffiliated. Additionally the USDA has rarely attended any of these events. As long as non-compliant individuals are given the option of showing at events which are virtually ensured to be unregulated, the breed as a whole can never achieve complete consistency regarding HPA compliance due to the industry’s lack of authority. The USDA has failed miserably in this area and shouldimmediately move full speed ahead in identifying, visiting, and inspecting these unaffiliated shows. These unaffiliated shows cripple our industry and have long been a problem that must finally be resolved.

3. What responsibilities should USDA-certified Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) have within the industry?

USDA-certified Horse Industry Organizations should, and do, have theresponsibility of the consistent enforcement of rules which are consistent with the HPA and its regulations to ensure the welfare of the horse and the integrity of the events they affiliate. Given the number of horse events annually and the budgetary

restraints of the USDA, HIOs provide an invaluable ability to ensure compliance with the Act where, otherwise, there would be absolutely no oversight. Since, according to the OIG Audit of 2011, APHIS was able to attend only six (6)% of horse shows between 2005 - 2008, HIOs are able to fill what otherwise would be a huge void in HPA enforcement.

4. How can the industry reconcile its inherent competition aspect with ensuring compliance with the Horse Protection Act?

Legitimate competitors, whether in sport or in for-profit businesses, all desire a level playing field upon which to compete. The role of the regulatory body, whether public or industry-driven, is to ensure that level playing field. The Tennessee Walking Horse Industry is no different from any other profit-driven industry which self-regulates.

As discussed previously, the inspections performed by the FSIS division of the USDA based upon objective standards have not resulted in a 100% rate of compliance – despite the direct impact on human health and safety. In fact, the compliance rates reported by the FSIS for 2010 – 2011 are almost identical to those for the Walking Horse industry, approximately 98% compliant.

Incorrectly, the USDA seems to be focusing on the competition aspect as it relates to competitors in individual classes or shows. As stated above, such competitors should desire a level playing field each time they enter the ring. The more damaging competitive aspect as it relates to HPA compliance is the competition which now exists between individual horse shows for entry numbers and between certified HIOs for affiliations. As addressed by Dr. DeHaven, former Deputy Administrator for APHIS, in his 2000 article, horse shows have an incentive to either not affiliate or to affiliate with less stringent HIOs in order to increase their number of entries, thereby increasing their profits. Dr. DeHaven stated the following:

“A DQP program stays in business by having horse shows affiliate with them to provide on-site inspections. Because horse show mmanagers seek to maximize the number of entries at their respective shows, they may be less likely to affiliate with a DQP program having a reputation for stringent enforcement of the HPA.”

HIOs with a more stringent inspection process are left at a severe financial disadvantage as horses affiliate with less-stringent HIOs thereby jeopardizing the existence of the HIOs which best effectuate the purpose of the Act.

Additionally, one of the issues raised by the 2011 OIG Audit was the conflicts of interest possessed by some industry DPQs. The USDA and the industry should require that all DQPs do not operate under such conflicts of interest by requiring disclosure of any potential conflicts and oaths taken that no such conflicts exist.

5. What can the USDA do now (and in the future) to ensure compliance?

First, in order ensure compliance, the USDA must form a true public/private partnership with those within the industry who are trying to do the right things to ensure the welfare of the horse and compliance with the HPA. The USDA-certified HIOs which are actually enforcing the HPA and its Regulations must be rewarded through a constructive VMO supervision program. The HIOs which are not enforcing the purposes of the Act must be punished by the USDA and decertified, if necessary. The failure of the USDA to focus on less compliant and/or less stringent HIOs results in the elimination of the HIOs which best effectuate the purposes of the Act.

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USDA and HIOs. The USDA should develop a Point of Interest beginning with the 2012 show season requiring HIOs to eliminate all DQP conflicts of interest from their programs.

USDA representatives have mentioned on numerous occasions the amount of “rumors” they hear concerning HPA compliance issues. Simply put, no one has the ability to fix a problem that has not been brought to their attention. The USDA and the certified HIOs should develop a system whereby an HIO is given the opportunity to investigate and address, if necessary, any legitimate issues raised through alleged “reports” made directly to the USDA. Most certified HIOs have in place a system to address such “reports”, however, the system is rarely, if ever, utilized. Instead, most such allegations are, apparently, made directly to USDA representatives. A system should be put in place to allow any HIO which is potentially involved to be made aware and given the opportunity to address issues in order to ensure compliance and to encourage a level of trust between the USDA and its certified HIOs.

6. What responsibilities should USDA have within the industry with respect to enforcement and what hinders oversight of the HIOs and/or industry?

The HIO system of industry self-regulation dictates that the USDA perform supervision and oversight at HIO-affiliated events and to attend unaffiliated events to enforce the HPA. As discussed above, the industry is required to rely solely on the USDA for HPA enforcement at unaffiliated events. The USDA’s limited resources to attend unaffiliated events and to, instead, focus on HIO affiliated events handcuffs the industry and provides a safe-haven for noncompliant individuals to function.

The lack of a true public/private relationship breeds distrust and adversarial attitudes on both sides of the fence. A true partnership between the USDA and its HIOs with the singular goal of HPA compliance would eliminate many of the issuescurrently facing the industry such as competition between HIOs and the increased number of entries at unaffiliated events.

7. Should there be a prohibition of all action devices?; (7-9 All answers below)

8. Should there be a prohibition of pads?;

9. Currently the Horse Protection regulations have a shoe and weight limit on yearlings. Should there now be shoe and weight limit for all aged horses?

Scientifically accepted studies and data indicate that the current regulations concerning action devices and pads do not in any way cause harm to the horse. A copy of the Auburn Study has been attached hereto. To consider amendment of the Horse Protection Act Regulations currently in place regarding the action device and pads would be to take action to address a problem which simply does not exist with no scientific proof to the contrary.

Any attempt to eliminate the pads would impact not only the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, but also those breeds which utilize similar pads in their training, showing and therapeutic treatment. For example, the Saddlebred, Morgan, Racking and others would all be affected by any attempt to eliminate the use of pads.

UHDP Issues Grant To Alabama Ladies Auxiliary Horse Show

(April 2, 2012 Shelbyville, Tennessee) – The Unified Horse Show Development Program (UHDP), an arm of the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST), is pleased to announce they have awarded the Alabama Ladies Auxiliary a grant to assist with their horse show in Baileyton, Al. on May 5, 2012. The Parkside School Athletic Booster Club is a co-host of the horse show along with the Alabama Ladies Auxiliary.

“We are pleased to assist in strengthening this show with the Alabama Ladies Auxiliary. Horse shows are the base of our breed. Shows are what introduce people to our horse and influence breeding directions in our industry. Keeping shows healthy enables the Tennessee Walking Horse industry to grow. UHDP and FAST appreciate the efforts of the Auxiliary and other groups that put on Walking Horse show,” said UHDP Chair Diana McMurtrey. Previously this year, UHDP announced a grant to help with horse shows in Mississippi and Iowa.

The Alabama Ladies Auxiliary and Parkside School Athletic Booster Club Horse Show will be affiliated with the PRIDE HIO. This is the inaugural year for the horse show in Baileyton, Al show and it will be managed by Valerie Smith and J.T. Scott. The 36-class schedule features both pleasure and performance Tennessee Walking Horse classes.

The UHDP program was started less than one year ago and the Alabama Ladies Auxiliary and Parkside School Athletic Booster Club show marks the sixth horse show supported by UHDP.

The UHDP was formed to assist new horse show development as well as help existing shows that need financial aid. The group will also seek to revitalize previous Walking Horse venues and help with walking horse events across the nation. The UHDP will focus its aid to horse shows primarily outside of the states of Tennessee and Kentucky. Horse events and shows will have to apply to the UHDP for financial aid. Applications can be found at www.fastwalkingshowhorse.org.

The program also includes a mentoring program. UHDP will offer mentoring services to groups that request help with organizing their shows and putting together events. The UHDP and FAST proudly promote all show disciplines of the Tennessee Walking Horse.

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Show season is here! It’s time to look forward to a new year of fun and enjoyment at horse shows. Though the economy overshadows us all, show ring competition will still be fierce and presentation will play as important a role as ever this year.

Do you find yourself getting confused before a big show when it comes to picking out the perfect combination of suit, shirt and tie? If you are like most of us, the choices seem endless and the guidelines for what to wear and what not to wear slip from memory. You cannot let those last minute details escape your thoughts before a show because the judges come with a scrutinizing eye! You want to have the appearance of an experienced winner and be the envy of riders and audiences alike!

This is where The SCOOP steps in and helps to pull your presentation together before the gate call. You should be acquainted

with the rules and regulations of your local Horse Industry Organization (HIO) that govern attire. You can also garner valuable input from experienced apparel and tack merchants.

First thing’s first. You must familiarize yourself with a valid definition for presentation. Webster’s dictionary defines presentation as “a symbol or image that represents something”. In this case, tack and apparel are the symbols or images that represent the rider.

Wisely planning a good show wardrobe will not only help you make a good impression, but will also give you an extra bit of confidence each time you enter the arena, and save you time and aggravation in the long run. Invest in the best within your budget. Your apparel will last for years and still have good resale value if you plan, choose, and buy with long-term quality and durability in mind.

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English classes require an English riding habit (saddle suit), riding boots, optional English spurs, pant tie downs or underpasses, optional gloves, and optional hat (homburg, top hat, derby, snap brim or helmet). Hair must be neatly groomed and long hair should be styled so that it does not hide the back number. In the Ladies Auxiliary class, exhibitors are required to wear a snap brim hat or derby and hair cannot hang below the collar.

Earrings should be small pearls, diamonds, or colored stones and under no circumstances should earrings dangle. Nice touches include a collar bar under the tie and either a very small flower or the more modern option of a small lapel pin. Keep your lapel pins at a reasonable size, and equine related pins are preferred.

Anything you wear must be fitted correctly. Finding a good tailor and investing in proper fit can do wonders for the appearance of any riding suit.

The Lead Line class showcases the future riders of tomorrow...our precious children and their cute little ponies! Matching English or Western attire for the handler and rider should complement the pony. Tack can be either English or Western but must be appropriate to the attire.

Clothing for colt handlers can vary upon the time of day they are showing and the weather conditions at the show. Typical attire is an English riding habit minus the jacket. Formal attire is desired for Championship classes held after 6 PM.

Handlers in the Model class can wear either English or Western attire, but the attire should be appropriate for the horse. If wearing English attire, the horse’s tack must be English. If wearing Western attire, the horse’s tack must be Western. (See checklists above.)

LEAD LINE / MODEL / HANDLING ATTIRE

ENGLISH ATTIRE

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Formal attire should never be worn at a one-night show. It is never appropriate to wear formal attire before 5 PM, even for Championship classes held during the day. During a multi-day show, even in a qualifying class after 5 PM, a day coat and suit are acceptable. Formal attire should be reserved for Championship classes after 5 PM.

Formal attire includes:

• Formal jods with a satin stripe can be worn with a day coat with shawl collar. They should be paired with a wing collar shirt, vest and bowtie or a cummerbund and bowtie. • A tuxedo jacket and jods should match. The jacket should have satin lapels and a satin stripe should follow the outer seam of the jods. The tux should be worn with a wing collar shirt, vest and bowtie or a cummerbund and bowtie. • White gloves are only appropriate if worn with a white wing collar shirt, vest and bowtie or a white cummerbund and bowtie. • A lovely top hat, steamed and brushed, should always accompany formal attire. • A wing collar shirt for ladies should have a smooth front. The shirt can have either a fly front or studs. Formal shirts can be made of cotton, but the most popular are silk. • Formal vests and bowties are preferred over cummerbunds and bow ties, especially for ladies out of adolescence and with mature figures. The vest helps keep a pulled together look and adds punch to the outfit. • Boots should be patent leather. Black works well with navy blue or black tuxedo or jods. To get your boots shining, clean them with Vaseline worked into a small, clean cloth. • Bows in the hair should not be overpowering; they should be small and subtle and complement the outfit.

photos by Shane Shiflet

FORMAL ATTIRE

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To be eligible to show in Western classes, you must have western style long pants or jeans, western style long sleeved, collared shirt, a western hat, and western boots. Optional attire includes western style chaps, spurs, vest, jackets, and gloves. Western riders continue to have beautiful choices in colors and fabrics for their show apparel. Elaborately embellished clothes are always popular, but classic looks in quality materials and detailed tailoring are a wise investment that can be worn for years, not just a season.

For women’s western tops, the key is comfort and the palette is pretty. Tall collars and ornate cuffs on fitted bodices continue to be the preferred silhouette, with many riders wearing waist-length tops worn tails out over the waistband of chaps.

Western clothing should coordinate with horse and saddle blanket.

If you have a round face, a derby is not for you. You would look better in a small brimmed homberg steamed and shaped just for you. If you have a heart shaped face, you would look better in a derby steamed and curled. If you have a long slim face, a wider brimmed homberg would look best on you. If you are in a class where you must wear a tux, a top hat is a must; it finishes the look. Men should always show in a hat. You should always pick a hat color that goes well with your suit or if showing in a day coat, normally the hat matches the jods. If you choose to show without a hat, your hair should be very short or pulled back and put up and no strands hanging. This will ensure a very neat appearance.

HATS

photo by Shiflet

photo by Sandra Hallphoto by Shiflet

photo by Debby Bushphoto by Sid Abernathy

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WESTERN ATTIRE

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Fine harness attire requires men to wear a riding suit, formal suit or business suit with hat. Ladies must wear riding suits, formal or cocktail wear, or dress with appropriate top. Skirts and slits in dresses cannot be above the knee without the use of a lap blanket.

In Equitation classes, the judge shall penalize those exhibitors who do not conform to proper appointments. Appointment requirements are based on good taste, which is always in style and always correct. A solid color or conservative pinstripe saddle suit is correct both day and evening and should be worn with coordinating vest, four-in-hand tie, man’s style shirt, gloves, homburg, derby, or snap brim hat, and jodhpur boots. Underpasses are required, long hair must be styled above the collar and only small post earrings are acceptable.

Semi-formal Equitation classes require a saddle seat tuxedo suit with one-button coat in dark blue, brown, gray or black, with the

collar and lapels of the same color and matching jodphurs with a vertical satin stripe of matching color. A top hat, white formal tuxedo shirt, dark bow tie, cummerbund or pique vest, gloves, and jodhpur boots are also necessary.

Formal attire for Equitation is the same as the semi-formal suit, except worn with a top hat and white accessories, including white bow tie, cummerbund or pique vest, and gloves. Underpasses are required. The formal suit is worn only after 6 PM.

FINE HARNESS DIVISION

EQUITATION APPOINTMENTS

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TIPS ON CARING FOR YOUR SHOW ATTIREThe following recommendations may seem redundant to a seasoned exhibitor but, with so many new exhibitors in the industry, we felt these tips would be beneficial. Careful maintenance will lengthen the life of your quality apparel by years.

• Always keep your show coat on a well padded hanger. A cloth bag is far superior to a plastic bag to protect your garments from dust and dirt. Plastic bags breed mold and dust and may dry out suede knee patches.

• Bring a lint roller to every show for quick touch-ups before entering the show ring. A soft bristle brush should be used sparingly due to the stress it may cause to some fabrics.

• Try to use the same pin holes for back number pins, as well as decorative pins worn on your coat lapel.

• Before and after showing, it is best to keep your garments away from the sunlight because the sun can cause damage to the fabric as well as fading.

• Keep a container of alcohol-free baby wipes in your tack box. When horse sweat gets on your coat (and eventually it will) use a few wipes and gently scoop away the sweat. Use the wipes as soon as your class is over so the sweat doesn’t set in the fabric. This practice will make the dry cleaner’s job a lot easier.

• Store your garments indoors in a well ventilated environment. It is best not to keep them in a tack room.

Thoroughly and gently brush your garments after each show. Unless there are serious stains on any garment, it

is not necessary to dry clean after each show. Frequent dry cleaning can be stressful to many fabrics and everyone’s budget. A quick steaming will remove wrinkles.

• Make every effort to develop a good relationship with a reputable dry cleaner, to protect your investment. Suggest that your garments be cleaned with fresh fluid. Used or old fluid will not remove some spots and/or stains, and may actually discolor many fabrics.

• Do not use club soda or nail polish remover. They can aggravate the stain making it impossible to remove.

• Never press a stain on any garment as the stain may become permanently set.

• A baby’s soft hairbrush will clean your hat, but the long handle on a real hat brush makes the job easier. Spots on felt hats can sometimes be removed by gently using fine sandpaper or an emery board. For straw hats, a soft brush whisks away dirt, and small stains can be removed with a dab of liquid soap on a soft cloth.

• Invest in a strong hat carrier. Don’t use a plastic bag to store your hat as heat and moisture can mildew or warp the hat. Heat is your hat’s enemy, so never store it in a horse trailer, car, or other area that may heat up.

• Always have on hand special rain gear for protection of your suit and hat. These plastic covers can be purchased at most any tack shop.

• Jod keepers are a great way to give your show pants a

longer life. These jod keepers now come in fun colors and patterns. These have always been used in the Saddlebred

breed and some walking trend setters are using them.

Remember, you’ll never get a second chance to make a first impression, so be sure that you and your horse create the best possible impression each and every time you step into the show arena.

Enjoy yourself! Years after the horse shows have ended, it’s the friendships and adventures you’ll remember more than any award or judge. Best of Luck!

Proper rain gear

Hat carriers

Jod keepersProper garment bag

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SHOW RING ACCESSORIES

Tie rings- These are a new trend that are very popular in the Saddlebred breed and a few of the trend setters for the walking breed are wearing them now. They are all uniquely made and designed and help add that little extra flair to a saddle suit.

Number Magnets- These are a great way to give the polished equitation look similar to the Number Pins without the wear and tear on your suit. These come in a variety of colors and shapes. Also are great in the Western division too.

Number Pins- These are the classic equitation pins to place your back number on your suit after being cut down to have the classic look in the show ring.

Lapel Pins- Everyone loves to dress their riding suit up with a lapel pin. There are the very traditional looking pins that are silver or gold. Many enjoy adding a crystal looking pin to ad some sparkle to the arena.

Spurs- Spurs are needed by some riders. There are English and western attire spurs. A very popular item now in the Western division is the crystal or poncho looking western leather spur straps. These styles help bling out the outfit.

Tie Downs- Tie downs are required in English competition. There are many places that offer these for sale both with single or double buttons or holes whichever works best with your jods.

Gloves- Gloves are a must have for the formal look. Some riders wear white gloves to give the complete black tie affair appearance. Gloves are always necessary in the equitation classes and are a great way to polish any rider in the show ring both male and female.

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Ties- Bling Tie Affair ties are the biggest hit in the ring today. Patti Pollack picks the perfect tie to match your riding habit and then custom crystals each tie to perfection. This is the perfect way to accessorize any suit to add a little bling!

Whips- Some riders require a whip to show their horse. There are all types of whips and lengths of whips. There are special whips with wooden handles and a huge hit now is the sworvoskie crystal whips. These are the special sparkle whips you may have seen in the show ring.

Hair bun bows- These are always seen on the equitation riders and many youth and lady riders in saddle seat attire. These come in an array of colors and designs and help dress up any suit. Also a big hit in both the english and western divisions is to pin a lapel pin in your show bun and give a dressy look to your hair.

Fake buns - Today people are always in a rush and an easy way to have that great look in the show, like you spent hours on your hair, is to purchase a fake bun. These buns are made perfectly to show in with or without a show hat and come in all colors making it easy to find the perfect match for you natural hair color.

Cuff links- Are most common on the male riders, but lots of ladies dress up there formal attire with some custom cuff links to set her outfit off and make a little different look than the black and white formals in the ring.

Tie Bars- There are clip on tie bars and the modern tie bars that go through the shirt. The modern hit is to wear a swarovski crystal tie bar that coordinates with your show suit, vest, and tie.

SHOW RING ACCESSORIES

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sawmills volunteer fire and rescue horse show

Sawmills, NC – The inaugural Sawmills Volunteer Fire and Rescue Walking Horse show was held on March 31, at the Sawmills Optimist Park.

The show manager, Donna Powell, put together an excellent show for their first time out. Jason Hines delivered the invocation. David Price was the ringmaster. Faith Copenhaver was the judge of the twenty class show which started at 2:00 in the afternoon. Debby Bush was the official photographer and Madeline Griggs was the organist.

The Championship Open Specialty Stake had three excellent entries. David Polk and Watt Zone were declared champions after an outstanding show. Coming in at reserve was Generator’s Double Coin and Allen Abee. Ronald Mosley and All American Jose were awarded the yellow banner.

The SCOOP congratulates the Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, all of the participants, and spectators on the success of this show.


Sawmills, NC – The inaugural Sawmills Volunteer Fire and Rescue Walking Horse show was held on March

The Championship Open Specialty Stake had three excellent entries. David Polk and Watt Zone were declared

David Polk and Watt Zone Light

Up The Ring At Sawmills, NC

Malaya Jester and Beaming Around made the blue ribbon ride in the Show Pleasure class.

David Polk and Watt Zone Lit up the night by winning the Walking Championship Open Specialty Stake.

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Sawmills Volunteer Fire and Rescue Horse ShowSawmill, NCMarch 31, 2012Judge: Faith Copenhaver

#1. COUNTRY PLEASURE1-On the Loose and Armed Gary Pope Carolyn Pope 2-Tank Williams Christy Conway Christy Conway3-Fancy this & Fancy that Judath Boarge Judy Barringer4-Shakin that Money Maker Kelly Evans Stacy and Kelly Evans5-Walkon Bye Marty Ferrell Marty Ferrell

#2. YOUTH 11 AND UNDER (NO ENTRIES)

#3. TRAIL PLEASURE1-Highway Patrol Christy Conway Christy Conway2-Hes All About the Gold Audrey Nuckles Audrey Nuckles3-Liberty Valance n/a Judy Barringer4-PV Grey Cash Kim Mears Kim Mears5-Midnights Magic Sun Ashely Hodge J C Knight

#4. YOUTH 12-171-Chargers Gold Card Skylar Macleod Skylar Macleod2-Electrolux Sharon Hady Sharon Hady

#5. LITE SHOD SPECIALTY1-Big Time Grand C.B. Daughtridge C.B. and Linda Daughtridge

#6. PARK PERFORMANCE SPECIALTY1-Busters Big Deal Rhetta Foster Rhetta Foster2-Oops Blaze Kenny Poplin Steve Daniel

#7. TWO YEAR OLD OPEN1-Fly Like a Bird Kenny Poplin L.D. and Tammy Austin2-Oops Grace Darling Allen Abee Steve Daniel

#8. PARK PLEASURE SPECIALTY1-Patterns Gen C.B. Daughtridge C.B. Daughtridge

#9. THREE YEAR OLD OPEN SPECIALTY (NO ENTRIES)

#10. WALKING PONY 17 AND UNDER1-Texas Orphan Miranda Powell Miranda Powell2-Cool Texas Cash Skylar Macleod Shane Auman

#11. FOUR YEAR OLD OPEN SPECIALTY1-Prides Con Man Ricky Abee L.D. and Tammy Austin2-Bomber Pilot Allen Abee Eliza Kirk

#12. SHOW PLEASURE SPECIALTY1-Beaming Around Malaya Jester Malaya Jester2-Im Dumas In Command Greg McMillan Greg McMillan

#13.OPEN SPECIALTY (NO ENTRIES)

#14. LITE SHOD WESTERN SPECIALTY1-Little Dumas C.B. Daughtridge C.B. and Linda Daughtridge2-PV Grey Cash Kim Mears Kim Mears

#15. AMATEUR OWNED AND TRAINED1-Jose’s Eight Ball Jerry Jester Jerry Jester2-Cash From theMint Tom Kakassy Tom Kakassy

#16. NCWHLA SPECIALTY1-Jose’s Eight Ball Jerry Jester Jerry Jester

#17. N.C. MEMBERS ONLY1-Cash’s Lonesome Star Drew Smith J.C. Knight

#18. PARK PLEASURE SPECIALTY STAKE1-Classy Image Gary Pope Gary Pope2-Miss Cheyenne Kayleigh Messimer Angelyn Ezzell & Larry Messimer3-Kody’s Hurricane Warning Christy Conway C.B. and Linda Daughtridge

#19. AMATEUR SPECIALTY STAKE1-MG’s Six Shooter Amy Abee Steve Daniels2-Ted’s All Star Makenzie Niston Tom Shipman and Amy Abee3-Spontaneous Choice Rhetta Foster Rhetta Foster4-Bright Red Tom Kakassy Judy Barringer

#20. WALKING CHAMPIONSHIP OPEN SPECIALTY STAKE1-Watt Zone David Polk De De Polk2-Generator’s Double Coin Allen Abee Sandra Abee3-All American Jose Ronald Mosley Sherry Mills

Amy Abee and MG’s Six Shooter take down all the opponents to win the Amateur Stake class. Scott Helton poses with the winners.

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Stick horse class participants are happy with blue ribbons for all.Organist Madeline Griggs with husband Tommy.

C.B. Daughtridge with winners of the Trail Pleasure class, He’s All About Gold and Christy Conway.

Jerry and Malaya Jester upon arrival at show.

Dylan Dowell with Youth 12-17 champs, Charger’s Gold Card and Skylar Macleod.

Two Year Old Champions, Fly Like A Bird and Kenny Poplin, pose with owners, L.D. and Tammy Austin, and trainer, Rick Abee.

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C.B. Daughtridge with another blue for his multi-winner, Big Time Grand.

C.B. Daughtridge and Pattern’s Gen rode for the blue in the Park Pleasure class.

Jose’s Eight Ball did double duty by winning the Amateur Owned and Trained class with Jerry Jester and the NCWHLA class with Malaya Jester.

C.B. Daughridge and Little Dumas win the Lite Shod Western class making 3 blues for C.B. Link Bryant is on

hand to congratulate them.

Proud grandfather, Larry Mesimer, poses with Kayleigh Mesimer after Kayleigh’s win in the Park Pleasure Specialty Stake on Miss Cheyenne.

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Trainer, Keith Bryant, with Park Performance winners, Buster’s Big Deal and owner-rider, Rhetta Foster.

Miranda Powell and Texas Orphan pose with Link Bryant after winning the Walking Pony 12-17 class.

Owners, L.D. and Tammy Austin, have another winner with Pride’s Con Man in the Four Year Old Open. They were met by Rick Abee.

The NCWHA Members Only class was won by Drew Smith and Cash’s Lonesome Star. Mackenzie Niston poses with owner, J.C. Knight and trainer, Rick Abee.

Scott and Myra Helton take time out to pose for a picture on a beautiful day.

Winners of the largest class, Country Pleasure, Gary Pope and On The Loose And Armed, are met by Carolyn Pope.

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WHO’S WHO DIRECTORYAWARDS

Royal Ribbons and awaRdsRibbons, trophies, back numbers and crystal awards. Located at 889 Colloredo Blvd, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Phone or fax 931-685-0110. Owned by Keith and Suzy Johnson.

BED AND BREAKFAST

ClEaRViEw HoRsE FaRMShow Arena and Bed & Breakfast. Located at 2291 Hwy. 231 South, Shelbyville TN 37160. Call 931-684-8822 or visit www.clearviewhorsefarm.com.

BOARDINGTHE Main GaiT FaRMFull care stall & pasture boarding available.Indoor & outdoor arena, and 65 acres to ride on.Located at 681 Rabbit Branch Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Please call 931-607-8897 or 931-703-0153 for more information or visit www.themaingait.com.

CLOTHING/APPAREL

MaRsHa deaRRiaGa, llCEquestrian riding apparel; ready made and custom western and saddle seats. “The Choice of Champions in Fine Equestrian Apparel.” Marsha Shepard. Located at 115 South Side Square, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call 931-684-3500, fax 931-684-6544 or email [email protected].

Roy RoGERs wEsTERn wEaR20% off Carhartt Outerwear. Located at 1708 Huntsville Hwy., Fayetteville, TN 37334. Call 931-438-4052. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-5, Sun. 1-4.

blinG TiE aFFaiROne of a Kind Swarovski Chrystal Enhanced Designer Ties. Contact Patti Pollack at 408-202-5752 or email [email protected]. 14500 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070

EMBROIDERY/AWARDS

aPPalaCHian GRaPHiCsEmbroidery, trophies, ribbons, awards, back numbers. The source for all your promotional items. Located in St. Paul, VA. Call 276-762-9003 or visit www.appalachiangraphicsinc.com.

FARRIERS

RonniE TaboR sHoEinGLocated in Shelbyville, TN. Call 937-684-1684 or email [email protected].

FEED DISTRIBUTORS

CElEbRaTion FEEdsBulk and bag feed sales. “Celebrating the Horse.” Located at 10321 Rockvale Road, Rockvale, TN 37153. Contact Joe Green, plant 615-274-2661, cell 931-619-9678 or email [email protected].

INSURANCE

baRnEs EQUinE insURanCE aGEnCy Insurance for any horse related coverage., including full mortality, major medical, surgical, stable fire, liability for training, instructions, boarding, etc. Located at P. O. Box 609, Pigeon Forge, TN 37868. Call Joe Barnes or Krissy Evans 877-332-2500, 865-774-2500, Joe’s cell 865-654-2700, fax 865-774-1212 or visit www.barnesequine.com.

JonEs EQUinE insURanCE aGEnCy, inC.Providing all types of insurance coverage for the horse-man. Full mortality, major medical, prospective foal, farm & liability and workers’ compensation. Contact Bobby Jones at 1330 Moberly Road, Richmond, KY 40475. Phone 859-893-1097, fax 859-369-7952, or email [email protected]. Whitney McConnell Davis - phone 901-292-5598, fax 615-395-4152 or [email protected].

JEWELRY

bEn bRanTlEy & Co.Your premier source for equine jewelry. One of a kind de-signs are our specialty. Over 25 years selling fine jewelry nationally & internationally. Call Ben at 931-639-7840 or 931-684-1513 or [email protected].

PHOTOGRAPHY

aValon PHoToGRaPHyCapturing the spirit. Innovative horse show photography. Creative equine portraits. Call the studio 952-922-6300, cell 952-212-3964, email [email protected], or visit www.walkinghorsephotography.com.

bRadlEy diCk PHoToGRaPHyPortraits, headshots, action shots, on location. Other pho-tography available. Located at 1711 Hwy. 130 W. Shelbyville, TN 37160, 931-205-7035 or 931-580-2202, email [email protected] or visit www.Bradleydick.com.

CoUnTRy REFlECTion PHoToGRaPHyHorse shows, farm shoots, pet and action photography, Call Peggy Stewart 540-421-9612 or email [email protected].

CoURTnEy CHURCH PHoToGRaPHyLocated at 106 Haverford Path #7, Georgetown, KY 40324. Call 502-370-4530 (home) or 651-442-0007 (cell) or visit www.courtneychurchphotography.com.

dana doylE PHoToGRaPHyEquine Photography. Booking available for shows. Proofs can be seen at www.danadoylephotos.com. Located at P. O. Box 7173, Cynthiana, KY 41031. Call the office 859-235-0400, cell 859-435-0570 or email [email protected].

GaRy THoRnsbURy, EQUinE PHoToGRaPHERWould love to cover your show or shoot individual pic-tures. Located at 203 Bell Harrison Rd., Evensville, TN 37332. Call 423-827-6390, email [email protected] or visit www.garythornsbury.com.

JaCk GREEnE, PHoToGRaPHERLocated at P. O. Box 33, Christiana, TN 37037. Call 615-893-3993 or visit www.jackgreene.com.

JaMiE MCCoy PHoToGRaPHyNow booking for horse shows. Also, portraits, action shots or conformation shots on location or at your farm/training barn. Other photography available, including senior and family portraits. Located in Corinth, MS. Call 662-808-0323 or email [email protected]. Portfolio at http://photosbyjamie.photoreflect.com.

MoVin’ on UP PHoToGRaPHyJennifer Potts, Photographer. Horse shows, stallions, headshots and onsite shoots. Other photography available, including weddings, senior portraits, pets and family por-traits. Logo and ad design. Located at 168 Amos Gammill Rd., Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call 931-205-3493, email [email protected] or visit www.movinonupphotos.com.

PHoToGRaPHy by dEbbiE UECkER-kEoGHLocated at 338 N. Cuyamaca, El Cajun, CA 92020. Call 619-440-6841, cell 619-933-2730 or visit www.photosbydebbie.com.

PHoTos by naT Natasha Douglas, Photographer. Offering extraordinary show horse photography in the ring and at the farm. Serv-ing the eastern United States and beyond! Located at 2212 Frog Level Road, Ewing, VA 24248. Call 865-585-4083, email [email protected]. or visit www.photosbynat.com.

PJ waMblE PHoToGRaPHyView and order proofs online at www.pjwamble.com. Locat-ed at 1245 Cochran Cemetery Road, Lewisburg, TN 37091. Call or fax 931-359-6363 or call cell 931-993-7353.

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WHO’S WHO DIRECTORYSANDRA HALL PHOTOGRAPHY Located at RR 2, Box 111, Chesterfield, SC 29709. Call 843-623-6652.

SHANE SHIFLET PHOTOGRAPHYLocated at 2767 Lazy Pine Rd., Randleman, NC 27317. Call 336-318-2116, fax 336-318-2764 or visit www.shaneshiflet.com.

SID ABERNATHY PHOTOGRAPHYSpecializing in equine photography, including horse shows, on the farm and stallion, family and senior por-traits. Sid Abernathy, P. O. Box 12, Shannon, MS 38868. Call 662-767-8281 or 662-401-0822, email [email protected] or visit http://www.sid.photoreflect.com.

TERRY YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHYLocated at P. O. Box 54911, Lexington, KY 40555. Call 859-264-8579, 859-263-3623 or email [email protected].

TLC PHOTOGRAPHYBooking horse shows now! Teresa Castle, P. O. Box 176, Means, KY 40346. Call 606-768-4221, 606-768-2457 or visit castlephotography.photoreflect.com.

TOM OAKLEY PHOTOGRAPHYHorse shows, portraits and action shots. Will transfer your home movies, photos or slides to DVD. Located at 132 Mankin St., La Vergne, TN 37086. Call 615-213-2931, 615-347-3835, email [email protected] or visit www.tomoakley.com.

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTSA TO Z PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTSEmbroidery, silk screening, caps, T-shirts, golf shirts, jackets and ad specialties. Contact Mark or Debbie Wil-liams, Shelbyville, TN, 931-685-0200.

RIDING INSTRUCTORS

ALICE KLEIN EqUESTRIANSCertified Riding Instructor. Lessons for all ages and riding levels. Discounted packages available. Specializing in centered riding, show ring preparation and equitation. Will travel to you for private instruction. Lesson horses available in all disciplines. Located at Win A Few Stables in Shelbyville, TN. Call 931-205-2067.

BALLENTINE FARMS RIDING ACADEMYFull-time riding academy, boarding, and sales facility. Lessons and summer camp. Gift certificates available. Producing North Carolina’s most accomplished riders. Located at 6921 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Call 919-552-3536.

FIND YOUR GAIT CRI TRI CHA Certified. Find Your Gait Riding Acad-emy has produced many accomplished competitors and champions including three USEF equitation riders. Lesson horses and flat shod training available. All breed riding and training center specializing in saddleseat. Located in Oak Grove, MO. Call 816-934-2734 or visit www.findyourgait.com.

STORAGE

STOR–N-LOCKWe have state-of-the-art covered storage/parking for motor homes and RVs. Each space has electric, water and sewer hookups. Pay by the day, week, or month! Come stay with us during any event in our area! 24 hour access. Only 1.7 miles from the Celebration Grounds, located at 1703 Green Lane, Shelbyville, TN. Call 913-684-8585 or visit www.stornlock.netoffice.

TACK

BEDFORD TACK, INC.Manufacturers and importers of fine quality horse equip-ment at competitive prices (retail and wholesale). Large selection of English and Western attire. Call for catalog. Located 8 miles north of Shelbyville. Located at 148 Ebb Joyce Road, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Order toll free at 1-800-523-4971, fax 931-437-221 or visit www.bedfordtack.com.

THE WINNER’S CIRCLE HORSE SUPPLY, LLCWe specialize in tack for Tennessee Walking Horses. 603 Evans Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call toll free at 1-800-298-7398 or 931-684-2912 or visit www.wcircle.com.

ALABAMA

DOSS FARMSWalking horse breeding, sales, broodmares, weanlings, and yearlings. Jack Doss, Owner; Morrow Doss, Man-ager/Certified Riding Instructor. Riding lessons available. Located at 30 Doss Road, Cullman, AL 35057. Call Jack 256-708-5005 or Morrow 256-385-0401.

KELLEY RANCH Full service training facility for walking horses. Junior Wilhoite, Trainer. Located at 8971 State Highway 10 East, Shorterville, AL 36373. Call 334-441-9082 or Junior’s cell 352-435-5840.

CALIFORNIA

BOUqUET CREEK FARMSWalking horse boarding, colts, colt training, lessons, pleasure horses, show horses and versatility. Wendy Shaw,

Trainer. Located at 30280 Bouquet Creek Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350. Call the stable 661-296-3951, cell 661-296-4087 or email [email protected].

GOLDEN WEST FARMSWalking horse training and breeding facility. Scott Benham, Trainer/Manager. Lalo Gutierrez and Manual Rodriquez, Trainers. Located at 13213 Ontario Ave., Ontario, CA 91761. Call 909-947-5870 (b) or 909-923-8128 (r).

FLORIDA

HARD ROCK FARMSpecializing in flat shod for show and pleasure. Sheryl Skala-Carl, Owner/Trainer. Located at 5850 NE 150th Avenue, Williston, FL 32696. Call the barn and house 352-528-5775 or visit website www.hardrockfarm.com.

GEORGIA

HOLLIN FARM, INCFull-service training facility for walking horses. Gary Hollin, Owner/Trainer. Located at 5474 High Schoals Rd., Bishop, GA 30621. Call the barn 706-769-8790 or home 706-769-7750.

SAWTOOTH STABLESWalking horse training and sales. Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Rogers, Owners. Brian Watson, Trainer. Located at 3730 West Ellis Rd., Griffin, GA 30223. Call Brian’s cell 770-298-5070 or Lindy’s cell 404-234-1879.

KENTUCKY

HANKINS STABLES Walking horse training and sales facility. Jamie and Jennifer Hankins, Trainers. Standing at stud: A Greater Generator. Located at 420 Redmon Road, Paris, KY 40361. Call 859-987-6727. LOID STABLESA full-service training facility for walking horses. Specializing in sales and training. Tommy Loid, Trainer/ Manager. Located in Bowling Green, KY. Call the barn 270-782-1543 or cell 270-779-5633.

ROLLING ACRES FARM & STABLESBob Stannard, Owner. Robby Stannard, Trainer. Colt training and sales facility. Located in Lebanon, KY. Call the barn 859-336-0739, cell 859-805-8011, email [email protected] or visit www.rollingacresstables.com.

TRAVIS WILEY STABLESWalking horse training, boarding and sales facility. Travis Wiley, Trainer. Located at 4600 Harrodsburg Road, Danville, KY. Call the barn 859-239-9607 or Travis’ cell 859-583-0024.

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PIONEER STABLESFull-service training facility for walking horses. Lucy Watts, Manager. Dale Watts, Josh Watts and Jonathan Watts, Trainers. 4025 Highway 51 North, Summit, MS 39666. Call the barn and residence 601-276-2641 or Dale’s cell 601-660-6194.

WILDWOOD FARMSLarry Doyle, Owner. Greg Mooningham, Manager/ Trainer. Located at 980 Crawford Road, Coldwater, MS 38618. Call the farm 662-233-0741, Greg 901-268-4241, Larry 901-496-2366 or fax 901-744-4642.

MISSOURI

HICKMAN STABLESWalking Horses - Full service training, boarding, sales, lessons. Wade Hickman and Margaret Hickman, Train-ers. Located at 2818 E. Rd. H, Stoutland, MO 65567. Call Margaret 417-288-2699 or Wade 417-288-2700.

JIM HUFFMAN STABLES Walking horse training, boarding, sales and lessons. Standing at Stud: Victory Colors #20001940. Jim Huff-man, Owner/Trainer. Located at 2476 State Highway W., Ozark, MO 65721. Call 417-581-6868 or Jim’s cell 417-839-6890.

DEAN SCOTT FARMDon Bill’s Stables. Training, boarding and sales. Standing at stud: PJ Pusher, Private Treaty. Located at 3808 North Farm Road 205, Strafford, MO 65757. Call 417-833-8097.

NORTH CAROLINA

BALLENTINE FARMS RIDING ACADEMYWalking and Spotted Saddle Horses - Full-time riding academy, boarding and sales facility. Lessons and summer camp. Gift certificates available. Producing North Caroli-na’s most accomplished riders. Located conveniently near Raleigh, NC at 6921 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Call 919-552-3536.

K & B BTWH, LLC Walking horse breeding and boarding. J. C. and Marceline Knight, Owners. Standing at stud Generator’s Sergeant Major. Located at 2750 K & B Farm Lane or P. O. Box 1700, Lenoir, NC 28645. Call the barn 828-754-0335, home 828-754-6538 or visit website www.kbbtwh.com.

RONALD MOSLEY STABLES, LLCWalking horse breeding and training facility. Ronald Mosley, Owner. Located at 213 Lindsay Creed Lane, Mt Airy, NC 27030. Call the barn 336-789-2024 or home 336-786-2299.

WALK AWAY FARMSGrandy Tuck, Trainer. Located in Reidsville, NC. Call the barn 336-616-0074 or home 336-951-3691.

OHIO

SOUTHBOUND STABLESWalking horses training, breeding, boarding and sales. Skid Montgomery, Owner. Jamie Robinson, Trainer. Located at 12500 State Route 124, Piketon, Ohio 45661. Call 740-352-8583.

TENNESSEE

BLAKE SIMS STABLESWalking horse training and sales facility. Located at Shi-loh Farms, 210 Big Springs Road, Bell Buckle, TN (off of Highway 231 North). Call the barn 931-437-3160 or Blake’s cell 931-580-2408.

BUD DUNN & SON STABLES, LLC Walking horse training and sales facility. Steve Dunn, Manager/Trainer. Located at Bridlewood Farm, 140 Hwy 82E, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Mailing address 1620 Hwy 64W, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call 256-335-3258. CHAD WAY STABLESWalking horse training & sales facility. Located at Tan Oak Farms, Highway 41A North, Shelbyville, TN. Call 931-703-3926.

D&R STABLESWalking horse training and sales facility. Donald D. Rich-ards, Owner. Randy Young, Manager/Trainer. Mailing address, P. O. Box 858, Sparta, TN 38583. Call the barn 931-738-2720, Randy’s cell 931-808-2206 or fax 931-738-9022. DOUBLE DIAMOND STABLESWalking horse training and boarding facility. Horses for sale in all price ranges. We provide training for your pleasure horses, start to finish. Lessons available. Shelli Mehaffey, Trainer. Located at 145 Halls Mills Road, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call 425-931-2772.

ERIC YOKLEY STABLESWalking Horses - Specializing in starting colts. Training and sales facility. Located at Tim Thompson Stables, 9068 Franklin Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37128. Call 931-638-0791.

FINISH LINE FARMSWalking horse training and sales facility. Rodney and Buddy Dick, Trainers. Located at 3160 Hwy 41A North, Unionville, TN 37180. Call the barn 931-294-5026, cell 931-619-4541 or residence 931-294-8095.

FORMAC STABLESWalking horse training and sales facility. Jimmy McConnell and Dan Waddell, Trainers. Located at 2039 Walker-Tanner Road, Union City, TN. Call the barn 731-885-1768 or residence 731-536-564.

FREEMAN FOALSWalking Horses - Weanlings, yearlings and broodmares for sale. Breeder of WGC Ironworks and WGC Generator’s Santana. Standing at stud: Watch Out José. Located at 529 Crowell Lane, Lebanon, TN 37087. Contact Delaine Smith at 615-444-1422, 615-347-4565 or email [email protected].

GROOVER STABLES at Saddlecrest FarmsWalking horse training, sales and breeding. Standing at stud: I’m Dumas Walker. Located at P560 Airport Road, P. O. Box 1435, Shelbyville, TN 37162. Call the residence 931-389- 9131 or cell 931-703-6127. For breeding information contact Sheila’s cell 931-224-5825 or email [email protected].

HARLINSDALE FARMWalking horse breeding facility. Standing at Stud: Gold Power, The Revelation, Out On Parole, Rowdy Rev. Rocky Jones, Stallion Manager. Located at P. O. Box 280, 6611 Eudailey-Covington Road, College Grove, TN. Call 615-368-3468.

JEFF WILLIS STABLES Training, riding lessons and sales facility. Located at P. O. Box 133, Belfast, TN 37019. Call Jeff at931-993-3174. Riding instructions available by Alice Klein. Call Alice’s cell 931-205-2067 for an appointment.

JOE COTTEN STABLESJoe Cotten at Summerhill Farm. Full-service training and sales facility. Located at 225 Hwy 82 East, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Call 615-202-8429.

JOE FLEMING STABLES Full service training facility for walking horses. Joe Fleming, Manager/Trainer. Justin Harris, Trainer. Located at 2003 Highway 64W, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call the barn 931-684-0136.

NEW WAY FARMS Walking horse training and sales facility. Hal Newman, Owner. Michele Mercier, Trainer. Located at 2317 Highway 41-A South, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call the barn 931-685-4687 or cell 931-212-1456.

QUINTESSENTIAL FARMTraining, boarding, breeding and sales. Doug Simpkins, Owner. Moses Woodson, Trainer. Located at 2394 West Trimble Road, Milton, TN 37118. Call 615-273-2023 or 615-904-4460.

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WHO’S WHO DIRECTORYSHEA WOODS STABLESWalking horse training, showing and sales. Shea Woods, Manager/Trainer. Located at 7650 Highway 18 South, Hickory Valley, TN 38042. Call the barn 731-764-2361 or Shea’s cell 731-659-1574.

TAn OAk fArmSBreeding facility. Many World Champion Stallions Standing at Stud. Jack Heffington, Owner. Call 615-390-9006. Mailing address P. O. Box 1658, Shelbyville, TN 37162.

WHITE OAk fArmBreeding, training and sales facility. Robert and Lisa Mar-bry, Owners. Vicki Self, Trainer. Sammy Sanders, Stallion Manager. Standing at stud: Silver Express, Stud Fee: $550. Located at 10023 Rosemark Road, Atoka, TN 38004. Call the office 901-458-4314, barn 901-829-3303, fax 901-458-9792, email [email protected] or visit www.whiteoakstallions.com.

TOnY YOkLEY & SOnSWalking Horses - Specializing in two year olds, yearlings and show horses for sale year round. Tony Yokley, Trainer. Located at 490 Factory Creek Road, Ethridge, TN 38456. Call the barn 931-363-0191, residence 931-363-7981 or cell 931-629-8253.

VALTOn rummAgE STABLES Walking horse breeding, mare care and colt preparation. Standing at stud: I’m Dark Vengeance ($400 or 2 for $700). Located in Columbia, TN Call 931-388-8166 or cell 931-374-5178.

WInDIng CrEEk STABLESBoarding, breeding, mare care, foaling and recuperative care. Mares and foals for sale at all times. Owned by the Dotson Family. Brent Coburn and Chris Helton, Trainers. Located at 472 Poplar Springs Road, Kingston, TN 37763. Call the farm 865-376-4477, Leslie Dotson’s cell 606-226-4266 or Brent Coburn’s cell 865-755-6470.

TEXAS

mCDODI fArmSSales, training, breeding and yearlings. Specializing in performance, flat shod and trail. Home of Wired To Be Awesome and He’s A Major Push. Dr. Jim and Dodi Speece, Owners. Marco Suarez, Trainer. Kim Lewis, Instructor. Located at 3812 CR 530B, Burleson,TX 76028. Call the barn 817-614-0623, email [email protected] or visit www.mcdodifarms.com.

WALkErS WESTWalking horse breeding, sales and training. Standing 7 stallions at stud. Mary Ellen Areaux, Owner. Located at 3002 FM 2728, Kaufman, TX 75142. Call 972-962-2797, cell 214-507-6032, email [email protected] or visit www.walkerswest.com.

VIRGINIA

DOgWOOD STABLESWalking horse breeding and sales facility. Performance, plantation, pleasure horses and colts for sale. Standing at Stud: Guilty As Charged and Hard Hearted Jose’. David, Mary Ellen and Codi Marie Wright. Located at 3001 Whispering Pines Road, Axton, VA 24054. Call 434-685-2830 or email [email protected].

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The Amateur 50 & Over Specialty ribbon went to Tomball, TX with Karen Bean and He’s Slim Shady.Country Pleasure winners were Vicki Benjamin and Bustline.

Park Pleasure Open Specialty winners, John McNeely and Santana’s Coin, made the victory pass for Lindsey Landrum and John McNeely.

One Fine Line and Jimmy McConnell(not pictured) captured the Five and Over Mares and Geldings class for proud owners, Kimble and Madeline Tew.

Major G’s Hard Cash Girl was the popular 15.2 & Under winner with Dick Peebles in the irons for happy owner, Heather McCormick.Lined With Poison lined up with Lucky Collins to accept the

unanimous fi rst place ribbon in the Amateur Novice class.

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Hunter , Evan and MacKenzie Morgan met Laurie Toone after her win aboard Catastrophic in the Lite Shod Open class.

Another blue for the Rosburys! Four Year Old Stallions winner, Gen’s Black Maverick, and Joe Cotten, took the tri-colored ribbon in this good class.

Thrilled with her win in the 15.2 & Under Amateur Stallions Specialty class, Kathy Zeis gives Texas Joe Black a big smile.

Silver Fog and Mary Medina made the victory pass in the Amateur Three Year Old Mares and Geldings class. They are joined by Dan Waddell and Bob Medina.

The Amateur Novice Mens class went to Alex Way and That’s My Luck.Laurie Toone and A Red Ruby captured fi rst place in the Model class for Liz Gassaway.

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Joe Fleming, Bruce MacDonald, Justin, Slayden, and Addie Harris are all smiles after Robin MacDonald’s winning ride aboard Rocky Mountain Sky in the Amateur

15.2 & Under Mares and Geldings Specialty class.

Hailey Brady and her happy fans celebrated Clown Around Town’s win in the 12-17 Youth Mares and Geldings class.I’m Manhatten and Tamara Hader rode to the blue in the English

Trail Pleasure class.

Ladies Amateur Show Pleasure winners were Deborah Williams and Hello Hello.

The Tommy Jowers Family owned entry, Puttin’ Cash On The Line with Tim Smith in the irons, walked away with the tri-colored ribbon in the Five Year Old and Over

Walking Stallions Over 15.2 Canter class. This proud fan club congratulated pretty Maggie Kail and FreeTo Score after their 11 & Under Youth Mares and Geldings Specialty class victory.

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Don Collins, Candy Green, and crew cheered Lucky Collins and Command’s Simply Special to victory.

The Henry Metcalf and Doug Crawford families, owners, were all smiles as the Groover Stables fan club greeted Winky Groover and Command On Parole after their

victory pass in the Three Year Old Stallions class.

Madeleine, Michael, and Becky Coleman, Dru and Mickey McCormick, Betty Denton, and Brock Tillman were delighted with Ann Bailey’s win with Hydrostatic.

Unanimous winners, Robin MacDonald and John FK’s Pusher, after a fabulous win in the Novice Specialty Lady Riders.

Chad Cotten and Next Simply Red took home the blue for owner, Richard Garnes, in the Amateur Two Year Old Stallions class.

John Puckett met Alex Way and I’m Marilyn, Amateur Two Year Old Mares and Geldings winners.

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Another unanimous blue ribbon ride for Show Pleasure Gentlemen Riders, Steve Mozeley and Chillin’ The Most.

Another great win for Kay Green and I’m Vida Blue.

Gangster’s Hit Man and Austin Roebuck were on target to score a blue ribbon win in Novice Youth, 17 & Under, Mares and Geldings.

WhitLeigh Green, Dr. Jana Anderson, and Miles Irby greeted Lite Shod Junior winners, Hannah Pulvers and Absolute Sky.

Lite Shod Amateur winners were Dr. Linda Jones and Ariana.Another blue for proud owners, Bruce and Robin MacDonald, after Busted At Pebble

Beach and Justin Harris captured the blue in Three Year Old Mares and Geldings.

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Justus Carter, Miles Irby, Fred Weaver, and Hannah Pulvers greeted Lisa Weaver and Juan Carlos, Junior Trail Pleasure winners.

Joe Cotten and The L.A. Ritz made the winning ride in the 15.2 & Under Stallions Specialty class for owner, Charlotte Taylor.

Park Performance Open Specialty winners were Link Webb and Hello Dollars for D. R. Mozeley.

The McGartland’s and Duge strike another blue ribbon pose after Jimmy McConnell’s win with The Royal Dollar.Daniel Latham, Bubba Taylor, and David Landrum greet Tim Smith and It’s 5 O’Clock after

winning Young Trainers class for owners, Courtney and Alex Luttrell.

Another homerun for I’m Stan The Man and Ben Brogdon. This trip to the plate was in the Pro-Am class riding with Charlie Green.

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