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Newport, TN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
1. Maximize and Kayte Daffron took it to the max in the adult Go
As You Please class.
4. Olympic Power charger and Jackie Barron were met by Ben
Hopkins after winning the Open Show Pleasure class.
2. Youth Trail Pleasure champions were Rachel Miller and I’m A
American Lady. Tracie Barron also took a blue ribbon with this
mount in the Western Trail Pleasure class.
5. The Dance Hall Doctor and Sandy Lakins danced their way
straight to the winner’s circle in the ETWHA Ladies Auxiliary
class
3. Liar Liar and Shea Sproles made a great ride for the blue in the
Amateur 15.2 & Under class
6. Biniary and Brandon Givens took home the blue in the Open
Park Performance class.They were met by Terry and Diane Givens
and Renee Maynard.
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NIGHTFALL AT THE RITZ CLAIMS
ETWHA LADIES AUXILIARY STAKE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Newport, TN- East Tennessee started their Fall show season with a bang, as the East Tennessee Ladies Auxiliary hosted a bash on Saturday,
September 15, 2012 at the Cocke County Fairgrounds. This show marked the ladies 6th anniversary. There was much to offer with 50/50
tickets being sold, a cake auction and Ride Like A Girl t-shirts. This show also benefitted the Ridin’ High Therapeutic Riding Center. The
show bill held 37 walking classes and marking the cards was the Honorable David Latham from Joppa, AL. Announcer for the evening was
Bill Daughtry, organist was John French Brantley and photos were taken by Courtney Church. As the Stake class was called to the ring,
four talented entries made the call. Pulling from the line up as the 2012 East Tennessee Ladies Auxiliary champion was Night Fall At The
Ritz and Derek Monahan for Rom Folger of Dobson, NC. Reserve in the class went to ATL International and Brandon Stout for The Jimmy
Reece Family of Pikeville,TN, and rounding out for third was Sweeping Up The Cash and Larry Wheelon for Linda Wheelon of Maryville,
TN.
The SCOOP congratulates the winners and the East Tennessee Ladies Auxiliary for a successful show. Please visit our FREE website at
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Night Fall At The Ritz and Derek Monahan claimed the title Ladies Auxiliary Walking Horse Stake Class Champion. Sam Harvey met the winning duo.
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Newport, TN
1.
2.
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4.
5.
1. Generator’s Top Dollar and Lucas Tipton won the Amateur
Show Pleasure class.
2. Gen’s John Deere and Alex Hopkins gave up the green for a
blue in the Youth Park Pleasure class.
3. I’m The Caddy and Sam Harvey were not putting around when
they rode for the blue in the Open Three Year Old class.
4. Southern Command and Maci Snodgrass performed like southern bells and charmed their way to the winner’s circle in the Country Pleasure division.
5. Bobbie Jo Koger met The Engineer and Larry Wheelon after
they claimed the blue in the Open Specialty.
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Newport, TN
ETWHA LADIES AUXILIARY
Newport, TN
September 15, 2012
Judge: David Latham
HORSE
Rider’s Cup Two Year Old Open
1. Dance Time In Texas
2. Enjoy The Ride
3. Work Force
Riders’ Cup Three Year Old Open
1.
2. Manny Being Manny
Dustin McInturff
3. Ty The Tiger
4. Gossip’s Red Warrior
Paul Livingston
Phil Snodgrass
Pleasant Valley
Farms
Carl Marcum
Bill Lester
RIDER
OWNER
Sammy Messick
Derek Monahan
Thomas Collins
Sammy Messick
Rom Folger
Thomas Collins
Model
1. Evil Genius
2. Cash Blaster
Riders’ Cup Ltd Park Performance Open Specialty
1. Biniary
Brandon Givens
2. Showboatin Blues
Chase Tipton
3. A Cash Promise
Ashley Helton
Renee Maynard
Curtis Allison
Triple H Stables
Emma Eversole
Mary Kathryn Deaton
3. Boom Boom Wow
Jessica Bridwell
Emma Evesole
Mary Kathryn
Deaton
Kelli Bridwell
AOT Specialty
1. Extra Expense
2. Peppermint Score
Tom Collins
Dana Kyte
Tom Collins
Dana Kyte
Youth 11 & Under
1. Olympic Pusher
2. Major Genius
Annie Holcombe
Taylor Strickler
Lindsey Henry
Taylor Strickler
Amateur Three Year Old
1. Mister Myrtle Beach
Harolene Willis
2. Grand Prize Threat
Lisa McKay
Amateur Adult Ponies
1. Flashing Neon
2. Oops! You Better Be Good
Lisa McKay
Harolene Willis
3. Showing Off
4. Chi Chi Rodriguez
Brandon Givens
Casey Southerland
3. Magic Man Again
4. Heartbeat Counselor
5. Command’s Miss Seve
Chasity Henry
Julia Livingston
K.C. Griffin
Lisa McKay
Rodger &
Harolene Willis
Chasity Henry
Julia Livingston
K.C. Griffin
Rodger &
Harolene Willis
Tony & Becky
Bull
Beulah Essary
Pleasant Valley
Farms
Park Pleasure Open
1. El Salvador
2. Marching Orders
3. South Fork Jazz
4. Magic’s Loose Change
5. The Rising Dollar
Jackie Barron
Angela Jones
Brandon Givens
Dana Holt
Garren Hurst
Tracie Barron
RPC Farms
Beulah Esssary
Ken Estes
Hurst Family
Amateur 50 & Over
1. Vegas Ritz
2. The Confederate Gray
Julia Livingston
Shari Winburn
3. Promise Me The Ritz
Gary Sproles
4. UNC
5.
Anita Bradshaw
Julia Livingston
Ralph & Shari
Winburn
Gary & Shea
Sproles
Anita Bradshaw
Lite Shod Open
1. Simple Lee Dangerous
Chris Helton
Kara Graham
Riders’ Cup Open Specialty
1. The Engineer
2. Hello Ritz
Larry Wheelon
John Toney
3. Nine All Over
4. Elmer’s Pzazz
5. Cash’s High Voltage
Phil Snodgrass
Chris Helton
Paul Livingston
Wartrace Farms
Ed & Delores
Chandler
Bill Lester
Henry Young
Sharon Lambdin
Youth Park Pleasure
1. Gen’s John Deere
2. Cheyenne Bodie
Alex Hopkins
Chase Freeman
Jodie Hopkins
Chase Freeman
Country Pleasure
1. Southern Command
2. Twist Of Jose
3. Boom Boom Wow
4. Just Call Me Duke
5. Cash Blaster
Maci Snodgrass
Deborah Thomas
Rick Bridwell
Elaine Estes
Mary Kathryn Deaton
David Snodgrass
Joshua Thomas
Kelli Bridwell
Dana Holt
Mary Kathryn
Deaton
Trail Pleasure English
1. Maximizer
2. I’m A American Lady
3. Evil Genius
4. Amber’s Hidden Desire
5. Exclusively Aspen
Kayte Deaton
Traci Barron
Emma Eversole
Kayte Deaton
Tracie Barron
Emma Eversole
Lisa McKay
RPC Farms
Riders’ Cup 15.2 & Under Open
1. Strong & Pushy
Derek Monahan
2. Sweeping Up The Cash
3. The Next Splash
Larry Wheelon
Jackie Barron
Amateur Adult Ladies
1. Haze’s Cash
2. Jazz’s Royalty
3. Jose’s True Grit
4. Jose Who
Vickie Hughes
Ginger Williams
April Jeffers
Karen Morgan
5. The Final Yard
Patty Jones
Riders’ Cup Four Year Old Open
1. The Title Bout
Derek Monaham
2. Justin Credible
Bobby Kellett
3. American Romeo
Brandon Derrick
4. I’m JFK Bold
5. Million Dollar Ted
Youth Trail Pleasure
1. I’m A American Lady
2.
3. Evil Genius
Youth Lite Shod
1. Simple Lee Dangerous
2. Nuclear Weapon
Will & Jennifer
Allen
Linda Wheelon
Bill & Joyce Dietz
Farrell Hughes
Ginger Williams
Brian Jeffers
Dennis & Karen
Morgan
Patty Jones
Donnie Sinard
Rom Folger
RPC Farms
Pleasant Valley
Farms
Donnie Sinard
Rachel Miller
Tracie Barron
Emma Eversole
Emma Eversole
Alex Hopkins
Andee Patton
Kara Graham
Andee Patton
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Newport, TN
Amateur 15.2 & Under Specialty
1. Liar Liar
Shea Sproles
2. Jose’s Hot Pepper
Diana Bowers
3. Masati
4. Dollar’s Direct Deposit
5. J.R. In Command
Vickie Ricker
Lexie Stinnett
Jason Ownby
Gary & Shea
Sproles
Keith Bowers
Family
Ricker Family
Lexie Stinnett
Jason Ownby
Youth Ponies
1. Sweepstake’s Beam
Brandon Givens
Joe Robinson
Riders’ Cup Open Show Pleasure
1. Olympic’s Power Charge
Jackie Barron
2. Sizzling Sam
John Toney
3.
4. Bustin Out
5.
Brandon Givens
Cindy LaPradd
Dr. Edward &
Delores Chandler
Joe Robinson
Youth Country Pleasure
1. Southern Command
2. Twist Of Jose
3. Coin’s Loose Diamonds
4. Just Call Me Duke
5. Boom Boom Wow
Maci Snodgrass
Joshua Thomas
Alex Hopkins
Dana Holt
Brandon Givens
David Snodgrass
Joshua Thomas
Jodie Hopkins
Dana Holt
Kelli Bridwell
Amateur Gentlemen
1. Miss Jose’s Areba
2. Flash Me A Dollar
3. Frontier Eagle
Rodney Koger
Chase Tipton
Rolfe Mullins
Don Osburne
Karen Ray
Rolfe & Mary
Mullins
ETWHA Members Only
1. Cashin In On The Faith
2. You’re The Man
3. Jose Who
April Jeffers
Sandy Lakins
Lekia Brewer
Brian Jeffers
Caitlin Winburn
Dennis & Karen
Morgan
Amateur Four Year Old
1. A Lady Antebellum
2. My Diamonds And Pearls
3. Chip Off The Old Stone
4. Out On Parole Again
Rodney Koger
Julia Livingston
Kayte Daffron
Chase Tipton
5. Threat’s Hawkeye
Patty Jones
Bobbie Jo Koger
Brenda Sterner
Mike Daffron
Kenneth Tipton
Family
Leroy & Patty
Jones
Trail Pleasure Western
1. I’m A American Lady
2. Maximizer
3. Call Me Cooperstown 7HF
4.
Tracie Barron
Kayte Daffron
Katie West
Tracie Barron
Kayte Daffron
Katie West
Derek Monahan
Brandon Stout
Rom Folger
Jimmy Reece
Family
Linda Wheelon
Riders’ Cup Walking Stake
1. Nightfall At The Ritz
2. ATL International
3. Sweeping Up The Cash
4.
Larry Wheelon
Proud owner, Bobbie Jo Koger and, trainer, Larry Wheelon were
on hand to congratulate Rodney Koger and A Lady Antebellum
after they won the Amateur Four Year Old division!
Vickie Hughes and Haze’s Cash made a splash in the Ladies Amateur class for the blue.
Danielle Ricker and Heart Attack’s Fast beat were met at the gate
by their biggest fans after they won the Youth 15-17 class.
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Newport, TN
ETWHA Members class saw April Jeffers and Cashing In On The
Faith in the winner’s circle!
Larry Wheelon met Rodney Koger and Miss Jose’s Areba after
winning the Amateur Men’s class.
Ann Southerland met Dance Time In Texas and Sammy Messick
after they won the Open Two Year Old class
Nathan Britt celebrated his birthday at the Ladies Auxiliary show!
Evil Genius and Emma Jo Eversole made the perfect show to win
the Model class.
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Newport, TN
Flashing Neon and Lisa McKay were met by Sohn McKay and
Bobby Kellet after strutting their stuff in the Amateur Adult Pony
class.
No stranger to the winner’s circle, Olympic Pusher and Anna Holcombe, took the blue in the Youth 11 & Under class.
Youth 12-14 class winners were The Avatar and Paige Pittman.
El Salvadoe and Jackie Barron were the Open Park Pleasure winners.
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P.C. Splash Classic Horse Show
COLUMBIA, TN - The P.C. Splash Classic Horse Show was held on Friday, September 21, 2012 at the Maury County Park in
Columbia, TN. The show started at 6:00P.M. It could not have been a more perfect day to have a horse show with a light cool
breeze and a sunny day. Spectators relaxed in their folding chairs around the ring or sat in the grandstands. Also, available at this
show were box seats or tables for six, which included in the price a catered seafood low country boil.
Todd Fisher served at the show manager and the rest of the show staff are to be commended for their excellent preparation of the
show grounds. The Honorable Edgar Abernathy of Olive Branch, MS served as the judge for the 33-class show and Bradley Dick
was in the center ring snapping photographs. Other show officials included announcer Bobby Sands, organist Brian Peery and
farrier Mack Dekle. The show was affiliated with SHOW HIO. This show was a huge success with a total of 235 entries.
The finale of the show included some of the industry’s best stake horses. Jimmy McConnell and A Bruce Pearl took all the honors
for Mike & Lee McGartland. Reserve went to the always popular The Golden Sovereign and Tim Smith for Evergreen Walking
Horse Farm. The Rising Star Ranch owned entry, He’s My Main Man with Winky Groover in the irons captured the yellow ribbon. Fourth went to Brock Tillman and George W. McClintock for Rick and Marla Lovett and the fifth place horse was Dallas
Cowboy and Joe Martin for Gus King.
The SCOOP congratulates all of the exhibitors who put on an amazing show at the PC Splash Classic. For complete show results,
please visit The SCOOP’s website at www.thescooponline.com. It’s the HOTTEST FREE WEBSITE in the industry and is provided compliments of The SCOOP.
The Jo Ann Dowell owned entry, Trigger Treat, added another blue to their growing collection of Model
class wins.
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Columbia, Tennessee
P.C. SPLASH CLASSIC
Columbia, Tennessee
September 21, 2012
Judge: Edgar Abernathy
HORSE
Weanlings
1. Nat King Cole
RIDER
OWNER
Beverly Lamp
2.
Ronald Morton
Bobby Joe Jones
Family
Ronald Morton
Yearlings
1. Dark’s Sweet Dream
2. I’m A Farmers Daughter
Beverly Lamp
Park Pleasure English & Western Open Specialty
1. Lined Up At The Ritz
Patrick Thomas
2. Extra Motion
3. Metro Grand
4. She’s A Bandit
Wayne Westbrook
Wayne Hall
Jackie Byrom
5. Firestone’s Bobby Bee
Rachel Burch
Model
1. Trigger Treat
2. Score’s Diamond Girl
3. The Prestige
Jeff Givens
Roger Richards
Robert Nelms
4. It’s My Moment
5. I’m Delighted To Be Armed
Joe Campbell
Rachel Burch
Amateur Three Year Old Stallions
1. My Jazz
2. Hard By The Yard
3. Pure Jazz
Alex Blackburn
Jenny Ozburn
Barrow Brown
4. Jose’s Malo Culo
Karen Bean
Youth Ponies
1. Roll The Gold
2. Special Dollar
Allison Thorson
Robert Cortner
3. Dollar’s Charming Lady
4. He’s Hot As Fire
Buie Williams
Nathan Oliver
Riders’ Cup Three Year Old Stallions
1. The American Patriot
Knox Blackburn
2. Memphis Mafia
3. He’s Unbridled
4. The Crimson Sky
Rodney Dick
Tim Smith
Tony Mercer
5. Confederate Jose
Jimmy Evans
6. Diamond Titleist
7. Wizard Of Odds
Jimmy McConnell
Chad Williams
8. Teddy Bear Ted
Winky Groover
Country Pleasure
1. Cha Cha Cha SF
2. Bustline
Jordan Howell
Mackenzie Morgan
3. Push Button Magic
Ginger Simpson
4. Xtreme Command
Kristie Bell
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Bobby Joe Jones
Family
Cassique
Plantation/Rowan
Wayne Westbrook
Wayne Hall
Scott & Kim
Leonard
Darrell Warren
Family
Jo Ann Dowell
Lorraine Rosbury
Rushing Creek
Walkers
Jo Ann Dowell
Burch Family
Louise Lyons
Vick Etheridge
Ashtyn Claire
Brown
Bill & Karen
Bean
Thorsport, Inc.
Larry & Pat
Randolph
Theresa Williams
Salt Lick Farms
Anthony Joseph
Family
Judy McDonald
Gayle Holcomb
Judy & Ashley
Case
John & Becky
Sharp
Diane Donner
Jim & Debbie
Flack
Ron & Donna
Beltz
Janet Howell
Fred & Vicki
Benjamin
Tommy & Sister
Milligan
Mike & Kristie
Bell
Amateur Show Pleasure
1. Beau Jazz
Robin MacDonald
2. Mr. Sam Houston
Jim Woodburn
3. Simply Thrilling
Lucky Collins
4. C Me Push
Sister Milligan
5. Dumas Dandy Dan
6. Off Duty
7. Chicago Firewalker
8. I’m Delighted To Be Armed
Tess Suiter
Jack Bolosky
Karen White
Rachel Burch
Youth Specialty
1. Pushin That Jazz
Robert Cortner
2. The Mississippi Hippie
3. Sweet Sevens
4. Bing Bang Boom
5. John FK’s Diamond Delight
WhitLei Green
Allison Thorson
Alex Blackburn
Thomas Derickson
6. I’m Super Bad
7. Showboat Showgirl
8. Blueberry Dollar
Molly Vaughn
Allie Holt
Sara Mitchell
Riders’ Cup Two Year Old Mares & Geldings
1. Ruby On Parole
Philip Trimble
2. Midnight Salsa
3. Jose’s Bruja Del Pantano
4. She’s Fearless
Jimmy McConnell
Eddie Barclay
Winky Groover
5. Sweet Carolina
6. Mr. Onyx
Knox Blackburn
Justin Harris
7. Swing Jazz
8. She’s In The Line Up
Herbert Derickson
Dick Peebles
Amateur Novice Specialty
1. A Beeline
2. Cy Young
3. Gunboat
4. Show Boat Chaparral
5. High Jacked
6. Sophisticated
7. Mr. Kamikaze
8. The Ninth Wonder
Molly Walker
Johnny Hester
Robbie Spiller
Betty Mosley
Dr. Jim Baum
Renee Carlton
Jack Bolosky
Carla Hurley
Amateur Three Year Old Mares & Geldings
1. Marino
Allison Thorson
2. Jose Cactus Juice
Kathy Lewis
3. Powerstroke’s Miss Delight
Sister Milligan
4. Beam Me Up Ritz
Jim Woodburn
5. Always In Style
Nora Alexander
6. Coin’s Cash On
7. I’m Gun Shy
8. Ted’s Snap Shot
Donna Kay Head
Christy Warner
Karen Bean
MacDonald &
Oliver
Mr. & Mrs. Dale
Barnes
Don & Lucky
Collins
Tommy & Sister
Milligan
Tess Suiter
Jack Bolosky
Karen White
Lynette Silverman
The Cortner
Family
WhitLei Green
Thorsport, Inc.
Mike Walden
Mr. & Mrs. Alan
Riddley
Julie Vaughn
Nancy Clements
Jack Mitchell
Joe & Betty
Alvarez
Rachel Castaldi
Tommy Barclay
Jay & Barbara
Kenehan
Thom Meek
Darrell Oliver
Family
Reilly Miller
Bruce & Robin
MacDonald
Molly Walker
Johnny Hester
Cass Services
Charles Mosley
Lisa Baum
Renee Carlton
Jack Bolosky
Carla Hurley
Thorsport, Inc.
Gary Shacklett
Tommy & Sister
Milligan
Tommy
Halmontaller
Harbert & Nora
Alexander
Donna Kay Head
Christy Warner
Bill & Karen
Bean
Columbia, Tennessee
Riders’ Cup Three Year Old Mares & Geldings
1. Unforgettable Lady
Chad Thompson
2. Jose’s Ritzy Hawk
Tim Smith
3. She’s Limitless
Jimmy McConnell
4. Ele Williams
5. I’m Fleur De Lis
6. I’m KC Jazz
7. Hot Dollar
8. Calling Wildfire
Sonny Holt
Travis Craft
Bill Callaway
Scotty Brooks
Andy Simpson
Amateur 50 & Over Specialty
1. Kid Callahan
2. Above The Line
3. The Gambino
Ed Breedlove
Brad Spivey
Paul Hankins
4. I’m Chesapeake Bay
5. Jose’s Gold Coin Lady
6. Exclusive Jazz
Joyce Myers
Lisa Baum
Gerald Wardlow
Aged Mares & Gelding
1. He’s Our Duramax
2. Cheatin Danger
Herbert Derickson
Trish Harrison Spivey
3. One Fine Line
Jimmy McConnell
4. Main Sweetie
5. Daughter Splash
Philip Trimble
Tim Smith
6. Nightshade’s Maiden
Brad Beard
Trail Pleasure English & Western
1. A Red Ruby
2. Jose’s Firecracker
Liz Gassaway
Wayne Westbrook
3. I’m King Bee
4. Dark Picture Show
5. The Midnight Star
WhitLei Green
Mackenzie Morgan
Bobby Manes
Amateur Two Year Old Mares & Geldings
1. A Crème Brulee
Laura Brandon
2. The King’s Queen
3. Miss Solo Cup
4. Jazz’s Late Night Lady
5. T Cup
Ronnie Stanfill
Martha Neff
Dr. Jim Baum
Jennifer Pendleton
Open Specialty
1. Sky Miles
Joe Martin
2. The Who
Jimmy McConnell
3. Jose’s Star Attraction
Justin Jenne
4. Blue Ray
Travis Craft
5. That’s My Luck
6. PGA
7. The Thug
John Puckett
John Allan Callaway
Dick Peebles
8. Uncle Coot
Brock Tillman
Riders’ Cup Four Year Old Mares & Geldings Canter
1. Sir Skywatch
Charlie Green
2. The Shut Out
Jimmy McConnell
3. Jose Gun Powder And Lead
John Allan Callaway
4. More Horsepower
Bobby Hugh
Judy McDonald
Evergreen Walking
Horse Farm
Molly Walters
Family
Freeman Foals
Dowell & Smith
George-Ann Pratt
Sherri Dietz Ward
Betty Corlew
Keith Breedlove
Patricia Spivey
Paul & LouAnn
Hankins
Meadows & Myers
Lisa Baum
Gerald Wardlow
Thomas Derickson
Trish Harrison
Spivey
Kimble & Madeline
Tew
James Vernon
Evergreen Walking
Horse Farm
Laura Mauney
Liz Gassaway
Wayne & Bob
Westbrook
WhitLei Green
Lloyd Cassidy
Carthel & Libby
Smith
Amateur Lite Shod Specialty
1. 2x The Magic
2. Absolut Skyy
3. Major Orders
Pro/Am Specialty
1. An American Threat
2. Big Score Card
Susan Coleman
Jordan Howell
Mackenzie Morgan
Susan Coleman
Dr. Jana Anderson
WestMark Farms
Karen Callaway &
Bill Callaway
Meredith Driskell &
Philip Trimble
Allan Callaway
Amateur Four Year Old Mares & Geldings
1. Jose’s Night Train
Sister Milligan
2. Sapphire Gin
Dru McCormick
3. Dirty Sexy Money
Laura Brandon
4. She’s A Taco Bell
5. Sox Appeal
6. Walk Hard
7. He’s Lone Star
Donna Kay Head
Debbie Eichler
Tess Suiter
Edith Dilday
8. Spirit’s Dark N Classy
Saran Keenan
Riders’ Cup Two Year Stallions
1. I’m Jimminy Cricket
Winky Groover
2. Jose’s Full Throttle
3. Dangerous Ritz
4. He’s Guns N Roses
Jimmy Evans
Howard Hamilton
Herbert Derickson
5. Too Cool For School
6. The Desert King
Jimmy McConnell
Amateur Pony Specialty
1. The Dixie Lineman
Gail Walling
2. Mark Zone
3. Olympic Bronze
4. Nine Yard Blitz
Lora Lawrence
Justin Howell
Laura Cochran
Wallace & Laura
Brandon
Hayes & Luttrell
M & M Partnership
Lisa Baum
Chester & Debbie
Marbry
5. Shady Cash
6. Frankie Blue Eyes
7. On Good Behavior
Meredith Driskell
Alan Bell
Rose Anstett
8. Lady Vol
Linda Imler
Amateur Two Year Old Stallions
1. Thunder In The Sky
Jim Woodburn
Mike Chiappari
Family
Molly Walters
Family
Willard & Linda
Townson
Gordon & Lamar
DePoyster
Doss Farms
Allan Callaway
Lucky & Kay
Easterling
Rick & Marla
Lovett
2. I’m A Salty Dawg
3. Bonjour
4. Dollar’s From Down Under
5. Euphoric
Margaret Ann Alias
Carol Lackey
Charlotte Duddy
Jannie Chapman
Amateur 15.2 & Under Specialty
1. He’s Ritz N Cash
2. Don Julio
3. Texas Joe Black
4. Cash Lotto
Sid Baker
Alie Napier
Kathy Zeis
Kim Bailey
5. GPS
Robbie Spiller
Joe & Ann Rich
Molly Walters
Family
Tommy Jowers
Family
Bill & Jannie
Chapman
Riders’ Cup Four Year Old Stallions Canter
1. The Jazz Player
Jimmy McConnell
2. Reflection In Gin
3. Rev’s Flashback
4. I’m Innocent
John Allan Callaway
Jeff Laughlin
Justin Harris
Meredith Driskell
Tommy & Sister
Milligan
Dru McCormick
Wallace & Laura
Brandon
Donna Kay Head
Rising Star Ranch
Tess Suiter
Jimmy & Edith
Dilday
Sarah Keenan
Jay & Barbara
Kenehan
John & Becky Sharp
Tess Suiter
Derickson &
McDonald
Hashe Stables
Double B Farms
McDonald &
Walling
Lawrence & Webb
Janet Howell
Tim & Laura
Cochran
Steve Driskell
Jerry Bell
Rose & Larry
Anstett
Linda Imler
Jim & Christine
Woodburn
Ray Beech
Lackey Properties
Edwina Duddy
Bill & Jannie
Chapman
Sid Baker
Cindy Napier
Steve & Kathy Zeis
James & Kim
Bailey
H & H LLC
Jimmy & Edith
Dilday
George-Ann Pratt
Joe Laughlin
Darrell Oliver
Family
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Columbia, Tennessee
Amateur Specialty Stallions
1. London Rain
2. They Call Me Samson
3. I Be Stoned
Erica Jenne
Karen Bean
Archie Brooks
Gingerbread Farm
Bill & Karen Bean
Archie Brooks
15.2 & Under Open Specialty
1. Private Charter
2. King Of The Jungle
Knox Blackburn
Charlie Green
3. Dark & Shady
Jimmy McConnell
4. Santander
5. Nine Dangerous Yards
Bill Bobo
John Puckett
Mike Walden
Nestor Stewart
Family
Molly Walters
Family
Patty Pirkle
Svanah Martin
Amateur Mares & Geldings Specialty
1. A Specialist
Gail Walling
2. A Private Benjamin
Detha Yoder
3. Dollar’s Big And Rich
Wes Hendrick
4. Major Sky’s Nightwatch
Ronnie Stanfill
5. Dollar’s Bright Star
Jannie Chapman
6. Clementine By JFK
Lucky Collins
7. I’ll Be Good
8. Ms. Jose Walks
Rachel Burch
Sister Milligan
Park Performance Open Specialty
1. Banderas Psalm 103.2
2. Mr. Title Max
Jeff Green
Ryan Gannon
3. Aflac
Bruce Hankins
4. Favorite Son Of JFK
Patrick Thomas
5. Hello Dollar
6. By Faith
Link Webb
Larry Patton
Amateur Four Year Old Stallions
1. Ritz’s Big Dipper
Heidi McWilliams
2. MP2
3. Gin Toddy
4. I’m A Rod
5. He’s Starbucks
Debbie Eichler
Sue Irby
Dalia Smith Harr
Suzanne Moore
Riders’ Cup Walking Horse Championship
1. A Bruce Pearl
Jimmy McConnell
2. The Golden Sovereign
Tim Smith
3. He’s My Main Man
4. George W. McClintock
Winky Groover
Brock Tillman
5. Dallas Cowboy
Joe Martin
Judy McDonald
Detha Yoder
Alicia Hendrick
Shirley Judd
Bill & Jannie
Chapman
Don & Lucky
Collins
Burch Family
Tommy & Sister
Milligan
Dark’s Sweet Dream and Valton Rummage took home the blue in
the Yearling class of Fugger and Rummage.
Kimberly Coult
Keith & Anita
Bowman
John Morgan
Thomas
Carthel & Libby
Smith
D. R. Mozeley
Larry Patton
Jim & Heidi
McWilliams
Rising Star Ranch
Sue Irby
Molly Smith
Bud Moore
Mike & Lee
McGartland
Evergreen Walking
Horse Farm
Rising Star Ranch
Rick & Marla
Lovett
Gus King Family
Lined Up At The Ritz, owned by Cassique Plantation & Rowan,
was the Park Pleasure English & Western champion with Patrick
Thomas in the saddle.
Allison Thorson and Roll The Gold were the Youth Ponies winners.
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Columbia, Tennessee
Stacy Blackburn and Tam Brogdon greet the Riders’ Cup Three
Year Old Stallions winners, Knox Blackburn and The American
Patriot. This outstanding horse is owned by the Anthony Joseph
Family.
A happy fan club met Jordan Howell and Cha Cha Cha after their
Country Pleasure win.
Robin MacDonald made the ride to the winner’s circle aboard Beau
Jazz in the Amateur Show Pleasure class.
Robert Cortner and Pushin That Jazz pushed their way straight to
the top in the Youth Specialty class.
The Amateur Three Year Old Mares & Geldings champions were
Allison Thorson and Marino.
Susan Coleman and Gail Walling were all smiles after Chad Thompson and Unforgettable Lady made the victory pass in the Riders’ Cup Three Year Old Mares
& Geldings class for owner, Judy McDonald.
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Columbia, Tennessee
2.
1.
4.
5.
6.
7.
10.
3.
8.
11.
9.
12.
1. Another outstanding ride for Kid Callahan and Ed Breedlove. They are met by Candy
and Charlie Green after their 50 & Over win.
7. This delighted group was having 2X the fun with Susan Coleman after she and 2X The
Magic wore the blue out of the ring in the Amateur Lite Shod Specialty class.
2. It was a super win for Herbert Derickson and He’s Our Duramax for proud owner,
Thomas Derickson, in the Aged Mares & Geldings class.
8. The mother & son combination of Karen and Bill Callaway were the Pro/Am Champions with An American Threat.
3. Liz Gassaway made a jewel of a ride to capture the honors in the Trail Pleasure English & Western class aboard A Red Ruby.
9. Jose’s Night Train and Sister Milligan took the blue back to Panama City Beach,
Florida, in the Amateur Four Year Old Mares & Geldings class.
4. A Crème Brulee was surely good in the Amateur Two Year Old Mares & Geldings
class with Laura Brandon. The champs are met by Wallace Brandon and David Landrum.
10. Jay & Barbara Kenehan were thrilled with I’m Jimminy Cricket and Winky
Groover’s win in the Riders’ Cup Two Year Old Stallions class.
5. The always popular Sky Miles and Joe Martin claimed the blue in the Open Specialty
class for the Mike Chiappari Family.
11. The Amateur Pony Specialty class belonged to the exciting team of Gail Walling and
The Dixie Lineman.
6. Sir Skywatch was knighted in the winner’s circle along with Charlie Green upon
winning the Riders’ Cup Four Year Old Mares & Geldings Canter class for the Joe Rich
Family.
12. The Park Performance Open Specialty winners were Jeff Green and Banderas Psalm
103:2.
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Columbia, Tennessee
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
1. Sid Baker and He’s Ritz N Cash made a crowd pleasing ride to capture the Amateur 15.2 & Under Specialty.
6. A Specialist and Gail Walling made that special ride to capture the
blue in the Amateur Mares & Gelding Specialty class.
2. The Jazz Player and Jimmy McConnell (not pictured) played the right
tune as the Riders’ Cup Four Year Old Stallions Canter class winner for
Jimmy & Edith Dilday.
7. Stacy and Alex Blackburn greeted the Riders’ Cup 15.2 & Under Specialty winners, Private Charter and Knox Blackburn.
3. Ginger Hartlein, Justin Jenne, Joni & Bill Jenne celebrated the Amateur Specialty Stallions win with Erica Jenne and London Rain.
8. Jim Woodburn and Thunder In The Sky lit up the Amateur Two Year
Old Stallions class with their thrilling show.
4. A Bee Line and Molly Walker made a “bee line” to the Amateur Specialty Novice class winner’s circle.
9. The big winners of the night were Jimmy McConnell and A Bruce
Pearl, the Riders’ Cup Walking Horse Championship winners.
5. Ritz’s Big Dipper and Heidi McWilliams dipped right in for all the
honors as the Amateur Four Year Old Stallions champions.
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NEWS
The Scoop For The Walking Horse Industry
BIrTH aNNouNCEmENT
GaylE HolComB rECEIvES
aCadEmy oF CouNTry muSIC aWard
The 6th Annual ACM
HONORS is an evening
dedicated to recognizing
the special honorees
and off-camera category
winners from the 47th
Annual Academy of
Country Music Awards.
The event took place
on Monday, September
24, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the
historic Ryman Auditorium
in Nashville, TN. The evening was presented by City National Bank.
Dierks’ Bentley made his debut for hosting the event and this was the
third time the ceremony will be held at the Ryman Auditorium.
Country music has so many talented artists, songwriters and people
working behind the scenes. And at the event, they gave awards to these
people because without them the show wouldn’t go on. The Academy
of Country Music Special Awards are voted on by the ACM Board of
Directors and are awarded during years that the Board of Directors feels
there are clear and deserving candidates.
This year Gayle Holcomb was presented with the Mae Boren Axton
Award, which is given in recognition of years of dedication and
service by an outstanding individual to the Academy of Country
Music. Holcomb, a country music leader at William Morris Endeavor
Entertainment, has served as an Academy of Country Music board
member for 17 years and five years as ACM chairman. During her tenure
as chair, Holcomb was a driving force for the organization’s rapid change
and growth, including moving the Awards show from Los Angeles to Las
Vegas in 2003. She helped launch AMC Lifting Lives in 2005, guiding
the vision for the charity as it got under way initially, and continuing her
support of the organization by becoming chairman. She made the initial
endowment to form the ACM Lifting Lives Diane Holcomb Emergency
Relief Fund, in honor of her mother, to enable the fund to respond
quickly to unforeseen, immediate financial needs of ACM members, staff
and members of the country music community.
The SCOOP congratulates Gayle Holcomb on this amazing
accomplishment. Not only is Gayle a winner in the show ring, but in the
Country Music Industry as well.
Elijah Steven Bryant was born on
September 22, 2012, at the CMC
Medical Center in Lincoln, NC. He
was born at 3:22 pm and weighed
8 pounds and was 20 inches long.
Elijah is the first son for both Keith
Bryant and mother, Christy Conway.
Keith Bryant owns and operates Keith
Bryant Stables and Christy enjoys
showing her Tennessee Walking
Horse. Watch for Elijah to make
his debut soon at the horse shows.
Congratulations to both Keith and
Christy on the birth of their son.
NEW PavErS INSTallEd aT TWHBEa
CommEmoraTIvE GardEN
Lewisburg, TN - The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ And Exhibitors’
Association is pleased to announce that the Commemorative Garden at
Association headquarters in Lewisburg, Tennessee, is now completely up to
date. All the decorative pavers that had been ordered have now been installed.
TWHBEA would like to thank each and every patron that ordered a paver
in the past for their generosity, enthusiasm for our great breed and patience.
Please stop by and view this beautiful monument to the Tennessee Walking
Horse and its people the next you are in Lewisburg.
TWHBEa oPPoSES HorSE ProTECTIoN
amENdmENTS aCT oF 2012
Dear Members,
This past week Representative Ed Whitfield (R-KY) introduced a bill into
congress to alter the Horse Protection Act. To date it has gained the support of
22 other legislators.
In summary it seeks to:
1. Eliminate the use of a weighted shoe, pad, wedge, hoof band, or other
device or material at a horse show, horse exhibition, or horse sale or auction.
2. Eliminate the use of an action device on any limb of a Tennessee Walking,
a Racking, or a Spotted Saddle horse at a horse show, horse exhibition, or
horse sale or auction.
There are several other amendments within this proposition that would
negatively impact every discipline of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse. We
urge you to contact your representative by visiting this website:
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr6388?utm_campaign=govtrack_
email_update&utm_source=govtrack/email_update&utm_medium=email
From this site you may read the bill in its entirety as well as instantly send
feedback to your district representatives by simply entering your comments
and home address. Please take the time to let your representatives know that
you are strongly opposed to this bill as written.
From the Walking Horse Owners’ Association
The Scoop / Page 31
PUTTIN IT ON THE LINE AND ROCKY
McCOY DREW THE LINE AT CELINA
CELINA, TN - The 4th Annual Celina Walking Horse Show was held September
15, 2012, at the Celina Complex Arena in Celina, TN. This was a great night to
have a show with mild, cool temperatures.
The Honorable Jason Todd judged the 28 class event. There were 92 entries who
answered the gate call. The officials were very pleased with the turnout. The first
five class winners won a nylon halter, accompanied by a ribbon.
The Weanling class opened the show with 2 entries followed by the Yearling class
which had 3 entries. One of the most exciting classes of the evening was the Show
Pleasure which had 6 entries. Dick Peebles had an outstanding ride on Beamin
Dollar and came out on top in the 6 horse class. Peebles also won the Open Three
Year Old class on Ted’s Winning Play for owner, Reid Estess.
Four talented entries entered the ring for the Walking Horse Stake. First place
honors went to Puttin It On The Line with Rocky McCoy in the irons for owners,
Berthram and Bonner. Reserve honors in the class went to Parole Breaker and
Todd Claborn for owner, Barron Witherspoon. Third place in this class went to
Major Assets and John Robbins for owners, Ken and Sue Frye. Fourth and final
place was awarded to The Babes Alibi and Marshall Tinch for owner, Barbara
Tetreault.
Scotty Brooks wins the Two Year Old Open Mares
class for owner Jerry Myatt.
A great time was had by all at the Celina show. To all exhibitors, trainers and owners, congratulations on a job well done. Please visit our FREE website at www.
thescooponline.com for complete show results and the latest industry news.
Puttin It On The Line and Rocky McCoy rode to the blue for owners, Berthram and Bonner, in the
Walking Horse Stake class.
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Jeff Givens catching up on the latest
news in the current SCOOP.
CELINA, TN
Celina, TN
Date: September 15, 2012
Judge: David Latham
HORSE
Weanlings
1. The Voice
2. Watch Don’t Touch
RIDER
OWNER
Hayley Wisehart
Michael Chandler
Hayley Wisehart
Michael Chandler
Yearlings
1. Doc Pearl
2. Entitled To Be Ritzy
3. Black Bruce
Ella Kline
Jeff Givens
Jim Blankenship
C.L. Kline Farms
Laura Thompson
C.L. Kline Farms
Youth 11 & Under
1. Vegas Folly
Elly Stamper
Allison Stamper
Two Year Old Stallions & Geldings
1. Famous At The Ritz
Scotty Brooks
Bob Roach
Show Pleasure Open
1. Beamin Dollar
2. Hickory’s Sinatra
3. This Spirit’s In Command
4. Dollar’s Mick Jagger
5. Ozone’s Ace
Dick Peebles
Sherry Bonner
Beck Oakley
Randy Young
John Robbins
Green & Peebles
Joe Bertram
Beck Oakley
Mary Lou Hess
Richmond Smith
Youth Country Pleasure
1. Too Hot
2. Prissy’s Merry Legs
Matasia Goodwin
Tucker Phillips
3. Coin’s Gopher Broke
Bailee Vertner
Hayley Wisehart
Randall & Rellon
Phillips
Joe Lester Family
Lite Shod Pleasure Western
1. Pusher’s Executor
2. Fashion’s Cover Girl
3. Starry Eyes
4. I’m A Midnight Warrior
Joe Lester
Noble Stout
Shelli Mehaffey
Alison Reagan Mason
5. JFK’s Carolined
Wanda Reagan
Pro/Am Specialty
1. Joe Hand
Joe Lester Family
Noble & Pat Stout
Sally Reiley
Alison Reagan
Mason
Danny & Wanda
Reagan
Kay Claborn/
Todd Claborn
Annette England/
Randy Young
Elly Stamper/
Henry Stamper
Lewis Kenney
Family
Annette England
Amateur Two Year Old
1. Senanata
2. Black Canvas
Beth Alagna
Ronnie Brooks
SBS Colt Group
Ronnie Brooks
Youth Ponies
1. Another Smooth Operator
Elly Stamper
2. Little N Bad
Matasia Goodwin
Mike & Kathy
Boswell
Hayley Wisehart
2. Man Of Fortune
3. Jazz In N Awlins
Lite Shod Pleasure Open Specialty
1. The Bases Are Loaded
Jeff Givens
Allison Stamper
2. Pusher’s Executor
3. It’s Nancy Lopez
4. He’s Puttin On Roses
5. Power Lane
Joe Lester
Allix Lowe
Donna Byard
Randy Young
Joe & Emily
Siciensky
Joe Lester Family
Allix Lowe
Ken Stirn
Sandy Lund
Open Three Year Old
1. Ted’s Winning Play
2. A Gin Fizz
Dick Peebles
Scotty Brooks
Reid Estess
Sherri Ward
Park Pleasure Open Specialty
1. Silver Dollar Exclusive
Todd Claborn
Jack McCormick
2. I B Flashy
3. I’m A Jaywalker
Elly Stamper
Jason Futrell
Allison Stamper
Jason & Samantha
Futrell
Two Year Old Mares
1. Jazz Badazz
2. Nocturnal
3. Rubylisous
4. Ultimate Fortune
Scotty Brooks
Rocky McCoy
Dick Peebles
John Robbins
Jerry Myatt
SBS Colt Group
Joyce Myers
Joe Green Family
Amateur Specialty
1. Orient Express
2. Generator’s Thunder Bay
3. Rebel In Command
4. Nine Yards To Glory
Donald Robinson
Jordan Stacy
Hayley Wisehart
Amanda Buckner
Sandra Robinson
Jordan Stacy
Hayley Wisehart
Barbara Tetreault
Country Pleasure Two & Three Year Old
1. I’m Shake N Bake
Joe Lester
2. Pushin Some Black Jazz
Bryan Mehaffey
3. Watch With Caution
Allix Lowe
4. Ratchet
Wanda Reagan
Joe Lester Family
Shelli Mehaffey
Allix Lowe
Danny & Wanda
Reagan
Amateur Country Pleasure
1. Jose’s Double Take
2. General’s Country Strong
3. Too Hot
4. The Heavenly Star
5. AK47
Don Hancock
Donna Byard
Hayley Wisehart
Nicole Phillips Norvelle
Joe Lester
Don Hancock
Glenda Levin
Hayley Wisehart
Nicole Norvelle
Joe Lester Family
Amateur Ladies Specialty
1. Sports Edition
Beck Oakley
Doug & Pam
Hunt
Adult Pony Specialty
1. Incredible
2. Hot Fortune
3. Sweeps Sir William
4. John B Buchanan
5. A Golden Thread
Jeff Givens
John Robbins
Lauren Robinson
B.J. Dixon
Amanda Buckner
Jo Ann Dowell
Jimmy Lewis
Donald Robinson
B.J. Dixon
Barbara Tetreault
Amateur Three Year Old
1. Grace Williams
Edwina Duddy
2. Rocky Hill Swinger
3. Tennessee Backfield
4. Delight’s Hidden Asset
Ronnie Brooks
Beth Alagna
Amanda Buckner
4J Land & Cattle
Company
Frank Prather
Beth Alagna
Barbara Tetreault
Park Performance
1. Ed Hardy
2. He’s Majestic
3. La Famoso
4. Got It All Together
5. Generator’s Strong Dollar
Henry Stamper
Jeff Givens
Carol Hall
John Paul Jones
Jerry Swallows
Allison Stamper
Jo Ann Dowell
Carol Hall
Cheryl Morgan
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry
Swallows
Walking Horse Stake
1. Puttin It On The Line
2. Parole Breaker
3. Major Assets
4. The Babe’s Alibi
Rocky McCoy
Todd Claborn
John Robbins
Marshall Tinch
Berthram & Bonner
Barron Witherspoon
Ken & Sue Frye
Barbara Tetreault
Ed Hardy and Henry
Stamper competed in
high competition to
claim the blue ribbon
in the Park Performance class.
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Celina, TN
Doc Pearl and Ella Kline walked away with the blue in the
Yearlings class.
Vegas Folly and Elly Stamper are so proud after they won the blue
ribbon in the Youth 11 & Under class.
Famous At The Ritz and Scotty Brooks won first place in the Two
Year Old Stallions & Geldings class for owner, Bob Roach.
Too Hot and Matasia Goodwin are happy as can be after winning
the Country Pleasure Youth class.
Beamin Dollar and Dick Peebles won the blue ribbon in the Show
Pleasure Open class for Megan Green.
Another Smooth Operator and Elly Stamper rode to the blue in the
Youth Ponies class for owners, Mike & Kathy Boswell.
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Celina, TN
Splash Of Silver and Don Hancock rode to the first place award in
the Flat Shod Racking class for owners, Joe & Saundra Clift.
Puddin and Allix Lowe won the Saddle Mules class.
Incredible and Jeff Givens claimed the blue for owner, Jo Ann
Dowell, in the Adult Pony Specialty class.
Pusher’s Executor and Joe Lester walked away with the blue in the
Lite Shod Pleasure Western class.
Senanata and Beth Alagna are very happy that they won the Two Year Old Amateur class for owner, SBS Colt Group. Beth wasn’t available so Spencer Benedict
held Senanata.
Joe Hand and Kay and Todd Claborn won the Pro/Am Specialty
class for the Lewis Kenney Family.
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MAGIC’S PURE RITZ
STEALS THE SHOW!
SPARTA, TN – This was the 3rd Annual White County Fair Horse Show, and a great event it was! The show took place at the White County
Fairgrounds and started promptly at 6:30 pm. There were 28 classes and the show was affiliated with PRIDE HIO.
The Honorable Vicki Self of Shelbyville, TN judged the event. Wayne Nabors tickled the ivories and kept the music in sync with the
horses.
Trainer Jeff Givens took the reins and guided The Bases Are Loaded to the blue in the Lite Shod Plantation Specialty class for owners, Joe
and Emily Siciensky. A Winning Choice and Peggy Mervine won the Amateur Three Year Old class, while A Bold Score and Lisa McMahan
won the Park Performance class. Last, but not least, Magic’s Pure Ritz and Hal Newman stole the show to become the Riders’ Cup Walking
Horse Stake Champion.
For complete show results, please visit our FREE website at www.thescooponline.com.
Magic’s Pure Ritz and Hal Newman made a great ride to claim the blue in the Riders’ Cup Walking Stake Champion.
They are joined by Lisa McMahan, Pancho Aguilar, and Michele Roberts.
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McMinnville, TN
WHITE COUNTY FAIR
McMinnville, TN
September 8, 2012
Judge: Vicki Self
HORSE
Lead Line
1. Brylee Guffey
2. Addyson Clark
3. Tristan Cunningham
4. Annika Amaral
RIDER
OWNER
Youth Ponies
1. Olympic Maxigizer
2. Major’s Magic Horizon
3. Little N Bad
Hunter Hensley
Cassi Slagle
Matasia Goodwin
Ray Carr
Cassi Slagle
Hayley Wisehart
Open Three Year Old
1. Sheza Switch Hitter
Michael Burton
Ervin Maxwell Family
Lite Shod Plantation Specialty
1. The Bases Are Loaded
2. Pusher’s Executor
3. It’s Nancy Lopez
4. Patterned By Command
5. I’m Pushing For Blues
Jeff Givens
Joe Lester
Allix Lowe
Dianna Teeples
Brittany Rains
Joe & Emily Siciensky
Joe Lester Family
Allix Lowe
Dianna Teeples
Brittany Rains
Amateur Canter
1. Ozone’s Major
2. My Senorita
Jack Heffington
Peggy Mervine
Jack Heffington
Peggy Mervine
Christie Scrivner
Jeff Slagle
John Robbins
Randy Young
Christie Scrivner
Cassi Slagle
Richmond Smith
Rick Clendenon
Weanlings
1. Watch Don’t Touch
2. Rowdy Sunshine
3. The Voice
Michael Chandler
Rachel Dorris
Hayley Wisehart
Michael Chandler
Harlinsdale Farm
Hayley Wisehart
Yearlings
1. Entitled To Be Ritzy
Jeff Givens
Laura Thompson
Harley Goad
Mackenzie Goad
Goad Family
Goad Family
Show Pleasure Open Specialty
1. I’m Indy Jones
2. Billy Clyde
3. Ozone’s Ace
4. Rocky’s Blue Diamond
Bailee Vertner
Matasia Goodwin
Joe Lester Family
Hayley Wisehart
15.2 & Under Canter
1. Incredible
Jeff Givens
JoAnn Dowell
Amateur Two Year Old
1. Superior Jazz
2. Weather Alert
Jamie Hillis
Dylan Whittenburg
Jamie Hillis
Dylan Whittenburg
Youth 11 & Under
1. Rio Grande Command
Reagan Hurst
Ronnie Slagle
Lite Shod Western
1. Pusher’s Executor
2. Strawberry Jam Special
3. Power Lane
4. Patterned By Command
5. I’m Pushing For Blues
Joe Lester
Jalon Foster
Wesley Richards
Joel Teeples
Freddie Norris
Joe Lester Family
Lyndom Marcum
Patty & Sandy Lund
Dianna Teeples
Brittany Rains
Amateur Three Year Old
1. A Winning Choice
2. Jazz Fusion
3. Rooky On Parole
Peggy Mervine
Rod Slagle
Wesley Richards
Peggy Mervine
Cassi Slagle
Hayley Wisehart
Country Pleasure Open
1. Too Hot
2. AKA 47
3. Watch With Caution
4. The Heavenly Star
5. All Color Pushin Jazz BHF
Amateur Specialty
1. Miss Jose’s Areba
2. Rebel In Command
3. Deuces Are Wild
4. Latin Lover
5. Frontier Eagle
Rodney Koger
Hayley Wisehart
Jamie Hillis
Ray Carr
Rolfe Mullins
Don Osburne
Hayley Wisehart
Jamie Hillis
Ray Carr
Rolfe & Mary Mullins
Hayley Wisehart
Joe Lester
Allix Lowe
Nicole Norvelle
Joel Teeples
Hayley Wisehart
Joe Lester Family
Allix Lowe
Nicole Norvelle
Dianna Teeples
Park Performance Open Specialty
1. Score’s Heartbreaker
Kathy Owen
2. I’m A Jaywalker
Samantha Futrell
Kathy Owen/Double
Springs Farm
Jason & Samantha
Futrell
Amateur Four Year Old
1. A Lady Antebellum
2. Sky Up
3. Encore’s Black Charger
Rodney Koger
Tonya Cummings
Samantha Futrell
Don Osburne
Charles Bailey
Rick Clendenon
Walking Horse Stake
1. Magic’s Pure Ritz
2. Major Assets
Hal Newman
Michael Burton
Youth 12-17 Specialty
1. Mr. Will Penny
2. Tickle Me Pink
Hunter Hensley
Cassi Slagle
Hensley & Carr
Cassi Slagle
Two Year Old Open
1. Ultra Famous
Michael Burton
Joe Green Family
Open Ladies Specialty
1. Busted At Bonnaroo
2. Sweeps Sir William
3. Better Stand Back
Linda Scrivner
Lauren Robinson
Tam Brogdon
Linda Scrivner
Donald Robinson
Brogdon &
Heffington
Caleb Bailey/
Tonya Cummings
Rodney Koger/
Larry Wheelon
Kathy Owen/
Dickie Scrivner
Annette England/
Randy Young
Debra Coleman
Youth Country Pleasure
1. My Red Corvette
2. He’s Making Waves
3.
4. Coin’s Gopher Broke
5. Too Hot
Pro/Am Specialty
1. Kiss Me Now
2. Sweep Over
3. Willis Mays
4. Man Of Fortune
Park Performance
1. A Bold Score
2. Delight’s Perfect Score
Lisa McMahan
Randy Young
3. He’s Majestic
4. Ozone Warning
5. Some Gold
Jeff Givens
Kyle Bush
Lauren Davidson
Dean Scott
Ken & Sue Frye
Rodney Koger
Kathy Owen/
Double Springs Farm
Annette England
Lisa McMahan
Jason & Samantha
Futrell
JoAnn Dowell
Lewis & Tays
Lauren Davidson
Black Beauty and Brylee Guffey had a moment to remember winning the
blue ribbon in the Lead Line class. They are accompanied by Brylee’s mom,
Bridgette.
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McMinnville, TN
Watch Don’t Touch and Michael Chandler walked away with the
blue ribbon in the Weanlings class.
Entitled To Be Ritzy and Jeff Givens walked hard to claimed the
first place ribbon in the Yearlings class.
My Red Corvette and Harley Goad took home the blue in the
Country Pleasure Youth class.
Superior Jazz and Jamie Hillis gladly accepted the blue ribbon in
the Two Year Old class.
A Winning Choice and Peggy Mervine claimed the blue in the Amateur Three
Year Old class. Lisa McMahan and Michele Roberts joined in the celebration.
A Lady Antebellum and Rodney Koger rode hard to defeat the
competition in the Amateur Four Year Old class.
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McMinnville, TN
Mr. Will Penny and Hunter Hensley took home the blue ribbon in
the Youth 12-17 Specialty class.
The Royal Flash and Jason Todd racked on to claim the blue ribbon
in the Style Racking class.
Michael Burton did a great job showing his mount, Ultra Famous.
They won first place in the Two Year Old Open class for the Joe
Green Family.
The Bases Are Loaded and Jeff Givens pose for the camera as they
walked away with the blue ribbon in the Lite Shod Plantation Specialty class.
Ozone’s Major and Jack Heffington walked away with the blue ribbon in the
Amateur (Canter) class. Tam Brogdon, Juan Garcia and James Haynes join in to
celebrate the victory.
Score’s Heartbreaker and Kathy Owen did an outstanding job competing
for the first place ribbon in the Park Pleasure Open Specialty class.
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NEWS
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FIRST ANNUAL ANDY ADKINS
MEMORIAL TRAIL RIDE
The WHTA Ladies Auxiliary is excited to host the 1st Annual Andy
Adkins Memorial Trail Ride at Dave Coffey’s farm near Petersburg,
TN on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14. The ride will start at
11:00 a.m. both days with a chili supper and an auction to close out the
day on Saturday at approximately 6:00 p.m.. The cost is $10 per person
which includes the chili supper. If you can’t make it to the ride, then
come to eat. Long sleeve t-shirts are also available for $20.
Let’s all get the word out, have fun together, and remember our dear
friend! For additional information, contact Sarah Smith at 931-5805085.
WALKING HORSE TRAINER GETS
PRObATION, $75,000 FINE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee walking horse
trainer who was caught abusing horses in an undercover video was
sentenced Tuesday to three years’ probation and fined $75,000.
Jackie McConnell, 60, told U.S. District Judge Harry “Sandy”
Mattice, “I take responsibility for what I’ve done.”
The video made public this summer by the Humane Society
of the United States showed McConnell and others applying caustic
substances to horses’ legs and hooves and beating the horses to make
them stand.
The process is called soring and is used to enhance the horses’
high-stepping gait.The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported
(http://bit.ly/ODdD5u) that McConnell cried as he read his statement
but showed no reaction to the sentence.
Stable hands Jeff Dockery and Joseph Abernathy were
sentenced to one year on probation and ordered to write an article
about soring.
Article source The Chattanooga Times Free Press
SOUTH CAROLINA WALKING HORSE
ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS
The South Carolina Walking Horse Association (SCWHA) is
pleased to announce the recipients of the 2012 annual scholarships.
The SCWHA awards two scholarships annually. This year due
to donations made in the memory of Mrs. Mary Hinson to the
scholarship fund each recipient will receive a scholarship of
$1050.00. The recipients this year are Victoria Taylor Bradley and
Nelson Butler Gibbons.
Taylor Bradley is the daughter of Kenneth and Carolyn Nations of
Easley, SC. She will be a rising senior this year at Clemson University
in Clemson. Taylor became associated with Tennessee Walking
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Horses in 2005. She has assisted at several shows throughout the
state. She says that her heart has been touched by the generosity
of the members of the state and local walking horse associations
for the various charities to which they give. These donations have
affected her especially because her nephew was born with cancer.
Taylor is involved with several organizations at Clemson where
she is studying genetics. She hope to further her education in the
Graduate Genetic Program at Clemson after her undergraduate
graduation in May, 2013.
Nelson Gibbons is the son of Al and Marie Gibbons of New Zion,
SC. He is a graduate of Manning High School and looks forward
to attending Francis Marion University this fall. Nelson has always
been fascinated with horses and took his first riding lessons at the
Alcolu Equestrian Center. His first Tennessee walking horse was
a 16 year old mare named Beam’s Sonic Spirit that his parents
purchased for him from Stan Tindal Stables. He later changed her
name to Cocoa. Nelson went to work for Stan at his stables. This
is when he began his show career, showing in the juvenile classes.
Nelson feels that working with and riding Tennessee walking
horses has taught him good sportsmanship, patience, confidence,
perseverance, and a positive attitude toward life. He is sure these
traits will serve him well as he pursues his future endeavors.
The South Carolina Walking Horse Association wishes both of
these recipients much success in their educations and their careers.
WESTERN STATES CELEbRATION
The Western States Celebration will be held this year in Indio, CA
on November 3-4. The show had been scheduled for October 20-21
in Laughlin, NV. Please make this change to your calendars.
16TH ANNUAL NCWHC DOG SHOW
Sponsored by the NC Walking Horse Ladies’ Auxiliary
Western North Carolina Agricultural Center
Held At: Sales Arena
October 6, 2012, 11:00 am
Prize Money **Open &
...
Amateur Walking Dog Stake
Registration Begins at 10:30
Judge: TBD ~ Announcer: TBD
Only **
1st Place $100 ~ 2nd Place $75
~ 3rd Place $50 ~ 4th Place $25
~ 5th Place $20
1. Puppy - 12 months and under
2. Costume Class
3. Veteran Dog – Over 7 yrs old
4. Pedigree
5. Junior Handlers - Under 18 years of age
6. Trick Dog
7. Adult Handlers – Over 18 years of age
8. Lap Dog
9. Dogs Most Like Owner
10. Open & Amateur Walking Dog Stake**
•Entry Fees: Class 1 thru 9 $5
•Entry Fee: Class 10 $20
NEWS
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CElEbraTIoN rElEaSES FINal
aTTENdaNCE aNd HorSE SaFETy
ComplIaNCE NumbErS
Historic Reforms Improving Horse Safety - Tennessee Agriculture
Commissioner sees “Bright” future for Tennessee Walking Horse
SHELBYVILLE, TN – After the final numbers were tallied for
the 2012 Celebration, officials today announced that weekend
attendance was up 7% and overall attendance was better than
expected. In addition, the implementation of historic safety reforms
contributed to the overall success of the event by improving the
compliance rate with the Horse Protection Act. The overall impact
of this year’s event has left the industry with a sense of optimism for
the future that was echoed by Commissioner of Agriculture Julius
Johnson.
“We observed among Walking Horse leaders a renewed resolve to
reform the industry and protect all horses,” said Johnson. “This
resolve brightened this year’s Celebration and poised the breed
for a strong future of the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry. The
Tennessee Department of Agriculture supports the strengthened
reform efforts.”
Despite the continued economic downturn and negative publicity
centered on a few bad trainers, the overall attendance number of
165,000 was better than expected and the weekend attendance
increased 7% over last year. While attendance numbers are not
at the levels they once were, attendance levels this year show an
Industry beginning to bounce back. Additionally, there was an
increase in horse entries after the pre-entry period bringing the total
entries in line with previous years. In 2012 there were 2080 entries
and in 2011, 2198 entries.
“Without a doubt the 74th National Celebration was considered
a success among our sponsors, exhibitors and the community.
People are more encouraged now than they have been in years. The
reforms being implemented are having a positive impact. The horses
are safer and the appreciation for the natural athleticism of the
magnificent Tennessee Walking Horse is growing,” said Dr. Doyle
Meadows, Celebration CEO.
The Celebration Board of Directors implemented historic reforms
and enhanced safety measures aimed at ensuring the safety of the
horse at the 2012 Celebration. Of the 2,293 inspections, SHOW
HIO found 43 sensitivity/scar violations and another 13 technical
violations that are unrelated to a horse being deemed sore. The
horse safety measures were successful in garnering a 98.1%
compliance rate with the Horse Protection Act, significantly better
than the 93.6% achieved last year. The higher compliance rate is
an indication that horse safety reforms are working as anyone who
sores a horse knows not to show up at The Celebration. At this
year’s Celebration those suspected of wrongdoing were stopped
in the inspection process, or through the swabbing initiative, and
punishments were issued swiftly.
“I commend those in the industry committed to reform and
punishing horse abusers. We have implemented the most aggressive
safety reforms in the business and we are imposing serious
punishments for those who break the rules,” said Stephen Mullins,
President SHOW HIO. “We are making real progress and we will not
stop until we rid the sport of all the bad apples that cheat and harm
horses.”
This year’s Celebration had the most stringent inspection process in
The Celebration’s history. For the first time ever, every horse was
swabbed by the industry, positive results were made public during
the event, and violators were punished severely by suspending
trainers’ licenses, disqualifying horses, and removing ribbons,
trophies and prize monies. The immediate and harsh punishments
imposed by the industry are another example of how serious the
industry is about reform that will rid the sport of anyone who abuses
horses.
IN mEmory oF HoyTE EakES
EAKES, Luther Hoyte of Donelson, TN passed away September
20, 2012 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther
L. Eakes and Myrtle Smith Eakes, a brother A. R. (Red) Eakes,
sisters Mildred Harrison, Helen Sullivan, and Maxie Williams.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jane Baldwin Eakes,
daughter Laurie Eakes Ford (Scott), grandson Nathan Mills (April),
granddaughters Maria Mauthe (Josh) and Natalie Hargrove (Billy),
5 great grandchildren, brother Smith H. Eakes (Edna), and sister
Lavonia Tooker of New Jersey. Hoyte was a 1948 graduate of East
Nashville High School. He retired as a Master Sgt. after 23 years
service with the Tennessee National Guard as Drum Major of the
30th Division band. He owned and operated Super Drive-Ins, Inc.
(SDI Markets) for 25 years. He was a founding member and member
of the Board of Directors for the Tennessee Grocers Association.
After selling SDI, he spent his full time with his love of Tennessee
Walking horses, winning numerous championships and was inducted
into the Walking Horse Hall of Fame. He loved showing. He loved
winning. He loved owning good horses. He loved Jane, Laurie and
all the children. Pall bearers were James Ray (Jimmy) Eakes, Wayne
Harrison, Billy Coleman, Josh Mauthe, Billy Hargrove, and Joaquin
Gaspar. Honorary pall bearers were The Burger King Breakfast
Club, Del Pirtle, David Smith, Dr. Charlie Smith, Butch Moreland,
Burney Brown, Sonny Holt, Judy Martin, Richard Wall, Billy Gray,
David Herbert, Tom White, and James Carr. Services were officiated
by nephews Rev. Michael Williams and Phillip Eakes.The family
request donations to the Special Olympics and Alive Hospice in lieu
of flowers. Funeral services were held Monday, September 24, 2012
at 1:00 p.m.in Woodlawn’s Dignity Hall.
TuNICa Fall ClaSSIC aNNouNCES
judgES
The Tunica Fall Classic has selected Jamie Bradshaw, Bill Cantrell,
and Larry Wheelon to judge the Delta Fall Classic on November 810, 2012 in Tunica, Mississippi.
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TWSHO RESPONSE TO PROPOSED
HORSE PROTECTION ACT AMENDMENT
SHELBYVILLE, TN - TWSHO issued the following statement
from spokesperson Jennifer Baker in response to the amendments
proposed last week by Members of Congress from Kentucky:
“The primary goal of TWSHO is to implement reforms that will rid
the industry of soring trainers for good. Not only do we support
components of what the members of congress from Kentucky
proposed, the reformers in the industry are already doing it, with
the strictest inspections and harshest penalties in the business. And
we are actually enforcing the penalties. The USDA has punished
52 trainers in the last 42 years. In the last three years alone, SHOW
HIO suspended 152 trainers for an entire year. We do have a
problem however with legislation that will eliminate inspectors,
be they from the industry or the USDA. The elimination of HIO
inspectors and a system that allows for horse shows to voluntarily
request inspectors would do more harm than good by allowing for
abusive trainers to go undetected and unpunished. Horses are safest
when the industry and the USDA work in partnership to ensure that
horses are safe and that only sound and HPA compliant horses are
participating in horse shows.”
Background
The following are detailed responses to proposed changes to the
Horse Protection Act of 1970.
1.
“Put the Agriculture Department in charge of licensing
inspectors and have it assigned an inspector to any show that
requests one.”
Certification:
•
This is already done. Each Horse Industry Organization
(HIO) is certified by the USDA. Each HIO is required to submit a
handbook to the USDA that details their inspection process, rules,
and how they properly administer HPA guidelines. The USDA
approves the handbook every year and is a requirement for recertification.
•
DQPs are trained by USDA-certified HIO personnel. The
training is attended and observed by the USDA. USDA personnel
are part of the training process. The initial training is 16 hours.
•
DQPs are required to take continuing education/training
classes each year to be recertified. A minimum of four hours is
required. The required training sessions for recertification are
attended by and observed by USDA personnel. The USDA teaches
at the required training sessions.
•
Current guidelines: http://cfr.vlex.com/vid/11-designatedqualified-persons-dqp-19610384
Inspectors assigned by USDA:
•
Currently, reputable horse shows partner with an HIO. The
HIO inspectors who are certified by USDA certified instructors and
are trained by the USDA are responsible for the inspections at the
horse show and they inspect every horse participating.
•
Under the proposed change, horse shows would voluntarily
request inspectors from the USDA. There is no requirement to do
so. If they don’t request inspectors to be assigned then there will be
no inspections at said horse show unless the USDA makes a surprise
visit. The USDA does not have the capability to monitor all horse
shows.
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•
The result is that fewer horses will be inspected and there is
less enforcement of the HPA.
2.
“Increases the number of inspectors the agency can use for
surprise inspections at shows that don’t request a licensed inspector.
Funding for the increase in inspectors would come from giving the
department a share of the entrance fees that horse owners pay at
shows.”
•
If there are no more HIOs and the horse shows are not
required to request that the USDA assign inspectors the result will
be that the horse shows don’t request inspectors and no inspections
take place. The USDA does not have the capacity to hire an adequate
number of inspectors to replace all the HIO inspectors let alone do
more of the inspections they currently do. When the USDA attends a
horse show they do not inspect every horse, they only inspect a few
and the HIO present at the horse show is inspecting every horse. The
USDA then picks a few to inspect in addition to the HIO inspection.
3.
“Outlaw the use of ‘action devices’ that rub on sore areas of a
horse to increase pain”.
•
There is no scientific or other evidence, that the action devices
or the pads hurt the horse.
•
A study by Dr. Ram C. Purohit, Associate Professor
Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine School of
Veterinary Medicine Auburn University, AL, showed that action
devices do not hurt horses.
•
There is no doubt that soring hurts horses. The way to end
soring is to look for it, blood test, swab for masking and caustic
agents, you name it, then hold those accountable and ban anyone who
continues to sore horses from the business
4.
Increase penalties for soring, with fines of up to $5,000 or
imprisonment for up to three years or both.
•
The fact is that the USDA does not consistently punish
violators of the HPA and because they have failed to do so there has
been no real deterrent for soring trainers. Since the HPA became
law over 40 years ago there have been 52 cases prosecuted by the
government. Many of these were from violations that occurred at
shows where the USDA was not even present. The only thing that
routinely happens when a USDA inspector finds a horse in violation
is that the horse is disqualified from that specific show.
•
Rarely does any violation result in any penalty by the USDA.
The industry is already issuing the proposed violations. SHOW HIO
did so at this year’s Celebration. In fact, the only penalties issued for
violations at the Celebration were issued by the Industry.
•
Less than a month has elapsed since the 2012 Celebration and
already the Industry has issued stiff and meaningful punishments.
WHTA has issued two suspensions for swabs that have tested positive
for a violation on two trainers. USDA still has not issued a single
penalty for the swab results they received from the 2011 Celebration.
o
In addition to the suspension handed down by the WHTA on
the two trainers for their swab results, The Celebration stripped them
of their ribbons, prize money and trophy.
o
The Celebration also banned a trainer from participating in
any Celebration event for two years. SHOW HIO also imposed an
additional five year minimum suspension and $5,000 fine on that
trainer. This is the $5,000 minimum penalty being proposed by the
government. The industry is already doing it.
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TWSHO STaTEmENT ON SENTENcINg OF
JackIE mccONNEll INduSTry cOmmITTEd
TO rEFOrm aNd rIddINg SpOrT OF abuSIvE
TraINErS
SHELBYVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Walking Show Horse
Organization today reaffirmed their commitment to reform and
the elimination of soring trainers in the walking horse industry in
response to the sentencing of Jackie McConnell.
“Those who abuse horses should be held accountable and we hope
that today’s sentencing sends a message to those who hurt horses that
this type of activity will not be tolerated,” said TWSHO spokesman
Jane Lynch Crain. “The vast majority of people in the walking horse
industry are involved in the sport because they love the walking horse
and it is unfortunate that a few soring trainers have tarnished the
reputation of the industry and the deeds of those involved. To rid the
Industry of soring trainers TWSHO has been working to implement
unprecedented horse safety reforms that include stricter inspections
and harsher penalties. Industry reform efforts have resulted in a higher
rate of compliance with the Horse Protection Act. Our goal is to
ensure that all horses are healthy and sound and we are eager to work
in partnership with all parties interested in putting horse safety first.”
The reforms being implemented by the Industry are having a real
impact on ridding the sport of soring trainers and protecting the
wellbeing of horses. This year’s Celebration had the most stringent
inspection process in the history of the sport. For the first time
ever swabbing results were expedited and made public during the
event and violations were punished severely by suspending trainers’
licenses, disqualifying horses, removing ribbons, trophies and prize
monies.
TWSHO aNNOuNcES SEvENTH rOuNd aNd
FINal rOuNd OF ExpEdITEd SWabbINg
rESulTS FrOm THE 74TH aNNual
cElEbraTION
Shelbyville, TN – Today the Tennessee Walking Show Horse
Organization (TWSHO) has learned from the Walking Horse Trainer’s
Association (WHTA) the results of The Celebration’s seventh and
final round of expedited swabbing results.
According to Don Gandy, Commissioner for the WHTA Enforcement
LLC, one swab from August 29th failed the WHTA swabbing
initiative. As a result, the WHTA has suspended trainer Scott Beaty’s
license for two weeks and The Celebration will remove Beaty’s
ribbon, prize money and trophy as well as retie the class.
In August, The Celebration announced it would be implementing
historic reforms by enhancing the science based testing recently
implemented by the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA’s)
Enforcement Initiative and strengthening the stringent testing methods
currently employed at the event.
The WHTA Enforcement Initiative swabbing program is an objective,
science-based inspection initiative to swab the pasterns of horses
in competition in order to detect substances that harm the horse
or mask substances that could have harmed the horse. Celebration
is taking the initiative one step further by swabbing every horse
participating in the Celebration and funding a program that
expedites swabs so that the results will be available during the
event – this is a first in the history of the Industry. The swabbing
results will then be made public and those found in violation will be
punished in accordance with the Trainers’ Initiative. This is also the
first time that classes will be retied accordingly removing ribbons,
trophies and prize monies. A trainer found in violation will have
their license suspended in line with WHTA initiative protocol and
the horse will be disqualified
TWSHO rESpONdS TO mOrE mISguIdEd
aTTackS FrOm WalkINg HOrSE
OppONENTS
SHELBYVILLE, TN - Tennessee Walking Show Horse
Organization (TWSHO) today issued the following statement form
communications director Jeffrey Howard in response to proposed
legislation to amend the Horse Protection Act (HPA):
“TWSHO is in strong agreement that reform is needed in the
industry and we will work with anyone who truly wants reform.
“The attacks from Congressman Whitfield are expected as his wife
is the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the Humane Society
of the Unites States, an organization that stands to gain financially
for going after the walking horse industry.
“It is shameful that elected officials would attack an industry that
means so much to small communities across the country, all for
political gain. Have they ever talked to anyone who rides a walking
horse, to anyone who lives in the communities to which this
animal and the sport means something? It is even more shameful
that they would use the words of a convicted felon, someone with
an axe to grind with the very inspectors - the inspectors at The
Celebration - who ousted him from the business for his deplorable
and inexplicable acts.
“HSUS continues to attack the entire industry for the bad actions of
a few, which is the political thing to do. But if they were interested
in reform, they would attack the bad actors and support the reforms
that are working to rid the system of soring trainers. They don’t
care about the people whose lives they affect on their path to tear
down an industry to promote their own organization.
“The SHOW HIO has the toughest inspections and harshest
penalties in the business, even stricter than the USDA. If the
HSUS cared about walking horses as much as SHOW HIO does,
they would not have watched and supported the animal abuse
they witnessed for 11 months, all so they could create a video to
generate more press attention and raise more money.”
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Beyond The Ring
Three generations of girls doing
what they love….HORSES!
Jerri Anne Williams wins with Firey Fortune at the NC State Fair horse
show in the Amateur 2 Year Old Amteur class. Ginger and Taylor congratulate her after the win
Ginger Williams grew up and still resides in Reidsville, NC. She attended
North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she
received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Ginger is a veterinarian and owns and runs her business in Eden, NC. Her small animal clinic is
called Central Animal Hospital.
Ginger has one daughter, Jerri Anne Williams. She is involved in horses as
well. Ginger said quickly she did finance Jerri Anne’s interest in horses, but
didn’t teach her how to ride. Ginger has always admired the breed. Her first
horse was her trail horse name Roger. She got him when she was 20 years
old. She developed an interest in showing through Jerri Anne’s passion for
the sport. Her first show horse was purchased 8 years ago and his name was
Doc Patton. Ginger’s first show was at the Chatham Virginia horse show
and she said she remembers the ride and it was truly a thrill. Ginger, Jerri
Anne and her granddaughter, Taylor, are all now hooked! Ginger said that
she is a work in progress to this day in the riding department and her biggest
influence in the show ring is her daughter.
Jerri Anne Williams
Ginger’s favorite part of showing is watching her colts progress into show
horses. And, the feeling of knowing that she had a good ride. The very best
part of going to the horse shows is she gets to spend time with her daughter
and granddaughter, doing something they all love. The show that Ginger
looks forward to the most is the North Carolina Championship Horse Show.
Her reasoning is the horses are top notch and the show is always a class act!
Some of the best advice that Ginger has ever received in or out of the show
ring was to BREATHE. Ginger’s favorite win was from the North Carolina
Championship horse show when she won the Ladies Auxiliary Plantation
Class aboard Battle’s Top Gun. Her proudest moment in the show ring came
when she won her first blue ribbon on a performance horse at Baileyton,
Tennessee aboard Jazz’s Royalty.
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Ginger and Taylor at the 2012 Java Virginia horse show
Beyond The Ring
Ginger Williams
Today, Ginger has taken her love for animals and the addiction she
caught from her daughter for showing Tennessee Walking horses
and has a great show ring line up. She currently owns three performance horses that are in training at Derek Monahan Stables in
Ivanhoe, Virginia. Those entries include I’m Dreaming, Cat Daddy
Ritz, Cyclone At The Ritz and, also Jazz’s Royalty. She has another
love as well which is Spotted Saddle Horses. Ginger has two horses in training at Dickie Gardner Stables in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
They are Battle’s Top Gun and Tapout. Ginger has several other
works in progress, horses as she calls them, along with a pasture
full of ex-show horses that are in their next careers as broodmares.
Ginger showed at the National Spotted Saddle Horse show that
was held the second week in September and she added a title to her
resume’. She won the Amateur Three Year Old World Championship title in the Trail Pleasure division aboard Tapout. Later in the
week, this same horse went on to win the Amateur Three Year Old
Trail Pleasure World Grand Championship with Phil Dunivan in
the irons and the Open Three Year Old Trail Pleasure division with
trainer, Dickie Gardner, up. Ginger has a good problem I told her,
“she just has too many good horses”. Ginger missed winning her
set of roses because she had to leave the spotted show to show her
performance horses in East Tennessee.
WGC Fully Armed making a victory lap at the North Carolina
Championship Show with Jerri Anne Williams
When asked what’s next for you in the Walking Horse Industry
Ginger replied, “I look forward to watching my next set of yearlings progress, and watching my granddaughter, Taylor, pursue her
love for showing on her mare, She’s Hot Gossip”. Ginger’s only
other hobby is spending time with her granddaughter Taylor, because horses pretty much occupy her free time. She did say when
she isn’t at a show, she likes to sneak away to Myrtle Beach, South
Carolina for some vacation time.
Her daughter, Jerri Anne Williams, not only is following in her
mother’s footsteps and loves horses, but has past her passion on to
her daughter, Taylor. Jerri Anne gives her mother, and her grandfather credit for getting her interested in the Tennessee Walking
Horse Industry.
Jerri Anne with her daughter, Taylor
Jerri Anne grew up in Stoneville, NC and currently lives nearby
in Madison, NC. She attended Patrick Henry Community College,
where she received an Associate Degree in Science. She is currently attending San Juan College perusing her degree in Veterinary Technology. Her occupation is a Veterinary Technician/Office
Manager at her mother’s animal clinic.
Taylor is Jerri Anne’s five year old daughter. She is an avid “horse
girl” herself, says Jerri Anne with a laugh. She enjoys lead line
and trail riding. Jerri Anne taught her how to ride on her little gray
mare, She’s Hot Gossip. Taylor is one of Lined With Cash’s biggest fans!
When Jerri Anne was learning to ride, her grandfather and her
mother purchased a pony named Rachael for her. Jerri Annes gives
credit to Rachel for teaching her how to ride. She can remember
Ginger Williams making a victory pass at the Gulf Coast Charity
Horse Show aboard Battle’s Top Gun
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Beyond The Ring
Ginger Williams
Jerri Anne with
her newest mount,
Triple Crown Ritz
Scream Walking and Jerri Anne Williams
celebrating winning the roses
Jerri Anne and Ginger Williams smile for
the camera at one of the horse shows.
Cat Daddy Ritz, one of Ginger Williams contenders making a
blue ribbon show with trainer, Derek Monahan
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her first show when asked what the experience was like she was
quick to say, “I remember it like it was yesterday and it was very
exciting, but I was very nervous as well”. She had many pleasure
horses prior to her first performance horse, which came at age 14.
Her first performance horse was Powered By Jubilee. He was a black
walking pony. Since that first performance horse, Jerri Anne has
shown and won many times on many great horses that her mother
has purchased for her.
Jerri Anne’s favorite win of all time was on World Grand Champion,
Fully Armed, at the North Carolina Championship Horse Show in
Asheville, North Carolina. This team won the Park Pleasure Stake
class. This horse was purchased by Ginger at the Celebration from
the Dixon Family. This horse had been a multi world champion and
World Grand Champion under the direction of Southern Serenity
Ranch. Jerri Anne certainly can’t pinpoint her proudest moments in
the show ring, but has wins on Scream Walking, WGC Fully Armed,
and WC Movie Extra that she is very proud of.
When she was asked what do you like most about showing horses her
reply was, “I love everything about showing horses; it’s an addiction
for me”. Jerri Anne gives her family and friends the award for being
her biggest influence in the show ring. She can’t narrow it down to
one person, but it was a group effort of support that has made her the
rider she is today along with her mother’s finances. Jerri Anne did
say she had many mishaps in her riding career. But if you ride long
enough, you will have them. She believes they do make you stronger.
The best advice she has ever received in or out of the show ring was
“don’t fall off”.
Jerri Anne’s newest mount is Triple Crown Ritz. He is currently in
training with the Baucom Stables in Monroe, NC. She also has her
Amateur Owned and Trained Trail Pleasure horse World Champion
Jazzalicious. Jerri Anne is very busy, but was able to get away and
make her vacation at the 2012 Tennessee Walking Horse National
Celebration where she could only say raving reviews for Champions
at this year’s show. Her three favorite entries were Honors, Walk
Time Charlie and Strong Need For Cash. Her favorite World Grand
Beyond The Ring
Ginger Williams
hChampion
of all time is He’s Putting On The Ritz her mother
Ginger also agrees with her on this vote. Another thing that Ginger
and Jerri Anne agree on is the show they both most look forward to
is the North Carolina Championship Horse Show in Asheville, NC.
Jerri Anne’s reasoning behind it is because that has been the location of some of her most memorable rides.
When Jerri Anne isn’t at a show, working, schooling or doing her
motherly duties she loves to get away and take vacations. She has
traveled many places and has actually included horses in some of
her stays. She horseback rode in Dubois, WY, Belize and Myrtle
Beach, SC. She also loves her second hobby and actually works
perfect with her love for horses and vacationing. Photography is
something she loves to do on her spare time!
Jerri Anne says she will always be involved in the walking horse
industry, no matter what, whether it is showing performance horses
or versatility competitions. Her addiction for horses is something
you can never take away. This passion to the Tennessee Walking
Horse breed and especially the showing end of it was so strong that
it influenced her mother to take a part of it. And has been passed
on to her daughter too. The Williams are not only a name to be
recognized in the Carolina’s, but over the years their show string
has become second to none. Accumulating major titles and World
Championship standings. You will for sure see this family at the
shows competing and watching their contenders. Three Generations of Girls doing what they love….Horses!
Jerri Anne showing in the model class with WC Jazzalicious
Ginger Williams with one of her champions that won at the 2012
Dallas, NC horse show
Jerri Anne and Taylor doing the leadline class at one of
the North Carolina horse shows
Ginger Williams with her trail horse Ted at the
Heart Trail ride in November in Myrtle Beach, SC
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Lenoir, North Carolina
LENOIR OPTIMIST CLUB
Lenoir, North Carolina
September 22, 2012
Judge: Stan Tindal
HORSE
Amateur Three Year Old
1. Star Of Black Gen
2. Laced In Blue
RIDER
OWNER
Sandy Brumbaugh
Will Allen
3. Rare Generation
Lynn Trester
Sandy Brumbaugh
Will & Jennifer
Allen
Lynn Trester
Park Pleasure Four & Under Specialty
1. Miss Cheyenne
Gordon Ezzell
Gordon & Angelyn
Ezzell
Park Performance Open Specialty
1. Don’t Look Back
2. Dr. Ritz Carlton
3. The Rockduster
Danny Kistler
John Callicutt
Austin Lyall
Judy Barringer
Kristen Williams
Clyde France
Youth 11 & Under
1. Hollywood Boulevard
2. Cash’s Let’s Roll
Reagan Brown
M. Straka
Rosemary Whitley
Savannah Straka
Amateur Show Pleasure Specialty
1. Our Last Dollar
2. Touch’s Will
3. Hometown Ritz
Makenzie Niston
Carson Clay
Phil Jenke
Judy Barringer
Ronald Mosley
Kristin Williams
Two Year Old Open
1. Jose’s Crown Jewels
2. Oops Grace Darling DHF
Derek Monahan
Tiffany Gates
Larry Mesimer
Tommy Alley
Youth 12-17 Specialty
1. Cool Texas Cash
Skylar MacLeod
Amateur Four Year Old
1. Strong & Pushy
Jennifer Allen
2. Under The Gunn
3. All American Label
Greg McMillan
Brandy Bodsford
Amateur Two Year Old
1. Fly Like A Bird
Tammy Austin
Open Three Year Old
1. The Power Of King Midas
Justin Hefner
2. Just Hannah
Derek Bonner
3. Nikki Heat
Danny Kistler
Amateur Ladies Specialty
1. MG’s Final Stand
Lisa Howard
2. The General By RFK
3. Pride’s Conman
Tara Rhoades
Tammy Austin
Lester Auman
Will & Jennifer
Allen
Greg McMillan
Kristen Williams
L.D. & Tammy
Austin
Shannon & Dale
Hefner
What A Blessing
Farm
Rex Hunter
A Walking Miracle
Farm LLC
Rhoades & Hege
L.D. & Tammy
Austin
Show Pleasure Open Specialty
1. Our Last Dollar
2. Nickey Blue Eyes
3. The Natural Of Skywatch
Andy Carter
Jennifer Gordon
Laura Smith
Judy Barringer
Warren & Gordon
David & Laura
Smith
Trail Pleasure Open Specialty
1. He’s All About The Gold
2. Liberty Valance
Audrey Nuckles
Lee Hess
Audrey Nuckles
Judy Barringer
Park Pleasure Western Open Specialty
1. He’s A Major Delight
Lynn Culbreth
Open Four Year Old Specialty
1. Spirit Of Specialist
David Polk
2. Bolt
Allen Abee
Open Specialty
1. Breaking News
Allen Abee
2. Pusher’s Without A Trace
3. Catin Around
Darrell Walker
Danny Kistler
NCWHA Members Only Specialty
1. Senor Jose
Herschel Blessing
2. Probation Officer
3. Cash’s Lonesome Star
Rosemary Whitley
Drew Smith
What A Blessing
Farm
Rosemary Whitley
J.C. Knight
Youth Ponies
1. Wallerin $$
2. Dawson International
3. Swiffer
Carson Clay
Makenzie Niston
Jada Polk
Jimmy Ziglar
Judy Barringer
Jada Polk
Amateur Gentlemens Specialty
1. Command Again
Herschel Blessing
2. Dallas Maverick
Stanley Meredith
What A Blessing
Farm
Judy Barringer
Country Pleasure Specialty
1. On The Loose And Armed
2. Rita Come True
3. Glory’s Generator
Gary Pope
Tommy Alley
M. Straka
Gary Pope
Tommy Alley
M. Straka
Ricky & Nora
Frazier
A Walking Miracle
Farm, LLC
A Walking Miracle
Farm, LLC
Lynn Culbreth
Rex Hunter
NCWHLA Members Only Specialty
1. Hollywood Boulevard
Abby Whitley
2. Beaming Around
Malaya Jester
Rosemary Whitley
Malaya Jester
AOT Specialty
1. Let’s Rumble
2. American Colors
Brandy Bodsford
Shane Auman
Kristen Williams
Lester Auman
Lite Shod English Specialty
1. Miss Silver
Darrell Walker
2. Glory’s Generator
3. Black Magic
M. Straka
Makenzie Hamby
Gordon & Angelynn
Ezzell
M. Straka
Makenzie Hamby
Park Pleasure Specialty Stake
1. Diva In Black
Laura Smith
2. Miss Cheyenne
Gordon Ezzell
3. He’s A Major Delight
Lynn Culbreth
Amateur 15.2 & Under Specialty
1. Gen’s Olympic Fire
Abby Whitley
2. Bright Red
3. The General By RFK
Will Allen
Tara Rhoades
Leck & Rosemary
Whitley
Chuck Moore
Rhoades & Hege
Open Walking Stake
1. Watts Zone
2. Generator’s Double Trouble
3. All American Jose
David Polk
Allen Abee
Ronald Mosley
Deanna Polk
Alex Helton
Sherry Mills
David & Laura
Smith
Gordon & Angelynn
Ezzell
Lynn Culbreth
Lynn Culbreth
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Lenoir, North Carolina
Jada Polk and father, David Polk, are joined by friends after David and Watts
Zone win the Stake class.
Kent Sharp, 90 years young, is enjoying the show
after he had shown in the Park Pleasure class.
Our Last Dollar wins again. This time with MacKenzie Niston in
the Amateur Show Pleasure class. Posing for the victory shot is
Amy Abee, and, owner, Judy Barringer, trainer, Danny Kistler,
MacKenzie Niston and Chris Bumgarner.
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Abby Whitley wins her second blue of the night. This time she
won the Amateur 15.2 & Under with Gen’s Olympic Fire. Kristen
Brown is on hand to congratulate her.
Lenoir, North Carolina
Owner, Larry Mesimer with Jose’s Crown Jewels and trainer,
Derek Monahan, pose with Kayleigh Mesimer and “Slick” after
their win in the Two Year Old Open class.
Owner, Gary Pope, and On The Loose And Armed were the winners of the Country Pleasure Keg shod class.
Skylar MacLeod and Jada Polk after Skylar’s win in the
Youth 12-17 & Under class
Trainer, Darrell Walker, poses with Laura Smith and Diva In Black
after their win in the Park Pleasure Stake class.
Carolyn Pope with her handsome poodle, Ruffin.
Tammy Austin made a blue ribbon performance in her first show with Fly Like
A Bird in the Amateur Two Year Old class. Pictured with her are trainer, Rick
Abee, and husband, L.D. Austin.
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Watts Zone and David Polk Illuminate
the Lenoir Optimist Club Horse Show
Lenoir, NC - The 63rd Annual Lenoir Optimist Club Horse show was held Saturday, September 22, at the Lenoir Optimist Park in
Lenoir, NC. The show was dedicated to the memory of Jack Spainhour who was the show secretary for many years, and Bradley
Pennell, who was an active member since 1994 and was especially involved with the Bunny Maynard Football program. The
proceeds from the show go to support a variety of programs for the youth of Lenoir and Caldwell County.
In the opening ceremony the colors were presented by the color guard from West Caldwell High School. Reva Pennell sang the
national anthem and Bud Brown gave the invocation. Stan Tindal from South Carolina was the judge of the 30 class show. Debby
Bush was the official show photographer with Madeline Griggs adding to the show with her great organ music.
The stake class had three impressive entries. David Polk and Watts Zone were the stake winners with a stellar performance. Allen Abee and Generator’s Double Coin carried out the red ribbon for owner, Alex Helton. The third place honors went to Ronald
Mosley and All American Jose for owner, Sherry Mills.
Please visit the SCOOP’s FREE website at www.thescooponline.com.
The SCOOP looks forward to meeting you in the winner’s circle at the North Carolina Championship Horse Show. Best of luck
to all our advertiser’s.
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THE MISSISSIPPI HIPPIE AND CHARLIE
GREEN TAKE THE BLUE IN NORTHWEST
GEORGIA
Chatsworth, GA – The Second Annual Northwest Georgia Walking Horse Show was held in Chatsworth, Georgia, on
September 22, 2012, at 5 p.m. EDT. This show benefitted the “Horses for Heroes” riding program. “Horses for Heroes”
is a very worthwhile program for our combat veterans who have done so much to protect the freedoms that all Americans
hold dear.
The show was affiliated with the Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitor’s Association and the PRIDE HIO. The Honorable
Richard Wall from Shelbyville, TN judged the 28-class event. Announcer Marvin Hendrix kept the show moving and
Dale Stone provided his always fabulous organ music. Jessica Bailey preserved the memories with her camera.
Some of the highlights of the show featured the husband/wife team of Chris and Ginger Arden capturing a blue ribbon
each. Chris won the Amateur Three Year Old class aboard AMC’s Walkin’ This Way and Ginger took the honors with
I Am June Cash in the Amateur Four Year Old class. The popular team of Hal Newman and Magic’s Pure Ritz added
another blue ribbon to their growing collection as the Riders’ Cup Open Specialty Champions. The Amateur Show Pleasure champs were Susan Paul and Famous Fame. Charlie Green took home three championships – Riders’ Cup 15.2 &
Under with Southern Dollar for Bryan Turpen, Riders’ Cup Four Year Old Specialty with Command’s Simply Special
for Bo Teague, and the Walking Stake Championship aboard The Mississippi Hippie for his daughter, WhitLei Green.
The SCOOP congratulates the Northwest Georgia Horse Show and all of the winners. Please visit our FREE website for
results and industry news at www.thescooponline.com.
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NORTHWEST GEORGIA WALKING HORSE SHOW
NORTHWEST GEORGIA
Chatsworth, Georgia
September 22, 2012
Judge: Richard Wall
HORSE
Lite Shod Specialty
1. The Bases Are Loaded
RIDER
OWNER
Jeff Givens
2. Perfection By Design
Beth Frost
3. The Skywish
4. Time For Stardust
Hannah McCurdy
Manuel Victoria
Joe & Emily
Sicienskyu
Linda
Holsomback
Hannah McCurdy
Kathy Baldwin
Amateur Three Year Old
1. AMC’s Walk This Way
2. Jazz Fusion
3. A Winning Choice
Youth Pleasure
1. Pride’s Final Mark
GWHEA Members Only Specialty
1. Jose’s Bad Hombre
Amateur Show Pleasure
1. Famous Fame
2. Masquerading Perfection
3. A Final Call
4. Malpractice
5. Billy Clyde
Chris Arden
Rod Slagle
Peggy Mervine
Jesse Cain
April Mealor
Susan Paul
Lacy Essary
Wanda Goodson
Jonathan Holsomback
Rod Slagle
George Connors
Cassi Slagle
Peggy Mervine
Amy McCurdy
Riders’ Cup Open Show Pleasure
1. Starstruck Dollar
2. Magic’s Ritzy Rose
Drew Graves
Michele Roberts
3. Jazz’s Power Pac
4. Willie B Smoking
Kevin Gower
Thomas Blankenship
Amateur Ladies Specialty
1. I’m Rocky Balboa
2. Just Jazzin
3. On The Dotted Line
April Mealor
Aimee Goodson
Joyce Franks
April Mealor
Aimee Goodson
Charles Garner
Youth Ponies
1. Move Over
2. Major’s Magic Horizon
3. Chicanery
Kaity Hayes
Cassi Slagle
Lacy Essary
Brandon Hayes
Cassi Slagle
Royce Ellison
Riders’ Cup Four Year Old Specialty
1. Simply Special
Charlie Green
2. Ruthian Blast
Jerry Beaty
Trail Pleasure
1. He’s Texas Holdem
2. Melody By Jose
3. Perfect Pegasus
4. Way To Go Grace
Christie Scrivner
Mike Moody
Kathy Baldwin
Beth Frost
Christie Scrivner
Mike Moody
Kathy Baldwin
Daniel Kendrick
Riders’ Cup Two Year Old Open
1. Dr. Philgood
2. Cash’s Scoring Lady
Dickie Scrivner
Jerry Beaty
3. A Master Classic
Charlie Green
4. A Wild Child
Mike Dukes
Aimee Goodson
Junior
Holsomback
Eddie & Trina
Smith
Mike Dukes
Youth 11 & Under
1. Dazzling Dumas
2. Popcorn Pusher
Hunter Graves
Skylar Nipper
Koni Graves
Skylar Nipper
Riders’ Cup Three Year Old Open
1. General’s Black Gin
2. All American First Lady
3. The First Dude
4. The Promise Of Gold
Mac Benham
Michele Roberts
Charlie Green
Chris Pickel
Jeff Rich
Eddie Guthrie
Miriam Gravitz
Jerry & Linda
Martin
Youth 12-17 Specialty
1. Tickle Me Pink
2. Jose’s Diamond Doll
Cassi Slagle
Lacy Essary
Cassi Slagle
Scott Copeland
Riders’ Cup 15.2 & Under Open
1. Southern Dollar
2. Incredible
3. Generator’s Steamboat
Charlie Green
Jeff Givens
Joel Nipper
Bryan Turpan
Jo Ann Dowell
Jim McReynolds
Amateur 50 & Over Specialty
1. Steppin John TCH
2. Equals One More Time
3. The Steel Pusher
4. My Senorita
5. The Polar Express
Joyce Franks
Paula Cash
Wanda Goodson
Peggy Mervine
Bill Garland
Charles Garner
Paula Cash
Wanda Goodson
Peggy Mervine
Bill Garland
Bo Teague
Junior
Holsomback
Red & Donna
Etheridge
3. Big Time Poison
Michele Roberts
AOT Specialty
1. Million Dollar Smile
2. Chicken On A Chain
Jonathan Holsomback
Carol Rogers
Linda Holsomback
Carol Rogers
Amateur 15.2 & Under Specialty
1. Razzamatazz
Jazz
Jerri Alberti
Les & Jerri Alberti
Country Pleasure
1. Keepin The Rhythm
Mike Moody
2. Copy Of Rage
3. Lie To Me
4. Chanel Number Nine
5. Pride’s Final Mark
Mark Templeton
Ben Frost
Jessica Rowland
Amy McCurdy
Mike & Pam
Moody
Clay Rogers
Daniel Kendrick
Eddie Rowland
Amy McCurdy
Riders’ Cup Open Specialty
1. Magic’s Pure Ritz
2. All Cash On Demand
3. Levinworth
4.He’s Pushin Jose
5. Threat Of Gen’s Mercy
Hal Newman
Ken Moore
Charlie Green
Kevin Gower
Joel Nipper
Dean Scott
Denise Coleman
Miriam Granitz
Royce Ellison
Carol Searles
Amateur Novice Specialty
1. 9 Yards of Major Trouble
2. Ritz’s Country Boy
3. Astronomer
Aimee Goodson
Brenda Marmon
Ann Collins
Aimee Goodson
Brenda Marmon
Jack & Ann
Collins
Amateur Four Year Old
1. I Am June Cash
2. Night’s Shady Lady
3. Out On A Date
Ginger Arden
Wanda Goodson
Lacy Essary
George Connors
Wanda Goodson
Tracy Essary
April Mealor
Miriam Granitz
Tracy Essasry
Wanda Goodson
Linda Holsomback
Cassi Slagle
Irish Charm Farm
Red & Donna
Etheridge
Royce Ellison
Thomas
Blankenship
Riders’ Cup Ltd Park Performance Open Specialty
1. Black Gin’s Diamond
Mac Benham
4. Look Who’s In Command Ken Moore
5. He’s Majestic
Jeff Givens
Maple Crest
Farms
Eddie Guthrie
The Larry Brewer
Family
Emily Moore
Jo Ann Dowell
Riders’ Cup Walking Horse Championship
1. The Mississippi Hippie
Charlie Green
2. A Shady Character
Drew Graves
3. Incredible
Jeff Givens
4. Sergio
Jerry Beaty
WhitLei Green
Irish Charm Farm
Jo Ann Dowell
Linda Holsomback
2. A Bold Score
3. Dumas Bright Star
Lisa McMahan
Kevin Gower
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NEWS
The Scoop For The Walking Horse Industry
ObITuary FOr
HENry LEE arNOLd Jr.
PARKSVILLE, KY - Henry “Lee” Arnold, Jr., 67, was called home
to be with our Lord on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Lee was born
November 29, 1944 in Boyle County, the son of the late Henry Lee, Sr.
and Georgia Roberts Arnold.
Mr. Arnold was retired after 20 years of service with the Kentucky State
Police where he earned the Meritorious Service for Bravery Award and
many letters of commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation,
Kentucky State Police, and Office of the Governor. He was a licensed
Tennessee Walking Horse judge and trained and showed horses. He was
an ordained Baptist minister and was currently serving at Beechfork
Baptist Church in Marion County, for the past 12 years. His greatest joy
in life was to tell others about Jesus.
Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Peggy Arnold, a son Heath
O’Brian Arnold and a brother, Kenneth Arnold and his wife Barbara.
Funeral services were at 11:00AM Thursday, September 27, 2012, at
Preston-Pruitt Funeral Home with Revs. Al Taylor and Dale Denton
officiating. Burial followed at Parksville Cemetery. Visitation was
Wednesday from 5 – 8PM at the funeral home.
Pallbearers were Larry Bennett, Jason Hughes, Robert Stannard, Rick
Westerfield, Alonzo Napier, and Brandon Sargent.
Honorary bearers were Dr. and Mrs. Jim Clontz, Gary and Brenda
Gorley, Danny Hughes, Dr. Thomas Jackson, and Faithful Members of
Beechfork Baptist Church.
TWHbEa OppOSES HOrSE prOTEcTION
amENdmENTS acT OF 2012
Lewisburg, TN - In response to the proposed Horse Protection
Amendments Act (H.R. 6388), which was presented on September 13,
2012 by Congressmen Ed Whitfield (R-KY) and Steve Cohen (D-TN),
the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ And Exhibitors’ Association
(TWHBEA) reaffirms its support of any legislation that continues to
strengthen the Horse Protection Act, to promote sound horses, and to
protect the overall welfare of our great horse. However, it is TWHBEA’s
desire that any such legislation be fair and consistent as well as
scientifically based. TWHBEA is strongly opposed to the amendment
as written. As the official breed registry TWHBEA is committed to the
betterment and welfare of all of the divisions of the Tennessee Walking
Horse and its supporting industries.
THE SaLE OF cHampIONS
SETS daTE FOr THE caSH FOr
cHrISTmaS SaLE
The Sale of Champions will have their Cash for Christmas Sale on
November 17, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. They are now accepting entries. Make
plans to attend this sale. For further information, call 931-224-5374.
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HSuS TELEmarkETEr ExpOSEd FOr
mISLEadINg pracTIcES
We’ve written several times before about the questionable telemarketers hired
by the Humane Society of the United States—so much so that it became a
key section in our report on the deceptive fundraising practices of HSUS.
Last week, Bloomberg Markets magazine published an excellent exposé
on yet another HSUS telemarketer: Ohio-based InfoCision Management
Corporation.
InfoCision runs campaigns on behalf of national groups like the American
Diabetes Association and the American Cancer Society as well as HSUS.
Donations go to help fight cancer and treat diabetes, right? According to
Bloomberg Markets, most of the money for these campaigns goes into
InfoCision’s pocket. And donors not only may have no idea, but may be
misled by the telemarketers as to how much money will go to charity.
(InfoCision agreed to pay $75,000 to “ward off” action from the Ohio
attorney general.)
Sound familiar?
We’ve shown how HSUS has had campaigns with other telemarketers that
give off a false impression about how much money will go to charity. One
(Donor Care Center) says to donors that “it is our best estimate that HSUS
will receive at least 50% of the funds raised on this campaign”—even though,
according to the contract, only 0.05 percent is supposed to go to HSUS.
Another (Donor Services Group) says “it could be approximately 40% – 50%
over two years” despite the contract laying out that 2 percent of proceeds will
go to HSUS.
HSUS’s contract with InfoCision shows that the telemarketer is (supposedly)
more forthcoming with potential donors who ask about how much money
will go to charity (a whopping “at least 2%”). Of course, donors have to
ask—that information isn’t exactly offered up right off the bat.
The script does show, however, that InfoCision plays up HSUS’s hands-on
care for animals. But HSUS isn’t primarily a direct-care organization. It
declared $48 million in “advocacy and public policy” expenses in 2010—just
about half of its total program expenses—and it doesn’t run a single pet
shelter.
Yes, Wayne and company, we know HSUS or its affiliates run a few wildlife
or horse sanctuaries. But it certainly appears that HSUS has a much bigger
budget for things like pushing PETA-like vegan propaganda than actually
caring for animals. Raising money, certainly, is near the top of the list of
HSUS priorities, to the tune of $47 million in fundraising-related costs in
2010 alone.
And that direct care HSUS’s telemarketers are playing up? That appears
to largely be spay-neuter procedures performed mostly by other people.
But because they occur under the banner of HSUS’s “Spay Day” event—
essentially a PR campaign—HSUS counts them.
Get the picture? HSUS seems just as cynical and sleazy in its fundraising as
any other example we can see. The latest news is just par for the course.
From Humane Watch
mOOrE cOuNTy HOrSEmaN’S
aSSOcIaTION SHOW
The Moore County Horseman’s Association, 26th Annual Horse Show
scheduled for October 12, has added a class to their schedule. The added class
will be 2A Youth Country Pleasure. The event will take place at Thomas
Wiseman Park beginning at 6:00 p.m. The contact person is Billy Thomas 931703-3145. This is a S.H.O.W. affiliation.
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The Warren County Agricultural and
Livestock Fair Walking Horse Show
McMINNVILLE, TN - The Warren County Agricultural and Livestock Fair Walking Horse Show was held Saturday, September 15, at the
fairgrounds in McMinnville, TN. This was a great night to have a show with mild, cool temperatures.
The Honorable Michael Burton judged the 23 class event. There was much to do before the show started, with the Warren County Agricultural and Livestock Fair taking place as well. There was a large crowd present to support the show.
The Lead Line class opened the show. It was, by far, the largest class of the night. There were so many entries that they made a complete
line around the entire ring with one right behind the other. All entries went home with a blue ribbon and a trophy. Blake Sims Stables had a
great night and took home three blues. The first win of the night was Kaylee Hash aboard She’s Magic To The Boys in the County Pleasure
Class for Warren County Residents and again in the Country Pleasure class for the John Hash Family. Later in the evening, Blake Sims
made the night special after directing She’s Magic To The Boys’s offspring, Sic’ Em On A Chicken K & L, to the blue in the Two Year Old
Open class for the John Hash Family. Mac Benham was delighted with his win in the Open Show Pleasure Class with Gen’s Armed With
Charm for owner, Kelly Dunn.
Claiming top honors in the Walking Horse Stake was Wire Transfer with Brad Beard in the irons for J.W. Morgan.
A great time was had by all at the McMinnville show. To all exhibitors, trainers and owners, congratulations on a job well done!
Please visit the SCOOP’s free website at www.thescooponline.com.
Wire Transfer and Brad Beard claimed top honors in the Riders’ Cup Walking Horse Stake for J.W. Morgan.
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McMinnville, TN
WARREN COUNTY A & L FAIR
McMinnville, TN
September 15. 2012
Judge: Michael Burton
HORSE
Yearlings
1. I’m A Farmers Daughter
RIDER
OWNER
Tommy Halmontaller
2. Just Shine
3. Shimmy Shimmy Shake
4. Mercedes Lane By Design
Larry Patton
Jackson Latham
Jenn Fleming
Bobby Joe Jones
Family
Rebecca Sampson
Rayna Latham
Jenn Fleming
Two Year Old Open
1. Sic Em On A Chicken K&L
2. Coined’s Delight
3. Jazz Dude
Blake Sims
Jerry Beaty
Brad Beard
Amateur Three Year Old
1. Jazz Fusion
2. Hard By The Yard
3. All American First Lady
4. I’m Ritz And Famous
Rod Slagle
Jenny Ozburne
Lisa McMahan
Ashley Parker
Amateur Country Pleasure
1. She’s Magic To The Boys
2. She’s Bold And Spicey SF Ruth Tudor
3. Patterned By Command
4. The Son Of Lightning
5. Corporal Klinger
Dianna Teeples
Joe Davis
Crystal Hillis
Youth Trail Pleasure Specialty
1. Mack’s Ragg Doll
2. Primetime’s Little Lady
3. Allen
Alexis Clark
Madison Hillis
David McBride
4. Candy
5. J.B.
Katie Mason
Erica Thiner
Amateur Ladies Specialty
1. King Of Mexico
2. Lined’s Lady MG
Kathy Lewis
Kim Bailey
3. The Dotted Line
Heather Beard
4. Chicken On A Chain
5. Sheer Passion
Carol Rogers
Shawna Coates
Amateur Park Pleasure Specialty
1. Southern Jazz Charmer
2. The Lady Has Connections
Lacy Essary
Jenny Osburn
3. Private Treasure
Ruth Tudor
Show Pleasure Open Specialty
1. She’s Armed With Charm
2. Billy Clyde
3. Final’s Pusher
4. She’s Dream Boat Annie
5. Masquerading Perfection
Mac Benham
Rod Slagle
Brad Beard
John Hash Family
Carr Brothers
Jerry & Kathy
Graves
Cassi Slagle
Vick Etheridge
Eddie Guthrie
Kathy Smith
Amateur Gentlemens Specialty
1. Nickelback
2. Pushover’s Harley
3. Bourbon On Fire
4. Extra Centsable
Michael Johnson
Leo Skelton
Chase Williams
Jeff Gash
Amateur Two Year Old
1. Lively Jazz
Jamie Hillis
Jamie Hillis
Park Performance Open Specialty
1. Olympic Icon
2. A Bold Score
3. Plea Bargain
4. Extra
5. Extra IRS
Jackie Byrom
Lisa McMahon
Brad Beard
Jalon Foster
Ruth Tudor
Julie Cole
Lisa McMahon
J.W. Morgan
Cheryl Marcum
Larry & Ruth
Tudor
Amateur Canter
1. My Senorita
Peggy Mervine
Peggy Mervine
Walking Stake
1. Wire Transfer
Brad Beard
J.W. Morgan
Jeff Gash
Prater Farms
Leo Skelton
Brandy Arena
John Hash Family
Fred & Diane
Wright
Dianna Teeples
Joe Davis Family
Crystal Hillis
Jimmy Sherrell
Madison Hillis
Dwight & Sandra
Rigsby
Dewayne Mason
John Ellenburg
Kathy Lewis
James & Kim
Bailey
Mark & Gail
Walling
Carol Rogers
Shawna Coates
Tommy Halmontaller directed I’m A Farmers Daughter to the blue
in the Yearlings class for the Bobby Jones Family.
Royce Ellison
Bill & Lynn
Kasici
Fred & Diane
Wright
Larry Essary
Kelly Dunn
Cassi Slagle
Beth Sanford
Prater Farms
Tracy Essary
Youth Specialty
1. Tickle Me Pink
2. Jose’s Diamond Doll
Cassi Slagle
Lacy Essary
Cassi Slagle
Scott Coleman
Lite Shod Pleasure Specialty
1. Whitt’s Magestic Lady
Keith Whittenburg
Keith & Judy
Whittenburg
Open Three Year Old
1. My Shot
Michele Roberts
Jim Gilbert
Sic Em On A Chicken and Blake Sims had a spectacular ride to win
the blue in the Riders’ Cup Two Year Olds and was met by John
Hash and Beth Sims.
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Rod Slagle and Jazz Fusion jazzed their way into the winner’s
circle and was met by friends and family.
She’s Magic To The Boys had a magical performance to win the
Amateur Country Pleasure. She was congratulated by friends and
family.
Alexis Clark was delighted to win the Youth Trail Pleasure Specialty aboard Mack’s Ragg Doll.
King Of Mexico and Kathy Lewis came out as the King and the
Queen of the class in the Amateur Ladies Specialty.
Lacy Essary and Southern Jazz Charmer charmed their way to receive
top honors in the Amateur Park Pleasure Specialty for the Royce Ellison
Family.
Mac Benham and She’s Armed With Charm had a special charm over the crowd
and won the Riders’ Cup Show Pleasure Specialty . They were met by Brian
Smith, Kelly Dunn and Evan Morgan.
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Tickle Me Pink and Cassi Slagle won the Youth Specialty class.
Keith Whittenburg had an outstanding ride to the blue aboard
Whitt’s Magestic Lady in the Lite Shod Specialty.
Michele Roberts was delighted with her win in the Riders’ Cup
Three Year Olds aboard My Shot for new owner, Jim Gilbert.
Claiming top honors in the Amateur Gentleman’s Specialty was
none other than Michael Johnson aboard Nickelback.
Lively Jazz and Jamie Hillis jazzed up the crowd and rode into the
victory circle in the Amateur Two Year Old Class.
Olympic Icon and Jackie Byrom received the Gold Medal in the
Rider’s Park Performance Specialty for owner, Julia Cole.
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Falling For Fall…
Falling for fall… That’s just what The SCOOP staff and readers are doing now, making plans for the Fall Show season! With new horse
shows being planned and added to the calendar, and shows affiliating and confirming times and dates, it’s time to make plans to attend
these upcoming events. The SCOOP is going to give you a little more information about these shows and the location to assist you in
deciding which events you, your family and friends will attend so that you can make the most of your weekend. Best of luck to all the
trainers and exhibitors at all of the Fall shows!
“Nothing could be finer
than to be in Carolina…”
What: North Carolina Championship Walking Horse Show
When: October 4-6, 2012
Where: Western North Carolina Agricultural Center, Asheville, NC
Affiliation: PRIDE HIO
Judges: Newton Parks, Bill Reel, and Frankie Roark
Stall Reservations: Contact Yvonna Matthis at 704-689-8772.
Reserved Seating: Contact Terri Mosley at 336-786-2299.
Camper Hookup & Vendors: Contact Athy Robinson at 919-618-1889.
The North Carolina Championship Walking Horse Show is always a fall favorite! The show is the
first full weekend in October. This year’s show will feature exhibitions by Mr. Heisman, Godfather
By Ultracopy, ACC, Roethlisberger, Acapulco, and others. In addition to very talented and beautiful horses, there is the Dog Show where you can see some of the horse industry’s best canines.
One of the highlights of the Dog Show is the costume class. Bring your canine friend and enjoy
the Dog Show or just go watch. The Dog Show is held on Saturday morning in the sales arena. It
is a real treat that you will not want to miss!
There is so much to do in Asheville, NC, so make your trip a memorable one while you’re in for
this horse show. A trip to the Biltmore Estate is a must! Take a tour of this magnificent house,
wander around the tranquil gardens, taste the Biltmore wine collection or participate in a Land
Rover off-road experience, all located on the estate’s 8,000 acres set in the midst of the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
Of course, the mountain setting of Asheville lends itself to many outdoor activities for the city’s
visitors, from zip line canopy tours, to hiking and biking or a scenic drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you have any more time to spare, there are some great finds to be had in terms of shopping
in Asheville. There are many talented local artists, so if you’re in the market for painting, this city
has some great galleries. A walk around historic downtown Asheville and Biltmore Village will
give you some great choices as far as antiques, jewelry, clothing and gifts go.
For lunch, try Moe’s Original Bar B Que, traditional southern barbeque served with what we’ve
heard to be the best cole slaw, macaroni and cheese and cornbread, to name a few of the delicious
sides. The Tupelo Honey Restaurant is always packed, but well worth the wait for the fresh baked
biscuits, shrimp and grits or build-your-own vegetable plate. The Asheville Brewing Company
is another recommendation, because not only do they have a very large patio on which you can
sit and enjoy the mountain breeze, but they also have great pizza and offer tours of the brewery
every Friday afternoon. If you have a sweet tooth, you have to stop by the French Broad Chocolate
Lounge, where they serve up everything from their own collection of unique handmade chocolates, the quintessential chocolate chip cookie and, to top it off, drinking chocolate (hot or cold)!
So where do you stay when in Asheville? For those on a budget, there are several options. For one,
there is The Pines Cottages, which, according to their website, is “a vintage cabin court motel”
with original log cabins from the late 20’s and cottages from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.
Other affordable and comfortable options include the Best Western and Days Inn on Tunnel Road,
and Holiday Inn Asheville – Biltmore West. The Clarion Inn and Fairfield Inn in Fletcher are in
closer proximity to the show grounds.
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“To understand the
world, you must first
understand a place
like Mississippi.”
~WilliamFaulkner
What: East Mississippi Fall Classic Horse Show
When: October 12-13, 2012
Where: Louisville Coliseum, Louisville, MS
Affiliation: SHOW HIO
Judge: Brian Kiddy
Stall information & seating: Contact Robert Higginbotham
at 662-803-2017.
Attending the East Mississippi Fall Classic Horse Show is an exciting way to celebrate your love of horses and enjoy a quiet weekend getaway. If history is your thing, you must check out the Nanih
Waiya Historical Site, the legendary birthplace of the Choctaw Indian nation. Also, you can view a collection of antique fire engines
and equipment at the American Heritage Fire Museum. The historic
Strand Theater, built in 1923, is another interesting place to stop and
see. Not only is Ivy Park where the show grounds are located, but
it’s also a nice place to play or relax while in Louisville. Wander
around the park and you’ll find a playground, walking track, picnic
area and tennis courts.
There are many locally owned and operated restaurants waiting for
you to step in and take a break to refresh yourself after your hard
work. Some places to try include Cuppa, a quaint coffee shop that, in
addition to coffee, serves great snacks, bakery items and ice cream.
If breakfast is what you’re in the mood for, Mary Lou’s Biscuit Bar
has country ham and biscuits and delicious pancakes. Market Café is
the place to go for a variety of sandwiches, a salad bar and a southern
plate lunch that changes daily.
As far as lodging goes, the Lake Tiak-O’Khata Khata Resort is one
of three hotels designated as show headquarters. Not only do they
have 77 rooms in the inn, but they also offer efficiency suites and
waterfront cabins. Additionally, the Quality Inn and Homegate Inn
would welcome you horse show weekend!
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Fun on the Delta...
What: Tunica Fall Classic
When: November 8-10, 2012
Where: Paul Battle, Jr. Arena, Tunica, MS
Affiliation:SHOW HIO
Judges: Nathan Clark, Holly Liddell Sanders,
The Tunica Fall Classic (formerly the Delta Fall Classic) has been voted as the Best MultiNight Show of the Year in 2009 and 2010, so this is one horse show you won’t want to
miss! The show is now under the auspices of the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association, the
Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Horse (FAST),
and the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.
A great way to enjoy the beautiful fall weather is to head down to Willows, Harrah’s very
own sporting clay and hunting center. Just down the street from the casinos, this skeet and
sporting clay course is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of the casinos. There’s
also Cottonwoods Golf Course located nearby and the Tunica Queen Riverboat on which
you can hop aboard and cruise down the mighty Mississippi. If shopping is more down
your alley, there are some 30 outlet stores at the Casino Factory Shoppes Center. Additionally, you can make the short drive down Highway 61 to downtown Tunica to experience
the small town charm of local antique shops and gift shops, including local favorites 1251
Place Gifts and Antiques and Ann-Tiques. If that’s not enough, you can drive to Memphis
in under an hour!
For dining choices, first you need to eat at The Hollywood Casino Café. You may have
heard of this restaurant before, as it is a landmark, having been in business since 1969. You
may have seen it on the Travel Channel on the Deep Fried Paradise series. The show highlighted the café’s well-known fried dill pickles. Of course if you know the song “Walking
In Memphis,” you may also remember singer Marc Cohn singing about Muriel playing the
piano “every Friday at the Hollywood,” which as you now know, is the Hollywood Café!
If you want to treat yourself to a meal fit for kings, then you must visit Jack Binion’s
Steakhouse at the Horseshoe Casino. The buffets at all of the casinos are sumptuous and
ALL you can eat!
Sweet Home Alabama…
What: 45th Annual Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show
When: October 19-20, 2012
Where: Racking Celebration Arena, Decatur, AL
Affiliation:SHOW HIO
Judges: Rodney Dick, Larry Edwards, and Joel Weaver
Box Seats and general information: Contact Brenda May
at 256-353-2508 or Nancy Hawkins at 256-355-3595.
Stall Rental: Contact Brenda May
The 45th Annual Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show takes place at the end of
October, just as the leaves are falling and the cool weather begins. Head down to
Decatur, AL and support this show, as proceeds will benefit a very worthy cause,
Camp Smile-A-Mile, Alabama’s program for children with cancer.
An interesting side trip while attending the Jubilee is Cook’s Natural Science Museum, one of the few private museums in the United States authorized by the
federal government to include eagle exhibits in their collection. Even better, the
museum is free! Point Mallard Park is also worth visiting. It’s a 500 acre park with
all sorts of activities to choose from, including an 18-hole golf course, a driving
range, batting cages, a three mile hiking/jogging/biking trail and an indoor ice
skating rink that is open year round
One of the restaurants you must try if you haven’t already is the famous Big Bob
Gibson’s BBQ, a Decatur staple that has been in business since 1925. There’s also
Simp McGhee’s, known for its Cajun food, Curry’s for gourmet sandwiches and
salads. If you have a sweet tooth, stop by The Daily Brew, an espresso shop and
gelateria (a place that sells gelato, a.k.a. Italian ice cream) or Morgan Price Candy
Company and try their delectable homemade chocolates and toffee.
Area hotels include the Comfort Inn, Super 8, Holiday Inn, Hampton Inn, Ramada
Limited, Country Inn and Suites, and Courtyard By Marriott
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South Carolina –
“Smiling Faces.
Beautiful Places.”
What: South Carolina State Championship
When: October 26-27, 2012
Where: Garrison Arena, Clemson, SC
Judges: Bill Bailey, Robby Black & Rob Brainard
Affiliation: PRIDE HIO
Stall Reservations: Contact Leon Rembert at 803-229-0057
or Debbie Wells at 843-346-0128.
RV Reservations: Contact Kenneth Nations at 864-630-6026.
VIP Tables: Contact Leon Rembert at 803-229-0057.
The 2011 SC State Championship horse show is just around the
corner, and will take place the last weekend in October. This
show will host a fun barn decorating contest and will have a
first and second place winner. Additionally, two costume classes have been added to the class sheet.
Clemson is a small college town with charm. While you’re in
Clemson, some places you will want to visit are Fort Hill, an
antebellum plantation house that once was the home of John
C. Calhoun and Thomas F. Clemson. The South Carolina Botanical Gardens are a beautiful place to see, and Friday night
marks the end of the free music series at the amphitheatre, so
make plans to attend if can. There is also the Clemson Farmer’s
Market that is open October 28 from 3:30-6:30 pm. There is a
golf course just minutes from the showgrounds to satisfy you
golf lovers!
When you’re not at the barn, take some time to do some shopping at some of the local shops such as Riverhurst, a store with
an assortment of accessories, picture frames and personalized
items, The White Rabbit or The Fashion Shack in Anderson,
where you’ll find gently used clothing with designer labels for
great prices Just a 13 mile drive from Clemson you can venture
to Seneca, SC and visit its unique shops, including Patina on the
Alley, the place to go for fabulous jewelry and original artwork
by local artists and Porta Portese, a shop with 30 unique dealers who bring their wares to sell at this one of a kind store.
No matter the fare you crave, Clemson has much to offer diners. There’s Pot Belly Deli, a great locals’ spot, Super Taco,
although lacking in atmosphere, it has been said to have the
best authentic Mexican food, Blue Heron Restaurant and Sushi Bar, Cahoun Corners Restaurant, Mac’s Drive In, a great
burger joint, and Spill the Beans, your destination for yummy
ice cream made just the way you like it.
The show hotel is Microtel Inn & Suites, located at 102 Electric City Boulevard in Anderson, SC. For great rates, call 864224-9707 and ask for Mallory. Many other great deals can be
found at the Hampton Inn in Anderson, Fairfield Inn & Suites
by Marriott Anderson Clemson and Holiday Inn Express Hotel
& Suites Anderson, to name a few of the hotels in the area.
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Ribbons, trophies, back numbers and crystal awards.
Bulk and bag feed sales. “Celebrating the Horse.” Located
or visit www.courtneychurchphotography.com.
Located at 889 Colloredo Blvd, Shelbyville, TN 37160.
at 10321 Rockvale Road, Rockvale, TN 37153. Contact
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Joe Green, plant 615-274-2661, cell 931-619-9678 or
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GOLDEN WEST FARMS
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from the Celebration Grounds, located at 1703 Green Lane,
Walking horse training and breeding facility. Scott
Located at P. O. Box 54911, Lexington, KY 40555. Call
Shelbyville, TN. Call 913-684-8585 or visit www.stornlock.
Benham, Trainer/Manager. Lalo Gutierrez and Manual
859-264-8579, 859-263-3623 or email
netoffice.
Rodriquez, Trainers. Located at 13213 Ontario Ave.,
TACK
[email protected].
Ontario, CA 91761. Call 909-947-5870 (b) or 909-9238128 (r).
TLC PHOTOGRAPHY
BEDFORD TACK, INC.
Booking horse shows now! Teresa Castle, P. O. Box 176,
Manufacturers and importers of fine quality horse equip-
Means, KY 40346. Call 606-768-4221, 606-768-2457 or
ment at competitive prices (retail and wholesale). Large
visit castlephotography.photoreflect.com.
selection of English and Western attire. Call for catalog.
HARD ROCK FARM
fLORIDA
Located 8 miles north of Shelbyville. Located at 148 Ebb
Specializing in flat shod for show and pleasure. Sheryl
TOM OAKLEY PHOTOGRAPHY
Joyce Road, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Order toll free at 1-
Skala-Carl, Owner/Trainer. Located at 5850 NE 150th
Horse shows, portraits and action shots. Will transfer your
800-523-4971, fax 931-437-221 or visit
Avenue, Williston, FL 32696. Call the barn and house
home movies, photos or slides to DVD. Located at 132
www.bedfordtack.com.
352-528-5775 or visit website www.hardrockfarm.com.
Mankin St., La Vergne, TN 37086. Call 615-213-2931,
615-347-3835, email [email protected] or visit
THE WINNER’S CIRCLE HORSE SUPPLY, LLC
www.tomoakley.com.
We specialize in tack for Tennessee Walking Horses. 603
PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
A TO Z PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS
Evans Street, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call toll free at 1-
HOLLIN FARM, INC
800-298-7398 or 931-684-2912 or visit
Full-service training facility for walking horses. Gary
www.wcircle.com.
Hollin, Owner/Trainer. Located at 5474 High Schoals Rd.,
Bishop, GA 30621. Call the barn 706-769-8790 or home
Embroidery, silk screening, caps, T-shirts, golf shirts,
jackets and ad specialties. Contact Mark or Debbie Wil-
GEORGIA
WELDING/ fAbRICATION/ REPAIR
706-769-7750.
liams, Shelbyville, TN, 931-685-0200.
CLASSIC CUSTOM CYCLES AND MORE
SAWTOOTH STABLES
Welding, fabrication & repair (in-house and portable ser-
Walking horse training and sales. Mr. and Mrs. Lindy Rogers,
vices, aluminum and steel) from stall doors, trailer repair,
Owners. Brian Watson, Trainer. Located at 3730 West Ellis
ALICE KLEIN EqUESTRIANS
cattle gates, farm equipment to attachments, etc.
Rd., Griffin, GA 30223. Call Brian’s cell 770-298-5070 or
Certified Riding Instructor. Lessons for all ages and
Serving Rutherford, Bedford and surrounding counties.
Lindy’s cell 404-234-1879.
riding levels. Discounted packages available. Specializing
3615 Shelbyville Hwy. (231), Murfreesboro, TN 37127.
in centered riding, show ring preparation and equitation.
Call 615-893-7458, Hours Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4.
RIDING INSTRUCTORS
Will travel to you for private instruction. Lesson horses
HANKINS STABLES
available in all disciplines. Located at Win A Few Stables
ALAbAMA
in Shelbyville, TN. Call 931-205-2067.
BALLENTINE FARMS RIDING ACADEMY
Full-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.
KENTUCKY
Walking horse training and sales facility. Jamie and
Jennifer Hankins, Trainers. Standing at stud: A Greater
DOSS FARMS
Generator. Located at 420 Redmon Road, Paris, KY
Walking horse breeding, sales, broodmares, weanlings,
40361. Call 859-987-6727.
and yearlings. Jack Doss, Owner; Morrow Doss, Manager/Certified Riding Instructor. Riding lessons available.
ROLLING ACRES FARM & STABLES
Located at 30 Doss Road, Cullman, AL 35057. Call Jack
Bob Stannard, Owner. Robby Stannard, Trainer. Colt train-
256-708-5005 or Morrow 256-385-0401.
ing and sales facility. Located in Lebanon, KY. Cell 859805-8011, email [email protected] or visit www.
rollingacresstables.com.
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WHO’S WHO DIRECTORY
TRAVIS WILEY STABLES
BUD DUNN & SON STABLES, LLC
JEFF WILLIS STABLES
Walking horse training, boarding and sales facility. Travis
Walking horse training and sales facility. Steve Dunn,
Training, riding lessons and sales facility. Located at
Wiley, Trainer. Located at 4600 Harrodsburg Road, Danville,
Manager/Trainer. Located at Bridlewood Farm, 140 Hwy
P. O. Box 133, Belfast, TN 37019. Call Jeff at
KY. Call the barn 859-239-9607 or Travis’ cell 859-583-0024.
82E, Bell Buckle, TN 37020. Mailing address 1620 Hwy
931-993-3174. Riding instructions available by Alice
64W, Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call 256-335-3258.
Klein. Call Alice’s cell 931-205-2067 for an appointment.
MISSISSIPPI
JOE COTTEN STABLES
PIONEER STABLES
Full-service training facility for walking horses. Lucy Watts, Manager.
CHAD WAY STABLES
Joe Cotten at Summerhill Farm. Full-service training and
Dale Watts, Josh Watts and Jonathan Watts, Trainers. 4025 Highway 51
Walking horse training & sales facility. Located at Tan
sales facility. Located at 225 Hwy 82 East, Bell Buckle,
North, Summit, MS 39666. Call the barn and residence 601-276-2641
Oak Farms, Highway 41A North, Shelbyville, TN.
TN 37020. Call 615-202-8429.
or Dale’s cell 601-660-6194.
Call 931-703-3926.
JOE FLEMING STABLES
MISSOURI
D&R STABLES
Full service training facility for walking horses. Joe
Walking horse training and sales facility. Donald D. Rich-
Fleming, Manager/Trainer. Justin Harris, Trainer.
HUFFMAN STABLES
ards, Owner. Randy Young, Manager/Trainer. Mailing
Located at 2003 Highway 64W, Shelbyville, TN 37160.
Walking horse training, boarding, and sales. Jim Huffman,
address, P. O. Box 858, Sparta, TN 38583. Call the barn
Call the barn 931-684-0136.
Owner/Trainer. Located at 2476 State Highway W., Ozark,
931-738-2720, Randy’s cell 931-808-2206 or fax
MO 65721. Call 417-581-6868, Jim’s cell 417-839-6890
931-738-9022.
Training, boarding, riding lessons, breeding and sales.
or Brad’s cell 417-860-8012.
NORTH CAROLINA
QUINTESSENTIAL FARM
DOUBLE DIAMOND STABLES
Doug Simpkins, Owner. Pat Simpkins, Trainer. Beverly
Walking horse training and boarding facility. Horses
Lamp, Riding Instructor. Jazz Maniac at stud. Located at
for sale in all price ranges. We provide training for your
2394 West Trimble Road, Milton, TN 37118. Call 615-
BALLENTINE FARMS RIDING ACADEMY
pleasure horses, start to finish. Lessons available. Shelli
496-4636 Pat’s cell, 615-218-5710 Bev’s cell or 615-273-
Walking and Spotted Saddle Horses - Full-time riding
Mehaffey, Trainer. Located at 145 Halls Mills Road,
4255.
academy, boarding and sales facility. Lessons and summer
Shelbyville, TN 37160. Call 425-931-2772.
TAN OAK FARMS
camp. Gift certificates available. Producing North Carolina’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, LLC
Walking 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 FARMS
Grandy Tuck, Trainer. Located in Reidsville, NC. Call the
barn 336-616-0074 or home 336-951-3691.
TENNESSEE
BLAKE SIMS STABLES
Walking horse training and sales facility. Located at Shiloh 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.
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FORMAC STABLES
Walking 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.
Breeding facility. Many World Champion Stallions Standing
at Stud. Jack Heffington, Owner. Call 615-390-9006. Mailing
address P. O. Box 1658, Shelbyville, TN 37162.
Crowell Lane, Lebanon, TN 37087. Contact Delaine Smith
WHITE OAK FARM
Breeding, training and sales facility. Robert and Lisa Marbry, 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
at 615-444-1422, 615-347-4565 or email
www.whiteoakstallions.com.
FREEMAN FOALS
Walking 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
[email protected].
TONY YOKLEY & SONS
GROOVER STABLES at Saddlecrest Farms
Walking Horses - Specializing in two year olds, yearlings and
Walking horse training, sales and breeding. Standing at stud:
show horses for sale year round. Tony Yokley, Trainer.
I’m Dumas Walker. Located at P560 Airport Road, P. O. Box
Located at 490 Factory Creek Road, Ethridge, TN 38456.
1435, Shelbyville, TN 37162. Call the residence 931-389-
Call the barn 931-363-0191, residence 931-363-7981 or cell
9131 or cell 931-703-6127. For breeding information contact
931-629-8253.
Sheila’s cell 931-224-5825 or email [email protected].
HARLINSDALE FARM
Walking 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.
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.
WHO’S WHO DIRECTORY
Winding Creek StableS
Boarding, 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 FarMS
Sales, 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 mcdodi@mcdodifarms.
net or visit www.mcdodifarms.com.
WalkerS WeSt
Walking 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 StableS
Walking 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 434-6852830 or email [email protected].
Call tHe SCOOP
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WHO’S WHO direCtOrY
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PlaceS To Be
SEPTEMBER
13-14 – 1ST aNNUal aNDY aDkINS MeMoRIal TRaIl
RIDe, Dave coffey’s Farm, Petersburg, TN. contact Sarah Smith at
931-580-5085.
18-19-20-eTWHa Fall claSSIc, Great Smokey Mountain expo
center, White Pine, TN. contact vickie Ricker 423-470-6655.
19-20 – 45TH aNNUal alaBaMa JUBIlee cHaRITY
HoRSe SHoW, Racking Horse celebration arena, Decatur, al.
contact Brenda May at 256-353-2508 or Nancy Hawkins at 256355-3595.
27-GWHla/lIoNS clUB SHoW, edison, Georgia. contact
Mandie McFay 229-835-2832 [email protected]
28-29- SoUTHeRN cHaMPIoNSHIP cHaRITY HoRSe
SHoW, Georgia International Horse Park, conyers, Ga. contact
Dee cantrell at 334-297-2771, 706-366-1011 or email birddogs@
bellsouth.net.
26-27-Sc cHaMPIoNSHIP SHoW, T. ed Garrison arena,
clemson, Sc. contact Bill Rorick 864-350-5637.
NOVEMBER
29- coRNeRSvIlle, TN, 6:00 p.m.
OCTOBER
3-4 – WeSTeRN STaTeS celeBRaTIoN, Indio, ca.
4-5 – 18th aNNUal SSHBea SPoRT HoRSe cHaMPIoNSHIP,
calsonic arena, Shelbyville, TN. contact SSHeBa at 931-6847496.
4-6-NccWHS, 6 p.m. Western North carolina ag. center, arden,
Nc. contact athy Robinson 919-618-1889.
5 – NcWHa Fall TIP SHoW, Fisher River Park, Dobson, Nc.
contact Jimmy Nichols at 336-320-2138.
12- 26th aNNUal MooRe coUNTY HoRSeMaNS
aSSocIaTIoN HoRSe SHoW, lynchburg, TN 6:00 p.m.,
contact Billy Thomas 931-703-3145 or Bill Murray 931-695-5341.
8-10 – TUNIca Fall claSSIc, Paul Battle, Jr. arena, Tunica,
MS. contact James Benton Pendleton at 615-804-0443.
12-13 – eaST MISSISSIPPI Fall claSSIc HoRSe SHoW,
louisville coliseum, louisville, MS. contact Robert Higginbotham
at 662-803-2017.
12-13-Nc STaTe FaIR, B. Hunt Horse complex, Raleigh, Nc.
contact Nc State Fair 919-821-7400.
13 - lIBeRTY cITY lIoNS clUB Fall WalkING HoRSe
SHoW (old Tallassee Show) at Realtown arena, 19700 Highway
49S, Notasulga, al at 3:00 p.m. cST. contact Darcie Rogers at
334-887-9240.
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12-13 – eaST MISSISSIPPI Fall claSSIc HoRSe SHoW,
louisville coliseum, louisville, MS. contact Robert Higginbotham
at 662-803-2017.
24-WHoa PeRFoRMaNce INTeRNaTIoNal, Miller
coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN.
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NSSHA WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP
MURFREESBORO, TN- The National Spotted Saddle Horse Association held their 33rd Annual
World Grand Championship Show on September 14-15, 2012. The show was held in the Livestock
Center at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN. The show had 84 classes throughout the three-day event, beginning at 7 PM nightly. The judges for the event were Robbie Spiller,
Ginger Simpson and Leah Boyd. The show was affiliated with the SHOW HIO.
One of the neatest classes at the National Spotted Show World Grand Championship was the lead line class. This year was the first
time that the kids were all awarded a set of roses. These participants were “glitzed” and “blinged” to perfection. The class was packed with
gorgeous children and ponies
The final class of the show was the NSSHA World Grand Championship. After a competitive class, the entries were asked to park in and remove the saddles so the judges could rate them not only on their performance, but also on presentation and conformation. Wearing the roses
from the ring and taking home all the fame and glory were Shakes And Shadows with Brock Tillman for proud owner, Don Woodson.
This duo won the preliminary class on Thursday night setting their sights on the roses. This was Brock’s first time to ever show in the stake
class at the National World Championship show and it turned out to be a great decision because his debut was tri-colored ribbons and roses!
Brock has shown and won many World Championship titles in the walking horse industry, but this was his debut in the Spotted Saddle Horse
industry. Shakes And Shadows also carried owner, Don Woodson, to the 2008 NSSHA World Grand Championship title. This horse has
many titles in his resume in both the NSSHA and the SSHBEA. This is the second time this fine horse has won this prestigious title. This
team’s next stop will be the SSHBEA World Grand Championships. Please support this duo as they vie for another World Grand Championship title.
The SCOOP Walking Horse Publication would like to take the opportunity to congratulate all the exhibitors, trainers, owners and winners for
a job well done! For more information on the NSSHA visit their website at www.nssha.com. and please visit the SCOOP’s FREE website
at www.thescooponline.com
2012 NSSHA Open Shod
World Grand Champion
Shakes And Shadows and
Brock Tillman for owners
Don and Dianne Woodson.
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NSSHA World Championship
Photo by Loving Touch
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NSSHA World Championship
Photo by Sabrina
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SPOTTED HORSE NEWS
Upcoming Events
The SSHBEA Fall Show will be held at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, TN on October 3-6, 2012. The festivities begin on Wednesday night with the show starting at 6:00pm. The show will start on Thursday and Friday at 6:00 pm and on Saturday night the Championship classes will begin at 4:00pm. The judges for the event
will be Peggy Moore of Shelbyville, TN, Holly Liddell Sanders of Shelbyville, TN and H. Lynette Schneider
of Bellerville, IN. Make plans to attend this event and see not only spots on the trails but spots on the rails.
Another exciting event you should make plans to attend is the SSHBEA Sport Horse World Championship Show and to be held on November 2-3, 2012. The show this year will be held at Clearview Farms in
Shelbyville, TN. The show will start on Friday morning at 10:00 am and on Saturday morning the competition
will begin at 9:00am.
Nomination Deadlines
The Horse of the Year nominations deadline is October 1, 2012. If you are interested in running for a
SSHBEA officer position or the Board of Directors, the nomination deadline is on October 15, 2012. The Supreme Champion Report is due by November 15, 2012. If you have a horse that has been winning, be sure to
get your report in soon.
Wedding Announcement
Natalie Bailey Warrick and Jason Sanders
were married on Saturday, September 22,
2012. They tied the knot in an adorable atmosphere that included the couple’s favorite
four-legged friends. The wedding included
their horses and a backdrop of hay bales
and neighs as they said “I do,” which made
the lights decorating the barn even brighter!
Natalie’s daughter, Kurstin was a big part
in the wedding. The couple will reside in
Readyville, TN. You will see this family
at the local spotted shows and, when there
isn’t a show going on, you will catch them
riding their horses on the trails. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Jason Sanders.
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