Also from Shelbyville, Bill and Joni Jenne’s recent acquisition, Showboat’s Dixie Belle, proved to be a wise investment as she walked away with the Two-Year-Old Mare and Gelding honors with Justin Harris in the irons. The outstanding filly is trained by Black Hawk Farm. Slam’s Wild Nite and trainer Steve Beam were named the reserve winners for Chris and Renae Barnett of Fultondale, Ala.
Nine talented teams entered the ring for the Ladies Amateur Specialty event, always one of the strongest competitions at any show. Long-time teammates, Gen On The Rocks and George Ann Pratt, made another flawless performance culminating in a well-deserved victory pass ride. They are backed by Don Pratt of Kansas City, Mo., and under the direction of Allan Callaway Stables. The elegant Jaclyn Harney made the reserve ride aboard Good Evening. This former world champion is owned and trained by the John Harney family of Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Black Hawk Farm claimed their second blue ribbon of the evening as Design’s Masterpiece and Keely Sale took command of the Juvenile 11 and Under class. They are proudly supported by McJunkin Farms of Shelbyville, Tenn. Earning the reserve award were Dark Storm Warning and the hard-riding Bo Beam of Arab, Ala. Dad, Steve Beam, trains the entry.
Our Favorite Attraction was also the judge’s favorite in the Four-Year-Old and Under Park Pleasure Open Amateur Specialty class. Jeff Daniels made the winning ride for Jeff and Mary Daniels of Oxford, N.C. Fairview Stables expertly prepared the entry. In the reserve spot were May Sunrise and Megan Thomas for Ray Solley of Decatur, Ala., also from Fairview Stables.
Fred Astaire and trainer Joe Fleming made an award winning debut in the Two-Year-Old Stallion class. The flashy colt is owned by Donald and Gladys Stephens of Shelbyville, Tenn. Claiming the reserve honors was Dollar’s Direct Deposit and Marvin North. David Landrum Stables directs the entry of the Harold Daniels family from Lewisburg, Tenn.
Terry Mann made the trip from Mt. Sterling, Ky., to take home the blue ribbon with New York, New York in the Amateur Specialty class. This was the first of two winning rides for Mann Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and David Landrum Stables. Push Me Bold and Donald Stephens collected the reserve award in the class. The silver stallion is owned by Donald and Gladys Stephens of Shelbyville, Tenn., and trained by Joe Fleming Stables.
In the Open 15.2 and Under Stallions, Mares, and Geldings event, Skywarning and trainer Sammy Day were the ultimate victors for owners Harliss and Lowman of Gilbert, W.Va., and Bell Buckle, Tenn. Steve Beam earned the reserve tie with Brad and June Posey’s entry Excalibur’s Jazz. They hail from Arab, Ala.
Magic Illusionist carried the delighted Meghan Reidy to her second win in Priceville. They were named the Open Lite-Shod Specialty champions under the direction of Sammy Day Stables. Mike and Cheryl Reidy of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., proudly own the multi-titled champion. Charged By JFK and Dr. Amy McCurdy sported the reserve honors for Mary Ann Morgan of Cedartown, Ga. They are prepared by Pate Stables.
Tommy and Vicki Hale of Hillsboro, Ala., celebrated the victory of Bustin With A Bang in the Four-Year-Old Amateur Stallions class. Tommy Hale was in the irons, and Jerry Collier readied the entry for his outstanding performance. Midnight At Motown gave a strong reserve performance with owner Greg Cass of Florence, Ala., up. Swingin’ Gate Stables trains the entry.
In the Pro-Am class, amateur exhibitors guided their mounts during the first half of the class. The professional trainers climbed aboard as the horses were asked to reverse. After the class was completed, the great mare Sunrise At Midnight was named the champion. Carolyn Joseph and Jason Day shared the reigns for owner Susie Harmon of Wartrace, Tenn. Tommy Hale and Jerry Collier joined forces to capture the reserve honors with The Golden Clutch. Tommy and Vicki Hale of Hillsboro, Ala., own the entry.
Generator’s Dry Gin and Andrea Zahnd were crowned champions in the Four-Year-Old Amateur Mares and Geldings class. Haynes and Zahnd of Albertville and Trinity, Ala., own the Swingin’ Gate Stables trained entry. The formidable team of You’re In Command and Ginger Young collected the reserve honors in the large class. They are under the direction of Bud Dunn and Son Stables and owned by Mike and Ginger Young of Arab, Ala.
The Show Pleasure Open Specialty class was next on the agenda. Silver Swing and trainer Buck Williams made the coveted victory pass for delighted owner Vickie Penick of Marietta, Ga. Steve Beam collected another reserve win with Mr. and Mrs. Morris Anderson’s A Pretty Pusher. The Andersons call Huntsville, Ala., home.
Kicking off their 2003 campaign, I’m Bond, James Bond and Erika Mann were the recipients of the blue in the Walking Ponies, Riders 17 and Under Specialty class. This was the second title earned by horses owned by Mann Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep of Mt. Sterling, Ky. They are under the direction of David Landrum Stables. Andy Adkins made the reserve victory pass aboard Keith and Renee Carlton’s Dumas. He is prepared by Bud Dunn and Son Stables and carries his award home to Corinth, Miss.
In the Western Plantation Pleasure Specialty class, Coin’s Flip Side was awarded the top honors. Suzanne Keplinger of Warrior, Ala., served as owner, rider, and trainer of the entry. Charged By JFK returned to garner another reserve win. This time it was owner Mary Ann Morgan’s turn in the saddle of the Pate Stables trained horse.