by Stephanie Rose

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. - The 10th annual Liberty Lions Club Walking Horse Show was held on Friday, June 19, 2009, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bedford County Agriculture Center in Shelbyville, Tenn. Joel Weaver was the judge. The USDA was in attendance at the show and were checking horses. This was the first event that was ran by the new SHOW HIO Compliance Coordinators. Dr. Steve Mullins was in attendance and saw 122 horses that were brought for inspection.

Joe Fleming Stables led the blue ribbon tally of the night with six wins. This included the Riders’ Cup Championship with Lined Walkin’ and Justin Harris. Circle T Stables, Rising Star Ranch and Charlie Green Stables had three blues. Mickey McCormick Stables and the Pollack’s Silver Spur Ranch both had dual blues. Stout Stables, The Stables At Alpha Place, Roger Richards, Chris Richards, Bobby Richards, Webby Burch, Michael Chandler and Philip Trimble Stables each had one blue.

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