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Rowdy Rev and Bill Bobo Claim Spring Fun Show
Sunday, May 27, 2007


Spring Fun Show Walking Stake Champion, Rowdy Rev and Bill Bobo

SHELBYVILLE, TENN- The 37th annual Spring Fun Show came to a close with Rowdy Rev and Bill Bobo claiming the Walking Stake Championship. This is the second victory for this team this season. A little down from the other nights, 147 horses made the Saturday gate call. This made 544 entries for the three day event. The USDA was in attendance Saturday evening as well. For a complete list of show results click here.Stay tuned for complete coverage of the Spring Fun Show.


David, Mindee and Jax Howard



Ronnie and Irene Spears pause for a moment after his Pro-Am win with Steve Hawkersmith on Radical Jazz.



Benjamin Bowen and Sanman claim the 6- 11 & Under class.



Todd Claborn and Worth A Buck won the Four-Year-Old Mares and Geldings class.




Samantha Gaddy was joined by Sydney Warren and Sara Gaddy after her win on Electrifying in the Youth Riders on Walking Ponies.



Kane,Steve and Tyson Dunn called a night.

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