Eighteen Show Pleasure Horses with Amateur Gentlemen Riders made up the first class called for the 11-class Saturday morning session. Judges Johnson, Carpenter and Hamilton were selected to mark the cards.
Although still small, the crowd got into the action in this one. Heir’s Rolling Stone gathered no moss on the way to victory lane. Jimmy Reese campaigned this entry for Paul and Vivian Vandergriff.
Newton Parks had Ebony’s Devil in for Reserve for Susan Varner, followed by Pride’s Ebony Man and Jimmy Faulkner for Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Faulkner.
Twenty-five handlers and weanling fillies took to the ring in their preliminary to the evening’s championship class. Call Judge Hamilton, Second Judge Johnson and Third Judge Carpenter picked the top 10 from this field. Before they did, however, they narrowed the field to 11.
Claiming all three judges’ first place votes, Maxie Choice, handled by owner Hoyte Eakes, was the blue ribbon recipient. Jewel’s Choice Pearl and owner Roger Richards earned the Reserve, while Papa’s Dream Walker and Frank Bobo received the yellow for Molly Walker.
In the first of three equitation classes on the morning agenda, 15 of the 27 listed in the program elected to show before Equitation Judge Diane Gueck.
Kentucky riders cornered the market on the top honors. Jennifer Bingham, from Burlington, earned the blue. Second only to Jennifer was Kacey Conley of Alvaton, and Leslie Perry, from Salt Lick, was third.
Judging the 18 entries of the Plantation Pleasure Mares or Geldings, Lite-Shod, Riders 17 Years and Under were Call Judge Irby, Second Judge Johnson and Third Judge Hamilton. This group of entries was only one short of the 19 listed in the program.
The final vote tally yielded another blue for the Windward Manor entry Heapin Spoonful with Eileen Reynolds Jr. This was a repeat from 1991 for Heapin Spoonful. Parade’s Legacy won another ribbon, this time red, with Beth Chiappari for Chevalle Ranch and Francie Sooy, Novato, California. Third went to Helluva Parade and Stacy Parady for John Sunderland.
Nineteen of the 21 entered in the program took the in gate for the Plantation Pleasure Stallions or Geldings Specialty, Riders 18 Years and Over, Div. A.
This class was another that was split that year due to the number of entries. Judge Howell set the pace and was joined marking the cards by Second Judge Irby and third Judge Johnson.
Mike and Pam Erickson’s Dreams Of Gold turned blue, and another top ribbon went back to California. Mike directed his entry. Reserve was Black Generator and Laura Brandon for Hickory Hill Farm. Prides Loose Moose and Deanna Horner were third for Ed and Deanna Horner.
In Division B of the same class, 19 of the 21 listed in the program worked for the recognition of Call Judge Irby, Second Judge Johnson and Third Judge Howell.
When the winner was announced, a loud cheer went up from the southwest corner of the arena, appropriately enough, because Coins Bound For Glory was chosen to take the blue back to California. Danny Wooden rode for Dr. and Mrs. Bill Talbot.
Reserve, Howdy Do, received a fair share of the crowd’s approval, as well. Owner Don Hancock was the rider. Royal Good Times and Kathy Samisen rounded out the top three with more crowd support. Kathy and Jackie Samisen claim ownership of this entry.
Here a weanling colt, there a weanling colt, everywhere a weanling colt, as 24 of the 34 listed in the program made their way around the ring. Call Judge Howell, Second Judge Johnson and Third Judge Carpenter marked the cards in this class.
Before they made a final decision, however, the judges asked 12 back for more work. Claiming top honors and the blue ribbon was Down And Out On Gen, handled by Bobby Richards for Doug and Sheryl Craw ford. Final’s Phantom B, handled by Libby Christmas for Become and Christmas, was Reserve, while Choice A Plenty and Hoyte Eakes were third.
Judges Carpenter, Hamilton and Irby had plenty to choose from in the Plantation Pleasure Mare or Geldings, Riders 17 and Under, Specialty Class. Thirty-six had entered and were listed in the program; 26 answered announcer Cliff Gillespie’s gate call.
When the cards go back to center ring without the judges, it’s a sure sign they want to look at some entries a little closer. Such was the case with this class.
Nine were asked to park in. They were joined by four others, and all 13 returned to the rail for additional work.
Dr. and Mrs. Bill Talbot added another blue to their collection in this class, as Gold Coin Of Dixie and Stephen McKeown rode away with the top prize.
Mike and Pam Ricks also won another top ribbon when Coin’s Pushpin For Gold and Jeff Ricks received the red. Last Delight’s G Man and Tim Wheelman were third for Don and Linda Haley.
Judge Gueck had her second assignment of the morning marking the card in the five-entry Auxiliary Equitation Medal Class, Junior Division. This was the first of two preliminaries for the Auxiliary Gold Medal Class, which is held during the final morning performance. The Senior Division would be the last class of the Saturday morning session and featured 10 riders.
With the 1991 Junior winner moving into the Senior Division, and last year’s Senior winner graduating from the equitation ranks, the stage was set for two new divisional winners.
Winning the first of those medals was Betsey Doug of Albany, Ohio. Following in Reserve was Joanne Davis of Laverne, Tennessee. Amy Butler, of Memphis, was third.
The Senior Division was topped by Kacey Conley, on a Classic Horse. Red and the Reserve went to Leslie Perry, while Jennifer Bingham was third.
Of the 22 listed in the program for the Western Plantation Pleasure Class, 20 answered the gate call. The spin of the wheel and draw of the ball resulted in a judging panel that consisted of Call Judge Hamilton, Second Judge Johnson and Third Judge Carpenter.
Last year’s winner, Magic’s Pride and Joy, was absent from the field due to trainer Diane Geckos seat on the judging panel. Likewise absent this year were the 1991 Reserve and third place winner, making the title fair game.
I Be Strokin laid claim to it and the blue with Barbara Civics riding for Sugar Creek Stables. Reserve and the red went to Tsuniah’s Sunday and Sharon Gueck for Cattiness Croft Inc. Peddler’s Party Time and Patio Police Diamond were third for Silver Spur Ranch.