The babies were next; young handlers with their young charges. TWHBEA Youth Weanling, Handlers 17 Years and Under was underway with 23 entries answering hand’s call. Twenty-five entries were possible. Presented with style by owner Jesse Dotson, III, It’s Law and Justice walked away with the blue. Reserve honors were earned by Dillon Potter and Laugh Out Loud for Danlon Farms of Shelbyville, Tenn. The Ultra Edge and Sam Jamison claimed the third tie.
Seven of 11 entries presented themselves for
Plantation Walking Mares or Geldings, Lite Shod, Riders 17 Years and Under. The youth in this class exhibited their skills as the judge called for the canter and the entries “rocked” in their saddles to the smooth gait. Many world champions were presented in a hard-fought class. When the cards were marked, the judges gave their approval to world champion Hit & Run and Lauren Shaw for California owner, Bill
Marzinzak. A Beam Come True was reserve. Jen Schaeffer was up for Sanni Mathews. Gen’s All Night and Amber Waggoner rounded out the top three entries.
It was time for the two-year-olds to perform.
Twenty-one of 36 entries entered the Park Pleasure Walking Horses, Two-Years-Old, Amateur Riders class. The call judge was Martin. The energetic young horses went through their paces in near flawless form. It was a difficult task for the judges but they awarded the blue to Elegance of Design with Bruce Lavato for Nancy Lavato of Utah. Joltin Joe Dimaggio, hot off a win yesterday, was guided by Carleen Redmon to the red
ribbon. Third place was awarded to Movie Extra and Keith Johnson.
Plantation Pleasure Walking Horses, Lite Shod, Specialty, Amateur Riders 50 Years and Over was directed by call judge Tuck. Nineteen entries of 33 competed in Class 42. No stranger to winners acclaim, Genius Dixie Chick and owner Sheila Mack-Kyle carried the blue to California. This was her first win however, in an english class. Jose Quervo Gold, just off a win on Thursday, captured reserve honors with Bob Lawrence. Armed With Beauty and Terry Vaught had a
good day when they carried the yellow ribbon home to Watertown, Tenn.
The youngest riders took center stage as class 43, Park Pleasure Walking Mares and Geldings, Specialty, Riders 11 Years and Under began. Twenty-five entries rode hard for the chance to be included in a workout.
Concentration and determination marked every young face. One handler per entry was allowed in the ring as the riders awaited the judges selection. Eight numbers were called to park in the center ring as the remainder of the class hit the rail walking. After selecting additional numbers, thirteen entries
vied for the title of world champion. Entries not
called were awarded a participation ribbon for their good ride. There is no doubt that these future champions will be seen for many years in shows across the country.
The judging panel selected Visa Gold Card and Benjimen Gray for blue ribbon acclaim. Benjimen made his victory pass like a veteran. Florida resident, Pam Greene, owns this winning entry. A Gen Rummy picked up
another ribbon for owner Larry Stewart. A delighted Anna Hamilton made the good ride. Kacey Schneider and her horse, Pushin Your Luck, pushed past the competition for the yellow ribbon.
It was back to youth handlers as eighteen entered the arena with their yearlings. That was the class for TWHBEA Youth Yearling, Handlers 17 Years and Under. Two entries did not show. Hand was given the task of
calling the class. Although the class was split last year, the quality of the yearlings presented for the judges approval was admirable. Your Wish My Command and B J Richards carried home the blue for Roger Richards. B J continued the Richards family winning ways. A Major Win earned the reserve for handler, A J Jamison, who also took home a ribbon in the weanling division. Tina Berringer brought her family’s Ga.
entry, Hooked On Jazz, to the third place tie.
Class 45 began as eight entries came through the gate at Hankins call. Fifteen exhibitors were listed to compete. The Western Plantation Pleasure Walking
Horses, Lite Shod, Amateur Riders class would be tied. The canter was again included in the gaits to be performed. “Halt” said the announcer and each rider immediately stopped their horse. The final winner of
the day was Jasmin Magic with Elizabeth Ottman of Ky. Genius Dixie Chick, who just completed a win this morning, took reserve with rider Dawn Bransfield. Pride’s Smart Alex and Lindy Holt carried home their first ribbon of the show.
The final class, Trail, was wonin record time by Traveling Time and Dan Starnes, Linda Starnes captured reserve, followed by Genius Dixie Chick and Ada Keen claiming the third place ribbon.
Everyone quickly left the arena to get ready for the evening’s festivities.