Trivia Archive 2

No offense taken Coco. The subject was bound to arise with the posting of a photo of Mr. Lennox. It's ok to mention it, as it is a fact, but I just didn't want it to go much farther due to respect for the family. You're fine with what you posted. :)

The year we bought Hill's Perfection; Mr Bobo was training horses at GLL Farms in Collierville Tn. We took Hill out there and my mother and I soon followed so that I could practice riding him. We enjoyed our time there so much that we ended up spending most of the summer with the Lennox's. They were wonderful host and a lovely family. I was close in age to Martha (daughter) and Lee (son) and we became close friends. Mr Bobo's daughter; Martha was the same age as Martha L so we had the two Martha's; Lee; and me..we were quite a foursome and I am afraid; not always perfect angels. I haven't spoken with either Martha in a long time; but I spoke with Lee recently and he is doing well....has several grandchildren (so hard to picture when you haven't seen someone since they were practically a child themselves!) When Smitty mentioned the glass in Merry Go Boy's stall; I thought of Carbon Copy. His stall had a picture window also; I recall Mr Lennox telling me that it was safety glass for CC's protection...He was very proud of that stallion! I had a great time that summer; beautiful horses; a gorgeous farm; good friends; and a gracious host/hostess all made quite an impression on this 12 year old!

Sis Wolaver (at that time) & Steve?

It's that precious!!!!!!!! The most fun I ever had showing horses is showing my little cousins and neighbors in leadline. They say the cutest things.

You got it, SB!

Steve & Sis Wolaver is correct! Photo taken at Columbia in 1969.

Pony favored a minature Ebonys Time Around.

Since no one seems to know, I will guess it to be M.I.B. on?

My memory ain't as good as it should be, but I'm pretty sure it ain't me.

Ken Lindsey?

Not Lindsay. This fellow came along slightly before my time, but he had a good string of horses at one time and may have come out of N.C. (?) The MARE he is riding turned out to be a goodern and won a lot in several divisions.

........his last name rhymes with "pretzel"........

Tommy Whetsel?

Tommy Wetzel is the correct answer.
The hoss is one I'm sure you've heard of............."As Beautiful Does"
(she was a mare wasn't she???)

Howard Roberts

That's Howard alright!

Is that one of those "letter jackets" Howard is wearing? Was he an athlete?

Howard told me one time that he was recruited to play basketball for Indiana

I think Howard used to be a high school coach.

Howard Roberts wrote a book for children about a little boy and his walking horse. I think it was for an
assignment in a college course and his teacher suggested he send it to a publisher and it was printed.
It was in the library at my son's school.

Thanks for sharing that story Mona, I had never heard that one. Will have to look for it.

Oh mercy! Shouldn't have to give a hint on that Amateur WC pictured above!
Interesting about the Howard Roberts book. I've looked on the net, but can't seem to find anything.
I did find reference to a book called "Training The Tennessee Walking Horse" by Amos Faw, 1956, 88 pages.