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Despite “hot, ‘muggy weather, approximately 300 persons turned out yesterday for the Second An nual Kiwanis Benefit, Horse Show at Tisdale’s White Fence Farm, Adams. In one of ‘the largest shows in the ‘area in recent years, accord ing to officials, 72 horses were entered from six states, includ ing Massachusetts, New Hamp shire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut and New York. Two trophies were awarded to the winners in the junior and senior classes of the English tack horsemanship divisions. The McVeigh Challenge Trophy was awarded to Betty Jean Miller of the Misty Hill Stable, Troy, N.Y., riding Misty Blaze. The award was presented by Sherman McVeigh Bywater and was for first place honors in the 14 year and under class. The North Adams Chamber of Commerce Challenge Trophy was awarded to Jill Caster, also of Misty Hill,riding Mystic Master piece to first place in the 14-year and over class. Dr. Donald Yelle, chamber director, made the pre sentation. Kiwanis ‘Scout Troop 42, led by Scouttmaster David L. Gameau, were on duty throughout the all day show acting as ground patrol and operating a first aid station. Ralph Anthony Jr, of Adams as sisted. The following list contains the’ winners in the 23 classes judged; yesterday in the order, that they placed, 4-H Fitting’ and Horsemanship: Susan Censale, of Holyoke, riding, Sparkling Burgundy; John Bear den, of Arlington, Vt., riding Ginger; Joyce Murray, of Pe terborough, N.H., riding Silver; Patricia McMahon of Williams town, riding Pretty Snappy. Horsemanship, English Tack, 14 Years and Under; Betty Jean Miller of Troy, riding Misty Blaze; Barbara Lewis, also Troy, riding My Miracle Maid; Susan Teddy, also Troy, riding Alaska Firebrand; Luane Baver of Pitts field, riding My Prince Charming. Horesmanship, Western Tack, 14 Years and Under: Karen Doo ley of Cheshire, riding Stormy; Barbara LeBeau, of Cheshire, rid ing Sweetheart; Judy Randall of Cheshire, riding Stubby; Rachael Kowalski of Cheshire, riding Flos sy. Lead -Line Lead line: Richard Hawley, of Arlington, Vt., riding Ginger; Al lan LaVigne of Cheshire, riding Stubby; Elaine Littlejohn of Che shire, riding Sweetheart; Lynnce Littlejohn Jr. of Cheshire, riding Stormy. . Open Jumping:. Donald’ George of North Adams riding. Timken; Douglas Sukanek of Cheshire, rid ing Hot Diggity; Marcia DeAn gelo of Lenox, riding. Aladdin; Harry A. George of North Adams, riding Mr. Mohawk. Pleasure ‘Horse, English Tack: Susan Haun of Stamford, riding Weyfield Elf; Cheryl Rennie of Pittsfield riding My Gallant Lady; Jon Caster of Troy, rid ing Misty’s Cooper Glow; Bar bara Lewis, also Troy, riding My Miracle Maid, Pleasure Horse, ‘Western Tack; Joyce Murray of Peterborough N.H., riding Silver; Joan Deving of Stockbridge, riding King; Scott van Steemburg of Stamford, rid ing Reddy; Karen Dooley of Che shire, riding Stormy. Model Pony: Arthur Bass of Clarksburg, showing Laddy ‘Sil ver Sunshine; Joyce Murray of Peterborough, N. H., showing Lit tle Man; Lauren Totty of Troy, showing Oak’s Blue Bell; Leon Tisdale of Adams, showing Lad dies Blue Chip. Trail Horse Trail Horse, English Tack: Jan Casler of Troy, riding Snapshot; Kill Casler, riding Misty’s Copper iGlow; Susan Haun of Stamford, riding Weyfield Elf; Bonnie Bryce of Stamford, riding Reddy. _ Trail Horse, Western Tack: Joyce Murray of Peterborough, N.H., riding Littleman; Joanne Devene of Stockbridge, riding King; Karen Dooley of Cheshire, riding Stormy; Barbara LeBeau f of Cheshire, riding Sweetheart. Open Working Hunter: Franks Baver of Pittsfield, riding Galaxy; Sally Baver, riding Royal Ab dul; Judy Kenney, of Lenox, rid ing Buck-Shot. Knock Down and Out: Donald George of North Adams, riding Timken; Bruce Martell of Wil liamstown riding Golden Boy; Roy Lindsay of Cheshire riding ‘Hot Diggity; Frank Bushey of North Adams riding Gentleman Jim. Horsemanship, English Tack, Over 14 Years; Jill Casler of Troy, riding Mystic Masterpiece; Susan Censale of Holyoke, riding Spar kling Burgundy; Tina Dorst of [North Adams, riding Skipper; ‘Martha Totty of Troy riding King Amber, Horsemanship, Western Tack, Over 14 Years; Francis Harris l of North Adams, riding Midnight; Joyce Murray of Peterborough, N.H., riding Silver; Scott Van Steemburg of Stamford, riding Reddy; Terry Haun of Stamford riding Nebraska. Musical Chairs Musical Chairs... Brank.. ‘Bushey f of North Adams, riding Gentle man Jim; Robert Kruzel of Che shire, riding Stormy; John Rear don of Arlington, Vt., riding Gin ger; Richard Remillard of North Adams, riding Mr. Ed. Open Harness Pony; Mrs. Ar thur Bass of Clarksburg, driving Laddies Silver Sunshine; Charles Lynch of Clarksburg, driving Lit tle Princess; Clifford George Sr. of North Adams, driving Silver; James Bishop of Pownal, driving Star, Open. Three Gaited Saddle Horse: ‘Jan Cassler of Troy, rid ing Misty’s Blaze; Martha Totty of Troy, riding King Amber; Su san Censale of Holyoke, riding Sparkling Burgundy; Tina Dorst of North Adams, riding Skipper. Pole Bending: James Pasquini of Cheshire, riding Flossy; Thom as Lamb of Cheshire,riding Sweetheart; Frank Bushey of North Adams, riding Gentleman Jim; Joanne Devenie of Stock bridge, riding Bob. Walk Trot Equitation: Susan West of North Adams, riding Gal lant Lady Beth; James George of Williamstown, riding Tony Boy; Sarah Bratton of Williamstown riding Golden Princess; Stephen O’Connell of Lenox, riding Rob. Roy. Juniper Stake Juniper Stake; Donald George of North Adams, riding Timken; Marcia DeAngelo of Lenox, rid ing Aladdin; Bruce Martel, of Williamstown, riding Golden Boy; Harry George of North Adams, riding Mr. Mohawk. New England Equitation Cham pionship , Trials, ‘Baddle Seat: Susan Censale, of Holyoke, riding Sparkling’ Burgundy; Jill Caster of Troy, riding Mystic Master piece; Barbara ‘Lewis of Troy, riding My Miracle Maid; “Luane ‘Baver’ of Pittsfield, ‘riding “My Prince. Charming. ‘New England Equitation Cham pionship Trials, Stock Saddle Seat (Western); Joyce Murray of : “Peterborough N.H., riding Silver; Barbara: LeBeau of Che shire, riding Sweetheart; ‘Terry Haun ‘of Stamford, riding Ne braska, Karen Dooley of Che shire, riding Stormy, Sit-A-Buck; Pat Rennie of Pittsfield, riding Tiny; Pamela Littlejohn of Cheshire, riding Stubby; Irene Bauer of Pittsfield, riding Tom Thumb; Jan Caster of Troy; riding Misty’s Copper Glow. Judges for Event Serving as judges for the event were R. King O'Donnell of Hins dale and Mrs. Nancy ‘Clarke of Amherst.. Ringmasters were Mil ton Spencer and Albert T. Tes sier, both of North Adams. ; Mrs. George Bushey of North Adams served as announcer, while Benjamin Pindick of North Adams and Miles Rice of Ben nington, Vt., were superintendent and farmer, respectively. Veterinarians serving for the event were Dr. J. J. Malnati of North Adams and Dr. Robert Henderson of Williamstown. Show officials were Leon M. Tis dale, Mrs. ‘Dorothea L. Tisdale, Miss’ Martha Jean Tisdale, Mrs. Silvia Brown, Harry A. George, Mrs. ‘Helen H. George, Mrs. Nancy J. George and Miss Mil dred Hoffman.
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