The first ever Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration was won by Strolling Jim in 1939. His owner was Col. C. H. Bacon (which is an awesome name) and his trainer was Floyd Carothers. He was originally a work horse and had worked on several farms before he began his career as a show horse. before being crowned World Grand Champion, he won twelve consecutive sweepstakes classes in different horse shows throughout the south. He also used the horse bit that started my adventure to become a cowgirl who knows what she's talking about.
There is an annual 40 mile run in Wartrace, TN (near Shelbyville, where the Celebration is held). This doesn't really relate to anything, but I thought it was interesting.
There isn't much else interesting I can find about good ole' Jim, other than his tombstone, but oh well. I guess that's all have to say about him.
Cowgirl Out.
There is an annual 40 mile run in Wartrace, TN (near Shelbyville, where the Celebration is held). This doesn't really relate to anything, but I thought it was interesting.
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