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[12 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 63 views]
Vintage Seattle Slew Bumper Sticker

VINTAGE SEATTLE SLEW BUMPER STICKER, circa 1977-1978, from the estate of noted bluegrass Thoroughbred photographer John Noye, who was a principal photographer for the Thoroughbred Record.  I purchased this RARE sticker during the 2005 posthumous exhibit & estate sale of the Noye’s work, held at Clark Art & Antiques, Lexington, KY. After some research here in KY with the webmaster of SeattleSlew.com, I believe this bumper sticker was produced by the Taylors during the “Slewmania” era, circa 1977-1978.  The printing shows …

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[2 Apr 2010 | No Comment | 100 views]
Historic Saddle: Al Brown, Dodge Stables & Dixiana

Saddlebred trainer Al Brown‘s straight head saddle, circa 1930’s-40’s.  Known as “the best colt man in the US”, Brown worked at renowned Dodge Stables & Dixiana Farm, & is the man who started My My racking.   It it not known for certain whether he rode her with this saddle, however he was using this saddle at the time. This beautiful Barnsby saddle, made in England, is still in riding condition.  As is typical of the era, the saddle has a wider tree, suitable for the heavier withered …

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[29 Sep 2009 | No Comment | 429 views]
Saddlebred World Championship Poster 2006

Saddlebred World’s Championships poster, Kentucky State Fair,  2006.  The poster shows photos of 2005 WGC Five O’ Clock , with Todd Miles up, taken by Jane Jacobs & Doug Shiflet.
Poster size: 10″ x 14″ (designed for store windows), printed on heavy card stock.
A fun item for any Saddlebred lover. $9.90 (Shipping: $3.00)

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[20 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 567 views]
Frank Bradshaw’s Lamp:for reference only

This photo shows an old painted cast iron Saddlebred lamp from my personal collection. I do not know the age but here is the story of this treasure. From 1991-1992 my late husband Bruce Jones, a third generation Saddlebred trainer, was an assistant to Frank Bradshaw. Students of Saddlebred history, as well as of the different schools of Saddlebred training, will know Frank as the trainer of five-time World’s Grand Champion My My, as well as many other wonderful horses.  One time when Frank invited into his home, I spotted …

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[10 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 346 views]
Breyerfest Sign 2007 “Breyer Model Hand Out”

This is an original sign from 2007 Breyerfest at the KY Horse Park, from the Celebration Model Hand Out. Measuring 11″ x 17″, it is laminated & in very good condition.  The sign shows the Breyer logo and the Breyerfest logo in use in 2007. This  rare collectible to add something truly unusual to your Breyer Model Horse collection.        $8.00