Paul and Gladys Hanks

MWVHSC FAMILY STAR

Salty Sharky
Salty Sharky was as much a part of the MWVHSC as the circuit
itself.  Sharky was shown in Stock Type Halter, Adult Fit &
Show, Leadline Halter, Leadline Equitation,  Walk Trot,  
Western Pleasure and Open Trail.  He was even shown in a
few huntseat classes.

Because of his excellent temperment, Sharky was a
dependable parade horse and was ridden in many North
Country Parades and Celebrations.

Sharky will be remembered for his burnished copper coat and
his terrific patience with all of us and our requests of him.  
Sharky was the chosen mount for many who were just starting
and he is responsible for many successful "first rides".  He
was also chosen by friends
who needed a horse to catch ride.

But Sharky was no slouch when it came to "git up 'n go". He
was a regular member of the Lancaster Fair Color Guard and
when asked he could flat out gallop and cut maneuvers at
speed.

Salty Sharky has left those of us fortunate enough to have
known him with wonderful memories.  

The MWVHSC will honor this dear gelding with the
Salty Sharky Memorial Trophy, which will be
presented to the winner of the
Western Pleasure Year End Championship.


Shirley Hanks Smith
Danny Smith
Daniel Smith
Evelyn "Bunny" Elms & Sharky
receiving a North Country Horse Show
Championship cooler from Diane
McCafferty.
Brian Smith rode
a borrowed Sharky to a
win in Walk Trot Equitation