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Celebration Page 14 Sports Page 12 Justified Honors, Cavender set to compete for World Grand Championship By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost. com There has been no ques- tioning the talent of three-time defending World Grand Cham- pion Justi fi ed Honors. For Lisa and Dr. Jim Baum of Shelbyville their ownership of Justi fi ed Honors has been one of great joy mixed in with some cases of jangled nerves. The fi rst Saturday night of the 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Cel- ebration gave them a chance to experience both feelings. Not only did Justi fi ed Hon- ors provide an outstanding show moving him closer to history, but he also made his name known for his breeding. There is no doubt his breeding program, already one of the more popular ones at Shelbyville’s Sugar Creek Farms is going be as notable as his show ring career. Saturday night Totally Jus- ti fi ed , sired by Justi fi ed Hon- ors, walked under the spotlight with handler Beverly Carter as the Yearling World Grand Champion. Carter works out of Dr. Roger Richards’ stables. Totally Justi fi ed, also owned by the Baums, is unde- feated in 2024 in six classes. He and Carter were fi rst in the National Futurity Spring Colts class the fi rst Wednesday night of The Celebration and the Yearling Colts class Friday morning. “We were surprised with the win,” Lisa said. “We had been undefeated all year, but you can’t count on that. There are some good ones out there.” This marks the fi rst world grand champion o ff spring for three-time World Grand Champion Justi fi ed Honors. “He didn’t even know how to carry the roses out, Lisa said. “He was scared. He was like `you’re not going to put those over my back. “Jim and I rush to the horse shows to see the weanling and yearling classes to see his ba- bies. We like to travel to other barns to see them.” Totally Justi fi ed was bred by Shelbyville trainer Allan Callaway. The most interesting part of Totally Justi fi ed’s suc- cess may be his dam, Pusher’s Crystal Gen. “Allan found the mare on Ebay for about $400,” Lisa said. “She is a direct Pusher mare. Karen, his wife, asked The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) hosted its annual “Lunch With the Legends” Sunday afternoon in the Hall of Fame Room in Cooper Steel Arena on the Celebration Grounds. The event is free and open to youth interested in knowing more about the Tennessee Walking Horse. It is designed to interest youngsters in the breed who might one day want to participate in the show ring. Mark Farrar, executive director of the TWHBEA, and Celebration announcer, was the master of ceremonies. From left are Bobby Richards, trainer; Bobby Sanders, former Celebration announcer; Lisa Baum,World Grand Champion owner and exhibitor; Bill Cantrell, trainer; and Blaise Broccard, trainer. Lunch With The Legends Roger Richards Bobby Sands Blaise Broccard Lisa Baum Bill Cantrell Economic issues forcing families to turn in pets to shelters By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com P eople may love their animals, but for some, due to economic conditions, the quality of that love is being tested as people are choosing between their pets and feeding their children. It is a nationwide problem and it has been an issue in Bedford County for at least the last two years. In her 10 years with the Bedford County Animal Control director Josie Lowery has never seen it this bad. “It’s a very big problem and not just for Bed- ford County,” Lowery said. “It is a problem for a lot of Southern states in general. “We try to accommodate all dogs and cats, but with that being said there are so many strays we can only take so many in because we only have so many kennels.” While Lowery can’t solve economic problems she has a simple method for pet owners to con- trol having multiple animals to care for – spay and neuter. “In a six-week period we have spayed and neutered over 120 animals,” Lowery said. “The biggest thing people can do is to spay and neuter their pets.” She points out the county is lucky to have a spay and neuter clinic located in Shelbyville. “If you have a need they have grants to help,” Lowery said. “Sometimes you might now have to pay a dime.’ Lowery said her department also receives supplies for animals and those items are avail- able to those in need just by asking. At one point this summer her department picked up seven stray dogs in 45 minutes. She and her sta ff have stopped accepting animals that are in a home because there is no more room. By MARK MCGEE mmcgee@bedfordcountypost.com T he long awaited opening of Glass Hollow Table & Tavern is almost here. OwnersChavignyBeasleyandJebHousehave sched- uled a ribbon cutting and reception for Friday, August 30 at 3:30 p.m. at the old Knox-Pitts Hardware Store loca- tion on the square. Jeb, Chavigny’s son, has already made a reputation for his cooking through his M-A-C Daddy’s food truck and his catering of events in Bedford County. “There are a lot of people who have high standards for us based on what we have done in the past,” Jeb said. “And we have high standards for ourselves as well. We want to make sure we get to that point.” Glass Hollow Table & Tavern preparing for grand opening See Championship, Page 4A See Tavern, Page 5A See Shelters, Page 4A Bell Buckle • Flat Creek • Normandy • Raus • Shelbyville • Unionville • Wartrace $1 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Vol. 2 No. 3 B EDFORD C OUNTY P OST