Elmer Carlson and horse jumping an obstacle at Woodbrook Hunt Club.

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Tennessee Walking Horse on display at Woodbrook Hunt Club. The woman posing with the horse is believed to be Mrs. Arthur Hannum, wife of the manager of the Club. The horses were being introduced in Tacoma by their owner, Mrs. Thomas Overland of Seattle. The class of horses had only been recognized and registered two years prior.

Horses; Horseback riding; Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood);

On May 21, 1941, an unidentified rider at the Woodbrook Hunt Club tested the jumping skills of a "Tennessee Walking Horse" by having it jump a human barrier. The unidentified human "cross bar" apparently survived the risky stunt. Mrs. Thomas Overland of Seattle brought the horse to Lakewood so that the club members could get a chance to see and ride the distinctive breed.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

Tennessee Walking Horses being exhibited at Woodbrook Hunt Club.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

Tennessee Walking Horse being exhibited at the Woodbrook Hunt Club in May of 1941. The rider is guiding his horse through a jump over three barrels as the horse knocks over the top barrel.

Woodbrook Hunt Club (Lakewood); Horses; Jumping (Horsemanship);

In October of 1941, Charles F.T. (Chen) Rowe runs toward the camera with Sanka, one of the horses that he boarded at the Point Defiance Riding Academy stables (pictured in background.) Using the old barn and pasture that had been the home for the park's herd of buffalo, the riding academy was founded in 1933. The Point Defiance Riding Academy was destroyed by a fire at 10 p.m. on August 20, 1964. Albert Schramm, stable operator, tried to chase the 15 boarded horses out of the flaming structure. The frightened horses stood huddled in a knot, when Sanka leapt forward and broke through a narrow Dutch door to safety. Twelve horses followed and two perished in the fire. Sanka was proclaimed a hero. She died in October of 1964 at the ripe old age of 33. (TNT 10/4/1964, pg. B-10 for the story of Sanka)

Horses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Point Defiance Riding Academy (Tacoma); Rowe, Charles Frederick Trendall;

Charles F.T. (Chen) Rowe with Sanka, one of the horses that he boarded at the Point Defiance Riding Academy stables. Using the old barn and pasture that had been the home for the park's herd of buffalo, the riding academy was founded in 1933. There were more then 12 miles of beautiful bridle paths within the park. "Chen" Rowe was the owner of the Tacoma Seed Company, which was started by his father in 1919. The Point Defiance Riding Academy was destroyed by a fire in August of 1964 in which two horses were killed. Twelve other horses were led to safety by the 33 year old thoroughbred Sanka. The Academy was never rebuilt.

Horses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Point Defiance Riding Academy (Tacoma); Rowe, Charles Frederick Trendall;

In October of 1941, Charles F.T. (Chen) Rowe stands next to Sanka, one of the horses that he boarded at the Point Defiance Riding Academy stables. Using the old barn and pasture that had been the home for the park's herd of buffalo, the riding academy was founded in 1933. The 50 year old stables were destroyed by fire in August of 1969 and never rebuilt. The 33 year old thoroughbred mare Sanka was a direct descendent of racing legend Man O'War. Sanka raced as a filly on the West Coast before being bought by Rowe at the age of five. The pair spent the next 28 years covering hundreds of miles together on the woody trails of Point Defiance, including remote areas patrolled only Rowe and his horse. Rowe also held a commission with the Pierce County Sheriffs Department. Sanka died of old age in October of 1964 and was laid to rest by her loving owner. (TNT 10/4/1964, pg B-10)

Horses--Tacoma--1940-1950; Point Defiance Riding Academy (Tacoma); Rowe, Charles Frederick Trendall;

Several men with horses stand in front of an open barn at a public horse sale for Army buyers at the Western Washington Fairgrounds, Puyallup, on October 20, 1941. Around 100 men, women and children attended the sale, mostly local farmers and ranchers. The Army was offering $150-175 for 4-8 year old geldings that were 15-16 hands high, 975-1150 pounds and strong of limb and wind. Only two of the thirty five horses inspected met their requirements. (T. Times 10/21/1941, pg. 1)

Horses;

Al Wharton deposited a nickel in the meter and "parked" his horse Primo in front of the Bank of California building in early June of 1942. Mr. Wharton had had a lot of trouble recently with parking tickets so he wondered if his horse would ever receive one. The question baffled a passing patrolman as the horse did not come equipped with license plates or a spot where the ticket could be safely placed. Mr. Wharton operated the Tacoma Riding and Training School at 8001 South Tacoma Way. He looked forward to an increase of business as wartime rationing of gasoline and tires made driving more difficult. (T. Times 6/2/1942, pg. 1)

Horses--Tacoma; Wharton, Al; Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Parking;

On June 1, 1942, the Tacoma Times photographer captured horseman Al Wharton parking his horse in front of the Bank of California building. Being a good citizen, and to avoid a ticket, Mr. Wharton dropped a nickel into the meter. A passing policeman remarked that, if needed, he wasn't sure how or where to ticket the horse. The palomino stallion had no license plate number or windshield wiper to hold the ticket. (T. Times 6/1/1942, pg. 1)

Horses--Tacoma; Wharton, Al; Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Parking;

Al Wharton, Tacoma horseman, "parked" his horse in front of the Bank of California at 1011-13 Pacific Avenue on a sunny June afternoon in 1942. He tethered his mount to the parking meter - and dropped in a nickel. (T. Times 6/2/1942 p.1)

Horses--Tacoma; Wharton, Al; Bank of California National Association (Tacoma); Parking;

After wandering the streets of the northend for ten days in 1942, this juvenile bear appeared in downtown Tacoma and paid dearly for that mistake with his life. After many sightings on the northend, the bear proved elusive and grew fat on gleanings from garbage cans.The first time that he left the northend, the bear was tracked by Police Officer Bert Barber to the alley at the rear of 1619 So. "J" St., where he was shot and killed at 5a.m. on June 5, 1942. He was about 18 months old, weighed 180-200 pounds and had made his way to Tacoma from the vicinity of Steilacoom. (T. Times 6/5/1942, pg. 1)

Bears;

White Kennels. Portrait of cocker spaniel. Ordered by Mrs. John White.

Dogs;

This proud hunting dog belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Charles McPhail stood at attention beside a large collection of trophies and ribbons on December 1, 1966. Many award winning ribbons were taped to the stone fireplace in the McPhail residence, 8301 Tucka Way S.W. There were a number of silver trays and other trophies next to the dog. His master's gun was leaning against a nearby chair. Photograph ordered by Charles McPhail.

Dogs--Lakewood--1960-1970; Hunting dogs; Awards; Fireplaces--Lakewood; Rifles; McPhail, Charles--Homes & haunts;

Nine Daffodil princesses pose with an Arabian horse and rider at the Villa Plaza on March 23, 1968. The beautiful stallion is adorned with tassels and flowered bridle and its rider is equally decorated. Photograph ordered by Clover Park Kiwanis Club.

Horses--Lakewood--1960-1970; Beauty contestants--Lakewood--1960-1970; Puyallup Valley Daffodil Festival (1968 : Tacoma);

A German shepherd looks alertly at the camera on April 19, 1971, as it rests on a comfortable rug. Between its protective paws is a coffee mug containing one very small puppy. The little fellow appears to be contemplating his escape from his tiny cage. Photograph ordered by Pacific Northwest Bell, Seattle.

Dogs--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A sharp contrast in size can clearly be seen between this tiny poodle and the much heftier German shepherd mix. The two dogs were photographed on May 8, 1974, on behalf of Pacific Northwest Bell.

Dogs--Tacoma--1970-1980;

The photographer's notes for this image indicate that it is a photograph of "Aza Destiny." The black Arabian horse, Aza Destiny, was born in 1971, sired by Azraff ex Bint Bass Hisan. His progeny would later number over 60. On the lower part of this photograph is a signature, apparently "Johnny Johnston," perhaps the photographer. Photograph ordered by Glenn Ash, Spanaway.

Horses;

In September of 1944, despite the shortage of gasoline due to the war and without the use of a single ration coupon, 16 month old Michael Morris Anderson was travelling in style. Pulling the boy's stroller was his grandfather's rare Drahthaar hunting dog, known as Max Von Lohenberg. Max was one of a handful of German bred Drahthaars in the US in 1944. Grandfather W.F. Kerr was also on hand to supervise the excursion. Mr. Kerr said that Max was the smartest bird dog he ever trained; in addition to flushing and retrieving birds, Max learned the start and stop commands and how to pull little Michael in just one lesson. (T. Times, 9/21/44, p. 1).

Dogs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Strollers (Baby carriages)--Tacoma; Children & animals; Anderson, Michael Morris; Kerr, W. F.;

Woodbrook Hunt Club. The annual Gymkhana event was held May 27, 1945 at Wrightacres on Clover Creek south of Tacoma. The nine events listed on the program included both English and Western styles. This woman sitting astride her horse on an English sadle wears a white riding jacket and black pants, holding a crop in her hand. (T.Times, 5/23/1945, p.6)

Horseback riding--Tacoma--1940-1950;

Woodbrook Hunt Club. The Woodbrook Hunt Club was founded in May of 1926 and is the oldest hunting club in the Northwest. They held their fifth annual gymkhana of riding events on May 27, 1945 at Wrightacres on Clover Creek south of Tacoma. The nine events listed on the program included both English and Western styles. Alta Ryan and Marguerite Bonnell (L-R), mounted on "Lady" and "Patsy" rode in the event. (T.Times, 5/23/1945, p.6)

Horseback riding--Tacoma--1940-1950; Ryan, Alta; Bonnell, Marguerite;

Chief Boatswain Arthur L. Parker, US Navy, and his horse, Flicka. Mr. Parker heats up food on an electric range while Flicka pokes her head in from the back porch. These two have been together since Flicka was a colt in Tulagai. During the invasion in Tulagai, Flicka's mother was killed. Flicka ran off and was found after Arthur Parker sent men after her. She was wounded and was brought back on a sled. (T.Times, 10/1/1945, p.1)

Horses; Parker, Arthur L.; Pets;

Chief Boatswain Arthur L. Parker, US Navy, and his horse, Flicka. While in Tulagai, Mr. Parker operated on Flicka and to keep her safe from the threat of further bombs, her found a cave for her to stay in until she was well. He taught her tricks and they have been together four years. Mr. Parker says Flicka has more tricks than a poker playing ace. (T.Times, 10/1/1945, p.1)

Horses; Parker, Arthur L.; Pets

Chief Boatswain Arthur L. Parker, US Navy, and his horse, Flicka. Mr. Parker is shown astride Flicka. Mr. Parker arranged for Flicka to be brought to California from Tulagai when he returned to the United States from the war. Getting her into the United States was more difficult than obtaining passage of 10,000 miles was. He brought her with him when he came to University Place to visit his parents. He plans to buy a small farm to keep her and to live when he retires in four months' time. (T.Times, 10/1/1945, p.1)

Horses; Parker, Arthur L.;

Mrs. Glen Cushing on horseback. Two people are wearing costumes, riding horseback. The horses wear collars of daffodils.

Horseback riding--Tacoma--1940-1950; Horses--Tacoma--1940-1950;

ca. 1936. Five Scottish Terrier puppies in a box on a high-back, winged, over-stuffed leather chair. The black pups are peering over the edge of the cardboard box in this circa 1936 photograph. (Studio stock negative).

Dogs; Chairs;

Three legged chicken born at the Mrs. W.E. Crawley Residence, Spanaway. Edith J. Crawley, 9 years old, holds in her hand a newly hatched chick that had three legs. Edith named him Elmer and said he eats as much as the other chicks and was just as lively. Photo taken for the Tacoma Times. (T.Times, 8/7/1947, p.11)

Chickens--Tacoma; Girls--Tacoma--1940-1950; Birth defects; Children & animals--Tacoma; Crawley, Edith J.;

Edward Warburton, new manager of the Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society, is standing beside the shelter's new truck with two dogs and a cat, stray pets at the shelter. The Humane Society is holding an open house on May 9, during "Be Kind to Animals Week" for visitors to see how the shelter operates and the many pets that are available for adoption. (T.N.T., 5/6/48, p. 4). TPL-8344

Dogs--Tacoma--1940-1950; Cats; Pets; Dogcatching--Tacoma; Animal shelters--Tacoma; Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society (Tacoma); Warburton, Edward;

In 1948, Dr. Thomas McKay was an Osteopath whose medical practice was in Tacoma at 911 Pacific Avenue. Dr. McKay is married to Zaza and they have a son, Thomas F. McKay, who is a student at Pacific Lutheran College. The McKay family have their family ranch, the Circle T-Z, and home in Puyallup at South Meridian & Airport Road. View of Dr. Thomas McKay riding his horse, another horse is on right side. Dr. McKay may be on his two-year-old American saddlebred "Ebony Arden Supreme." He would be showing this horse at a gymkhana and horse show on July 4th at his Circle T-Z ranch in collaboration with the Valley Riding Club. (TNT 6-27-1948, D-3-article only)

Horseback riding--Puyallup; Horses--Puyallup; Ranches--Puyallup; McKay, Thomas--Homes & haunts; McKay, Thomas;