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A once in a lifetime horse, a victor in every sense of the word and
a renowned and gifted sire, 1990 World Grand Champion The Pushover
has passed away. He was one of our industry’s greats and he will be
missed by all who knew him.
Foaled May 5, 1979, he was bred to be a champion by Everal Sherburne
of Cedarburg, Wis. He was sired by 1981 World Grand Champion The
Pusher C.G. and his dam was Pride’s Super Dawn S. His pedigree
combined the best our breed has to offer.
Owned
for the first seven years of his life by Larry Pickhardt and Everal
Sherburne, The Pushover began his career under the direction of
Bryant Fly who directed him to several top ties. As an aged
stallion, he was moved to Steve Aymett who showed him to the 1986
Reserve International Grand Championship. Having observed his show
ring prowess throughout the 1986 season, in December of that year,
the talented stallion was purchased by Bill and Alliene Varner of
Looking Glass Farm in Gallatin, Tenn. The Varners put him under the
tutelage of Bruce Hankins who campaigned him toward the ultimate
title at the 1987 Celebration. Unfortunately, illness prevented him
from vying for the title that year. The next year saw The Pushover
teamed with Kevin Gower who showed him to a third place finish at
that year’s Celebration and an undefeated 1989 season capped off by
a reserve tie at that year’s Celebration. With his talent in full
bloom, The Pushover entered the 1990 season as a serious contender.
In July of that year he was placed under the direction of Ronnie
Spears and Billy Boyd. A month later, after placing second in his
preliminary, he was crowned World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking
Horse.
A
proven champion, The Pushover was quick to prove himself as a sire
as well. Standing for the majority of his career at Joe Martin
Stables, Sand Creek Stables and Womack Stables, he was in the
capable and caring hands of breeding managers Joe Martin, Patti Gray
and Ricky Womack. Their knowledgeable guidance, combined with his
stellar bloodlines and natural ability, resulted in offspring that
have excelled in the show ring in virtually every division our
industry has to offer. They have also become sought-after breeding
stock, producing world and world grand champions. The list of
successful Pushover offspring is vast and includes World Grand
Champions: It’s All Over, Pushover’s Powerstroke and Pushover’s My
Papa; Reserve World Grand Champions Pushover’s Cashflow and Magic’s
Sweet Victory; World Champions: Pushover The Top, Pushover And
Lookout, Pushover’s Magic Lady, Walkin All Over, A Pushy Witch, Ali
Ali, Pushover In Dixie, Pushover Blues and A Black Market Pusher;
and two-time National Futurity Champion Poison, who also happens to
be the sire of 2004 World Grand Champion, The Black Night Shade.
While this is by no means a complete list of great Pushover
offspring, it is enough to illustrate his tremendous impact on our
breed.
A
champion in the ring and a champion in the breeding barn, The
Pushover will live on in our memories and in the production of his
offspring. He has secured his place in Tennessee Walking Horse
history as one of the greats and he has given us many great moments
on which to reflect. May he rest in peace. -
The Walking Horse Report
THE PUSHOVER
TWHBEA #792307
DOB: 5/05/1979
DOD: 2-29-2012
COLOR:
BLACK
MARKINGS: BOTH HIND AND NEAR FORE SOCKS, FEW WHITE
HAIRS IN FOREHEAD.
sex: stallion |
THE PUSHER C.G.
TWHBEA #725575
COLOR: BLACK SABINO
MARKINGS: BOTH
HIND STOCKINGS, LOWER LIP, BLAZE, MIXED TAIL.
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DRUG DEALER
TWHBEA #644180
COLOR: BLACK
MARKINGS: NEAR HIND STOCKING,
STAR.
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SUN'S GUNSMOKE
TWHBEA # 540518
COLOR: BLACK
MARKINGS: OFF HIND SOCK,
NEAR FORE CORONET.
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KNIGHT LADY
TWHBEA #520761
COLOR: BLACK
MARKINGS: NEAR HIND FETLOCK,
STAR. |
GO BOYS BLUE GAL M.
TWHBEA #643113
COLOR: BLACK
MARKINGS:
UNKNOWN |
GO BOY'S FLYING CLOUD
TWHBEA #610340
COLOR: BLACK
MARKINGS: BOTH HIND SOCKS, BLAZE.
 |
MEEKS BLUE GAL
TWHBEA #640149
COLOR:
BLACK (SABINO OR ROAN?)
MARKINGS: BOTH HIND SOCKS, OFF
FORE FETLOCK, BLAZE, MIXED MANE AND TAIL.
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PRIDE'S SUPER DAWN S.
TWHBEA #752540
COLOR:
BLACK
MARKINGS: NONE |
PRIDE OF MIDNIGHT H.F.
TWHBEA #661459
COLOR: BLACK
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MIDNIGHT SUN
TWHBEA #410751
COLOR: BLACK
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PRIDE OF STANLEY
TWHBEA #472897
COLOR: CHESTNUT
SABINO
MARKINGS: BOTH HIND STOCKINGS, BALD, MIXED MANE
AND TAIL.
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DOC'S MIDNIGHT STAR
TWHBEA #656468
COLOR: CHESTNUT
MARKINGS: INSIDE NEAR HIND CORONET, STAR.
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DOC'S MIDNIGHT
TWHBEA #550197
COLOR: BLACK
MARKINGS: NONE |
STAR HEIRESS
TWHBEA #591866
COLOR: CHESTNUT
MARKINGS: MIXED MANE & TAIL |
OFFSPRING
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