Gambler's Golden Flame WF

 

In June of 2006, Gambler's Golden Flame WF entered the world KNOWING he was special. "Flame" was such a small foal that he could easily walk under his 16h dam's belly without ducking. He never realized that he was small though! He carried himself with pride and presence, absolutely sure of himself. Flame was purchased before he was born by his dam's former owner, Deborah Gillespie of Madison County, Virginia. Debbie had shown and trail ridden his dam, Kate's Red Flame (affectionately known as "Bella" to us and sometimes not so affectionately referred to as "tank" by others.) Flame was her first foal.

When Flame was ready to go under saddle, Debbie took him to respected trainer Joe London of Culpeper. Joe is one of the best natural gaited trainers on the east coast. Through his guidance, Debbie and Flame began their partnership. It soon became appearant to Joe that Flame had the talent to do well in the show ring. Joe and Debbie began showing Flame and the results were tremendous. He was just raking in the blues!

In an industry that typically prefers red and black colored horses, Flame stood out as an anomoly. There is a prejudice in the walking horse show industry against odd colored horses. Most people thought that golden horses were bred just for color and didn't have what it took to win in the show ring. Flame blew that theory right out of the water.

FlameThat saying "you can't have your cake and eat it, too" never made sense to me. Why have cake if you can't eat it? I've always believed that you CAN get everything you want in a horse if you go about it the right way. I don't believe in sacraficing gait for color...or gait for mind. I believe in producing horses that are smooth gaited, intelligent family and working horses who happen to be gold in color.

Flame is arguably one of the most famous "yellow" horses on the National Walking Horse show circuit at the moment. When all eyes are on you, you better make sure that you're performing at your best, because every mistake you make will be seen. Despite the industry color standard, Flame has continued to excel in the show ring.

FlameFlame has earned 9 Championship titles and 3 National Grand Champion titles:

  • 2 Gait Plantation Champion at the Keystone Classic Horse Show in Quentin, PA on 5-7-2011

  • Trail Pleasure Specialty Champion at the American Classic in Quentin, PA on 06/23/12

  • Country Pleasure Specialty Champion at the American Classic in Quentin, PA on 06/22/13

  • Trail Pleasure Youth Specialty Champion at the North American Classic Horse Show in Dillsburg, PA on 08/31/13

  • Trail Pleasure Western Amateur Specialty Champation at the North American Classic Horse Show in Dillsburg, PA on 08/31/13

  • All Day Pleasure Open Specialty Champion at The 2013 National in Shelbyville, TN on 09/23/13

  • National Grand Champion - All Day Pleasure English Amateur Specialty at The 2013 National in Shelbyville, TN on 09/23/13

  • All Day Pleasure Western Open Specialty Champion at The 2013 National in Shelbyville, TN on 09/23/13

  • All Day Pleasure Western Amateur Specialty Champion at The 2013 National in Shelbyville, TN on 09/23/13

  • National Grand Champion - All Day Pleasure Western Open Specialty at The 2013 National in Shelbyville, TN on 09/23/13

  • All Day Pleasure Open Specialty Champion at the American Classic in Quentin, PA on 06/21/14

In the Walking Horse Owners' Association's 2013 High Point list, Flame ranked Horse of the Year in the All Day Pleasure category.

Debbie loved her "Flame Man," but her passion was trail riding rather than showing. In August of 2012, Debbie sold Flame to Susan Smith and her daughter, Rebecca. Rebecca and Flame are a match made in heaven. Not only do they win in the show ring under Joe's watchful eye and guiding hand, they absolutely adore each other.

In 2014, Rebecca and Flame participated in the Walk on Washington. On June 18, 2014, in honor of sound, easy gaited horses across America, the Walk On Washington took place in Union Square, Washington, DC. The event featured Tennessee Walking/Spotted Saddle/Racking Horses in exhibition, showcasing the natural ability, versatility and sound temperament of these exceptional horses. They brought public attention to the PAST Act. The PAST Act is an amendment to the original Horse Protection Act of 1970. Upon passage, penalties for soring will increase, enforcement will once again reside with the USDA and devices implicated in the abuse of soring will be banned.  currently enjoys the co-sponsorship of 288 members of the House of Representatives (HR1518) and 55 Senators (S1406). Endorsements have been received by such prestigious organizations as the AVMA, the AAEP, the USEF and the AHC. Additionally, the HSUS, the ASPCA and dozens of horse related organizations support passage of the bills.  See Culpeper Horses Walk on Washington to End Soring.

Flame has three full siblings: Gambler's Golden Julep, Gambler's Southern Rebel and Gambler's Trinity WF.


GAMBLER'S GOLDEN FLAME WF

KMSHA #200710053
TWHBEA #20700678

DOB: 6-7-2007
COLOR: PALOMINO
SEX: GELDING
MARKINGS: CONNECTED STAR & STRIP, LH SOCK

GENOTYPE:
[ee A- NCr]

GOLDEN GAMBLER

TWHBEA #20112890
KMSHA #200607069
RHBAA #1012883
IPWHR #1454

DOB: 5/14/2001
COLOR: BUCKSKIN
HEIGHT: 15H

GENOTYPE:
[Ee AA NCr]*

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Blue Gold
TWHBEA #
905820
Color: CREMELLO
HEIGHT: 15.3H
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Jetstar's Sunrider
TWHBEA #868692
DOB: 1986
COLOR: CHOCOLATE PALOMINO
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Delight's Jetstar
TWHBEA #702623 COLOR: BLACK
Merry Man's Charm
TWHBEA # 698609 COLOR: Palomino
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Big Star's Gold Lady
TWHBEA #790692
DOB: 1979
COLOR: Palomino
Eldorado's Big Star
TWHBEA #662833 COLOR: BLACK
Hero Merry Rose
TWHBEA #694854 COLOR: CHESTNUT
Cindy's Image - GH
TWHBEA #823206
COLOR: BAY
HEIGHT: 16H
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Solitude's Eb Master
TWHBEA #685658 COLOR: BLACK
Ebony Masterpiece
TWHBEA #
560586 COLOR: BLACK
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Go Boy's Lady Ann
TWHBEA #550330
Threat's Cinderella
TWHBEA #730274
COLOR: BAY
Triple Threat
TWHBEA #612233 DOB: 5-1-1956
COLOR: Bay
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Handshaker's Sue
TWHBEA #655566 COLOR: BLACK
KATE's RED Flame

SMHA #070016
TWHBEA #965377

COLOR: CHESTNUT SABINO
MARKINGS: BLAZE, UNDER CHIN, BH STOCKINGS, FLAXEN M/T

GENOTYPE:
[ee]

HEIGHT: 16H
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SIR JOSEPH'S ROCKER
twhbea #833066
color: GOLD CHAMPAGNE SABINO
 
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SIR JOSEPH E.
TWHBEA #762323
COLOR: ROAN
MIKE'S THINGDOER E.
TWHBEA #697459
COLOR: BAY
  
ALLEN'S TARHEEL
TWHBEA #696555
COLOR: BAY ROAN
FLAME'S GOLD HONEY
TWHBEA #782972
COLOR: GOLD CHAMPAGNE SABINO
  
WILSON'S GOLD FLAME
TWHBEA #691191
COLOR: GOLD CHAMPAGNE SABINO
  
NAMRON'S LADY B.
TWHBEA #694963
COLOR: BAY
  
DIGGERS LITTLE KATE
twhbea #882990
color: CHESTNUT
  
COINS GOLD DIGGER
TWHBEA #816491
COLOR: CHESTNUT
  
PRIDE'S GOLD COIN
TWHBEA #742472
COLOR: CHESTNUT
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DELIGHT'S LINDA B.
TWHBEA #720390
COLOR: BLACK
  
SETTING SUN MISS MINK
TWHBEA #795422
COLOR: CHESTNUT
  
SETTING SUN'S BLAZE
TWHBEA #621459
  
SOUVENIRS MISS MINK
TWHBEA #621457
  







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