The Reynolds Family
The January 10th issue of The
Fauquier Democrat, published in
Warrenton, Va. devoted two
pages to “The Reynolds Clan
Works, Wins Together As A
Family”. The article written by
Rosanne Berkenstock had pic
tures of the entire Arthur
Reynolds family, and then one of
each of them, either riding or
standing near a horse.
Each year at the annual
meeting of the Virginia Horse
Shows Association a recipient is
announced for the association’s
special Mongomery Award which
is given for meritorious achieve
ment and sportsmanship in
connection with the VHSA. This
year the award went to an entire
family — the family of J. Arthur
Reynolds of Warrenton. Rey
nolds, his wife, Edna, their son, J.
Arthur II (Bucky), their daughter
Betty Oare, her husband Ernest
and their son Morey were all on
hand for the presentation.
The Reynolds family moved to
Tryon in 1939 and stayed here for
22 years.
The article tells how each
member of the family started
riding horses and their experi
ences and honors over the years.
Bucky is a Wofford graduate,
Betty is a Converse graduate and
Ernie a UNC at Chapel Hill
graduate, but all work with
horses.
Each member of the Reynolds-
Oare family has a different
interest and emphasis in the
horse world. For Bucky, the
buying and selling of show horses
occupies much of his time. He is
constantly on the go, either
showing or traveling to look at
new prospects, or judging one of
the many horse shows at which
he officiates each year. He owns
the main 15 acres at Merry-
weather Farm, and rents an
additional 85 acres. His facilities
include a 40 stall stable and
indoor ring, as well as two show
CARO-Mi
DINING ROOM
OPEN AT5P.M.
Wed. thru Sat.
Highway 176 N.
Caro-Mi’s 23rd Year
859:5200
Is Honored
rings and a variety of paddocks.
While J. Arthur Reynolds also
concentrates on buying and
showing quality hunters, he in
addition dabbles successfully in a
variety of other fields. The
Reynolds live at 145 Main St., but
the horses are stabled at
Kilmaurs off Springs Road,
Kilmaurs provides an 18 stall
stable with indoor exercise area,
a five-eight mile track, show ring
and paddocks “right in the center
of the hunting country.”
Betty spends most of her time
riding for her father, although
she does often show her own
horses'.
Ernie concentrates his major
efforts on race horses. He now
owns and operates a 20 stall barn
at the Middleburg Training
Track where he is one of the
stockholders.
Mrs. Reynolds never developed
a taste for riding. “My job is the
paperwork”, she says and
“serving as chaperone for the
hundreds of children we’ve
taken all over the country.” She
estimates that 8 or 10 juniors
travel with them each year as
they show all over the east. She
also owns a few of the horses in
the Reynolds barn.
Nine-year-old Morey is also
following in the footsteps of other
family members. He won the
short stirrup championship at the ,
Loudoun Pony & Junior Show last
year.
J. Arthur, Bucky, Betty and
Ernie all hold recognized judges
cards.
Betty was named the outstand
ing horsewoman of the year by
the VHSA in 1978.
According to the article, the
oldest son, Robert, was never
really bitten by the riding bug
although he rode occasionally
when he was growing up. He now
works at the Pentagon, but often
visits the rest of the family in
Warrenton.
TOUR
HAWAII
8 day — 7 nights,
Wilcox World Tours —
Depart Greenville Air
port, July 22. Contact Mr.
Jack Weaver (704) 863-
2487 or (803) 578-1800,
Ext. 426.
WANTED: to purchase 25 to 75
acres in Polk County, with or
without farm house. Call 704-926-
0961 or write Rt. 2, Box 531,
Waynesville, N. C. 28786. adv. 30
—- Feb. 5,c
CAREY.MOVING a
A STORAGE CO.
Spartanburg, S. C. Free Estimate*
Call Collect 578-1400
ALLIED VAN
Hays Backhoe Service
Rt. 5, Rutherfordton, N. C. 28130
Specializing in
Septic Tank Installation
Ditching & Water Lines
(travel Hauling
Call Terry Hays, Lake Lure, 704-625-4941 or 625-4300
ANDSCAPING
Specialists in
Landscape Design
and Planning
P. O. Box 15231
1130 Hendersonville Rd.
Asheville, N. C. 28803
(704) 274-3824
POLK INSURANCE CO., INC.
Charles Cowan, Owner
FIRE — AUTO — BONDS
HEALTH — LIFE — ACCIDENT
238 N. Trade St., Tryon, N. C.
Phone 859-9252
Res. 859-5377
Tryon Daily Bulletin, Tues., Feb. 5. 1980
FOR YOUR FURNITURE
UPHOLSTERY NEEDS^ALU
704-894-8891
Randy
Ashley’s Upholstery
253 N. Trade St.
Tryon, N.'C. 28782
(704) 850 076g