The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-02-28

Every fine afternoon as spring ap-
proaches little pardes of horsemen may
be observed on all the good roads around
the city. Riding is growing in favor and
there are many horse lovers among the
women of Birmingham. 1t has not been
a popular recreation until lately, though
there have been several men of promi-
hence who for years have been faithful
in their love for a good saddle horse
even throughout the automobile craze,
and always had one or more in their
stables. Among these is w. G. Agee,
whose horses have always been the adj
miration of those who know the good
points of these noble animals The horse
he is riding at present is much admired
A few days ago a young society matron
stopped in the midst of a comment on
the costumes at the bal masque the even
ing before to walk hastily to the back
of the car so that she might see the
horse that Mr.. Agee was riding He is
one Of the most beautiful in Birmingham.
Another thoroughbred that has been
commented upon by all who have seen
him is Kentucky Colonel" a big bay
that was bought in Kentucky by Mr.
Jack Pollard, a local horseman, formerly
of Eminence, Ky, for Mrs. Samuel L.
Ledbetter, who is thoroughly at home in
the saddle, and looks extremely hand
some on the Colonel. Her little daugh-
ter, Miss Katherine Ledbetter is one of
the younger horsewomen. Her picture
appears on a page of today's Age-Herald
riding her mothers horse. She is a
al,
big, proud animal in her riding frock
and college hat of tan, very erect and
like a little queen. She is usually seen
with her riding master, Mr.. Pollard. He
also is the instructor of quite a number
who are expecting to either ride at home
during the summer or are preparing for
that recreation in the mountains or at the
watering places Among his pupils are
Miss Ellen Dickerson, Mrs. S. L. Led
better, Miss Mary Ball, Miss Myrtle
Miles, Miss Leonora ONeill, Mrs. James
Long, Mr.. Jay Antrim and others. He
plans later to open riding academy such
as is found in the eastern cities and this
will be an innovation decidedly welcome.
A gentleman who was in New York Lnis
season told of a visit to a celebrated
academy in that city during one of the
equestrian entertainments and music
rides that are given on an evening of
each week. The balconies. he said, are
filled with interested spectators during
the season. One of the riding schools is
the famous rendezvous for those of the
theatrical profession who take their rec
reation on horseback. Miss Maude Adams
is seen there almost daily when in New
York and seems to be thoroughly at
home in the saddle.
One of the most superb equestrians in
the city is Mr. J. d. Kirkpatrick who has
several registered horses in his stables.
He usually rides "Velours." a beautiful
black which is registered and comes
from celebrated racing stock. MRS Kirk
patrick is also an enthusiastic eques-
trenns, as are Miss kirkpatrick and
Miss Serena kirkpatrick. Two beautiful
horses in Mr.. Kirkpatricls stables are
Governor Goebel' and Jamie"
One of the most accomplished horse
women in the city is Miss Connie Evans
Others are Mrs. W. p G. Harding, Mrs
Spier Whitaker, Mrs. Charles Stillman,
Miss Sadie Gillespy, Mrs. P. H. Lallande,
Mrs. David Roberts, Miss Kathleen Nix
on Mrs. Houston Davis, Miss Fannie
Drennen and Mrs. John K. Warren.
Mrs. John W. Tomlinson is one of those
who formerly rode and Mrs j. z. Fra
zier expectes to begin in the spring
Mrs. w. c. Agee has taken it I'D re-
Gently.
A picture of Miss Sadie Gillespv that
appears in today's Age-Herald shows her
mounted on Major, a spirited and beau
tiful horse that belongs to Mr.. Pollard
Miss Ellen Dickerson riding with her on
the same afternoon, Is mounted on Dolly
Williams" one of the handsomest saddle
horses in Birmingham. Both are most
attractive in the saddle
Miss Augusta Clark, the daughter of