joe webb: Rodgers Perfection. World's Grand Champion Walking Horse 1959. - 01/01/17 06:14 AM

Available on ebay right now is this interesting plate that was probably made in 1959 when Dr. and Mrs. Porter Rodgers were owners of a horse named Rodgers Perfection.  He was trained by Joe Webb who lived and trained in Searcy AR.  I have blogged about this famous horse and trainer before but I have not seen a plate like this one.
Note its size.  It is being held in a hand and the description calls it a pottery desk tray.  In 1959 it could also been designed for use as an ash tray.  Here is part of the description on ebay … (0 comments)

joe webb: Searcy Arkansas was home to Rodger's Perfection, World's Grand Champion walking horse. - 12/02/09 08:29 AM

I made the statement once before that now when we go through old pictures and junk drawers we find perfect blog fodder.  What a great old picture this one is!!!  Handsome man!  Beautiful horse!
This picture shows Joe Webb astride Rodgers Perfection, World's Grand Champion Walking Horse in 1959. He was owned by Dr. & Mrs. Porter Rodgers of Searcy, Arkansas.  Dr. Rodgers was a beloved Searcy physician who owned a hospital named after himself.  He owned lots of land and horses, I believe, and had his horses trained by Joe Webb, who also lived in Searcy Arkansas.
Joe Webb also … (23 comments)

 
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