Tally Ho Johnson
I can't think of anyone
who enjoys the SSMA rides more than
Tally Johnson...
Except maybe his wife, Bessie.
A few months ago, Tally lost his
faithful riding horse due to a leg
injury.
Tally  will be 79 years old November 6. He had planned to break his own
age record for the 50 mile race. He made that record when he was 74. With
the loss of his horse, that didn't seem possible for Tally.
Thanks to Mike Hamner  for
coming to the rescue! He made
sure Tally was well mounted on
his stallion, Distant Drums
"Drummer", for the 50 miler.
Sherrie Carlile made
sure Tally & Drummer
were entered in the
race.
The day of the race dawned
cold & blustery but all were
ready.
Tally spent a little time
getting to know Drummer. It
didn't  take much....
Drummer is such a sweet boy!

Tally is still in good form!
Tally & Drummer finished the
race at a 10:32 pm.
What a wonderful day for
Tally!
He was determined to finish
the 50 miler just one more
time ....
Tally is quite a bit like the
horses that He & Bessie have
spent their lives preserving. I
hope that I have half the
staying power that Tally has
at his age! What a guy!
Tally asked me to send this
message.....????????