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• Department of Justice appeals D.C. Court of Appeals decision

  On Thursday October 6, 2022 the Department of Justice appealed the recent D.C Circuit Court of Appeals opinion. That opinion reversed the district court’s dismissal of the Humane Society of the United States’ (HSUS) case against the USDA claiming the 2017 Horse Protection rule could not be withdrawn without notice and comment because the rule was final… Read More

• TWHBEA Election Reminder: Ballots must be received by October 15

  The 2022 TWHBEA election is underway with ballots due by October 15, 2022. States/Regions with open seats on the International Board of Directors will be voting to elect directors for three year terms. All voting members are deciding on a set of proposed amendments to the bylaws... Read More

• Obituary – Donald Collins

  Donald Logan Collins passed away at his home in Bell Buckle, TN, on September 28, 2022 at the age of 84... Read More

• Equine Obituary – DiMaggio

  DiMaggio was purchased as a two-year-old by Backward S Ranch and the Sherman family. He was later sold as a three-year-old to Holland and Kilgore, and went on to win the Three-Year-Old World Grand Championship and the Three-Year-Old Stallion World Championship with Billy Young.  Read More

• Industry update meeting

  There will be a meeting on Tuesday October 11, 2022 at the Hall of Fame room in Calsonic Arena on the show grounds of The Celebration. The meeting will begin at 3:00 PM central standard time. The meeting is open to industry participants. Read More

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• WHOA names Executive Director Search Committee

  The Walking Horse Owners Association Board of Directors has appointed a search committee for an Executive Director to replace retiring Executive Director Tommy Hall... Read More

• The Celebration releases Fall Classic class schedule

  The Celebration will host the Fall Classic on November 3rd-5th at the Calsonic Arena on the historic Celebration show grounds. Again, for the 2022 Fall Classic, the Celebration will construct a show ring within the Calsonic Arena to allow for ringside tables. These tables are a much-loved aspect of the Fall Classic and provide a close-up look at the action. Read More

• Equine Obituary – Kick Start Jazz

  Kick Start Jazz was born on October 1, 2007 and was humanely laid to rest on September 24, 2022. He was loved by Justin, Amanda and Walker Manis as well as many others. Jazz was bred by George and Diane McAlpin of Mayfield, Kentucky and was started by Latham Stables.  Read More

• Celebration selects Fall Classic judges

  The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Jennifer Bingham, Robert Cortner and David Sisk to judge the Celebration Fall Classic. The Fall Classic will be held November 3rd-5th in Calsonic Arena on the historic showgrounds of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Read More