SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. - Josh Walls, Shelbyville Walking Horse trainer, has withdrawn his appeal to SHOW of a one year suspension for a horse swapping incident at the Bedford County FFA Horse Show on June 26, 2009. Mr. Walls began serving his suspension on July 1, 2009 for a duration of one year.
In a separate incident, Laurie Toone, was placed on one-year probation for an incident at the International Walking Horse Show. Additionally, Ms. Toone received a Letter of Warning for a conflict with horse show management at the TWHBEA World Versatility Show. Both events were held at the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro.