Benedict Expresses Appreciation
Monday, December 26, 2016
Editors' Note: The following was submitted to WHR by Spencer Benedict.
Benedict Stables suffered an outbreak of sickness in their barn beginning on December 16, 2016 that has been attributed to a toxin. Financial donations and donations of supplies have been received since that time that have greatly helped in this devastating situation. Multiple horses have passed while others were saved and are currently recovering. The exact number of deaths is not known but has been confirmed to be in double digits.
"I have been thinking about how we could possibly begin to express the gratitude we feel to so many people for their help, prayers and unselfish sacrifice to assist us in caring for the horses over the last almost 10 days. The losses have been devastating not only to us but to all who have had the privilege to work with them - our hearts break, especially for each of their owners who loved and cherished them.
There are just no words I can express. We are blessed by the horses that survived and the fact they are making improvements every day. The team of vets who have worked tirelessly alongside of us as well as the additional vets who have been involved - we cannot thank you enough. This event was not an infectious situation, but a toxin. Please know we are working with the vets, laboratories, a major equine hospital, and the proper authorities to identify the source of the toxin.
But most of all we have seen the true meaning of Christmas and the glory of God thru all of these amazing people."
More Stories |
-
The North Carolina Championship is scheduled for October 5-7, at the Western North Carolina Ag Center in Fletcher, North Carolina. Brent Grider, Newton Parks and Amy Trimble were the original slate of judges. Due to recently being diagnosed with covid, Newton Parks is no longer able to judge the show and Johnny Puckett will now take Parks’ place on the panel.
Read More
-
Read More
-
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Scotty Brooks, Jamie Lawrence and Chad Williams to judge the Celebration Fall Classic. The Fall Classic will be held November 2-4, 2023 inside Cooper Steel Arena.
Read More
-
Mrs. Rhonda Cheryl Holt Ingle, age 67, wife of Rickey Ingle, of 432 Police Club Rd., Union, passed away doing what she loved the most, Monday, September 25, 2023, at her home.
Read More
-
Beloved husband, father, brother, and friend Lee Clement Williams died on September 25, 2023 following a recent illness. Lee is now free from the pain that has dominated his life for the past weeks. A fighter until the end, he was determined to beat his cancer and gave the dreaded disease a battle like it had never seen.
Read More
-
Ella Kline would appreciate your support as she seeks a positions representing Tennessee on the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Board of Directors. Kline is a write in candidate and isn’t listed on the ballots that were mailed out.
Read More
-
United States Congressmen Scott DesJarlais, John Rose and David Kustoff from Tennessee as well as Representatives Hal Rogers and James Comer from Kentucky sent a letter on September 20, 2023 asking USDA-APHIS officials to extend the comment period on the new proposed rule issued in August.
Read More
-
United States Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty from Tennessee as well as Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky sent a letter on September 21, 2023 asking USDA-APHIS officials to extend the comment period on the new proposed rule issued in August.
Read More
-
The Monday evening session of the NWHA National Championship will begin at 5:00 pm instead of the original 3:00 pm start time.
Read More
-
The following was read on Friday, September 22, 2023 as the presentation of the Nation’s colors was made at Cascade High School.
Read More
|