Equine Obituary – Folsom Prison Blues
Thursday, December 21, 2023
World Grand Champion Folsom Prison Blues was laid to rest Friday, December 15 at the farm of The Jimmy Smith Family. Folsom was purchased by the Jimmy Smith Family after winning the Three-Year-Old World Grand Championship with Rodney Dick in 2009. He was campaigned vigorously as a Four-Year-Old. Then, he went on to become the Tennessee Walking Horse Reserve World Grand Champion in 2011. He had a remarkable show career and lived his last few years being loved and cared for by Jimmy and Brenda Smith.
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The Walking Horse Owners' Association would like to remind everyone that the deadline for stall and camper reservations for The Southern Belle Horse Show is Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Please note that shavings must be ordered in advance of the show.
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Editor's note: The following press release from Rep. Scott DesJarlais was received by Communications Director Alex Swisher. Rep. DesJarlais has been an avid supporter of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry for his entire career in Congress and is a staunch supporter of more scientific and objective testing measures for Tennessee Walking Horses at competitions.
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The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Horse, Incorporated aka FAST, Inc. was organized in 2009 by the late Katherine Zeis Shelbyville, TN and Dr. Kasey Kesselring of Wartrace, TN. “Kathy and I served on the TWHBEA International Board of Directors and the Executive Committee together and came to the conclusion that a foundation was needed specifically to support the show horse, “
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During the 2025 SHOW Judges’ a discussion was had regarding if owners could show horses in front of a judge that they had horses in training with. Under the 2024 rules, an owner could show a horse that they owned in front of a judge that was also a professional trainer that the same owner also had horses in training.
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The United States Department of Agriculture postponed the effective date of the Horse Protection Rule until February 1, 2026. This postponement means that the Horse Industry Organizations will remain in effect for at least the 2025 show season.
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The Walking Horse Trainers Auxiliary presents The Mane Event Basketball Tournament, a night of excitement and community fun. Join us at Liberty Elementary School Gym, located at 500 Snell Road, Shelbyville, TN, for an evening filled with competition and entertainment.
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2025 Auxiliary Scholarship Applications are now available! Completed applications must be received or postmarked by June 16, 2025.
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