Pedigo Extends Second Invitation
Thursday, January 4, 2007

Editors Note:The following was sent to us by TWHBEA President Jerrold Pedigo regarding a meeting with USDA approved HIOS.

December 29, 2007

David Swingley, President
Western International Walking Horse Association
13030 SW Creekshire Dr.
Tigard, OR 97223

Dear David,

Thank you for contributing and representing Western International Walking Horse Association in the meeting in which all the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) were invited to participate in Washington DC on Sunday, December 17, 2006. I thought it was a very productive meeting and I look forward to continuing the dialogue.

Once again, I would like to personally invite two representatives from the Western International Walking Horse Association to participate in a meeting on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport at 1112 Airport Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 (615-889-9090). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The TWHBEA looks forward to another cooperative meeting as we strive to address the issues facing the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Please confirm the attendees for the WIWHA by 01/10/07 to jpedigo@twhbea.com. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting with you very soon.

Sincerely,

Jerrold Don Pedigo
President
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association

December 29, 2006

Juana Grover, President
National Walking Horse Association
P. O. Box 13236
Lexington, KY 40583-3236

Dear Juana,

I, as well as the other attendees, were disappointed that the National Walking Horse Association was unable to participate in the meeting of all the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) that took place in Washington DC on Sunday, December 17, 2006. It was a very productive meeting and I look forward to continuing the dialogue.

Once again, I would like to personally invite two representatives from the National Walking Horse Association to participate in a meeting on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport at 1112 Airport Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 (615-889-9090). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The TWHBEA looks forward to another cooperative meeting as we strive to address the issues facing the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Please confirm the attendees for the NWHA by 01/10/07 to jpedigo@twhbea.com. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting with you very soon.

Sincerely,

Jerrold Don Pedigo
President
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association

December 29, 2007

Keith Dane
Friends of Sound Horses, Inc.
20 Shepards Lane
Sykesville, MD 21784

Dear Keith,

Thank you for contributing and representing Friends of Sound Horses, Inc. in the meeting in which all the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) were invited to participate in Washington DC on Sunday, December 17, 2006. I thought it was a very productive meeting and I look forward to continuing the dialogue.

Once again, I would like to personally invite two representatives from the Friends of Sound Horses, Inc. to participate in a meeting on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport at 1112 Airport Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 (615-889-9090). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The TWHBEA looks forward to another cooperative meeting as we strive to address the issues facing the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Please confirm the attendees for the FOSH by 01/10/07 to jpedigo@twhbea.com. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting with you very soon.

Sincerely,

Jerrold Don Pedigo
President
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association

December 29, 2006

Mr. Ted Nichols, President
Heart of America Walking Horse Association
P. O. Box 579
Ozark MO 65721

Dear Ted,

I was disappointed you were unable to personally participate on behalf of Heart of America Walking Horse Association in the meeting of all the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) that took place in Washington DC on Monday, December 18, 2006 but we appreciate Jim Huffman’s contributions via conference call that day. It was a very productive meeting and I look forward to continuing the dialogue.

Once again, I would like to personally invite two representatives from the Heart of America Walking Horse Association to participate in a meeting on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport at 1112 Airport Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 (615-889-9090). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The TWHBEA looks forward to another cooperative meeting as we strive to address the issues facing the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Please confirm the attendees for the HAWHA by 01/10/07 to jpedigo@twhbea.com. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting with you very soon.

Sincerely,

Jerrold Don Pedigo
President
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association

December 29, 2007

Donna Benefield, President
Horse Protection Commission
544 W. Main Street PMB 318
Gallatin, TN 37066

Dear Donna,

Thank you for contributing and representing Horse Protection Commission in the meeting in which all the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) were invited to participate in Washington DC on Sunday, December 17, 2006. I thought it was a very productive meeting and I look forward to continuing the dialogue.

Once again, I would like to personally invite two representatives from the Horse Protection Commission to participate in a meeting on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport at 1112 Airport Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 (615-889-9090). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The TWHBEA looks forward to another cooperative meeting as we strive to address the issues facing the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Please confirm the attendees for the HPC by 01/10/07 to jpedigo@twhbea.com. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting with you very soon.

Sincerely,

Jerrold Don Pedigo
President
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association

December 29, 2006

David Pruett, President
National Horse Show Commission
1021 Colloredo Blvd.
Shelbyville, TN 37160

Dear David,

I, as well as the other attendees, were disappointed that the National Horse Show Commission was unable to participate in the meeting of all the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) that took place in Washington DC on Sunday, December 17, 2006. It was a very productive meeting and I look forward to continuing the dialogue.

Once again, I would like to personally invite two representatives from the National Horse Show Commission to participate in a meeting on Monday, January 15, 2007 from 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. at the Radisson Hotel Nashville Airport at 1112 Airport Center Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 (615-889-9090). Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

The TWHBEA looks forward to another cooperative meeting as we strive to address the issues facing the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Please confirm the attendees for the NHSC by 01/10/07 to jpedigo@twhbea.com. Thank you in advance and I look forward to meeting with you very soon.

Sincerely,

Jerrold Don Pedigo
President
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association
December 29, 2007

More Stories

WHR website continues strong presence
The Walking Horse Report web site (www.walkinghorsereport.com) continued its strong growth and presence in 2022. For the year, Walking Horse Report had 822,338 site visits, up almost 50,000 visits from 2021, a 6% increase. The page views were in line with the year previous with just under 3.75 million page views in 2022. Read More
WHOA announces Triple-Crown judge
The Walking Horse Owners Association is pleased to announce that Darden Gladney of Homer, Louisiana will be the judge at the WHOA Southern Belle Triple Crown Horse Show. The event is scheduled for March 30–April 1, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida... Read More
Latest Issue 2 6 23
Read More
Sugar Creek hosts online auction through Feb 11
Sugar Creek is wrapping up their Online January Mixed Sale beginning at noon today Friday, February 3. Close to 80 head of broodmares and young horses are being offered with auction closings everyday through February 11th... Read More
YIWH Dedication: Sarah Coffee Burks
When Sarah Coffee Burks learned she was named the Year in Walking Horses Owner of the Year she was overwhelmed and cried tears of joy. Her reaction reflected the very beginning of her love of horses and her commitment to the Tennessee Walking Horse. Read More
Obituary — Merle Stuart
The Report has learned of the passing of Merle Stuart. Mr. Stuart was a long-time supporter of the Tennessee walking horse and father of Leigh Stuart, Lynn Marchetti and Jim Stuart and the husband of Shirley Stuart. Read More
WHOA Banquet deadline is tomorrow
The Walking Horse Owners Association would like to remind you that tomorrow, Wednesday, February 1, is the deadline for making reservations for the WHOA High Points Awards. All WHOA members are invited to attend the annual membership meeting and Banquet. Read More
NCWHA announces reelected Board of Directors and 2023 Officers
Congratulations to the following individuals whom were reelected to the North Carolina Walking Horse Association Board of Directors... Read More
WHTA Auxiliary dues deadline approaching
The March 1st deadline to pay WHTA Auxiliary dues to be eligible to show in WHTA Auxiliary classes is quickly approaching. Dues are $30 per year, unless you are a past president... Read More
FAST Spring Showcase announces judges
FAST is happy to announce that Derek Bonner, Wayne Dean and Jamie Lawrence will judge the FAST Spring Showcase on April 14-15, 2023. The show will be held in the Cooper Steel Arena (formerly Calsonic Arena) on the Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Read More

Pedigo Extends Second Invitation Thursday, January 4, 2007

More Stories

Pedigo Extends Second Invitation
Thursday, January 4, 2007