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TWHNC Invites AAEP Welfare Committee to Celebration
Sunday, August 21, 2016


Celebration Chief Executive Officer Mike Inman sent a letter to each member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Welfare Committee inviting them to attend the upcoming 78th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.  The Celebration will start on August 24th and continue through September 3rd.

“In your position on the AAEP Welfare Committee your role is very important.  At the Celebration the welfare of the horses competing is our top priority as well.  As our common goal, I would like to invite you to come and see today’s show horse in a detailed and up close way,” said Inman in his letter.

Inman invited them to visit and see the inspection process each horse will go through prior to competing as well as to meet with members of the Veterinary Advisory Committee that will be conducting blood testing and digital radiography at the show.

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