World Grand Champion Entry Fee Announcement
Sunday, August 26, 2012

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® has announce that the entry fee for the World Grand Championship® class will be refunded in full if the entry does not show for any reason. The $2,500 entry fee is due by Friday, August 31, 2012 at 12:00 PM CST.

The 74th Annual Celebration culminates with the crowning of the World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse® on Saturday, September 1, 2012 in class 177. The refundable entry fee is not a new policy as the Celebration has instituted the same in 2009, 2012 and 2011.

For ticket information for the 74th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® contact 931-684-5915 or www.twhnc.com.

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World Grand Champion Entry Fee Announcement Sunday, August 26, 2012

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