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Publication Date |
| WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced that Kelly Moore has been selected as the permanent administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), elevating her from the acting role she has held since February. |
6/18/2026 |
| The Walking Horse Trainers Association scholarship application deadline is quickly approaching, July 1st, 2026. |
6/16/2026 |
| The 48th Annual International Grand Championship Walking Horse Show would like to thank the Thorson Family for providing the Thorsport Versatility Cup at the upcoming TWHBEA World Versatility Show, WHOA International Walking Horse Show and NWHA National Show. |
6/16/2026 |
| The “Pick Your Partner” concept has quickly become one of the most fun and engaging ways to raise money for the industry’s legal fund, bringing together riders, trainers, and fans in a unique and spirited competition. This year, the West Virginia Summer Classic will introduce its first-ever Pick Your Partner class, adding an exciting new element to the show while supporting an important cause. The event will be held this weekend, June 19–20. |
6/16/2026 |
| MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – TWHBEA, WHOA and NWHA are proud to announce the inaugural ThorSport Versatility Cup, a new award program designed to recognize competitors who demonstrate excellence across multiple performance disciplines. |
6/15/2026 |
| Cynthia “Cindi” Claunch Todd, age 68 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026. A native of Harrodsburg, KY, she was the daughter of William C. Claunch of Versailles, KY and the late Bettie Wampler Claunch. |
6/15/2026 |
| The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) and its Youth Council will manage the WHTA Fireworks & Freedom Horse Show, scheduled for July 1-2 at the Bedford County Agricultural Center. |
6/12/2026 |
| After careful consideration and in the best interest of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, Julie Graham has announced that she will postpone her planned horse show originally scheduled for July 1-2 at the Bedford County Agricultural Center. |
6/12/2026 |
| The Putnam County Fair Horse Show, scheduled for June 19, 2026, has announced a change to its program. Class 10, Lite Shod Adult O/T, will now be designated as a Riders' Cup class. |
6/12/2026 |
| The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association would like to announce some important changes to the 2026 Horse of the Year Program. World Champions and World Grand Champions will still be automatic nominees however, the program has done away with the three show requirement and has increased the number of nominees in each division from five to eight. |
6/11/2026 |
| The Walking Horse Owners' Association is pleased to announce the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual International Grand Championship. The following three individuals were selected through online voting by current WHOA members. |
6/11/2026 |
| Effective June 30th with The Prodigy qualifiers, SHOW judges will be reinstating and enforcing the rule of horses entering the ring at a flat walk and proceeding past a set marker so the horse’s way of going can be evaluated for locomotion. The increased emphasis on the rule came as a result of a meeting between the SHOW Judges’ Committee and the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Task Force. |
6/11/2026 |
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6/11/2026 |
| The Report wishes to extend sympathy to owner and exhibitor, Terry Lowman, on the loss of her son, Chris Helton. Thoughts and prayers are with Terry and Chris’s family during this time. |
6/10/2026 |
| The SHOW HIO will host its annual judges training and continuing education on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Myatt Manor Stables. This will be the first continuing education for judges to happen during the season instead of prior to the season. |
6/10/2026 |