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WHAA Stallion Auction goes virtual

The Walking Horse Association of Alabama each year conducts a stallion fee auction where the proceeds benefit in most recent years Camp Smile-A-Mile a wonderful program in Alabama of which you can learn more by clicking here. 
2/21/2022

Obituary – Betty Bailey

Betty Ross Bailey, 88, of Glasgow, Kentucky passed away February 21, 2022. She and her late husband, David W. Bailey were very active in the walking horse business for many years. 
2/21/2022

Obituary – Doug Toone

The Report has learned of the passing of Doug Toone on February 14, 2022. He was the father of Walking Horse trainer, Laurie Toone and resided in Shelbyville, Tennessee. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available. 
2/15/2022

Layne Leverette & Sons Stables Barn Party postponed

Due to unfortunate circumstances, the Layne Leverrete & Sons Stables Barn Party has been postponed. A new date will be posted as it becomes available. 
2/15/2022

WHTA adds an additional day to National Trainers' Show

Make plans to attend the 54th Annual National Trainers’ Show, scheduled for March 16-19, 2022, in Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The WHTA Officers and Board of Directors voted to add an additional day to the event. The show will begin at 6:00 pm each night.
2/11/2022

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2/11/2022

FAST announces judges for the Spring Showcase

The FAST Spring Showcase will be held in Shelbyville, Tennessee at Calsonic Arena on April 15 & 16, 2022. Judges for the event will be Rollie Beard, Rod Slagle and Sam Sorrell. 
2/11/2022

East Tennessee Spring Fling selects judging panel

The East Tennessee Spring Fling, scheduled for April 14-15 at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in McDonald, Tennessee has selected their judging panel. 
2/11/2022

Obituary – Michael Jones

Michael Alban Jones passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 27, 2022...
2/9/2022

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.
2/8/2022

Attention Show Managers

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary has added a WHTA Auxiliary Members on Pleasure Horses (shoes not to exceed 3/8 x 3/4) this year and would love for you to consider adding it and/or the regular performance class: WHTA Auxiliary Members Only, to your schedules this season. 
2/8/2022

National Trainers’ Show announces judges

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association will hold their 54th Annual National Trainers’ Show in Shelbyville, Tennessee March 16-19 at the Calsonic Arena...
2/8/2022

Obituary - Sonny Scrivner

Mr. William H. “Sonny” Scriver, age 86, of Shelbyville, passed away February 5, 2022...
2/5/2022

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2/4/2022

WHAA to hold auction in conjunction with Layne Leverette and Sons Barn Party

The Walking Horse Association of Alabama Barn Party and Preview, scheduled for for February 12 has been canceled. The WHAA will host their annual auction in conjunction with the Layne Leverrette and Sons Barn Party, scheduled February 18-19, at Saddlecrest Farms.
2/3/2022