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PWHAT/WHOA Versatility Clinic scheduled for February 19-20

The Walking Horse Owners Association (WHOA) and the Pleasure Walking Horse Association of Tennessee (PWHAT) will host a clinic on February 19-20, 2022 at Pleasant Valley Farms in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The clinic is being hosted with an emphasis on versatility, which is one of the biggest parts of both WHOA and PWHAT organizations.
2/3/2022

YIWH Dedication: Robert Nelms

Whenever you start a new venture someone has to step up to give you a boost. Robert Nelms’ Tennessee Walking Horse training success began with one customer and one horse. The fact the horse was successful formed the basis for his training businesses.
2/3/2022

Obituary – Jimmy Ray Cox

Jimmy Ray Cox, age 75, of Lexington, Kentucky, formerly of Hindman, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022, at his home in Lexington.
1/31/2022

Walking In The Smokies selects judging panel

Walking In The Smokies Horse Show, scheduled for March 31–April 2, has selected Nathan Clark, Steve Glidewell and Jason Hughes to mark the cards for this year's event.
1/31/2022

Spring Extravaganza slotted for April 23

Carol Missildine and Denny Russell announce the inaugural Spring Extravaganza to be held at the Bedford County Ag Center on April 23, 2022, beginning at 4:00 pm. David Sisk will mark the cards for the 32 class event.
1/31/2022

L&M Awards Purchases Royal Ribbons

Heather Beard, owner of L & M Awards, has purchased Royal Ribbons and Awards from Keith Johnson, bringing together two well-known families in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry...
1/28/2022

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1/28/2022

SHOW to host judges' clinic

The SHOW Judges’ Clinic is scheduled for March 5, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. inside the Celebration Hall of Fame. This is a mandatory meeting (continued education) for currently licensed SHOW judges and is also available for anyone who is applying for their SHOW Judge’s license.
1/27/2022

Magnolia Classic selects Robbins

The Magnolia Classic, scheduled for March 26 in Corinth, Mississippi, has selected Paul Robbins to mark the cards for this year's event...
1/27/2022

TWH represents USFL team

The United States Football League is expanding with a team in Birmingham, Alabama. The team will be known as the Birmingham Stallions and on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, a registered Tennessee Walking Horse was proudly presented by Thomas DeBray...
1/26/2022

WHTA Auxiliary Scholarship applications available

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Scholarship packets for 2022 are now available for both undergraduate and graduate students. To receive a packet or for additional information, contact Beth Thomas at 931-580-6825 or Kari Tisma at 678-576-1290.
1/26/2022

WHOA announces Board of Directors election results

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is proud to announce the following candidates were elected to the WHOA Board of Directors by the WHOA Membership...
1/26/2022

YIWH Dedication: The Davis Family

The Davis Family approaches everything the same way. They go all out.

Mike and Beth Davis, along with their three children, Drew, Meghan and Eli, all share the love for the horse, but it is Mike and Meghan who have been a constant in the industry over the years...

1/27/2022

Equine Obituary – Deal Me Aces RM

Two-time World Grand Champion Deal Me Aces was humanely laid to rest on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, after an extended illness. 
1/25/2022

Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association accepting scholarship applications

The Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association is pleased to announce they are offering a $500 scholarship to those applying for admittance to higher education. 
1/24/2022