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1/21/2022

WHR presents the 40th Annual Readers' Choice Awards

In our 40th year of polling our readers for their favorites of the year, we are overwhelmed by the continued growth of responses via mail and online. The Walking Horse Report staff works extremely hard to maintain the integrity of the poll and feels strongly that the Walking Horse Report Readers’ Choice is one of the highest honors our industry can bestow. It’s a great honor to be recognized for your accomplishment by your peers.
1/21/2022

WHR salutes Readers' Choice Reserve Winners

1/20/2022

2021 YIWH Dedication: Gin Toddy

Owning a horse that is consistently winning world championships and world grand championships is truly special. Having raised and continued to own and ride a great horse of that caliber for 13 years is special beyond words.
1/20/2022

UT to host Horse Management Field Days

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is planning three in-person field days focused on horse management. Presentations and hands-on educational materials will be of interest for equine owners of all experience levels.
1/19/2022

Obituary – Dr. Jim Gore

Dr. James (Jim) Russell Gore, 86, passed away on January 13, 2022. Born on September 2, 1935 in Goretown, SC in Horry County, he was the husband of the late Sidney Ann Hickman Gore and son of the late Kermit Bunyan Gore and Florene Graham Gore Whittington of Loris, SC.
1/17/2022

Hobgood–Price nuptials

Molli Beth Hobgood and Nicholas Alan Price were united in marriage Saturday, December 18, 2021 at United Methodist Church in Fairmount, Georgia. The reception was a beautiful and blessed gathering at Price Stables. 
1/14/2022

Equine Obituary – Jazz's Master

Jazz’s Master was peacefully laid to rest on January 12, 2022. Foaled on June 8, 2000, he was sired by A Jazz Man and out of a mare named Excalibur’s Mistress...
1/14/2022

2021 YIWH Dedication: Checkpoint Charlie SF

If Checkpoint Charlie was a human, he would always be the life of the party and probably would go around with a lampshade on his head. But the tiny bay gelding is a horse, and while he keeps trainer Laurie Toone and owner Tamara Hader entertained, he also keeps them in the winner’s circle.
1/13/2022

Obituary – Tommy Blackwell

Tommy Lee Blackwell, 76, native of Greer, South Carolina, husband of Sandra Hawkins Blackwell, passed away on January 12, 2022, at home, surrounded by his family.
1/13/2022

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1/12/2022

Birth Announcement – Genevieve Elizabeth Morton

Genevieve Elizabeth Morton, was born on Tuesday January 4, 2022 at 7:33pm to proud parents Ronald and Stephanie Morton of Hampshire, Tennessee. She weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.
1/6/2022

Obituary – Mark Williams

Arnold Mark Williams, age 67 of Shelbyville, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Mark was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 15, 1954 to the late Ben and Annalee (Carmen) Williams. 
1/5/2022

Mark Farrar named TWHBEA Executive Director

The Executive Committee of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has named Mark Farrar as the new Executive Director for the Association. A native of Shelbyville, Tennessee, Farrar is well-known in the equestrian industry as a manager and announcer of major shows nationwide.
1/5/2022