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SHOW and Contender Farms Dismiss Case Against USDA

On February 29, 2016, Contender Farms, L.L.P., the McGartlands, and SHOW, Inc. filed a lawsuit challenging the enforcement schemes utilized by USDA-APHIS. The complaint challenged the USDA’s use of three enforcement mechanisms not authorized under the HPA...
2/24/2017

USDA Posts Additional Animal Welfare Act Compliance Information

Today, APHIS is posting the inspection reports for registrants (including certain research facilities, and intermediate handlers and carriers that move animals) the agency regulates under the Animal Welfare Act...
2/24/2017

Obituary - Sammie Norris

Walking horse owner and enthusiast, Sammie Ray Norris, age 68, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017, at the Marshall Medical Center in Lewisburg...
2/23/2017

TWHBEA Offers Member-Only Programs

TWHBEA offers many programs for anyone in the breed! Whether you are showing weanlings or yearlings, trail riding your pastures at home or on organized rides, teaching others to ride as a certified riding instructor, showing at horse shows in the performance, pleasure or versatility division, breeding mares or stallions, TWHBEA has several different programs for its members...
2/22/2017

WHAO Announces 2016 High Point Award Winners

The Walking Horse Association of Ohio announces their 2016 High Point Award Winners...

2/22/2017

WHTA Trainers’ Membership/License Renewal Deadline Approaching Soon

The deadline for WHTA Trainers’ Membership/License renewal is March 15. The initial fee is $250; however, Trainers’ that renew before March 15, 2017 will receive a discount rate of $100...
2/22/2017

Walking Horse Auxiliary and Youth Council to Host Annual Footloose For Kids 5K

The Walking Horse Auxiliary and the Youth Council will be hosting their annual Footloose for Kids 5K run/walk on April 15th, 2017 in Shelbyville, Tenn. All proceeds will go to St. Jude Childrens' Hospital, therapeutic riding programs and scholarships...
2/21/2017

Obituary - Jerry Jones

Long time Walking Horse owner and enthusiast, Jerry of Jones passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 after a courageous batter against cancer. He was 67 years old...
2/20/2017

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2/17/2017

Politics Still Makes Strange Bedfellows

No matter which side of the aisle that you prefer your elected officials to sit, we all can agree the U.S. presidential election and new administration have thrown prognostication and expectations out the window...
2/17/2017

The Future Looks Bright for Etta James By TJB

2/17/2017

NCWHA Hosts Sneak Preview

The NCWHA will host the 2017 Sneak Preview on Saturday, March 11 at Biggerstaff Park in Dallas, NC. Lunch will be served at noon with the association providing barbecue, sides, bread, and drinks...
2/17/2017

Updates to APHIS’ Website Involving Animal Welfare Act Compliance Information

Today, APHIS is posting the first batch of annual reports of research institutions and inspection reports for certain Federal research facilities that the Agency regulates under the Animal Welfare Act. The reports posted are part of a comprehensive review of the documents the Agency removed from its website in early February and are in the same redacted form as before...
2/17/2017

PVF Spring Sale Postponed--Colt Preview Will Still Go On

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Pleasant Valley Farms has postponed their Spring Selection Sale to a later date. Please note that ONLY the Sale part has been postponed...
2/16/2017

Winding Creek Announces Keith Blackburn as Head Trainer

Winding Creek Stables, located in the heart of Kingston, Tenn., is proud to announce the hire of head trainer, Keith Blackburn. Terry and Judy Dotson built their stunning equine facility approximately 10 years ago...
2/16/2017