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A centerfold finish for Emma

The Money Tree Classic made for a big moment for first-time exhibitor Emma Wright, 8, who captured her first blue ribbon aboard José Centerfold in the Youth 11 & Under class. The daughter of trainer Casey Wright, Emma has grown up around horses but this was her first time to hit the show ring.
9/29/2017

Walking For Angels show selects Puckett

The Walking For Angels show, scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2017, has selected Johnny Puckett to mark the cards for this year's event.
9/28/2017

Celebration selects Tunica judging panel

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Sam Sorrell, Robbie Spiller and Leigh Stuart to judge the Tunica Fall Classic. The show will be held Nov. 2-4, 2017 at Paul Battle, Jr. Arena in Tunica, Mississippi...
9/25/2017

Benefit auction held for Nance Stables

Pleasant Valley Farms hosted a benefit auction to help Keith Nance Stables following the devastating fire that took place Sept. 5 on Crane Farms. Twenty-three horses were lost in the fire along with almost all barn items...
9/28/2017

Obituary - Buddy Dick

Mr. Buddy Gene Dick, age 77, passed away Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, under the care and comfort of his family. Buddy had a life-long love for the Tennessee Walking Horse and trained many multi-titled world and world grand champion horses over the years...
9/26/2017

Triple threat

9/25/2017

It’s all about the future

A staple part of the Celebration for many years, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association All Youth Day again this year drew great participation and positive attention to the breed Saturday, Aug. 26. 
9/24/2017

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9/22/2017

Disposition and versatility on display

Four winners from the second annual Take A Ride on multi-World Champion Line Item Veto Facebook contest traveled to Midland Equestrian Center for an enjoyable visit and rides on Veto...
9/21/2017

Thomas earns Pleasure Horse Trainer of the Year award

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Board of Directors decided to add a well-overdue and deserved category to their list of awards last year. The Pleasure Horse Trainer of the Year is voted on by their peers and must demonstrate positive attitude, dedication, motivation, is a team player, and an ambassador to their breed.
9/20/2017

Deadline for Fall Stallion Issue

The annual Walking Horse Report World Champion Sire Summary and Fall Stallion issue will be the October 2, 2017 issue. The advertising deadline for the issue will be Wednesday, September 27, 2017 and the issue will mail on Friday, September 29, 2017.
9/20/2017

Obituary - Howard Creed

Howard C. Creed, 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away September 19, 2017. He was born July 29, 1934, in Springfield, Missouri, and graduated Sr. High School in 1952. He served in the Army where he learned his lifetime trade of horse shoeing, which he did for 57 years...
9/20/2017

Obituary - James Robert "Bob" Nelms

Mr. James Robert “Bob” Nelms, age 67, of College Grove, Tennessee, died Monday, September 18, 2017 at his home in College Grove. 
9/19/2017

Honors loves all

A huge crowd met Honors and Larry Edwards at the Celebration Saturday evening, Sept. 2, 2017, at the meet and greet for 2016 WGC Honors in front of the Blue Ribbon Club on the final night of the Celebration.
9/19/2017

Maverick fights his way to the top

He’s had a solid, steadily upward moving career that’s landed him so close more than once. Finally, the nine-year-old stallion — with the help of his tenacious owners, a dedicated trainer, and a supporting staff of many — earned the roses.
9/19/2017