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Nine classes fill up Thursday morning

Just on the heels of the National Futurity, which went off without a hitch Wednesday evening, the 80th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration continued Thursday morning with nine classes on the agenda, mainly model and pleasure classes...
8/23/2018

Interview with Charlie Green & Tam Brogdon

In the interview that follows, trainer Charlie Green and owner Tam Brogdon share their thoughts following Bouré's flawless performance on Thursday evening.
8/24/2018

TWHNC Equitation Patterns

8/24/2018

Morning of memories marks Friday

Eleven classes showed in front Celebration spectators Friday morning, Aug. 24 with several entries showing more than once and even one entry making a Celebration world record. Numbers were solid with most classes having at least seven entries, and a handful of classes concluding with judges being in agreement across the board...
8/24/2018

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8/24/2018

Sweet and somber Thursday

As pictures que weather passed through Shelbyville for the opening ceremonies of the first official night of the 80th edition of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, everything felt on point. The grandiose white flag horse passed through the gate as a decent crowd nestled in their seats waiting for the youth riders to emerge for the first class of the night. 
8/23/2018

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8/23/2018

Interview with Lauren Hamilton

In the interview that follows, Lauren Hamilton shares her thoughts following her world championship acclaim in the inaugural All Day Pleasure class.
8/23/2018

Youth Spotlight: Abi Smith

Editor’s Note: The following Q&A took place between the Walking Horse Report’s editorial director Sadie Fowler and youth rider Abi Smith...
8/23/2018

Youth Spotlight: Brooklyn Fuss

Editor’s Note: The following Q&A took place between the Walking Horse Report’s editorial director Sadie Fowler and youth rider Brooklyn Fuss...
8/23/2018

Meet The Judges

Each year, a group of committed individuals from the Celebration Board carefully selects a group of judges for the world championship horse show — it’s no easy task. The committee doing the tough job of hiring is looking to form a group of judges that are diverse, knowledgeable and fair.
8/23/2018

Youth Spotlight: Jessica Lawwell

The following Q&A took place between Walking Horse Report Editorial Director Sadie Fowler and Jessica Lawwell, daughter of Beth and Josh Lawwell of Shelbyville, Tennessee...
8/22/2018

Equine Obituary – Jose's Delightful Pusher

For the past seven years, the name Jose’s Delightful Pusher has become synonymous with youth competition. On Wednesday, August 15, 2018, Jose’s Delightful Pusher was humanely laid to rest. Foaled on April 5, 2006 this 12-year-old mare known as “Honeybun” held a place very dear to many hearts. 
8/22/2018

Obituary – John Singleton

John Aaron Singleton, age 87, of Apex, North Carolina passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 peacefully at home after a hard battle with cancer...
8/22/2018

Interview with Elysse Bradford

In the interview that follows, Elysse Bradford shares her thoughts following her world championship ride aboard GiGi's Majestic. 
8/22/2018