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Obituary - Michael Alexander

Michael Delane Alexander, age 58 of Lewisburg, formerly of Nicholasville, Kentucky, husband of Pamela Alexander, died Wednesday, January 3, 2018 in Vanderbilt University Medical Center...
1/8/2018

NCWHS hosts annual awards banquet

The NCWHS Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, January 20th at the Pinewood Country Club at 247 Pinewood Road in Asheboro, North Carolina...
1/8/2018

Obituary - Jerry Wells

Jerry Matthew Wells age 76 of Crossville, Tennessee passed away Jan. 3. He was born Apr. 28, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio the son Willard and Hattie Keith Wells...
1/5/2018

Plans unveiled for Sand Creek whiskey facility

The owners of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey formally announced last week their plans for a whiskey production facility, tasting room, museum and music venue at Sand Creek Farms on U.S. 231 north of Shelbyville. Parts of the project may be open to the public as soon as March or April of 2018.
1/5/2018

Use of action devices and pads backed by University of Tennessee study

Results from a highly credible study by the University of Tennessee, set to be published by the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR), sheds positive light for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. The study, similar to findings from the well-known Auburn Study, finds there to be no harm caused by the use of pads and action devices.
1/4/2018

A message from WHTA President

Hope all is well for each of you. Looking forward to the new year. I am humbled and appreciative to serve as your President. This will be my 40th consecutive year to serve on the WHTA Board and I am honored to fulfill this position...
1/3/2018

Obituary - Carol Cain Smith

Long-time walking horse enthusiast, Mrs. Carol (Cain) Smith, 68, of Wiggins, Mississippi, died December 25, 2017 in Gulfport Mississippi...
1/3/2018

SMWHA accepting scholarship applications

The Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association wishes to announce the offering of a college scholarship of $500 to qualified applicants. The scholarship is available to a candidate meeting the following requirements...
1/3/2018

Marshall County Lions Club announces date

The Marshall County Lions Club 56th Annual Charity Horse Show will be held February 16-17, 2018, in Marshall, Texas, at the Marshall City Arena at 3310 Poplar St. 75670...
1/3/2018

Publisher's Note

We are pleased to offer our “Year In Review” issue that recaps much of the year’s news that happened outside of the show ring. This year has been a very good year for the Tennessee Walking Horse...
1/2/2018

Obituary - Billy Wayne Stanfill

Billy Stanfill was born in Reagan, Tennessee on August 26, 1937 the son of the late Cletus Franklin and Mary Blanche Jones Stanfill...
1/2/2018