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An Interesting Year

The year 2019 has been an interesting one to say the least. For the past several years we have produced an issue dedicated to reviewing the news of the year that has shaped the industry or changed it in some significant way...
12/9/2019

TWHBEA elects first woman President

A momentous and noteworthy occurrence in the history of the association’s storied existence – the first woman was elected President of the 84-year-old breed registry. Margo Urad, of Rockwall, TX, took the reins as the incoming top officer...
12/9/2019

Birth Announcement – Lane Cooper Price

Lane Cooper Price was born Sunday, November 3, 2019, to Nice Price and Molli Hobgood of Fairmount, Georgia. He weighed 7 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Proud grandparents are Alan and Cindy Price and Kerry and Penny Hobgood. Nick is trainer at Price Stables and Molli teaches 3rd grade in Fairmount, Georgia. 
12/9/2019

TWHBEA embraces change as new faces join the TWHBEA EC for 2020

On the heels of Friday’s general membership meeting, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association annual directors meeting mirrored yesterday’s meeting in tone and efficiency as about 70 of the group’s leaders gathered at 10 a.m. for a heavy load of business with the election serving as the pleasant shake-up of the day.
12/7/2019

Obituary – Claude Shiflet

Claude Shiflet passed away today, December 7, with family at his side. The American Saddlebred Hall of Fame trainer was 87. He and his bride Alice had just celebrated their 67th anniversary the day before...
12/7/2019

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12/6/2019

Dr. Goldentyer to officially replace Juarez

APHIS Administrator Kevin Shea sent the following letter to stakeholders announcing the selection of Dr. Betty Goldentyer as the permanent replacement for Bernadette Juarez. Initially Dr. Goldentyer had been named Acting Deputy Administrator but will not be permanent in the position...
12/6/2019

The new face of FAST: Fowler named Director of Advancement

If her name sounds familiar it’s likely because she’s played a role in two important facets of the local community. A seasoned veteran in the media business with a heart for the horse, Sadie Fowler is now combining her unique skillset as the new face of FAST — the Foundation of Advancement and Support for the Tennessee Walking Show Horse.
12/6/2019

TWHBEA hosts succinct general membership meeting

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) held its annual general membership meeting at 1:00PM on Friday December 5, 2019.  In a change from previous years the standing committee reports were not given during this meeting and were held for presentation at Saturday’s International Board of Directors’ meeting.
12/6/2019

TWHBEA honors 2019 award recipients

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association held its annual awards banquet on Friday, Dec. 6 at the TWHBEA Headquarters in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The evening was kicked off with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 followed by dinner and awards presentations at 6:30...
12/6/2019

SHOW Judges’ Committee set for 2020

The SHOW HIO recently approved the members of the 2020 Judges’ Committee. Following the 2019 show season two members of the committee rolled off per the committee’s guidelines. Jennifer Bingham, who was chair of the committee for the last several years and Doyle Meadows were the two members whose term expired in 2019.  
12/5/2019

Surrounded by horsepower

An MTSU graduate is expanding her family’s multi-faceted business ventures which range from showing horses to owning NASCAR championship racing teams to developing real estate. Allison Thorson owns and manages ThorSport Farm on Barfield Crescent Road in Christiana. The 500-plus-acre farm has an indoor training facility and 80 stalls, plus countryside riding trails, she said...
12/4/2019

Obituary – Nancy Elliott

Nancy Caroline Ballentine Elliott, age 65, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by her family. A social hour with family and friends will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:00 followed by the celebration of her life at 2:00 at her beloved Ballentine Farms Venue, 6921 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay Varina, NC.
12/2/2019

Thorsport to host Holiday Open House

ThorSport Farm is hosting their annual holiday party and open house this coming Saturday December 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Barn and facility tours, food and beverage, horse competitions, and lots of fun to be had! 
12/2/2019

SHOW to host judges' clinic

SHOW is hosting a Judges’ Clinic for returning SHOW licensed judges and new applicants. The clinic is scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2020 in the Blue Ribbon Circle beginning at 9:00 am...
11/25/2019