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Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show selects judging panel

The Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show, scheduled for Oct. 23-24, at Morgan County Celebration Arena has selected Spencer Benedict, Steve Glidewell and Newton Parks to mark the cards for this year's event.
8/24/2020

Tenda to Sponsor TWHNC Equitation Division

Tenda® is pleased to announce it will partner with the 82nd annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC), sponsoring all classes in the Equitation Division. The event will take place Aug. 26 – Sept. 5 in Shelbyville, Tenn...
8/24/2020

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8/21/2020

SCWHA releases letter canceling annual State Championship

In light of the continued uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus epidemic, and after considerable discussion, the SCWHA board has come to the difficult decision to cancel our annual state championship show this October at Clemson. 
8/19/2020

“A Walking Tradition” – The Tennessee Walking Horse Museum special exhibit

One evening only, just in time for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration in Shelbyville, Tennessee, a special exhibit will be taking place at the Tullahoma Art Center located at 401 S. Jackson Street Tullahoma, Tennessee 37388.
8/18/2020

WHTA Auxiliary Celebration Meeting Scheduled

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary will have their Celebration meeting on the R & S Farms porch at the show grounds on Sunday, August 30th at 11:00 am.
8/17/2020

Get the news…FAST

What a wonderful show season we have had so far this year! The Walking Horse Industry has made the best of a bad situation and showed up and showed out! We have seen some fantastic horses and huge shows already this year...
8/14/2020

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8/14/2020

42nd WHOA International Face Masks

Previously, WHOA announced protocols for the wearing of face masks during the International. Masks are required per county, and MTSU regulations. Wearing a mask in the show ring is not required while mounted, and handlers of Weanlings, Yearlings, Model, In-Hand or, Showmanship in the show ring. Masks are required in the Warm-up arena.
8/12/2020

WHTA moves Trainers’ Show to October

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association has its National Trainers’ Show on the move again. In what can only be considered a crazy year, the National Trainers’ Show was supposed to be held March 19-21 at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville. And then the coronavirus came to wreck all sports including the Trainers’ Show...
8/12/2020

Obituary – James Wilkerson

James C. Wilkerson, age 79 of Maryville, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020. James was the owner and president of Serviceway Motor Freight Inc. for over 35 years. He was a member of the Jaycee’s and the Knoxville Motor Transport Association...
8/11/2020

Grace Baptist Church to conduct Celebration Worship Service

The Celebration recently was contacted by Jeffrey McGee of Grace Baptist Church regarding the opportunity to continue the tradition of the Celebration worship service on Sunday morning of The Celebration. The opportunity became available after Pastor Steve Murphree decided not to conduct the service this year.
8/9/2020

North Carolina Championship canceled

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the North Carolina Championship Horse Show, scheduled for October 8-10, has been canceled for this year. The North Carolina Walking Horse Association is already beginning their planning for a better experience in 2021...
8/9/2020

Dog Show at The Celebration Cancelled

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary is sad to announce that the Dog Show held during the Celebration is cancelled. The Auxiliary feels that it is in the best interest of participants‘ safety to not host the event this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
8/7/2020

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8/7/2020