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Message from the President of the Alabama Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary

I hope everyone is planning to attend the 9th Annual AWHLA Horse Show. From the sound of things, it looks like we are going to have a great show...
8/7/2020

Celebration implementing Covid-19 protocols

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration continues to make preparations for the upcoming 82nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. The show will be held August 26 – September 5, 2020...
8/7/2020

Stake class splits announced by Celebration

The 2020 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion will come from one of 14 horses that entered into the two qualifying classes that will be held Saturday evening August 29, 2020. The Celebration recently announced a 10% increase in entries for the 82nd Annual Celebration to be held August 26th – September 5th...
8/7/2020

Obituary – Tony Nales

Tony Nales of Fort Lauderdale, Florida passed away on August 2, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.  Tony, age 67, is survived by his wife of over 35 years, Terri Nales of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with four grown children, Anthony, Jr., Justin, Laura and Amy.  He is also survived by four young grandchildren...
8/6/2020

Obituary – Royce Couch

Franklin, Tennessee resident and Warren County, Tennessee native, Royce Lee Couch, age 69, was born July 8, 1951 and passed away suddenly August 5, 2020 at his residence...
8/6/2020

Celebration entries up 10%

With the uncertainty surrounding all of us currently, anticipation has been high to see the impact Covid-19 would have on entries at the 82nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. The 82nd Celebration announced 2,252 pre-show entries, an increase of over 200 horses from 2019...
8/6/2020

Celebration ribbons are ready!

It’s that time of year again — the ribbons are ready and it’s time to roll out the red carpet for visitors in honor of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Tricolor bows, symbolizing support of the show, run in various sizes and prices and are available an several local florists...
8/6/2020

Court dismisses HSUS claim against USDA

United States District Judge for the District of Columbia Ellen S. Huvelle recently granted the USDA’s motion to dismiss the action brought by Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). HSUS wanted the USDA to be required to publish the rule that would have implemented the major tenants of the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) through the regulatory process.
8/4/2020

WHOA issues International safety protocols

The International Horse Show has taken enhanced Health and Safety measures for those who attend our horse show for Trainers, Owners and Exhibitors. While on MTSU grounds you must follow all instructions as listed below. 
8/4/2020

42nd WHOA International Dressage Revisions

The International Horse Show Dressage schedule for Monday Morning August 17, 2020 at 9 a.m has been revised. It was brought to our attention that some of the listed tests are obsolete. The following is the corrected Dressage classes...
8/4/2020

Online entries open for 82nd Annual Celebration

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has opened its online entries for the upcoming 82nd Annual Celebration.  The entries can be made by logging in at www.gaitkeeper.com. It is the same system that was used for the Celebration’s Spring Fun Show...
8/4/2020

Online entry system available for Alabama Ladies Auxiliary Show

The Alabama Ladies Auxiliary Horse Show, scheduled for August 8, will take online entries up until 11:00 am on August 8. Entries can be made at www.entermywalkinghorse.com...
8/3/2020

42nd International Grand Championship to use online entry system

Tommy Hall, WHOA Executive Director, is pleased to announce that the International Pleasure and Colt Grand Championship will utilize an online entry system. All participants will go to entermywalkinghorse.com to enter all horses. Entries should be made 24 hours prior to show date of each horse...
8/3/2020

International announces Maiden class lineup

The 42nd International Pleasure & Colt Grand Championship is set to start August 11-17 in Murfreesboro at the Miller Coliseum. One of the most exciting classes of the event is known as the Maiden class sponsored by WHOA and American National Insurance...
8/3/2020

42nd WHOA International to Commence August 10-17, 2020

The Walking Horse Owners' is pleased to announce the 42nd Annual International Pleasure & Colt Championship will proceed on schedule on August 11-17, 2020 at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee...
8/1/2020