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Obituary - Mary Dell Kilgore

On Thursday, May 14, 2020, Mary Dell Kilgore, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 71. Mary Dell was born on March 30, 1949 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Paul and Peggy Pagenhardt. On December 6, 1976, she married Robert Kilgore and they raised two sons together, Brian and Matthew.
5/17/2020

2020 Graduate: Bryce Way

The Walking Horse Report would like to honor 2020 graduates who are involved in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. We understand that most of your senior experiences were taken away due to the global pandemic we are facing. As we await delayed graduations, we want to celebrate your accomplishment! 
5/16/2020

2020 Graduate: Lilly Riddley

The Walking Horse Report would like to honor 2020 graduates who are involved in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. We understand that most of your senior experiences were taken away due to the global pandemic we are facing. As we await delayed graduations, we want to celebrate your accomplishment! 
5/16/2020

2020 Graduate: Ashlyn Avent

The Walking Horse Report would like to honor 2020 graduates who are involved in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. We understand that most of your senior experiences were taken away due to the global pandemic we are facing. As we await delayed graduations, we want to celebrate your accomplishment! 
5/15/2020

Dick Peebles Update

Dick Peebles was finally able to undergo open heart surgery on Tuesday, May 26, at St. Thomas West in Nashville, Tennessee...
5/15/2020

WHOA/ThorSport to host Spring Fling

The Walking Horse Owners Association would like to announce that the WHOA/Thorsport Spring Fling has been changed to Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Thorsport Farms in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 
5/15/2020

Alabama Ladies Auxiliary announces new date

The Alabama Ladies Auxiliary Horse Show, originally scheduled for May 2, has rescheduled their show for August 15. The show will be held at the Morgan County Celebration Arena in Priceville, Alabama. Jeanette Baucom will mark the cards for this year's event.  
5/15/2020

American Horse Services issues guidance for inspections

The American Horse Services HIO recently released their guidelines for Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs) and participants at horse shows it affiliates...
5/15/2020

TWHBEA/WHTA release COVID-19 guidelines and recommendations

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association and Walking Horse Trainers' Association have released a set of recommendations for horse shows management, participants at horse shows and Horse Industry Organizations.
5/15/2020

Walking Horse Trainer Salute: Joe Lester

The Walking Horse Report is proud to salute our trainers! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our breed.
5/14/2020

Magnolia Classic changes date

The Magnolia Classic, originally scheduled for March 28, 2020 and then rescheduled for October 10, 2020 has made the decision after carefully looking at the fall show line up to move their show from October 10, 2020 to October 3, 2020...
5/14/2020

2005 Year In Walking Horses Dedication: Erica and Maria Derickson

For the Year In Walking Horse juvenile dedication, not one but two talented ladies were selected. Erica and Maria Derickson, the twin daughters of Herbert and Jill Derickson, have grown up and have been involved in practically every aspect of the horse industry.
5/14/2020

PWHAT June 13 Show update

PWHAT is moving forward with plans to hold their show on June 13. The time is being changed to 10:00 am for versatility and 11:00 am for rail classes and the dress code has been changed to casual attire. 
5/13/2020

TN Department of Agriculture issues guidance for livestock events

On May 8, 2020 the Tennessee Department of Agriculture issued guidance for livestock events and competitions to be held after Governor Lee’s Executive Order 30 expires on May 29th...
5/13/2020

Stromberg urges better science for inspecting Tennessee Walking Horses

Dr. Paul Stromberg, DVM, PhD, Diplomate AVCP, was in attendance via Zoom to present to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee that is looking at the inspection process of Tennessee Walking Horses under the Horse Protection Act on May 7, 2020. 
5/12/2020