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Wednesday night sees Led Zeppelin on top five straight years

Trainers, both young and old, were showcased in two special classes Wednesday night in Maverick Arena at the 82nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration...
9/3/2020

Interview with Nathan Rymer

In the interview that follows, Nathan Rymer shares his thoughts after winning his first World Championship on Wednesday evening at the Celebration...
9/3/2020

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9/3/2020

Amateur Three-Year-Old Stallions showcased on Tuesday evening

Owner-amateur riders owned the night as the 82nd Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration presented 14 classes Tuesday...
9/2/2020

Interview with Rae Shumate-Tysor

In the interview that follows, Rae Shumate-Tysor shares her thoughts after winning her second world championship aboard My Ticket To RIde on Tuesday evening...
9/2/2020

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9/2/2020

Two-Year-Old Stallions do not disappoint on Monday evening

Monday was $1 night for fans for tickets and refreshments and in the ring, it was stallion’s night. Half of the 14 classes were for stallions, with three sections of Two-Year-Olds...
9/1/2020

Interview with David Mast and Jessica Hlebak

In the interview that follows, David Mast and Jessica Hlebak share their thoughts after both winning World Championships on Monday at the Celebration...
9/1/2020

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9/1/2020

Interview with Jessica Lawwell

In the interview that follows, Jessica Lawwell shares her thoughts following her World Championship acclaim aboard Anthony Davis on Sunday evening...
8/31/2020

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8/31/2020

Jayden Jackson defends her Equitation World Grand Championship title on Monday morning

If anyone was wondering about the versatility of the Tennessee Walking Horse they needed to look no further than the 11 classes in Monday morning session at the 82nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration...
8/31/2020

Roy Wester: Carrying on the tradition of horses, farming and family

It is easy to say that Roy Wester has known and loved horses his entire life. Roy was born in Sandrock, Alabama to a farming family. His dad raised cattle, mules and walking horses. Along with the farming, the Westers bought farms, cut the timber and then re-sold the land...
8/31/2020

WHTA hosts 4th annual Blue Ribbon Yearling Sale

The Walking Horse Trainers' Association will host their 4th annual Blue Ribbon Yearling Sale on Saturday, September 5 at Wiser Farm in Shelbyville Tennessee. The sale will begin at 10:00 am...
8/31/2020

Obituary – Frank McWhorter

Frank “Kentucky Gambler” McWhorter, age 72 of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away August 31, 2020. Frank was born September 20, 1947 in Albany, Kentucky...
8/31/2020