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Equine Obituary – Look Who’s In Command

The Walking Horse Report has recently learned that Look Who’s In Command passed away December 29, 2021, due to infirmities of old age. Foaled on June 3, 1995, this 26-year-old stallion was sired by I’m In Command and out of a mare named Royal Favor.
12/31/2021

Obituary – Robert Vernon Pierce

Robert Vernon Pierce, age 82, of Shelbyville passed away unexpectedly December 31, 2021 at his home...
12/31/2021

Obituary – Savannah Latham

Savannah Loraine Latham, age 19, passed away December 24, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County. Savannah played basketball and volleyball for Riverdale and is a student at Motlow College.
12/30/2021

Obituary – Frederick Keith Stacy

Frederick Keith Stacy, 71, of Manchester, Tennessee, died December 23, 2021...
12/29/2021

Rep. DesJarlais reintroduces bill to amend HPA

Representative Scott DesJarlais (R-TN-4) has reintroduced his bill to amend the Horse Protection late last week. The bill, H.R. 6341, would eliminate the current inconsistent and subjective inspection methods and replace them with objective, science-based inspections.
12/28/2021

Obituary – George Ann Pratt

George-Ann Pratt, 81, passed away on December 23, 2021...
12/23/2021

David and Theresa Williams purchase Rising Star Ranch

On Friday, 12/17/21 David and Theresa Williams of Sugar Creek LLC acquired Rising Star Ranch from Frank and Debbie Eichler. 
12/20/2021

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12/17/2021

WHTA Auxiliary makes plans for 2022

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary held their annual December meeting on Friday, December 10, 2021 in conjunction with the Walking Horse Trainers Association convention and banquet. 
12/15/2021

Walking Horse Report office Holiday Hours

The office will be closed for Christmas holidays beginning Monday, Dec. 20, 2021, and will reopen Monday, December 27, 2021. We hope you enjoy that time with your families as we will be.
12/15/2021

Correction - UCWHA Awards

Belleza Divina was listed mistakenly as reserve in the Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Association Awards Banquet wrap up in the Country Pleasure Five & Under division.That division was a tie between Belleza Divina and It’s A Knight To Remember. 
12/12/2021

Obituary – Archie Brooks

Archie L. Brooks, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2021, in the comfortable surroundings of his home in Erin, Tennessee, just as he would have chosen. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Patsy W. Brooks, and his parents, John M. Brooks and Pearlene Brooks.
12/11/2021

Horse of the Year goes electronic in 2021

Cool Springs Marriott was once again the place to be as the year draws to a close. Back from a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID, walking horse enthusiasts travel from near and far to mix and mingle at the annual Walking Horse Trainers' Association Banquet, held Saturday, December 11, 2021...
12/11/2021

USDA Withdraws Proposed Horse Protection Rule, Plans to Issue Strengthened Regulations

The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing the withdrawal of a 2016 proposed rule that would have amended the Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulations.
12/10/2021

USDA announcement expected by industry

Today’s announcement by the USDA-APHIS regarding the formal withdrawal of the 2016 Horse Protection rule and impending introduction of a new rule has been expected by industry leaders and been communicated for months to industry associations...
12/10/2021