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The George Wright Family: Adding to the building blocks of the TWH breed

The Walt Disney empire began with a mouse. The George Wright Family’s Tennessee Walking Horse breeding empire began with one broodmare.

That mare was Shadow’s Juliet, purchased by Russell Wright in 1965...

8/25/2021

Obituary – Bryan Smith

Charles Bryan Smith, age 53, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center. A visitation will be held Sunday, August 28, 2021 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, Tennessee. 
8/24/2021

Equine Obituary – Mr. Country Gentleman

On August 23, 2021, multi World Grand Champion Mr. Country Gentleman, a 10-year-old stallion owned by Allyson Armstrong of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly due to complications with colic. 
8/24/2021

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8/24/2021

WHTA to honor Walking Horse Report

On Tuesday, August 24, 2021, the Walking Horse Trainers' Association will recognize the Walking Horse Report on their 50th Anniversary. This event will occur immediately following the WHTA General Membership Meeting at 6:00 pm in the Blue Ribbon Circle...
8/20/2021

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8/20/2021

Mr. Magnifico announces new partnership

The 2019 and 2020 Two and Three-Year-Old World Grand Champion Mr. Magnifico is now owned by Barnes, Case and Kilgore of Pigeon Forge Tenn., Madison and Tuscaloosa, Ala. 
8/19/2021

Layne Leverette & Sons Stables to host Celebration Fish Fry

Layne Leverette & Sons Stables will host their Fourth Annual Celebration Fish Fry on Friday, August 27, 2021 at noon...
8/19/2021

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8/20/2021

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 at several local florists.
8/13/2021

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8/13/2021

Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show selects judging panel

The Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show, scheduled for Oct. 22-23, at Morgan County Celebration Arena has selected Jeanette Baucom, Robert Cortner and Robbie Spiller to mark the cards for this year's event. The Alabama Jubilee is a triple point Riders' Cup show.
8/13/2021

Celebration Live Stream available throughout show

Do you want to be at the 83rd annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration but can’t make it? Have no fear, because the live stream is available to anyone that has internet access. 
8/13/2021

Online entry system available for East Tennessee Fall Classic

The East Tennessee Fall Classic, scheduled for October 14-16, 2021, will take online entries via entermywalkinghorse.com...
8/12/2021

Obituary – Dick Myers

Mr. Richard “Dick” Myers, age 82, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, under the loving care and comfort of his family and Hospice Compassus...
8/8/2021