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Celebration releases final schedule for 2021

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has finalized and released the final class schedule for the 83rd Annual Celebration. In late 2020, The Celebration formed a committee to review its class sheet and make recommendations for changes that would take into account past participation, industry trends and overall fan experience.
6/24/2021

TWHBEA welcomes Delfina Garay-Casas

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association welcomes Delfina Garay-Casas from Puebla, Mexico. Delfi Garay is a young woman from Mexico with classical training in horsemanship, who makes her living professionally teaching equitation and various forms of riding...
6/24/2021

PAST Act reintroduced in Senate

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia) have once again filed the PAST Act in the U.S. Senate.  The senators, who have very limited knowledge of the industry or the current state of the Tennessee Walking Horse, failed to modify the PAST Act which has failed to move forward at any previous point...
6/24/2021

FAST Denim & Diamonds rescheduled

The FAST Denim & Diamonds event that was scheduled for Monday, June 28th will now be held on New Year’s Eve. Please mark your calendars and celebrate the New Year with FAST! 
6/23/2021

WHOA announces 43rd annual International judges

The Walking Horse Owners' is pleased to announce the three judges selected by current WHOA members for the 43rd Annual Pleasure & Colt Grand Championship...
6/23/2021

Obituary – Raymond Huey "Buddy" Wilhelm Jr.

Raymond Huey “Buddy” Wilhelm Jr., age 70, of Petersburg TN, passed from this life Monday, June 21, 2021, at Maury Regional Medical Center...
6/22/2021

Equine Obituary – Gen's Black Gin

It is with great sadness to share that Gen’s Black Gin was peacefully laid to rest Sunday, June 20, just five days short of his 22nd birthday. Having extended health issues his breeding was ended this year and he was kept as comfortable as possible...
6/21/2021

Christmas In July class name change

Class 27 for the Christmas In July Horse Show, originally listed as Western Trail Pleasure (Riders' Cup) will be Trail Pleasure, Optional Tack (Riders' Cup). Unless specifically designated, all pleasure classes will be optional tack...
6/21/2021

Equine Obituary – Himself

On Monday, June 14, 2021, the Smith Family said goodbye to their beloved Himself. The big roan gentle giant was sired by Pusher’s Big Score and was out of Generator’s Golden Child...
6/21/2021

Obituary – Sandra Hall

Sandra Elaine Wallace Hall, age 69, entered into rest on Thursday, June 17, 2021, with her family by her side. Funeral services will be 4:00 PM Friday, July 2, 2021, at Zoar United Methodist Church (2842 Zoar Road, Cheraw, SC 29520) by Pastor Billy Jack Johnson, with remarks by family friend, Mark Farrar...
6/21/2021

Arab Summer Classic postponed

The Arab Summer Classic scheduled for tonight, June 19, has been postponed due to weather. The show is rescheduled for Saturday, July 17.
6/19/2021

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6/18/2021

Be mindful of leadline participants

The Tennessee Walking Horse industry is fortunate to have participants that range from small children to those that have experienced a full life. Many of our participants first introduction to the Tennessee Walking Horse is through our leadline classes...
6/18/2021

Obituary – Mary Ella Burke

Mary Ella Burke of Wildersville, Tennessee, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at the age of 82. She is preceded in death by her husband, Earnest F. Burke, her mother Beaulah Johnson and father Ray Johnson...
6/16/2021

Walking Horse Owners Association presents the Charles B. Howard Memorial Fund Scholarship

The Walking Horse Owners Association is honored to announce the Charles B. Howard Scholarship program for the year 2021-2022. Affectionately known as “Charlie”, he would want to help a career minded student to reach their potential and proudly present these first awards...
6/16/2021