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Latest Issue YIWH 2020

3/1/2021

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2/26/2021

Walking In The Smokies stall deadline approaching

The Walking In The Smokies Horse Show, scheduled for April 8-10, 2021, in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is preparing for their first annual show and would like to send a reminder to anyone needing stalls that the deadline is March 15. Please contact Lexi Stinnett at 828-550-8520 to reserve stalls on the show grounds.
2/23/2021

Trainers' Show announces judges

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association National Trainers’ Show will be held at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tenn. March 18-20, 2021. Judges for the three-day event will be Wayne Dean, Newton Parks and Johnny Puckett.
2/23/2021

USDA prepares for 2021 show season

The USDA recently conducted their virtual HIO training course for the 2021 show season. The USDA and industry recently received the final report from the National Academies of Sciences (NAS) and some of the recommendations in that report are communicated in the new processes the USDA will implement in 2021...
2/22/2021

WHOA hosts virtual awards ceremony

On Saturday. February 20th, the Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA) held their National High Point awards for 2020 on their WHOA Facebook page with winners who chose to be zooming in to accept their awards...
2/20/2021

WHOA to host virtual awards ceremony on February 20

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA) will recognize their award winners from the 2020 show season during a virtual awards ceremony on Saturday, February 20, 2021. The show will be broadcast live on WHOA’s Facebook page beginning at 6 pm central time.
2/19/2021

FAST Spring Showcase announces judging panel

The FAST Spring Showcase is pleased to announce that John Fikes, Newton Parks and Sam Sorrell will judge this years’ two-day event. The show will be held at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tenn. April 16-17, 2021...
2/18/2021

Obituary – Kimberly Woods

Kimberly Lynn Woods, age 47 departed this life on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky...
2/17/2021

WHAA annual barn party rescheduled due to inclement weather

There will be a lot of great items to auction as well as breeding fees to some of the top stallions in the industry and training fees for many of the top trainers. Everyone is encouraged to bring your young horses to preview for the upcoming show season.
2/16/2021

Birth Announcement – William Jackson Bauer

Dr. & Mrs. Will  Bauer of Gainesville, Georgia welcomed their first child, William Jackson Bauer, on December 4, 2020. Jack weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces at birth...
2/15/2021

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2/12/2021

Equine Obituary – Master's Razzle and Jazz

The Walking Horse Community and the Alan Riddley Family lost Master’s Razzle And Jazz, the reigning 2020 World Grand Champion, on Friday, February 5, 2021, due to complications of colic. Master’s Razzle And Jazz, affectionately known as “Lurch”, will forever be remembered by his gentle ways, powerful gait and his eye-catching presence.
2/12/2021

WHTA Auxiliary dues deadline approaching

The March 1st deadline to pay WHTA Auxiliary dues to be eligible to show in WHTA Auxiliary classes is quickly approaching. Dues are $30 per year, unless you are a past president. Dues can be mailed to P.O. Box 1821, Shelbyville, TN 37162...
2/11/2021

WHTA hires new office manager

The Walking Horse Trainers' Association has selected Melanie Bryant as the new office manager, effective February 15, 2021. Ms. Bryant is a lifelong resident of Bedford County and looks forward to serving all walking horse trainers.
2/10/2021