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Obituary — Connie May

Constance “Connie” Pepera May, age 82 of Shelbyville, passed from this life December 20, 2023, at the Carriage House Inn after an extended illness.
12/27/2023

Obituary – William F. Jenne'

William F. Jenne’, 92, of Shelbyville, TN went to be with his Lord on December 23, 2023. Bill was born December 7, 1931 in Memphis, TN to Clayborn and Lillian Jenne’ of Memphis.
12/26/2023

Equine Obituary – Folsom Prison Blues

World Grand Champion Folsom Prison Blues was laid to rest Friday, December 15 at the farm of The Jimmy Smith Family. 
12/21/2023

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12/15/2023

Equine Obituary – The American Legend

The American Legend, affectionately known as Harley, was born in April 2000 and passed away in December of 2023 at Bayfield Farm in Oxford, North Carolina.
12/14/2023

Walking Horse Report Holiday Hours

The Walking Horse Report office will be closed from December 25th thru January 1st. We will resume regular business hours on January 2nd, 2024. We hope that you will enjoy time with your family as we will be.
12/13/2023

2024 State-Coordinated Tennessee Master Horse Program

The Tennessee Master Horse Program is open to all horse owners, and interested persons regardless of breed. The educational session will be taught by industry professionals and will be based on proven scientific and researched information...
12/12/2023

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12/8/2023

Obituary – Elizabeth Jobe

Elizabeth Beckman Jobe, age 105, of Lewisburg, Tennessee, died Tuesday, December 5th, 2023, at her home in Village Manor.
12/6/2023

TWHBEA elects new Executive Committee at Annual Meeting

The International Board of Directors for the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association met on Saturday, December 2, 2023, and elected their Executive Committee for the coming year. The slate that was presented by the Nominating Committee was elected without opposition.
12/6/2023

Obituary – Dean Thomas

Dean Thomas, age 59, of Wartrace, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his home, under the loving care and comfort of his family and Hospice Compassus.
12/5/2023

Trainers’ hold election; Banquet to come in February

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association held their annual general membership meeting on December 1, 2023 at the headquarters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. The change in venue is due to the change in the Horse of the Year banquet from this traditional weekend in December to February.
12/1/2023

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11/29/2023

TWHBEA Runoff results for Kentucky and Washington

Kathy Gilliam-Cole has been elected as the director for the State of Washington for a two-year term to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Linda Arnold. The election was sent to a runoff following an initial tie between Gilliam-Cole and Jo Cheek.
11/28/2023

WHTA Election & Meeting Information

Our WHTA By-Laws state that our Association must have an Annual Meeting each year in December. (As you know, our Annual Awards Banquet will be February 2 & 3, 2024 at the Marriott in Franklin, TN.) This year, TWHBEA has invited us to join them for a joint meeting since they will be providing us Zoom capabilities. Please plan to attend in person or by Zoom.
11/27/2023