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Obituary – Rita Ann Ellis Wells

On a beautiful warm day in the fall, her favorite time of the year, Rita Ann Ellis Wells of Bostic, NC left her earthly home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She passed on Thursday, November 9, 2023 after an extended illness with dementia. 
11/15/2023

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11/10/2023

Where things stand

As we finish another show season, the Walking Horse industry is in the midst of another rulemaking attempt by the United States Department of Agriculture. The rulemaking process and the finality of that process will play a huge role in the future of the breed.
11/9/2023

Obituary – Tommy Milligan

James Thomas ‘Tommy’ Milligan, age 89, of Vernon, Florida, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home of natural causes, surrounded by friends and family.
11/8/2023

Obituary – Ramsey Bullington

Charlie Ramsey "Bull" Bullington, 81, of 4609 Covered Bridge Road, Gladys died Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at his home.
11/8/2023

Obituary – Tony Bradshaw

Tony Bradshaw 75 originally from Elba, AL passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at his home in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Hayes Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM with Mr. Gary Bradshaw officiating. 
11/8/2023

Obituary – William "Bill" Thomas Brady

William "Bill" Thomas Brady, 85, of Byhalia, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Friends are invited to a visitation with the family on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch, MS. The funeral service will be held the following day on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m., also at Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch.
11/8/2023

WHTA Auxiliary Annual December meeting planned

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary will host their Annual December Meeting on Friday, December 1, 2023, at the Shoney’s in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The meeting will be held in the back meeting room at 9 a.m., which is the same time the WHTA General Membership Meeting is being held across the street at the TWHBEA Headquarters.
11/7/2023

Tennessee Walking Horse again attends UT Homecoming

The Tennessee Walking Horse and the University of Tennessee again shared a homecoming tradition. For 2023, Labeled A Parolee and Eliza DeKleyn made the trip to Knoxville to exhibit in front of the sellout crowd at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on November 4, 2023.  
11/7/2023

Obituary – Charles Edward Brown

Charles Edward “Charlie” Brown, age 72, passed away from an extended illness in Greenville, KY on November 1, 2023.  A native of Smithville, TN, Charlie was born on November 3, 1950, in Lebanon, TN.
11/4/2023

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11/3/2023

Entries for the United Fall Finale open November 8th

The United Fall Finale the is scheduled for November 16-18, 2023, in Tunica, Mississippi, will once again take entries at www.entermywalkinghorse.com. The link will be open to accept entries for the show beginning November 8th.
11/3/2023

High Point Correction Deadline – December 1, 2023

The deadline to report high point corrections is December 1, 2023. Please take a moment to review your records and send any corrections to [email protected] or call 931-639-2850 by 5:00 PM on December 1, 2023.
11/3/2023

2024 Nominations for WHOA Board of Directors

The Nominating Committee of the Walking Horse Owners’ Association has nominated the following people for the 2024 Board of Directors for a 3-year term.
11/1/2023

Obituary – Betty Jo Sapp

10/31/2023