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Equine Obituary – Sweeps Final Score

Sweeps Final Score, affectionately known as Cornbread, was humanely laid to rest on January 6, 2023, due to complications with colic.
3/8/2023

Sugar Creek hosts Barefoot and Pregnant Broodmare Sale and WHAA Stallion Auction

The Sugar Creek Barefoot and Pregnant broodmare sale is currently running on their website. Also running concurrently with the broodmare sale is the Walking Horse Association of Alabama Stallion Fee Auction...
3/7/2023

Davis–Waddell Nuptials

Dan Waddell and Heidi Davis were united in marriage on February 4, 2023 at Saddle Wood Farms in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Their children, Braxton and Marley Waddell, Taylor LeGate, and Mackenzie Davis joined them in the ceremony. Dan is the owner of Dan Waddell Stables in Shelbyville and Heidi is the VP of Peoples Bank of Middle Tennessee. They will make their home in Petersburg, Tennessee
3/6/2023

MTSU Baseball Legend and Tennessee Walking Horse Champion Rider Stephen B. Smith Announced as 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Stephen B. Smith, Chairman of the MTSU Board of Trustees, former Blue Raiders pitcher, and Championship Walking Horse rider and breeder, has been named a member of the 2023 Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame Class.
3/6/2023

Judge Jenne hospitalized

The Walking Horse Report has recently learned that Judge Jenne, two-year-old son of Justin and Hope Jenne, has been admitted to Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville with a brain injury. Following an accident on Sunday, he was life flighted and underwent surgery to repair the damages...
3/6/2023

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3/3/2023

WHOA announces new online entry system for 2023

Because of the success and growth that WHOA has experienced over the last several years, the current method of managing the show entry office is no longer adequate to provide timely and efficient response to both exhibitors and show officials.
3/3/2023

New SHOW rule addresses horses entering ring

The SHOW Rules committee recently suggested a change to the rulebook which addresses class procedure and the requirements and limitations for how horses enter the ring to begin the class.  The rule focuses on safety as well as allowing the judges to observe the horses entering the ring more fully.
3/2/2023

Birth Announcement – Eleanor Rose Clay

Eleanor Rose Clay was born on Nov 15, 2022 to proud parents Haley and Taylor Clay of Auburn, Alabama. She weighed 9lbs and was 22 inches. Ellie, mom and dad are doing well. Extra proud grandparents are: Dr. Linda Jones, Bill Lane, Chip and Michi Clay.
2/28/2023

Amateur judging, trivia and more at the 55th Annual National Trainers' Show

The WHTA will again host an amateur Judging competition on Wednesday and Thursday Nights at the National Trainers’ Show. Three amateur judges will be selected to tie four different classes (two pleasure and two performance).
2/27/2023

WHAA hosts Barn Party and Spring Preview

The WHAA Barn Party and Spring Preview will be Saturday, March 4, 2023, starting at 10:00 am. The event will be held at Wootten Stables (2235 County Road 1527 Cullman, AL 35058)...
2/27/2023

Obituary – Danny Reagan

Danny Ray Reagan, age 63 of Niota, Tenn. passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at his residence. He was a native of Jamestown, Tenn., resident of McMinn County since he was nine...
2/27/2023

YIWH Dedication: Marty McFly

Janice Fostek calls Marty McFly “the perfect amateur Tennessee Walking Horse”. The road to perfection wasn’t an easy one, but for the past four years they have been a dominating team in the show ring.
2/23/2023

SHOW seeks comment on proposed rule change

The SHOW HIO recently received a recommendation from its Rules Committee to change the “Relative of a Professional” designation in its 2023 updated rulebook.  In addition, the committee has recommended a “secondary” rule for shows under 100 entries in a single night and 150 entries for multi-night shows.
2/22/2023

East Tennessee Spring Fling announces judges

The East Tennessee Spring Fling selected Cindy Bryant, Amber Zahnd and Gary Wayne Smith to mark the cards for their event. The show will be held April 21-22 at Tri-State Exhibition Center in McDonald, Tennessee. For more information contact Bill Daugherty at 423-836-3607.
2/21/2023