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United Fall Finale schedule released

The United Fall Finale that is scheduled for November 16-18, 2024, in Tunica, Mississippi is happy to release their class schedule.
9/21/2023

Obituary – Milly Player

On September 16th, our great friend Milly Player  transitioned from this life into eternal peace...
9/19/2023

East Tennessee Fall Classic selects judging panel

The East Tennessee Fall Classic, scheduled for October 19-21, has selected Brent Coburn, Chris Pickel and Roger Varney to mark the cards for this year's event. The show will be held at the Smoky Mountain Expo Center in White Pine, Tennessee. 
9/18/2023

Madison Wilson carried the flag at the Cascade Homecoming Football Game

The following was read at the Cascade High School Homecoming Game on Friday, September 15, 2023:

Our flag horse tonight is My Diamonds and Pearls. She is presented by Madison Wilson. Owned by Christie Scrivner, My Diamonds and Pearls is a four-time Reserve World Champion Tennessee Walking Horse. 

9/18/2023

Obituary – Scott Benham

The Walking Horse Report has recently learned of the passing of former trainer and long time horse enthusiast Scott Benham. Benham passed away on September 1, 2023 in California.
9/18/2023

Obituary – Selmer “Peanut” Taylor

Selmer “Peanut” Taylor, age 85, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023 at his residence. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County. He served in the United States Air Force.
9/17/2023

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9/15/2023

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9/15/2023

Obituary – Turman Meadows

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Turman G. Meadows at the home of his son Keegan Russell Meadows, and his fiancé’ David “Brent” Arrington in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where Turman and his wife of many years Raymona resided in, on August 25th, 2023, at the age of 67.
9/14/2023

Obituary – Windol Tate

Windol Tate, 80, of Woodbury passed away peacefully Monday, September 11, 2023 at Alive Hospice of Murfreesboro. A native of Cannon Co., TN., the was the son of the late Malcolm and Loni Mai Bogle Tate.
9/12/2023

Celebration seeks extension of comment period

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration sent a letter seeking a 60-day extension to the comment period on the USDA’s proposed rule published at 88 FR 56924.  The letter, sent from Patrick F. Philbin, counsel for The Celebration, points out two major reasons the extension should be granted.
9/5/2023

Justified, three … Callaway, four

The final Saturday of the 85th Annual National Tennessee Walking Celebration started and ended with record breaking numbers. New this year, the show kicked off with the ever-popular Stick Horse class. Ring announcer Mark Farrar called out each name and entry of the 127 adorable teams that participated in the class.
9/5/2023

Interview with John Allan Callaway

In the interview that follows, John Allan Callaway shares his thoughts after winning the Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Championship for the fourth year in a row.
9/3/2023

Roscoe Jenkins makes 10th spotlight ride

It was the second night of world grand championship competition at the 85th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, but it was an even more special evening as it was “Red, White and Blue Ribbon Night” in appreciation of members of the military and first responders. Gold Star Families were also honored with exhibitors riding in honor of a fallen soldier.
9/3/2023

Interview with Allyson Armstrong

In the interview that follows, Allyson Armstrong shares her thoughts after winning her first World Grand Championship with Kong in the Owner-Amateur Show Pleasure.
9/2/2023