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WHTA Auxiliary Supports Education Year after Year

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Auxiliary is a national non-profit organization dedicated to charitable organizations. Each year the Auxiliary awards scholarships to any eligible candidate involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who is furthering his/her education. 
7/8/2024

Live from Cornersville Lions Club

ReporTV will be providing live streaming coverage from Cornersville Lions Club, beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 12, 2024. Highlights will be posted the following day.
7/8/2024

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7/4/2024

Supreme Court rulings have potential favorable impact on Tennessee Walking Horse industry

In the last week the Supreme Court of the United States has issued two rulings that could impact the USDA-APHIS’ ability to interpret the Horse Protection Act through rulemaking as well as how they adjudicate enforcement actions.
7/3/2024

WHTA to not host Blue Ribbon Yearling Sale

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association would like to express their appreciation for the support of the Blue Ribbon Yearling Sale over the past seven years. The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association has made the decision to not have their sale this year and suggests you consider using Prestige Horse Sales Stars of the Future Sale.
7/2/2024

Industry files lawsuit challenging new HPA rule

Below is a summary of the lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on July 1st by The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and owners Kim Lewis and Tom Gould of Texas. 
7/1/2024

Obituary – Bobby Dean Wood

Bobby Dean Wood, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend, was called from labor to peaceful rest in the arms of his Savior and Lord on June 27, 2024, at his farm in Battlefield, MO. 
7/1/2024

Tune in to ReporTV this week!

ReporTV will provide live streaming coverage from the following shows this week:

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - Christmas In July - 6:00 pm
Friday - Money Tree Classic - 4:00 
Saturday - Woodbury Lions Club - 5:00 pm

Highlights will be posted the following day. 

7/1/2024

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6/28/2024

Christmas In July postpones start time

The Christmas In July Show, scheduled July 2-4 at the Bedford County Agricultural Center in Shelbyville, TN, has decided to postpone the start time of the event to 6:00 P.M. due to extreme heat that is in the forecast. For more information on this upcoming event contact Carol Missildine at 919-437-6597.
6/27/2024

Jane Hardy Meredith Memorial Scholarship deadline is July 30

Applications are now being accepted for the Jane Hardy Meredith Memorial Scholarship. The deadline for applying is July 30, 2024 and two recipients will be selected to receive $1,000 each. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic performance (1/3), extracurricular activities (1/3), and equine involvement (1/3).
6/26/2024

WHTA scholarship deadline approaching

REMINDER: Walking Horse Trainers' Association Scholarship deadline is July 1, 2024. Applications postmarked by this date will be accepted.
6/25/2024

WHTA office closed this week

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Office is closed June 24-28, 2024 and will reopen on Monday, July 1.
6/25/2024

Walking For The Angels judging panel update

Johnny Puckett has graciously accepted the judging duties for Layne Leverette for the Walking For The Angels Show, scheduled June 28-29, at the Marshall County Show Grounds in Lewisburg, TN. The show will begin each night at 5:00 pm.
6/25/2024

Obituary – Larry McLaughlin

Larry Kent McLaughlin (86) of Shelbyville, TN passed away June 21, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born in Little Otter, WV on October 2, 1938. He was the son of the late Carl B. (Doc) and Gladys McLaughlin. He graduated from Gassaway High School in 1957.
6/24/2024