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11/1/2024

Added classes announced for United Fall Finale in Tunica

The United Walking Horse Fall Finale, scheduled for November 14-16, 2024 in Tunica, Mississippi, has confirmed the “Buy-A-Class” options for their upcoming show.

•Thursday: Class 22 will be Novice Amateur Performance (Celebration Novice Rules Apply)
•Friday: Class 43 will be Country Speed Racking
•Saturday: Class 60 will be Show Pleasure Five & Under (Riders Cup)

10/31/2024

Nominnees for WHOA Board

The Nominating Committee of the Walking Horse Owners’ Association has nominated the following people for the 2025 Board of Directors to serve for a 3-year term.
10/29/2024

Celebration announces Halloween Festivities and makes a change in venue setup at Fall Classic

The Celebration is excited to announce that our fans will not have to miss out on Halloween festivities just because the industry we all love has a show. The Walking Horse Industry knows how to have a show during holidays and this will be no different.
10/28/2024

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10/25/2024

TWHNC, Lewis and Gould file Motion for Summary Judgment in Rulemaking Case

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, Kim Lewis and Tom Gould filed a motion for summary judgment in the USDA’s rulemaking case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas’ Amarillo Division. The motion was filed on Friday October 18, 2024.
10/21/2024

Celebration sends letter to Secretary Vilsack questioning Ring Injury as HPA Violation

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack earlier this month seeking relief from accidental injuries being cited as HPA violations by USDA Veterinary Medical Officers (VMO).  
10/21/2024

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10/18/2024

TWHBEA elects new directors

The TWHBEA Election Committee met yesterday and certified the results of this year’s election. The ballots were counted by Winnett Associates PLLC. 10 States/Regions elected directors to full three-year terms, with Michigan, Virginia, and Region 6 also electing directors for partial terms.
10/18/2024

WHTA makes plans for Annual Awards Dinner and Banquet

The WHTA Annual Awards Dinner and Banquet will be held February 14-15, 2025 at Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee. The deadline to receive a discounted room rate is January 8, 2025.
10/15/2024

WHOA establishes disaster relief fund

Due to the devastation caused from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Walking Horse Owners Association (WHOA) has established a Disaster Relief Fund. This fund will be used toward the needs of victims from this tragic disaster. 
10/14/2024

Obituary – Linda Richards

Linda Kay Candelaria Richards of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 after battling cancer for nearly two years. Her absence is so very evident, but her life lives on, in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love her.
10/14/2024

NCWHA awards scholarships

The NCWHA, along with the Culbreth and Mosley families, support the youth of our industry through our annual scholarship program. This year, the NCWHA is happy to announce the distribution of four scholarships to very deserving youth.
10/14/2024

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10/11/2024

Equine Obituary - He’s A Top Gun

He’s A Top Gun was foaled on May 2, 2019. He was sired by General Gunn and out of Brookie, a Sky Command mare. He was bred and raised by Grider Farms of Columbia, Kentucky. Carolyn Evans of Eden, North Carolina, purchased him in the spring of 2021 and he was started by Derek Monahan at River View Stables of Ivanhoe, Virginia.
10/9/2024