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Marsha’s On The Square and everywhere

The sign on the storefront on the south side of the public Square in Shelbyville says “Marsha’s On The Square”. Nothing flashy. Just a simple black sign on a gray background.
8/25/2024

One … Two… Three for Ally Jo Jacobs

It may been billed as the Saturday morning session of the 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, but it was Ally Jo Jacobs’ morning as the young rider walked out of Cooper Steel Arena after three winning rides.
8/24/2024

Interview with Shane Smith

In the interview that follows, Shane Smith shares his thoughts after winning his third World Championship on Jazz And Everything.
8/24/2024

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8/24/2024

Cavender and Justified Honors top Aged Stallions splits

The anticipation of getting a first glimpse of the Aged Stallions contenders filled the humid air Saturday night in “The Big Oval”...
8/24/2024

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8/23/2024

Interview with Madelyn Gannon

In the interview that follows, Madelyn Gannon shares her thoughts after winning her first World Championship with Miss Dixie Flyer in the Owner-Amateur Youth Lite-Shod class on Friday morning. 
8/23/2024

Youth dazzled in Cooper Steel

The joys of youth were celebrated Friday morning in Cooper Steel Arena on day three of the 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Announcer Travis Olinger welcomed 12 classes, including one split, to the ring. Young horses and young riders dominated the morning.
8/23/2024

Joel Stewart: Bonding work and entertainment in the Walking Horse industry

Joel Stewart, a chemist by trade and a lover of the Tennessee Walking Horse as a hobby, possesses all three of those traits Edison outlined. He was born to be a chemist, though his first career goal was to be a medical doctor.
8/23/2024

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8/23/2024

Callaway brothers top Three-Year-Old Stallion splits

It was a “Wild West Celebration” at the 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Friday night.Showdowns are part of the “old West” lore. And, one appears to be set up in competition for the Three-Year-Old World Grand Championship between Ohtani and John Allan Callaway, and Spotlight On Jose 4G and Bill Callaway...
8/23/2024

Building an equestrian legacy

When you meet a person, especially a young person, and you realize they have a true passion for something in life, you often wonder what fuels that passion. You may even ask yourself if they were born with that passion ingrained in them or if it was cultivated by time or circumstances. 
8/23/2024

Interview with David Sisk

In the interview that follows, David Sisk shares his thoughts after winning with Gunsmith in the Owner-Amateur Four-Year-Old Stallions class. 
8/23/2024

O/A Two-Year-Old Stallions headline evening

The weather people say the fall weather is soon going to leave, but Thursday night there was a pleasant breeze greeting fans at the 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. 
8/22/2024

ReporTV Interview with Rhiannon Barker

In the interview that follows, Rhiannon Barker shares her thoughts following her World Championship ride with Just A Steel Magnolia in the Owner-Amateur Four & Five-Year-Old All Day Pleasure class on Thursday morning. 
8/22/2024