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| 8/28/2025 |
The stands turn pink on the last night of preliminary classes
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The last night of world championship classes had arrived. Spectators crowded into box seats near the end of the cool, sunny August day. Tonight was Pink Night, and everyone was invited to wear their favorite, brightly colored, pink attire for a chance to win a gift card to The Palomino Hat Bar. Mark Farrar called to open the gate for White Diamond Dollar and hall-of-fame trainer, Vicki Self. |
| 8/25/2025 |
Celebration Feature: Rowdy Ranch: Where Hospitality Rides High
Tony Edwards was raised in the heart of Tennessee Walking Horse country, splitting his early years between Lewisburg and Columbia. Like so many before him, the draw of the barn came early and never let go. In 1987, he took his first big step into the industry when he moved into the barn that trainer Jimmy Martin built in Cornersville, Tennessee. |
| 8/15/2025 |
TWHBEA Announces Legends For The Upcoming Lunch With The Legends Event
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association is proud to announce the Legends that will be participating in the Lunch With The Legends Event on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 11am-1pm in the Hall of Fame Club inside Cooper Steel Arena on the Celebration grounds. |
| 7/9/2025 |
Patterns Announced for the 2025 International
Patterns Announced for the 2025 International. |
| 7/8/2025 |
Judges Announced for 87th Celebration
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Chris Bobo, Ross Campbell, Robert Cortner, Brent Grider and David Sisk to judge the 87th Annual Celebration, to be held Aug. 20–30, 2025. |
| 4/18/2025 |
Judges Announced for 55th Annual Spring Fun Show
SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is proud to announce the judging panel for the 55th Annual Spring Fun Show, set to take place May 22–24, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena on the historic show grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. |
| 4/1/2025 |
Equine Obituary- The American Choice
The American Choice was humanly laid to rest on March 30, 2025 at the age of 25. He was buried at Saddlecrest Farm where he lived his retirement years. There he had a huge”room with a view” and beautiful pastures to roam and eat grass. |
| 11/24/2024 |
Front Nine and Katherine Vaughn represent the Tennessee Walking Horse at UT Homecoming
When you ask a University of Tennessee football fan about homecoming traditions, one might hear several responses ranging from The Hill, Torchbearer, Rocky Top and more will probably be named. The tradition of a Tennessee Walking Horse being exhibited before the game will most likely also be mentioned. |
| 7/31/2024 |
Celebration entries remain consistent
The 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will be held August 21st through August 31st and will once again host over 2.500 entries. The total number of pre-show entries was 2,536 matching the total from 2022, which was the first time in 12 years that the Celebration had topped 2,500 entries. |
| 12/14/2023 |
Equine Obituary – The American Legend
The American Legend, affectionately known as Harley, was born in April 2000 and passed away in December of 2023 at Bayfield Farm in Oxford, North Carolina. |
| 10/27/2023 |
Obituary – Wilma Buttgereit Stuller Motes
Wilma Buttgereit Stuller Motes, 82, of Eagleville, Tennessee, passed away October 19, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. |
| 8/4/2023 |
Celebration entries top 2,500 for second straight year
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration closed entries for its upcoming 85th Annual Celebration on August 1st. The pre-show entries for the upcoming World Championship topped 2,500 coming in at 2,502. Entries in 2022 were 2,536, which was a 12% increase over 2021. The number of unique horses once again topped 1,300 coming in at 1,352. |
| 7/6/2023 |
Judges selected for 85th Annual Celebration
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Derek Bonner, Leah Boyd, Nathan Clark, David Sisk and Kenny Smith to judge the 85th Annual Celebration. The Celebration will begin Wednesday August 23rd and conclude on Saturday September 2nd. |
| 6/19/2023 |
Equine Obituary – Jimmer Fredette
We are very sad to share that Jimmer Fredette succumb to a twisted intestine and perforation on Saturday. He was rushed to the Equine Surgical Center at Thorsport and operated on by Dr. Blake Everett where he was diagnosed. |
| 2/23/2023 |
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. |
| 2/9/2023 |
YIWH Dedication: I Am Jose'
Something classic and unchanged that is as good now as it was then earns the “timeless” label. David Williams, owner of Sugar Creek Farm in Shelbyville, Tennessee, doesn’t lightly use the phrase to describe the stallions in his breeding barn. But, when he talks about I Am Jose’, the three-time World Grand Champion, timeless is the adjective he uses. |
| 2/6/2023 |
WHR website continues strong presence
The Walking Horse Report web site (www.walkinghorsereport.com) continued its strong growth and presence in 2022. For the year, Walking Horse Report had 822,338 site visits, up almost 50,000 visits from 2021, a 6% increase. The page views were in line with the year previous with just under 3.75 million page views in 2022. |
| 10/22/2022 |
Obituary – Mack Motes
Manual Mack Motes, 79, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at his residence in Eagleville, Tennessee. Mack was born on February 28, 1943, in Evensville, TN to the late Elmer “Doc” Motes and Alice Marie Philips Motes... |
| 9/27/2022 |
Equine Obituary – Kick Start Jazz
Kick Start Jazz was born on October 1, 2007 and was humanely laid to rest on September 24, 2022. He was loved by Justin, Amanda and Walker Manis as well as many others. Jazz was bred by George and Diane McAlpin of Mayfield, Kentucky and was started by Latham Stables. |
| 8/19/2022 |
Meet the 2022 Celebration judging panel
In what has become a tradition, the five-person judging panel for the 84th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is a combination of veterans and newcomers. Since 2018 the panel has consisted of three experienced Celebration judges and two newcomers. Last year was an exception with four veterans and one first-time Celebration judge... |
| 8/5/2022 |
Celebration entries top 2,500; First time since 2012
The Tennessee Walking Horse National closed entries for its upcoming 84th Annual Celebration on August 2nd. The pre-show entries for the upcoming World Championship topped 2,500 coming in at 2,536. The 2022 total is a 12% increase over 2021. |
| 4/8/2022 |
Celebration selects Fun Show judges
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Leah Boyd, Derek Bonner and Jamie Bradshaw to judge the 52nd Annual Spring Fun Show. The Fun Show will be held May 26th-28th in Calsonic Arena. |
| 3/23/2022 |
Riders’ Cup has record number of divisions
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association launched the Riders’ Cup program in 2005. The program is designed to award monies to trainers for bringing and showing entries in open classes at horse shows across the industry... |
| 1/13/2022 |
2021 YIWH Dedication: Checkpoint Charlie SF
If Checkpoint Charlie was a human, he would always be the life of the party and probably would go around with a lampshade on his head. But the tiny bay gelding is a horse, and while he keeps trainer Laurie Toone and owner Tamara Hader entertained, he also keeps them in the winner’s circle. |
| 11/23/2021 |
Obituary – Lined With Cash
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lined With Cash. He passed this afternoon of an apparent cardiac arrest. This 25-year-old son of WGC Coin's Hard Cash out of the great Gen's Silver Lining has sired currently 1238 offspring who hold close to 400 World Titles. |
| 8/27/2021 |
Meet the 2021 Celebration Judging Panel
Four veterans and one rookie will be keeping a watch on the entries of the 83rd annual Tennessee Waking Horse National Celebration slated for August 25-September 4, 2021... |
| 8/26/2021 |
Celebration CEO Warren Wells: Bringing the Celebration back to the forefront of Bedford County
If Warren Wells could survive four brushes with IEDs in Iraq, then he should have no trouble facing any obstacles which may come his way in his new role as CEO of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration... |
| 7/8/2021 |
Judges selected for 83rd Annual Celebration
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Chris Bobo, Derek Bonner, Brent Grider, David Sisk and Dale Watts to judge its 83rd Annual Celebration, the premier event on the Tennessee Walking Horse industry’s calendar. |
| 6/9/2021 |
Obituary – Mike Janeway
Mike Edwin Janeway was born on August 1, 1944, in Maryville, TN. He was the son of Oscar Wiley Janeway and Mildred Montgomery Janeway. Mike’s involvement with horses began when he was an infant, because his grandfather, James Calvin Montgomery, always had horses... |
| 6/3/2021 |
Spring Fun Show numbers
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| 3/18/2021 |
Rep. Cohen urges publication of previous rule
Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Vern Buchanan (FL-16) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) recently sent a letter with a total of 114 member signatures to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging him to publish the final rule regarding the Horse Protection Act from 2016. |
| 3/11/2021 |
YIWH Dedication: She's Limitless
If you have attended a show in recent years, chances are you have seen the talents of “The Big Bay Mare” as she has walked her way to numerous winning titles since beginning her show career in 2012. |
| 9/23/2020 |
Inman steps down from The Celebration
Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Chief Executive Officer Mike Inman tendered his resignation to the Celebration’s board of directors on September 23, 2020. The resignation from Inman will be effective immediately and comes after his eight-year stint at the helm of The Celebration. |
| 9/21/2020 |
Some Razzle and Jazz was added to 2020
Christmas really did come in July for Tennessee Walking Horse trainer John Allan Callaway. The gift was delivered not by Santa Claus, but by Alan Riddley of Shelby, North Carolina, to the Callaway barn in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Master’s Razzle And Jazz was the present and at 16.3 hands high, the dark bay stallion was a little too big to wrap... |
| 8/28/2020 |
Experience: The 2020 Celebration judging panel summed up in one word
The 2020 Panel of judges for the 82nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will have no trouble finding the center ring. The five judges – Rollie Beard, Ross Campbell, Mike Hilley, Sam Sorrell and Leigh Stuart – have a combined 20 years of experience as Celebration judges. |
| 5/19/2020 |
2020 Graduate: Colton Spivey
The Walking Horse Report would like to honor 2020 graduates who are involved in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. We understand that most of your senior experiences were taken away due to the global pandemic we are facing. As we await delayed graduations, we want to celebrate your accomplishment! |
| 4/30/2020 |
Walking Horse Trainer Salute: Tim Smith
The Walking Horse Report is proud to salute our trainers! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our breed. |
| 4/23/2020 |
Celebration selects Fun Show panel
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration board of directors has selected Smokey Carswell, Chris Bobo and Dickie Scrivner to judge the 50th Annual Spring Fun Show. The Fun show will be outdoors in Maverick Arena May 20-23, 2020 in accordance with state health and safety protocols. |
| 3/4/2020 |
Equine Obituary – Lined With Poison
Two-time World Champion Lined With Poison, loved and owned by Donald and Lucky Collins, passed away March 4, 2020, with a heart attack. At the time of his death, Lined With Poison was located at Maple Hollow Farm in Jonesborough, Tennessee... |
| 2/23/2020 |
Equine Obituary – Gus Malzahn
Gus Malzahn passed away February 23, 2020 in his stall at Price Stables. Sired by The Coach out of a Jose’ Jose’ mare, Gus Malzahn was foaled on May 10, 2012... |
| 2/13/2020 |
Equine Obituary – Border Run
The industry was once again saddened on February 11, 2020, as the word of another great champion passing was heard... |
| 12/13/2019 |
Riders' Cup showcased on Friday evening!
Since it’s inception in 2005, the Riders’ Cup program has grown to be a highly competitive and respected program. To date, close to $1,000,000 has been paid out to dedicated trainers who continue to bring top horses to shows all across the country... |
| 12/7/2019 |
TWHBEA embraces change as new faces join the TWHBEA EC for 2020
On the heels of Friday’s general membership meeting, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association annual directors meeting mirrored yesterday’s meeting in tone and efficiency as about 70 of the group’s leaders gathered at 10 a.m. for a heavy load of business with the election serving as the pleasant shake-up of the day. |
| 12/5/2019 |
SHOW Judges’ Committee set for 2020
The SHOW HIO recently approved the members of the 2020 Judges’ Committee. Following the 2019 show season two members of the committee rolled off per the committee’s guidelines. Jennifer Bingham, who was chair of the committee for the last several years and Doyle Meadows were the two members whose term expired in 2019. |
| 11/19/2019 |
Equine Obituary – Drop The Hammer
On Sunday, November 17, multi World Grand Champion and World Champion Drop The Hammer passed away in his stall. In 2012, Drop The Hammer was lovingly cared for by the Dr. Jim Baum family. The Baums gave him a great home after his stunning show ring career... |
| 11/19/2019 |
Equine Obituary – Liar Liar
World Champion Liar Liar was humanely laid to rest on November 18, 2019 due to chronic issues related to EPM. He had battled the disease since June 2018... |
| 10/8/2019 |
Equine Obituary – She's Push In Command
She’s Push in Command was humanly euthanized in the early hours of Saturday, October 6, 2019, due to a chronic stifle injury. Known as Harley (or Big Momma) to those who loved her, she was bred and raised by Johnnie and Harriet Abrams of Waco, Kentucky. Harley was purchased as a yearling in 2003 by CM, Connie, and Lindsay Hess of Harrisonburg, Virginia. |
| 9/25/2019 |
Kathy Zeis remembered for her giving spirit & big heart
She was the kind of lady you noticed whenever you walked in a room. Bright, happy, quirky, fun, generous and kind — those are just a quick few top of mind words that serve as common denominators as the Tennessee Walking Horse industry describes one of its own, Kathy Zeis, who sadly passed away Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the age of 73 after a brief illness. |
| 9/20/2019 |
HPA Inspection Process to be Reviewed
Critically important news for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry was announced Thursday, Sept. 19 related to the inspection process that falls under the Horse Protection Act and it is imperative for walking horse enthusiasts to actively participate in this process by sharing their comments within a 20-day period that begins today.. |
| 9/16/2019 |
Fight to the Finish Line
If there’s one message that’s crystal clear about this year’s winner of the 2019 World Grand Championship walking horse title it’s this: “He’s no new kid on the block.” Nothing could be more true and it’s a message that trainer Rodney Dick stands proudly behind when talking about I’m Mayhem, the horse he finally got to the finish line with for his very first win in the Big Stake.... |
| 2/9/2016 |
This “Charity” Has Stuck $100 Million into Caribbean Investments
“Right now, millions of animals need you to stand up for them,” states the narrator of the Humane Society of the United States’ newest TV commercial... |
| 11/13/2013 |
Equine Obituary: Dance All Night
It was with great sadness that Walking Horse Report learned of the untimely passing of World Champion Dance All Night, the 2012 World Champion 15.2 & Under Mare owned by Terry and Lisa Smith of Huntland, Tenn... |
| 8/8/2013 |
Celebration Entries Decline 20%
The entry deadline for the 75th Anniversary Celebration closed on August 6, 2013. Preliminary class entries were down 22% from 2,671 entries in 2012 to 2,137 this year. The total number of entries... |
| 4/16/2013 |
USDA Releases 2012 Foreign Substance Test Results
The USDA-APHIS released its 2012 Foreign Substance test results on April 12, 2013. In total the USDA took 478 samples from 24 sanctioned shows of which 309 samples were positive... |
| 4/8/2013 |
ReporTV Continues Strong Viewership
In March 2012 Walking Horse Report launched ReporTV, a partnership of live streams, highlight and educational videos with Dean Johnson Video. The launch included video of over 20 shows in 2012 including... |
| 3/21/2013 |
Notice of WHOA 2012 Rules And 2013 WHOA Rulebook Effective Dates
As of today, March 20, 2013 the Walking Horse Owners Association is in the process of finalizing and printing the WHOA 2013 Rulebook... |
| 2/11/2013 |
Horse Owners Should be Wary of Unapproved Drugs
The recent human meningitis outbreak, caused by the injection of contaminated compounded steroid products prepared by the New England Compounding Center, has put compounding pharmacies into the daily headlines... |
| 1/22/2013 |
2012 KWRHTA High Point Award Winners
2012 KWRHTA High Point Award Winners |
| 1/22/2013 |
2012 KWHA High Point Award Winners
2012 KWHA High Point Award Winners |
| 1/4/2013 |
ReporTV Boosts WHR Online Statistics
In 2012 Walking Horse Report launched ReporTV on its web site with the help of Dean Johnson Video. The partnership of Walking Horse Report and Dean Johnson Video provided live streams... |
| 12/20/2012 |
Elizabeth "Lisa" Wilson Kapavik - Obituary
Elizabeth "Lisa" Wilson Kapavik, age 54 of Bell Buckle, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Ms. Kapavik was the daughter of Henry Clay Wilson, Jr. and Sandra Ann Keen. She was a 1976 graduate of Riverdale High School...
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| 12/3/2012 |
TWHBEA International Board of Directors Meeting
The Annual International Board of Directors Meeting of TWHBEA was held on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at TWHBEA Headquarters in Lewisburg, Tenn... |
| 12/1/2012 |
2012 WHTA Horse of the Year…And The Winner Is…
It was that time of year again when many came from all across the country to once again meet at the Cool Spring Marriott to attend the annual Walking Horse Trainers' Association Banquet... |
| 11/30/2012 |
TWHBEA Honors 2012 Industry Contributors
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association held its annual awards banquet on Friday evening, Nov. 30, 2012, at the Cool Springs Marriott. Following a welcome by the master of ceremonies Mark Farrar, Jr., the invocation by Tony White a |
| 11/30/2012 |
WHOA Nominations For Board Members
Nominations for WHOA Board members is underway. Anyone who would like to be added to the roster for candidates must do so by December 31, 2012...
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| 11/29/2012 |
Unpacking the HSUS Gravy Train (2012 Edition)
Every November, we get a peek at the internal operations of HSUS when we get a copy of its IRS Form 990, a publicly available tax return that nonprofits have to file with the federal government... |
| 11/16/2012 |
WHTA Riders' Cup Eyes Final Weekend
The 2012 Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Riders’ Cup winds up this weekend at the Walking For Angels horse show in Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tenn. Intense competition in both performance and pleasure... |
| 11/14/2012 |
Obituary Sarah-Lynn Bledsoe (Dec. 23, 1942 - Nov. 11, 2012)
Sarah-Lynn Bledsoe of Fayetteville, N.C., passed away on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012. Services will be private... |
| 11/7/2012 |
Triple the Great Times at the Triple Crown Classic
The 2012 GWHLA Triple Crown Classic was held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2012, in Edison. Ty Irby of Murfreesboro, Tenn., judged the 27-class event... |
| 11/7/2012 |
Fun in the Sun at the Florida State Championships
Fall weather in Florida could not have been better for the FWRHA 2012 Florida State Championship Benefit Show held on October 20, 2012, at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa... |
| 10/19/2012 |
TWHBEA 2012 Annual Board of Directors Election
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association has released the results of the 2012 Election. Also please note: Hunter Fikes from Alabama has sent in the following letter... |
| 10/16/2012 |
Notice WHTA Members: 2012 Nominating Commitee
The WHTA Nominating Commitee is composed of Brock Tillman, Chairman, John Allan Callaway and Benny Johnson...
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| 9/22/2012 |
TWHBEA Opposes HPA Amendment Act of 2012
TWHBEA is strongly opposed to the amendment as written. As the official breed registry TWHBEA is committed to the betterment and welfare of all of the divisions of the Tennessee Walking Horse and its supporting industries. |
| 9/8/2012 |
Teague Supports Efforts at 2012 Celebration
A couple of weeks ago I wrote that I would be at the 2012 Celebration. This is the big economic and entertainment event booster to our immediate area, and it’s more... |
| 9/7/2012 |
WHOA Membership for High Points
To qualify for the WHOA High Point program the Walking Horse Owners' Association has issued a reminder that to assure that your achievements are recognized in this program that September 15, 2012 is the deadline to join, or renew WHOA memberships... |
| 9/7/2012 |
Legacy Reunion at the 2012 Southern Championship Charity Horse Show
During the Southern Championship Charity Horse Show, we will be holding a reception to honor the many people within the Tennessee Walking Horse industry who have been associated with and supported GWHEA over the years. This includes trainers, owners, vend |
| 9/6/2012 |
Walk Time Charlie Goes To The Fair
Walk Time Charlie, the 2012 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion, and Chad Baucom will be present for an exhibition and time with fans at the upcoming Tennessee State Fair at the fairgrounds in Nashville, Tenn... |
| 9/2/2012 |
Walk Time Charlie and Chad Baucom: 2012 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champions!
It’s Saturday Night in Shelbyville! There’s just something different about Championship Saturday. Over a hour prior to show time, there was a buzz all over Shelbyville that’s just not present most any other time. The streets were full, the parking lots |
| 8/26/2012 |
World Grand Champion Entry Fee Announcement
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® has announce that the entry fee for the World Grand Championship® class will be refunded in full if the entry does not show for any reason... |
| 8/25/2012 |
Allison Thorson & Amanda Wright Score Dual Blues on Saturday Morning
It's Saturday morning in Shelbyville at the 74th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and there's activity all over the grounds. As always, Champions Arena was home to the All Youth Day Horse Judging Competition, the Bar-B-Que Cook off was |
| 8/24/2012 |
Lucky Daze Scores Third Blue Of 2012 Celebration On Friday Morning
It’s Friday Morning at the 74th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration and once again, horse show fans were greeted by unusually cool temperatures in Calsonic Arena which will make for almost perfect conditions for a horse show... |
| 8/22/2012 |
Obituary J.T. Shivers (1923 - 2012)
Longtime walking horse enthusiast, J.T. (Jabe Thomas) Shivers 89, passed away suddenly on August 19, 2012, at his home in Houston, Texas. Born fifth generation Texan in Tatum, Texas, Shivers attended the local schools... |
| 8/22/2012 |
Cool Temperatures and Hot Competition Excite On Wednesday Morning
As the unseasonably cool breeze blew through Calsonic Arena, the vendors were anxiously setting up and the officials were working in center ring, all signs that the first session of the 74th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration was about to |
| 8/15/2012 |
CELEBRATION OFFERS THREE-NIGHT BOX SEAT COMBINATION FOR 2012
Celebration begins its 2012 Walking Horse pageantry on Wednesday, August 22, with a Celebration day performance at 9:00 am. The Celebration® is making a special effort to encourage the community to purchase tickets. |
| 8/10/2012 |
2012 Celebration Class Splits
The Celebration has released the classes that will be split at the 2012 Celebration and the list of entries in the qualifying class for the big stake. |
| 7/13/2012 |
Celebration Versatility Show Cancelled
Celebration Versatility Show Series horse show scheduled for tomorrow, July 14, 2012, has had to cancel due to a lack of sponsorships. |
| 7/7/2012 |
Equine Obituary - Shock Jock
The Walking Horse Report has learned that three-time World Grand Champion Shock Jock passed away yesterday (July 6, 2012) at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky... |
| 6/29/2012 |
Walking Horse Trainers Announce "Bedford County Support Day"
The Walking Horse Trainers Association would like to declare July 10, 2012 as “Bedford County Support Day.” The Tennessee Walking Horse industry has always been a positive influence on the economy of Shelbyville and Bedford County... |
| 6/27/2012 |
Gulf Coast Celebration Benefits Boys & Girls Club
The Celebration, Inc. presented a check for $2500 from the proceeds of the 2012 Gulf Coast Charity Celebration to the Boys & Girls Club of Bedford County at their annual fundraiser the Steak & Chicken on Tuesday, June 26, 2012...
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| 6/10/2012 |
Celebration Tentative Class Schedule
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has released a tentative class schedule for the 74th Celebration... |
| 6/8/2012 |
USDA 2012 Protocol
The United States Department of Agriculture sent the following letter to all HIOs outlining the 2012 Inspection Protocol... |
| 6/7/2012 |
Final Rule Published In Federal Register
The Horse Protection Act Final Rule, requiring Horse Industry Organizations (HIO’s) to assess and enforce minimum penalties for violations was posted in the Federal Register today, Thursday, June 7, 2012. |
| 5/10/2012 |
TTEC Agenda and Registration
The Tennessee Walking Horses of Today Equine Conference (TTEC) will be held Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30, 2012 at the Embassy Suites in Murfreesboro, Tenn... |
| 5/7/2012 |
Columbia Spring Jubilee Announces Judges
The Columbia Spring Jubilee is pleased to announce their judging panel for the 2012 event. Derek Bonner, Brent Grider and Joel Weaver will adjudicate the two-night show... |
| 5/1/2012 |
WHTA Riders' Cup Deadline Extended
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) has extended the deadline for licensed members to sign up for the 2012 Riders’ Cup. The new deadline will be Friday May 25, 2012, which is the second day of the Spring Fun Show in Shelbyville, Tenn. |
| 4/20/2012 |
Smoky Mtn. Walking Horse Association Announces 2012 Scholarship Recipients
The SMWHA will honor four young equestrians at the Smoky Mountain Classic Horse Show in Harriman on Saturday, May 19, 2012, with a $500 scholarship award each. The scholarship recipients are Kaitlyn Beaty, Alexandria Hopkins, Janie Stokes and Aaryn Tarver |
| 4/17/2012 |
Obituary - Mr. James Dee Watson
James Dee Watson, age 80 of Lawrenceburg died April 16, 2012 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville. He was a native of Lawrenceburg, an Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict and a member of OK Baptist Church.
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| 4/4/2012 |
Tentative Fun Show Schedule
The following is the tentative class sheet for the 42nd Annual Spring Fun Show to be held May 24-26, 2012 at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tenn. |
| 4/3/2012 |
USDA Listening Session Available on ReporTV
The USDA listening session to be held Wednesday April 4, 2012 will be broadcast live by ReporTV. Highlights and a portion of the session will also be available for viewing on ReporTV after the completion of the listening session.... |
| 3/22/2012 |
WHOA Announces Co-op as Corporate Sponsor for 2012
The Walking Horse Owners' Association is proud to announce CO-OP as the official Back Number Sponsor for all WHOA Sponsored shows and events for 2012. |
| 3/21/2012 |
TWHBEA Names 2012 Judges
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors Association is pleased to announce the judges for the 2012 season.
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| 3/14/2012 |
Rabies Confirmed In Two Horses In Middle Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Health and Agriculture announced that rabies has been diagnosed in two horses. One horse, submitted for testing in January 2012, died in rural Rutherford County... |
| 3/12/2012 |
Listening Session Comments Can Be Emailed
If you are unable to attend a listening session the USDA has made email comment available. The comments should be sent to the following: |
| 3/8/2012 |
AHP 2012 Equine Industry Survey
American Horse Publications is conducting an equine industry survey this year and encourages all horsemen to participate. |
| 3/7/2012 |
WHOA Announces First Affiliated Show of 2012
WHOA is proud to announce its first affiliated horse show in 2012. The show is the first in a series of 5 and is scheduled for March 24, 2012, at Pine Rock Farm in Kittrell, N.C.
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| 3/6/2012 |
TWHBEA Executive Committee Meeting
The meeting of the Executive Committee of TWHBEA was called to order at 10:05 a.m. by President Marty Irby in the conference room at TWHBEA headquarters in Lewisburg, Tenn.
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| 3/1/2012 |
2012 National Trainers' Show Information
Please make plans to attend our 44th Annual National Walking Horse Trainers Show on April 12-14, 2012 in White Pine, Tn. It is important that you visit the WHTA website (www.walkinghorsetrainers.com) to view the horse show information packet... |
| 2/24/2012 |
WHTA Auxiliary Dues and March Meeting
Attention all WHTA Auxiliary Members and those wishing to become members. Your dues for 2012 are due by March 1. If you have any questions please contact Sarah Smith at [email protected] or 931-580-5085.
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| 2/22/2012 |
National Futurity Plans Highlight Mutual Support
As plans continue to develop for the 2012 National Futurity, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is proud to welcome the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) as an event sponsor and to announce that the event.. |
| 2/18/2012 |
Dr. Gipson Emphasizes Transparency - Part 2
The Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA) hosted USDA-APHIS Deputy Administrator-Animal Care Dr. Chester Gipson at their general membership meeting on February 11, 2012 in preparation for the 2012 horse show season. Gipson touched on many topics... |
| 2/16/2012 |
FWRHA Takes Business Meeting to the Woods
The Board of Directors of the FWRHA elected to change things up a bit for the 2012 Annual Membership Meeting. Combining a trail ride and cookout with the meeting seemed like just the ticket to get everyone outdoors and on their horses. The weather was per |
| 2/9/2012 |
Riders’ Cup Deadline
The deadline for submitting the WHTA application to participate in the 2012 Riders’ Cup Program is Saturday, April 14, 2012. |
| 2/6/2012 |
NWHA DQP Clinic Date Change
The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) DQP Clinic has moved dates from February 18-19, 2012 to February 25-26, 2012. The clinic will be at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 865 Conference Dr., in Goodlettsville, Tenn.
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| 2/6/2012 |
NWHA Director of DQPs Resigns
The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) Director of Designated Qualified Persons (DQP) and Animal Welfare Martha Day has resigned effective February 13, 2012 from her position. Day's announcements comes... |
| 2/4/2012 |
Futurity Moves From Celebration
At their February 4, 2012 meeting, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) Executive Committee voted to hold the 2012 National Futurity in conjunction with the 2012 TWHBEA World Versatility Show. |
| 2/2/2012 |
Riders’ Cup Sets Record For Sponsorships
The 2012 WHTA Riders’ Cup has sold all 10 divisions in its performance division from 2011 and has an eleventh division, Open Show Pleasure and also sold an eleventh sponsor. |
| 2/2/2012 |
WHTA Photo IDs In Place For 2012
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) has begun issuing photo IDs to all of its members for the 2012 show season. |
| 1/27/2012 |
MTSU Pre-Vet Show Moves Date
The MTSU Pre-Vet Society Horse Show has announced a date change for their show. |
| 1/26/2012 |
SHOW Judges' Applicant School
The SHOW HIO will hold a Judges' Applicant School for new applicants on two separate dates this season; February 24, 2012 and March 14, 2012. |
| 1/26/2012 |
Riders' Cup Adds Pleasure Division For 2012
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) recently appointed a Riders’ Cup committee chaired by Chad Williams to look at changes for the 2012 show season. The Riders’ Cup Committee consists of... |
| 1/25/2012 |
UHDP Helps Mississippi Show To Begin 2012 Aid
The Unified Horse Show Development Program (UHDP) is pleased to announce it will provide financial aid to the Mississippi Walking Horse Association Spring Classic. The Mississippi Walking Horse Association Spring Classic horse show will be held... |
| 1/23/2012 |
KWHA 2012 Board of Directors Results
The 2012 Kentucky Walking Horse Association Board of Directors election results are as follows... |
| 1/19/2012 |
National Trainers' Show To Award 5X Riders' Cup Points
The 2012 Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) National Trainers’ Show will be the first show in the history of the Riders’ Cup program to award 5X Riders’ Cup points. The National Trainers’ Show has historically offered... |
| 1/12/2012 |
Champions of the Future Preview Changes Date
The Champions of the Future Colt Preview, originally scheduled for Saturday, February 11, 2012, has been moved to Friday, February 10, 2012, to avoid conflict with the WHOA Convention and Awards Banquet.
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| 1/11/2012 |
FWRHA Membership Meeting Agenda
The Florida Walking and Racking Horse Association will hold their annual membership meeting on Saturday, 21, 2012 at the Lake Louisa State Park in Clermont, Fla.
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| 1/6/2012 |
GWHEA Awards Banquet - Agenda and Reservation Form
The Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitors' Association's Annual Awards Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2012, in the Carriage Room of the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Ga.
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| 1/5/2012 |
Ferguson Farms To Host WHAA Barn Party
Ferguson Farms in Union Grove, Ala. will host the 2012 Walking Horse Association of Alabama's annual barn party. The event will begin at 10:00AM CST on Saturday, February 18, 2012. The day will include... |
| 1/3/2012 |
Guntown Changes Show Date
The Guntown Lions Club celebrates 2012 with their 50th year of the "Oldest One Night Show in Mississippi". |
| 1/3/2012 |
GWHEA Elects 2012 Board of Directors
The Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitors' Association has elected their 2012 Board of Directors. |
| 1/2/2012 |
ETWHA Membership Meeting
The East Tennessee Walking Horse Association will hold their annual membership meeting on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Great Smokey Mountain Expo Center in White Pine, Tenn. |
| 12/22/2011 |
FAST Sets Tentative Show Schedule For 2012
The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST) has tentatively scheduled three multi-day horse shows in 2012. The FAST Spring Showcase will be held... |
| 12/20/2011 |
WHTA Prepares For 2012 Trainers' Show
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) Board of Directors held a conference call on December 19, 2011 to prepare for the upcoming 2012 National Trainers’ Show to be held in White Pine, Tenn. The 2012 will be held April 12-14... |
| 12/20/2011 |
Manno Pro Increases TWHBEA Sponsorship
he Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA) is pleased to announce that Manna Pro has signed on as a corporate sponsor of the Association for 2012. |
| 12/19/2011 |
GWHEA Postpones Banquet
The Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitors' Association has postponed their banquet originally scheduled for January 14, 2012 to a date to be determined in February 2012. The banquet was to be held at the Callaway Gardens Discovery Center in Pine Mountain, GA |
| 12/14/2011 |
Academy Program to Thrive in 2012
Fully invested in the belief that the introduction of new riders to the Tennessee Walking Horse is key to the breed’s future, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) will oversee the Academy Program in 2012. |
| 12/13/2011 |
KY-HIO Judges' Clinic
The KY-HIO will hold their 2012 Judges' Clinic on Sunday, January 8, 2012. The clinic will be held at the Best Western Hotel (formerly Holiday Inn) in White Pine, Tenn. The clinic will begin at 12:00PM.
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| 12/7/2011 |
Remembering 2011 and Looking to 2012
Many came from all across the country to once again meet at the Cool Spring Marriott to attend the annual Walking Horse Trainers' Association Banquet. |
| 12/4/2011 |
TWHBEA Hosts International Board Of Directors
The meeting was called to order at 10:10 a.m. by President Marty Irby. Mrs. Sharon Brandon called the roll.
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| 12/2/2011 |
WHTA Auxiliary Prepares For 2012
The Walking Horse Trainers' Auxiliary met on Friday, December 2, 2011 at the Franklin Cool Springs Marriott in conjunction with the WHTA Convention to plan and prepare for 2012. |
| 12/1/2011 |
2012 To Mark Final Season For Celebration CEO
The 2012 Celebration will mark the final horse show for current Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) CEO Dr. Doyle Meadows. Meadows informed the board of the TWHNC at their annual planning meeting... |
| 11/10/2011 |
SHOW Announces Major Changes for 2012
The SHOW HIO has approved its 2012 budget and will reduce its annual horse card from $150 to $75, a 50% reduction... |
| 10/6/2011 |
TWHBEA Registry Rule Changes
The TWHBEA Executive Committee has unanimously voted on some registry rule changes that go into effect immediately.
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| 10/3/2011 |
2012 National Trainers' Show Affiliates With SHOW HIO
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) announced today that their 2012 National Trainers’ Show will affiliate with the SHOW Horse Industry Organization (HIO). The National Trainers’ Show will be held April 12-14 in White Pine, Tenn. |
| 7/6/2011 |
WHTA Trainers' Show Relocates to White Pine for 2012
On May 25, 2011 the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) Board of Directors voted to recommend two potential locations for the 2012 National Trainers’ Show to the general membership. Those two locations were Shelbyville and White Pine, Tenn. |
| 6/6/2011 |
House Committee Approves USDA Funding Bill
The American Horse Council reports that the House Appropriations Committee approved the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2012 last night. |
| 4/27/2011 |
Grinder’s Switch Walking Horse Classic Postponed Until 2012
Lions Club president and horse show chairman Gary Phillips announced today that the club has made a decision to postpone its annual horse show for one year. |