WASHINGTON — A federal judge has granted the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association’s request to intervene in Humane World for Animals’ lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture, giving The Celebration, on behalf of the industry, a formal role in defending the agency’s decision to delay implementation of its 2024 horse protection rule. Read More
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is seeking public input on a proposed rule to strengthen its regulations under the Horse Protection Act. The proposed rule would modernize the inspection procedures consistent with those used in other horse sports and ensure greater oversight of industry inspection programs. Read More
Agency moves to withdraw controversial 2024 rule, preserve industry inspection system and strengthen due process protections following federal court decisions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a sweeping overhaul of its Horse Protection Act regulations, marking a significant victory for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and a fundamental change in the federal government's approach to enforcing the law. Read More
The Walking Horse Report is excited to announce voting is now open for the 45th Annual Walking Horse Report Readers' Choice. Read More
Due to weather, the White County Fair Horse Show scheduled for November 13, 2026, has been cancelled. Read More
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Representatives of the Waynesville Charity Horse Show presented a $13,500 check to Meals on Wheels of Haywood County during the Haywood County Commissioners meeting on September 21. The donation represented proceeds from the annual horse show held in July. Read More
The Walking Horse Report has learned of the passing of Caroline Cross of Franklin, Tennessee. Cross passed away Sunday, November 1. Read More
Wayne David Baumgardner, 69, of Shelbyville, died October 21, 2026. Read More
The deadline to report high point corrections is November 27, 2026. Read More
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