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Latest Issue 6/1/26

5/29/2026

Obituary – Mary "Jo" Craighead

Mary "Jo" Craighead, passed away Tuesday, May 26. Jo was a graduate of North Green High School. She enjoyed traveling, the beach, and taking cruises. Both she and her daughter had a love of walking horses.
5/29/2026

Equine Obituary – JFK’s Pushing Girl

JFK’s Pushing Girl passed away Saturday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 21. She was owned and loved by Georgia Hazelwood and was laid to rest at Jacoby Farm, where she raised many foals for the Hazelwood family.
5/27/2026

Final Class Sheet Released for 8th Annual TWHYA Summer Splash Horse Show

The Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Association (TWHYA) is excited to announce the release of the final class sheet for the 8th Annual Summer Splash Horse Show, set for June 12, 2026, at Champions Arena on the Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville.
5/27/2026

TWHBEA Scholarship Support Grows to $11,500 for 2026

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is pleased to announce an increase in its 2026 youth scholarship offerings, now totaling $11,500. The expanded amount reflects both the continued generosity of longtime supporters and the addition of a new memorial scholarship.
5/27/2026

Obituary – Gerald Burkett Montgomery

Mr. Gerald Burkett Montgomery, age 80, of the Patterson Community in Rutherford County, TN passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. 
5/26/2026

WHTA Youth Council is thriving

The WHTA Youth Council gathered on Saturday, May 23, 2026, prior to the start of the Spring Fun Show for a productive meeting filled with excitement and anticipation for the months ahead. Members met to receive their official Youth Council shirts, connect with fellow members, reflect on recent activities and discuss upcoming meetings and opportunities within the organization.
5/26/2026

Obituary – Alan Forrest Whitesell

Alan Forrest Whitesell, age 67, of Readyville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Born on August 4, 1958, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Alan lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors.
5/26/2026

Obituary – Blake Walters

The Walking Horse Report has recently learned of the passing of Blake Walters, beloved son of Molly Walters and brother to Taylor Walters.
5/25/2026

Latest Issue 5/25/26

5/22/2026

Watch The Spring Fun Show highlight videos on ReporTV

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — Following the conclusion of each night of the 2026 Spring Fun Show, classes will be available to view on demand at ReporTV.
5/22/2026

UCWHA donates to Legal and Lobbying funds

The Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Association recently donated $1,500 to both the industry legal and lobbying fund.  The monies were raised and donated as part of the 52nd Annual Upper Cumberland Walking Horse High Point Show. 
5/22/2026

Saddle up for the Walking Horse Celebration in Shelbyville

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has stood the test of time. “It’s a Tennessee tradition. It’s made it through world wars; we’ve been going on for 88 years straight,” said Warren Wells, a Shelbyville native. “I tell people all the time, it’s like you can be in 2026 and you can step back into 1940.” 
5/22/2026

WHOA Show Series Brownsville Cancelled Due To Weather

The WHOA Show Series in Brownsville, Kentucky, scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, has been cancelled due to weather.
5/21/2026

Obituary – Linda Imler

The Report has learned of the passing of longtime exhibitor and owner, Linda Imler. Linda was a longtime customer at Jeff Green Stables.
5/21/2026