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| FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA), in partnership with the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA), will host a meeting for Tennessee Walking Horse show managers on Saturday, February 14, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. |
2/11/2026 |
| NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A portrait of the reigning World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse, JUSTIFIED HONORS, was recently presented to Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture Andy Holt at the Ellington Agricultural Center in Nashville, home of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture. |
2/11/2026 |
| The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is pleased to release a proposed class sheet for the 88th Celebration and invites feedback from the industry. The proposed changes are designed to increase participation, improve class efficiency, and create additional opportunities across multiple divisions. |
2/11/2026 |
| The Spring Extravaganza, scheduled for May 8–9, 2026, at the Bedford County Ag Center, has announced that Amy Trimble will serve as judge for the event. |
2/10/2026 |
| The SHOW HIO will once again require horse and exhibitor cards for the upcoming 2026 show season. This will be the third year of the program, which is administered by the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. |
2/9/2026 |
| Glenda Susan Nichols, age 71 of Ozark, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend to many, passed away surrounded by love on February 9, 2026. |
2/9/2026 |
| Dr. Clifford Louis Garrard, Jr., age 89, died peacefully in his sleep Thursday, February 5, 2026, at The Carriage House Assisted Living in Shelbyville, Tennessee. |
2/9/2026 |
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2/6/2026 |
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2/6/2026 |
| Walking in the Smokies, scheduled for April 9–11, 2026, at Smoky Mountain Arena in Sevierville, Tennessee, has announced its judging panel of Jamie Bradshaw, Ross Campbell, and Kenny Smith. |
2/5/2026 |
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2/5/2026 |
| Robert Wayne "Bud" Moore, 86, of Seagrove Beach, FL, passed away at his Bit and Spur farm in Lynnville, TN, just after sunset on February 2, 2026. He was dedicated, working 12-hour days, 7 days a week, for the first 40 years of his adult life. He was extraordinarily generous, gracious, and thoughtful. |
2/4/2026 |
| WHOA is pleased to announce that Ms. Gayle Lampe, an equestrian name that needs no introduction, will mark the cards for the 2026 Equiskill Challenge Cup Equitation Championship class at The International Grand Championship this July at the TN Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. |
2/2/2026 |
| Dear Horse Protection Stakeholder, As we enter the 2026 horse show season, I write to share an update on USDA’s Horse Protection Program and our plan for working with you to fulfill our shared responsibilities under the Horse Protection Act (HPA). |
1/28/2026 |
| WGC A Neon Knight was humanely laid to rest on his owner's farm in Culleoka, Tennessee, where he lived out his life until his death on January 27th. |
1/28/2026 |