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Publication Date |
| The NSSHA Banquet that was originally scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been rescheduled for Saturday, February 14, 2026. The event will be held at the Blue Ribbon Circle in Shelbyville, Tennessee, and will begin at 5:30. |
1/22/2026 |
| The ETWHA Banquet has been rescheduled to January 31st, 2026, due to the threat of severe weather over the weekend. |
1/20/2026 |
| Due to the forecast of significant wintry weather expected later this week, the PWHAT Banquet has been rescheduled for February 27, 2026, at the Bell Buckle Banquet Hall. Please visit the PWHAT Facebook page for additional updates and information. |
1/20/2026 |
| The Eastern Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Association banquet scheduled for this Saturday has officially been rescheduled for March 7th. The event will remain at the same time and location. |
1/20/2026 |
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1/16/2026 |
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1/15/2026 |
| The Appalachian Walking & Racking Horse Association (AWRHA) Board of Directors are in close contact with other state organizations regarding the industry’s legal challenges and the “Inclusive Alliance” proposal from industry stakeholders – TWHBEA, TWHNC, and WHTA. |
1/13/2026 |
| The Kentucky Walking Horse Association (KWHA) Board of Directors are in communication with other state and area organizations concerning the information that has recently been shared with the Walking Horse industry. There have been numerous concerns and questions asked about the Alliance proposal. |
1/13/2026 |
| The South Carolina Walking Horse Association (SCWHA) Board of Directors met on Sunday, January 11, to address the ongoing legal challenges facing the walking horse industry. |
1/12/2026 |
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1/9/2026 |
| Editor’s note: The following FAQs were released to address questions regarding the proposed concept of an alliance of industry enforcement, judging and rules. |
1/9/2026 |
| Harrell Bond Jones, age 71, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord on January 9, 2026. After a courageous battle with cancer, he passed peacefully in his sleep with his devoted wife by his side. |
1/9/2026 |
| WHOA Announces 2026 Board of Directors. |
1/8/2026 |
| The Walking Horse Owners Association represented over 1200 members in 2025. Many of those members support other organizations and HIOs, including PWHAT, NWHA, Kentucky HIO, SHOW and AHS. |
1/8/2026 |
| In a landmark move for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, the boards of the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA), the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC), and the executive committee of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) met on Monday, January 5, to explore forming a new alliance aimed at unifying inspection and judging standards, as well as consolidating the industry rulebook. |
1/7/2026 |