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Obituary – Joseph Edward Link

Joseph Edward Link, age 68, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
7/17/2024

Obituary – Hugh Morgan Taylor, Jr.

The Report has learned that longtime Walking Horse Trainer, Hugh Morgan Taylor passed away on July 14, 2024.
7/16/2024

Equine Obituary – Generator’s Clean Sweep

On July 1, 2024, Generator’s Clean Sweep passed away at the age of 38. He was a Reserve World Grand Champion Two-Year-Old Stallion with trainer Ernest Upton, and won a World Championship in the O/A Show Pleasure division with Joe Dixon.
7/16/2024

Live from International Grand Championship

ReporTV will provide live streaming coverage from the International Grand Championship, beginning at 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 20 and at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 23 and Wednesday, July 24. There will also be highlights posted the following day.
7/15/2024

Celebration makes accommodations for Maiden entries

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will allow any Maiden entry to enter by the late entry deadline of July 30th without paying any penalty.  Due to the Maiden Finals being held on July 24th which falls after the entry deadline for the 86th Annual Celebration on July 23rd, those entries will be allowed to enter up until the late entry deadline of July 30th and pay the normal entry fee.
7/15/2024

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7/12/2024

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7/12/2024

Obituary – Melissa Payne Chambers

Melissa Payne Chambers, a beloved resident of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Born on January 6, 1953, Melissa Chambers, was a cherished member of the community, known for her warm heart, unwavering love for her family, and her deep passion for horses and East Tennessee.
7/12/2024

Cornersville Lions Club schedule correction

The Cornersville Lions Club, scheduled for Friday, July 12, has made a correction to their class schedule. Class 27 will be Amateur Four-Year-Old Stallions, Mares & Geldings. 
7/10/2024

Judges selected for 86th Celebration

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Derek Bonner, Jamie Bradshaw, Scotty Brooks, Leigh Stuart and Amy Trimble to judge the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration.  The Celebration will be held August 21-31, 2024 in Cooper Steel and Celebration Arenas over five morning sessions and 11 evening performances.
7/10/2024

Celebration to provide late entry opportunity

The 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will be held August 21-31, 2024 on its historic show grounds in Shelbyville. Earlier this summer, an entry deadline for preliminary class entries was set for July 23rd at 5:00PM central standard time. This deadline was earlier than in past years by approximately a week. 
7/9/2024

WHTA Auxiliary Supports Education Year after Year

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Auxiliary is a national non-profit organization dedicated to charitable organizations. Each year the Auxiliary awards scholarships to any eligible candidate involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who is furthering his/her education. 
7/8/2024

Live from Cornersville Lions Club

ReporTV will be providing live streaming coverage from Cornersville Lions Club, beginning at 6:00 pm on Friday, July 12, 2024. Highlights will be posted the following day.
7/8/2024

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7/4/2024

Supreme Court rulings have potential favorable impact on Tennessee Walking Horse industry

In the last week the Supreme Court of the United States has issued two rulings that could impact the USDA-APHIS’ ability to interpret the Horse Protection Act through rulemaking as well as how they adjudicate enforcement actions.
7/3/2024