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Obituary – Billy Parks

Billy Goodrich Parks, age 96 of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on August 16, 1928, in Smithland Community of Lincoln County, TN, to the late James and Gwyn Parks.
11/21/2024

Equine Obituary – Dragonfire

Twenty-seven-year-old, four-time World Grand Champion and seven-time World Champion Dragonfire, passed away on November 20, 2024, at his retirement home at Riverside Summit Ranch in Riverside, California. His owner, Jim Heiting, loved this great horse that carried both Heiting and Jamey Thompson to both World Championships and World Grand Championships under Russ Thompson Stables banner. 
11/21/2024

Obituary – Thomas Coleman Crockett, Sr.

Funeral services for Thomas Coleman Crockett, Sr., age 87 of Lewisburg, will be held 10:00am Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Brother Jim Sorrels officiating. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery in the Belfast Community. Mr. Crockett passed from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Maury County Regional Hospital with loved ones by his side.
11/21/2024

Comer Subpoenas Key USDA Official Over Arbitrary Enforcement of Horse Protection Act

 House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued a subpoena to a key official at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further investigate the USDA’s arbitrary enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments.
11/20/2024

TWHBEA pledges matching donation to "Pick Your Partner" Classes at United Walking Horse Fall Finale

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA) is excited to announce a new initiative to support the “Pick Your Partner” classes at the upcoming United Walking Horse Fall Finale in Tunica, Mississippi. TWHBEA will match up to $5,000 of the donations raised for the "Pick Your Partner" classes, which will benefit the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST).
11/14/2024

Upper Cumberland annual meeting and awards banquet approaching

The Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Association’s annual meeting and awards banquet will be held on November 23, 2024 at Bilbrey Farms, (1209 Gum Springs Road, Sparta, TN 3858), beginning at 6:00 pm. The cost is $30 per person. To reserve a spot, text/email your name and number of attendees by Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to Jimmy Sherrell at (615) 464-5047 or [email protected].
11/12/2024

Live from United Fall Finale

ReporTV will provide live streaming coverage from the United Fall Finale, beginning at 6:00 pm each night.

Highlights will be posted Monday, November 18.

11/12/2024

TWHBEA announces 2024 Hall of Fame and Master Breeder Honorees

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has announced this year’s recipients of its two most prestigious awards. Seven horses will be inducted into this year’s class of the Hall of Fame and three individuals will be recognized as Master Breeders. 
11/11/2024

Obituary – Barbara Sherrill Brumbaugh

Barbara Sherrill Brumbaugh, 88, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence.
11/11/2024

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11/8/2024

High Point Correction Deadline – November 29, 2024

The deadline to report high point corrections is November 29, 2024. Please take a moment to review your records and send any corrections to [email protected] or text 931-639-2850 by 5:00 PM on November 29, 2024.
11/6/2024

TWHNC and USDA oppose HSUS intervention in Rulemaking lawsuit

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration with Kimberly Lewis and Tom Gould filed a motion on November 4th opposing HSUS’ attempt at intervention in the rulemaking case in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Previously the HSUS had filed a motion with the court asking to be allowed to intervene in the case.
11/5/2024

Equine Obituary – Honor And Remember

The Walking Horse report has recently learned of the passing of Reserve World Grand Champion, Honor And Remember. After a lengthy illness and extended stay at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the gorgeous, young stallion passed away on November 5, 2024. He fought a hard fight but, in the end, lost the battle.  
11/5/2024

Obituary – Janice Holt

Mrs. Janice L. Dennis (Cass) Holt, age 76, of Shelbyville, Passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. The funeral service will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 2 PM, at the funeral home. Brother Steve Murphree will be officiating.
11/5/2024

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11/1/2024