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Obituary – Bonnie Reed Shofner

Bonnie Reed Shofner was born December 3, 1941 in Green County, KY to the late Lewis and Gladys McCubbins Shofner. He departed this life on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, KY having attained the age of eighty-two years, two months, and nineteen days of age.  
2/25/2024

FAST Spring Showcase announces judges

The FAST Spring Showcase is pleased to announce that Dean Byard, Renee Carlton and Jamie Lawrence will judge their event that is scheduled for March 28-30, 2024. The show will take place at the Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. For more information, contact Show Manager Margo Urad at 214-763-7379. 
2/25/2024

Walking Horse Association of Alabama stallion auction ends tomorrow

The Walking Horse Association of Alabama Stallion Fee Auction ends on Saturday February 24th.
2/23/2024

Obituary – Mark Parker

Mark Anthony Parker, 61, of Woodbury passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Woodbury Health and Rehab. Born in Cannon Co., he is the son of, Charlene Farless Parker of Woodbury and the late Ike Parker, Jr.
2/23/2024

Make plans to attend the National Trainers' Show

The Walking Horse Trainers Association, Inc. invites everyone to attend their 56th Annual National Trainers Show on March 13-16, 2024. The show will be held at Cooper Steel Arena and  will begin each night at 6:00 pm.
2/21/2024

Kentucky HIO changes course; will not require Horse and Exhibitor Cards

Just last week the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) announced the introduction of a horse card and exhibitor card for 2024 that will raise funds for the legal challenge to the upcoming rulemaking.
2/20/2024

Obituary – Jack Wilson

We are sad to announce the passing of Jack Lee Wilson of Englewood, Tennessee. He passed at the age 78 on February 14, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones and passed of natural causes.
2/20/2024

Obituary – Zada "Pete" Minter

Funeral Service for Mrs. Zada "Pete" Minter, mother of walking horse owner and exhibitor Kathy Baker, 92, of Shelbyville, Tennessee and formerly of Camp Hill, Alabama will be Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Dr. Josh Sammons will officiate. Burial will follow in the Camp Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Langley Funeral Home.
2/20/2024

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2/16/2024

Walking In The Smokies selects judging panel

Walking In The Smokies Horse Show, scheduled for April 4-6, has selected Jamie Bradshaw, Stephen Hankins and Amy Trimble to mark the cards for this year's event.
2/16/2024

WHTA Auxiliary dues deadline approaching

The March 1st deadline to pay WHTA Auxiliary dues to be eligible to show in WHTA Auxiliary classes is quickly approaching. Dues are $30 per year, unless you are a past president. 
2/14/2024

The Walking Horse Report welcomes Rebecca Simons

Rebecca Simons, the granddaughter of Harold and Vella Rhea Taylor and the great niece of Billy and Dee Cantrell, was born and raised in Lebanon, Tennessee. It was there in Lebanon Rebecca fell in love with the Tennessee Walking Horse.
2/13/2024

Walking Horse Association of Alabama stallion auction

The Walking Horse Association of Alabama’s Annual Stallion Fee Auction will begin online this coming Saturday February 17, 2024, at noon. The proceeds of this auction are donated by the Walking Horse Association of Alabama to Smile A Mile. A Smile-A-Mile’s mission is to provide hope, healing of the spirit and love for the whole family during the childhood cancer journey.
2/13/2024

WHOA membership deadline approaching for discounted rate

The Walking Horse Owners' Association would like to remind everyone of the following...
2/13/2024

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2/9/2024