News

USDA Gives Outline of Mandatory Penalties

A stakeholders conference call was held on Tuesday, June 5, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. Dr. Chester Gipson and Dr. Rachel Cezar conducted the call which outlines the mandatory penalties that will be published in the Federal Registry on Thursday, June 7, 2012, and will go into effect on Monday, July 9, 2012. Dr. Cezar presented
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News

New SHOW rule addresses horses entering ring

The SHOW Rules committee recently suggested a change to the rulebook which addresses class procedure and the requirements and limitations for how horses enter the ring to begin the class. The rule focuses on safety as well as allowing the judges to observe the horses entering the ring more fully. In recent years, horses have
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SHOW seeks comment on proposed rule change

The SHOW HIO recently received a recommendation from its Rules Committee to change the “Relative of a Professional” designation in its 2023 updated rulebook. In addition, the committee has recommended a “secondary” rule for shows under 100 entries in a single night and 150 entries for multi-night shows. SHOW will accept comments from the public
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World Grand Champion Beauty and Philanthropist

The Scoop would like to spotlight Jessica Lawwell who recently participated in the prestigious Lights Camera Fashion event in Jackson, Tennessee. Out of 48 beautiful participants, Jessica raised the most money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital which was a whopping $33,800. She also received the Crowd Favorite Award. What an outstanding young lady and an
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AMATEUR JUDGING, TRIVIA AND MORE AT THE 55TH ANNUAL NATIONAL TRAINERS SHOW

WHTA will again host an Amateur Judging competition on Wednesday and Thursday Nights. Three amateur judges will be selected to tie 4 different classes. (2 Pleasure and 2 Performance) The selected amateur judges will have no contact with the 3 Official Judges. The selected amateur judges will need to bring a clipboard, paper and pen.
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Dan and Heidi Waddell

Heidi Davis and Dan Waddell were united in marriage on February 4, 2023 at Saddle Woods Farm in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This union blended two beautiful families, and The Waddells will call Petersburg, Tennessee their home. The Scoop sends Dan and Heidi our best wishes for a happy and blessed marriage.

AWHLA Show Rescheduled

The Alabama Walking Horse Ladies’ Auxiliary Show will be held on May 20 at Baileyton Park in Baileyton, AL, not May 6 in Cullman.

Obituary- Merle Stuart

Walking Horse supporter Merle Stuart has passed away. He was the husband of Shirley Stuart and the father of Leigh Stuart, Lynn Marchetti and Jim Stuart. Please keep the Stuart Family in your thoughts and prayers. A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Events, Deadlines & Happenings at The Pennyroyal

The Pennyroyal Charity Horse Show is set as the kick-off show for the 2023 season. It will take place on March 3rd & 4th at Oak Grove Equestrian Center in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The show is in its second year as a new fundraiser for Pennyroyal Hospice (a 501(c)3). Casey Jones Distillery of Hopkinsville, Kentucky
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Obituary Michael Baskett

Michael Keith Baskett of Fall Branch, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was a service member of the Tennessee National Guard. He worked over 20 years at Kingsport Press/Quebecor. Horses were his
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Gladney to Judge Southern Belle

The Walking Horse Owners Association recently announced their selection to judge the Southern Belle Triple Crown Horse Show. Darden Gladney of Homer, Louisiana has accepted the task. The event is scheduled for March 30–April 1, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida. For more information about the show, please visit the WHOA website at www.walkinghorseowners.com.  

WHOA Announces Board of Directors Election results

From Press Release of January 24,2023 President: AMY CROSS NANCE- TENNESSEE The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is proud to announce the following candidates were elected to the WHOA Board of Directors by the WHOA Membership. Kim Bennett – Kentucky Jodi Dedecker Bubar – Illinois Dickie Gardner – Tennessee Rhonda Martocci – Tennessee Keegan Meadows –
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NCWHA Elects Officers And BOD

The following individuals were reelected to serve the North Carolina Walking Horse Association for the 2023 show year. Board of Directors Amy Abee Sandy Brumbaugh Hayden Burks Kerry DeArmond Officers President – Allen Dickerson 1st Vice President – Kelly Manis 2nd Vice President – Joe Manis Treasurer – Kelly Duschel Secretary – Sandy Brumbaugh

Equine Obituary- Infidelity

Reserve World Champion Infidelity was laid to rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023, after an unsuccessful battle with colic at the age of 9. Legs, as he was known at the barn, was purchased by The Kris Adams family of Shelbyville, Tennessee from Anne Evans & Alex Johnson of Limestone, Tennessee in the fall of
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WHTA License Renewal Deadline

March 18, 2023 is the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association license renewal deadline. The end of the National Trainers’ Show on this date will close the renewal period. Any renewals made after March 18th will be $250, no exceptions. For more information, you may call the WHTA office at 931-684-5866.  

WHOA Selects Executive Director

The Walking Horse Owners Association recently announced that Mark Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee has accepted the Executive Director position. Mark has previously worked for WHOA, understanding the goals set forth by the association and also has extensive knowledge of the horse industry. For more information about the Walking Horse Owners Association and its goals or
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Show Results

United Fall Finale Results

United Fall Finale Results

Celebration Fall Classic Results

Celebration Fall Classic Results

Appalachian Championship Results

Appalachian Championship Results

North Carolina Championship Results

North Carolina Championship Results

SCWHA Championship Results

SCWHA Championship Results

Kentucky Celebration Results

Kentucky Celebration Results

Buckeye Classic Results

Buckeye Classic Results

The Classic – Belfast Results

The Classic – Belfast Results

Germantown Charity Results

Germantown Charity Results

ETWHA LADIES AUXILIARY Results

ETWHA LADIES AUXILIARY Results

Cumberland County Results

Cumberland County Results

Arab Summer Classic Results

Arab Summer Classic Results

Spring Fun Show Results

Spring Fun Show Results

PWHAT Show Results

PWHAT Show Results

EAST TN CLASSIC RESULTS

EAST TN CLASSIC RESULTS

Obituaries

Obituary- Merle Stuart

Walking Horse supporter Merle Stuart has passed away. He was the husband of Shirley Stuart and the father of Leigh Stuart, Lynn Marchetti and Jim Stuart. Please keep the Stuart Family in your thoughts and prayers. A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Obituary Michael Baskett

Michael Keith Baskett of Fall Branch, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was a service member of the Tennessee National Guard. He worked over 20 years at Kingsport Press/Quebecor. Horses were his
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Equine Obituary- Infidelity

Reserve World Champion Infidelity was laid to rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023, after an unsuccessful battle with colic at the age of 9. Legs, as he was known at the barn, was purchased by The Kris Adams family of Shelbyville, Tennessee from Anne Evans & Alex Johnson of Limestone, Tennessee in the fall of
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Obituary- Erika Mann

Erika Renee Mann, 36, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Alive Hospice Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born on February 27, 1986 in Lexington, Kentucky to Randy Mann and Terry Lowman. Erika resided in Shelbyville, Tennessee following her move from Mt. Sterling four years ago. She was a graduate of Bath
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Obituary- Louise McCarter

Louise Bass McCarter passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Dogwood Assisted Living Center in Corinth, Mississippi. Mrs. McCarter was born Friday, July 31, 1931 to the late Charles and Ossa Bass. At the tender age of fourteen she met her true love and husband of 76 years, Gilbert “Sonny” McCarter. Mrs. McCarter was a
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Obituary- Sammy Cagle

Mr. Sammy Cagle of Lexington, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson. He was 74 years old. Sammy proudly served his and surrounding communities as manager of Parsons Mortuary for 29 years. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Gayle Cagle of Lexington; daughters, Julia
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Obituary- Lucille Watts

Lucille Era Taylor Watts went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, January 7, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born in Columbia, Mississippi to William Augustus and Vergie Ethridge Taylor on March 26, 1929 and was a lifelong resident of Columbia. She was happily married to James Lewis Watts in 1949
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Obituary- Louie Staton

William Louis “Louie” Staton, age 70, of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed suddenly from this life Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Shelbyville. Mr. Staton was cremated and no services were planned. Mr. Staton was born in Albany, Kentucky on October 3, 1952, to the late Billy Ray Staton and Sybil Aldridge Stephenson. Before his retirement Louie was
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Obituary- Bobby McDaniel

Bobby Lee McDaniel, age 78, of Cornersville, TN, died Monday, January 9, 2023, at his residence. He was a native of Marshall County, the son of the late R.Z. and Margaret Lee McDaniel. He was a Cornersville graduate of the Class of 1962, warehouse supervisor for Genesco and an elder of the Cornersville Church of
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Obituary- Eric Lackey

Eric Carl Lackey, 66, a resident of High Point, NC, passed on to be with the Lord on November 22, 2022 while at the home he shared with his wife, Diane DuBois Lackey. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 with a visitation from 12:00 until 1:30 pm in the Christian Enrichment Center at Memorial
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Obituary- Elaine Pinner

Elaine Pinner, 76, of Senatobia, MS passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She also loved animals. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Ralph Pinner; daughter, Teresa Anne McDermott (Barry); son, Ralph E. Pinner, Jr. (Traci); sisters, Nanda King and June Lee; brother, Harold Owen, Jr.
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Obituary Jean Poarch

Jean Poarch, age 90, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 16, 2022, surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her son, Ronal Young; parents Dennis and Emma Johns; daughter-in-law Judy Young; brother Dennis Johns Jr.: sisters, Faye Scott, Model Kendrick, Anner Lou Ridley, Syble Green, Betty Steelman, Bobbie Jo
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Obituary Darrin Sisk

Darrin Wayne Sisk of Walterboro, South Carolina entered into eternal rest on Wednesday afternoon, November 9, 2022. He was 57 years old. Darrin was born October 18, 1965, in Rocky Face, Tennessee. He was the son of Mary Katherine Love Sisk and the late Jerry Wayne Sisk. Darrin had worked over thirty years, a long
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Obituary Becky Bull

On November 15, 2022 Rebecca Sue (England) Bull, 66, of Jefferson City, Tennessee passed away at Fort Sanders Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years old. She was born on May 17, 1956 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Eugene and Arnetta Bray England, and was raised in Tazewell, Tennessee. She was
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Equine Obituary – DiMaggio

June 28, 2004- Aug 17, 2022 Dimaggio was purchased as a two year old by Backward S Ranch and the Sherman Family. He was then purchased during his three year old season by Holland and Kilgore and went on to win the Three Year Old WGC and Three Year Old Stallion preliminary with Billy Young.
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