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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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Celebration Makes Accommodations For Maiden Entries

TWHNC Press Release 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
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Obituary – Joseph “Joe” Edward Link

Joseph Edward “Joe” Link, 68, of Mt Juliet, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Joe was born in Nashville on December 26, 1955 to his parents John Thomas and Teresa Pair Link. Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Holy Rosary Academy. After graduating high school, Joe
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Celebration to provide late entry opportunity

TWHNC PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, July 9, 2024 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
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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. Melissa
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WHTA Auxiliary Presents Scholarships

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Auxiliary is very instrumental in promoting education, especially when it comes to members of the Walking Horse industry. Each year the Auxiliary awards scholarships to any eligible candidate involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who is furthering his/her education. Each application is evaluated and scored by numerous qualified professional people. Beth
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Judges selected for 86th Celebration

TWHNC Press Release SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – 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. The
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Cartwrights and Walking Horse Honored at New School

Cartwright Elementary School is the newest school built in Shelbyville/Bedford County and will welcome students this upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The school is named in honor of the late Bobby and Jane Cartwright. Better known as “Big Hoss” and “Granny Jane”, the Cartwrights were longtime supporters of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, as well as
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TWHNC releases Class Sheet for 86th Celebration

TWHNC PRESS & SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE Friday, June 14, 2024 The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) has released the class schedule for the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration. The Celebration will begin on Wednesday August 21, 2024 and run through the following Saturday, August 31st. The class sheet mirrors 2023 in terms of what classes
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WHOA Announces International Judges

WHOA PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, June 18, 2024 The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 46th Annual International Grand Championship. The following three individuals were selected through online voting by current WHOA Members: Mr. Joe Fraley of Wallingford, Kentucky Mr. Kevin Gilliam of Oxford, North Carolina Mr. Eli Murphy
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Obituary – Kim Byrom

Mrs. Kim Bates Byrom passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Shelbyvilke, Tennessee. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Pete and Jean Bates. As well as her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Byrom,
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Obituary – Elizabeth Pendleton

Elizabeth Ann Pendleton, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, long time walking horse exhibitor, Jennifer Pendleton. Visitation for Elizabeth will take place on Tuesday, June 18th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, Florida 32129.
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Show Postponed

The announcement has been made that the June 29th Palmetto Show in Sumter, SC has been postponed. A new date will be posted as it becomes available.

Obituary- Holly (Liddell) Sanders

Holly Liddell Sanders, 64,of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Robert Sanders by her side. Holly was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Steve and Frances Liddell. Holly was well known and loved by everyone in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Holly was
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Show Results

Celebration Fall Classic Results

Celebration Fall Classic Results

PWHAT Fun Show Results

PWHAT Fun Show Results

EAST TN Spring Fling Results

EAST TN Spring Fling Results

Fast Spring Showcase Results

Fast Spring Showcase Results

National Trainers’ Show Results

Trainers’ 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

Obituaries

Obituary – Joseph “Joe” Edward Link

Joseph Edward “Joe” Link, 68, of Mt Juliet, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Joe was born in Nashville on December 26, 1955 to his parents John Thomas and Teresa Pair Link. Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Holy Rosary Academy. After graduating high school, Joe
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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. Melissa
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Obituary – Kim Byrom

Mrs. Kim Bates Byrom passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Shelbyvilke, Tennessee. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Pete and Jean Bates. As well as her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Byrom,
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Obituary – Elizabeth Pendleton

Elizabeth Ann Pendleton, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, long time walking horse exhibitor, Jennifer Pendleton. Visitation for Elizabeth will take place on Tuesday, June 18th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, Florida 32129.
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Obituary- Holly (Liddell) Sanders

Holly Liddell Sanders, 64,of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Robert Sanders by her side. Holly was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Steve and Frances Liddell. Holly was well known and loved by everyone in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Holly was
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Equine Obit – All Colors My Papa

All Colors My Papa, 1998-2024 On May 7, 2024, All Colors My Papa was laid to rest. He was owned by the David Keatts family. During his life he was shown by Bobby Hugh, Debbie Wells, Dalia Smith Harr, and finally by the Keatts family. He was trained by Lynn Keatts at Oak Crest Stables
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Obituary – Gene Jordan

Gene D. Jordan, age 91 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee passed away peacefully, May 11, 2024 at the farm he was born and raised on. Gene graduated from Walter Hill High School and then farmed with his Father and later worked as a Master Farrier for thirty-eight years in the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry. He was a
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Obituary – Mary Frances Brantley

Mary Frances Brantley of Manchester, TN was born April 11, 1925 in Mt. Pisgah, Giles County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Oscar Pitman Gentry and Mary Florilla Ensor Gentry. A beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt, she departed this life on April 24, 2024 in Manchester, TN at the age of
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Obituary- Jacquline Singleton

Jacquline M. Singleton (Kubica) passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 86 in Nolensville, Tennessee. Jackie is survived by her husband Jim Singleton, children Jerry (Patricia) Singleton, Mary Jo Deane, Jeffery Singleton (Barbara Madar), John Singleton, Tina Singleton, and Lisa (Steve) Sager. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents Leo &
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Obituary- Violet Meadows

VIOLET ODEAN MEADOWS, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was the grandmother of Walking Horse trainer Keegan Meadows. She was born August 13, 1934, in Madison, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charley and Ines Setliff. Her husband Arvil “Gay” Meadows also preceded her in
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Obituary – Sunny Sue Reece Bunch

Sunny Sue Reece Bunch was born January 24, 1952. Sunny passed away peacefully at home on February 3, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Bobbie Dalton Reece, and her daughter, Wendy Traci Gibson Posey. Sunny lived for her family and loved them immensely. She had a kind and loving heart
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Obituary – Zada “Pete” Minter

Funeral services for Mrs. Zada “Pete” Minter of Shelbyville, Tennessee and formerly of Camp Hill, Alabama, were held Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Chapel of Langley Funeral Home. Dr. Josh Sammons officiated. Burial followed in the Camp Hill Cemetery. The family received friends on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 1:00 pm
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Obituary- Jack Lee Wilson

Jack Lee Wilson of Englewood, Tennessee passed away at the age 78 on February 14, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones and passed of natural causes. He will be lovingly remembered by his children; Warren and daughter in-law, Laurie Wilson, Gwain and daughter in-law, Shelby Wilson; grandchildren, Madison, Skylan and Jansen; sister, Joyce
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Obituary – Mark Parker

Mark Anthony Parker of Woodbury, Tennessee passed away February 22nd at Woodbury Health and Rehab, surrounded by his family. He was 61 years old. Born in Cannon Co., he is the son of, Charlene Farless Parker of Woodbury and the late Ike Parker, Jr. Besides his mother, survivors also include his son, Andy (Ashley) Parker
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OBITUARY – Jeannae Patterson

Jeannae Patterson, of Jacksonville, Florida, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2023. She was looking forward to seeing heaven and Buz, her husband of 57 years, who she was certain was waiting for her. Jeannae leaves behind three children-Ashley (Chris) Cowart, Rachel Wood, and Sam (Karri) Patterson, as well as
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