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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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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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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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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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.

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

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.

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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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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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.  

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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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

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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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.  

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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