The Nominating Committee of the Walking Horse Owners’ Association has nominated the following people for the 2025 Board of Directors to serve for a 3-year term. Nominees for WHOA Board of Directors: Martha Child – Tennessee Kevin Gilliam – North Carolina Jessica Mast – Tennessee Maggie Moore – Tennessee Peggy Moore – Tennessee Susan Paul
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Jesse and Autumn Scott Barnes were united in marriage in a private ceremony on October 9, 2024. The couple exchanged vows at The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs,  Colorado.  The Scoop sends our happiest wishes to the newlyweds.

RWGC Honor And Remember passed away on November 5, 2024. He fought hard, but after a lengthy and extended health battle, the beautiful stallion ended the fight. Honor And Remember was sired by Honors and out of the mare Think Pink. He was bred by Stephanie White and foaled on April 29, 2018. His career
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RWC Front Nine made a trip to Rocky Top and represented the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and to this year’s recent University of Tennessee’s Homecoming game. The beautiful horse was exhibited by Katherine Vaughn, niece of Karen McGee Harnden. Front Nine is owned by Christen Lovvorn.

Leatherwood Farm is excited to announce that Bailey Momb has joined their staff. In a social media post released by Leatherwood Farm Trail Horses, administrators stated that the multi-WGC trainer is a welcome addition to their team and they look forward to seeing what the future brings!

Mrs. Janice L. Dennis (Cass) Holt, age 76, of Shelbyville, Passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024. The funeral service was Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the funeral home. Brother Steve Murphree officiated. She was born, May 30, 1948, to the late Dexter D. and Myrtle Vinson Dennis, in Cookeville, TN. She loved reading, gardening and
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Phyllis Byars Prater was born on January 06, 1963 to Douglas and Clara Byars. She was the oldest of 3 children. Phyllis was a devout wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. You could always find a smile on Phyllis’ face and a warm kind greeting whenever you saw her. She was beautiful inside
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Philip Trimble recently suffered a brain injury which resulted in surgery and a long road to recovery. With an injury of this magnitude, Philip has not been able to work. Friends of the family have organized a benefit to help relieve some of the financial stress that happens from medical expenses. Please mark your calendars
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Linda Kay Candelaria Richards of Hendersonville, Tennessee passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024 after battling cancer for nearly two years. Her absence is so very evident, but her life lives on, in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know and love her. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dr.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 18, 2024 Contact: Mark Farrar, 931-359-1574, mfarrar@twhbea.com The TWHBEA Election Committee met yesterday and certified the results of this year’s election. The ballots were counted by Winnett Associates PLLC. 10 States/Regions elected directors to full three-year terms, with Michigan, Virginia, and Region 6 also electing directors for partial terms. In
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The United Walking Horse Fall Finale will take place November 14-16, 2024 and be held in Tunica, Mississippi. Since its beginning, this show has been observed as the last official horse show of the year. The show is the combined effort of the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse
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Barbara Sherrill Brumbaugh, 88, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1936 in Catawba County to the late George and Clara Hefner Sherrill. Barbara was a member of First Baptist Church in Hickory and retired as a teacher after 35 years of service, having taught
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The North Carolina Walking Horse Association has joined efforts once again with the Culbreth and Mosley families to support the youth of our industry by helping them further their education through scholarship presentations. This year, the NCWHA is happy to announce the distribution of four scholarships to very deserving youth. Emma Wood, Liberty University- The
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The Walking Horse Trainers Association is currently making preparations for their annual awards banquet honoring the achievements of 2024.The banquet will take place on February 14th & 15th at the Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee.

Tyler and Allison Baucom proudly announce the birth of their son Bryson Chad Baucom. He entered the world on October 7, 2024 weighing 6lbs 11oz and measured 19.75 inches long. The Scoop congratulates the Baucoms on their bundle of joy.