Archive for August 2012

JACKSON COUNTY, TN RESCHEDULES

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

The Jackson County Horse Show in Gainesboro, TN, which was originally scheduled for June 30 has been rescheduled for September 18, 2012. The show was cancelled due to severe storm damage and power outages. Please mark this date on your calendar and support this show.



TWHBEA World Versatility Show Races To New Record

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By
TWHBEA Versatility Overall High Point Winners

Lewisburg, TN – The latest edition of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) World Versatility Show was a record setter. With 557 entries from at least ten different states this year’s top Tennessee Walking Horse versatility competition was the biggest yet. The show, which was held July 20 – 22 at Miller
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Renew Now And Receive A Free Copy Of “Tennessee Walking Horse: An American Tradition”

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

TWHBEA has a special offer for you! Renew your membership now and receive a complimentary copy of the renowned book “Tennessee Walking Horse: An American Tradition.” This offer is valid through September 1, 2012 and only for TWHBEA members that have not renewed their memberships in 2012. About TWHBEA The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and
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Letter from USDA

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By


Walking Horse Owners Association Announces Dressage Clinic With Debbi Stewart

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association invites you to an introduction to gaited dressage instruction with clinician Debbi Stewart. The event is scheduled on August 18, 2012 at the Live Oak Stables in Summerdale, Alabama. Just minutes from beautiful Gulf Shores spend the day learning practical dressage information for you and your horse. The day begins
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SHOW Responds to USDA’s Effort to Decertify Its Inspectors

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

(Shelbyville, TN) – On Friday, SHOW responded to the USDA taking the first step to decertify SHOW inspectors. Today SHOW issued the following statement: “SHOW supports strict penalties and frankly, has enforced stricter penalties than even the federal government, but this rule was written in a way that allows soring trainers to continue showing their
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Loyd Hall Black, Jr., Appointed to American Horse Council Animal Welfare Committee

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

Lewisburg, TN – Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association Member At Large By Laws Vice President Loyd Hall ‘Buster’ Black, Jr., was recently appointed to the American Horse Council Animal Welfare Committee. Active with the American Horse Council for several years, Black, who is an attorney specializing in equine law and equine regulation, was
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James “Jimmy” Earnest Kimbro

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

James “Jimmy” Earnest Kimbro, age 72, of the Deason Community, went on to meet the Lord peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Heritage Medical Center on July 27, 2012. Mr. Kimbro and his wife, Aleitha, were founders and owners of Bedford Tack since 1979. He was an avid cattle farmer and well respected in
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Revocation of Designated Qualified Persons (DQP) Certification Program of Horse Industry Organizations or Associations

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

9 C.F.R. 11.7(g) provides for the revocation of a horse industry organization or association’s (HIO’s) DQP program certification. Specifically, this section states that: “Any horse industry organization or association having a Department certified DQP program that has not received Department approval of the inspection procedures provided for in paragraph (b)(6) of this section, or that
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FRANK LOSESY AND THE DARK SIDE OF HSUS

Aug 3rd, 2012 | By

Shelbyville, TN – On June 28 at the Hall of Fame Club in the Calsonic Arena, approximately 250 animal lovers had the privilege of hearing Frank Losey speak regarding the Humane Society of the United States. Losey is an attorney licensed to appear before the Supreme Court of the United States. He is also licensed
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