Archive for February 2015

WHTLA DUES

Feb 26th, 2015 | By

Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary Members your dues must be in (or postmarked) by March 1, 2015. They are $30. You can mail checks to the Auxiliary at PO Box 1821, Shelbyville, TN 37162



Tyler Bean Update

Feb 26th, 2015 | By

Following a car accident, Tyler Bean is beginning to get his voice back. He is a very determined and a strong individual. He hopefully will be going to rehab sometime this week. Your thoughts and prayers have been greatly appreciated. Please support the Tyler Bean benefit at Ripwood Sale March 6, 2015.



1st Annual Racking Readers Choice Scoop Selections

Feb 26th, 2015 | By

As of February 25, 2015 we have a ton of Readers Choice ballots are already open and tallied. We have several emails and envelopes still to open. Please get your ballots mailed in by the Deadline March 2nd. We are so pleased with such a great turnout of our first annual Readers Choice awards for
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Contender Farms vs. USDA

Feb 26th, 2015 | By

CONTENDER FARMS, L.L.P.; MIKE MCGARTLAND, Plaintiffs – Appellants v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Defendant – Appellee Appeal from the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas Before JOLLY and JONES, Circuit Judges, and GODBEY*, District Judge. E. GRADY JOLLY, Circuit Judge: Contender Farms, L.L.P. and Mike McGartland appeal the district court’s
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WHTLA Hosts Second Annual 5k

Feb 5th, 2015 | By

The Footloose for Kids 5K Run/Walk is in its second year and hopes to grow on the success of last year. Proceeds from this year’s race will go to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, handicapped riding program and scholarships. All participants will receive a t-shirt (2015 color is neon green). Trophies to be awarded:
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Howard Retires From The Celebration

Feb 5th, 2015 | By

TWHNC Chairman David Howard has retired from the Celebration board upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. David Howard is the owner of Dabora Inc. Pat Marsh replaces Howard as the Celebration Chairman.



Reward Offered for Stolen Horse

Feb 5th, 2015 | By

Papa’s Final Choice won a Racking 15.2 World Grand Champion title in September, 2014. Please help us find this sweet, special boy. He was stolen out of his warm stall, at his home of his owner Riley Fenn in Louisville, Alabama on Saturday night, 1-31-15. He was barefoot or keg shod, while off for a
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TWHBEA Retains Interim Director

Feb 5th, 2015 | By

TWHBEA is pleased to announce they have retained the services of Walter Chism to serve as interim Executive Director while TWHBEA continues its search for a new Executive Director. The position became available after former Executive Director Tracy Boyd resigned in December. Walt’s knowledge of ongoing projects and plans would ease the pressure to make
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WHOA ANNOUNCES BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION RESULTS

Feb 5th, 2015 | By

2015 President: DEE DEE MILLER SALE – 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. DR. JANA ANDERSON – TENNESSEE JILL BEECH – TENNESSEE DARDEN GLADNEY – LOUISIANA CAROLINE HOFFMAN – MISSOURI PEGGY MOORE – TENNESSEE KATHY OWEN
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Tennessee Walking Horse Enthusiasts Sponsor TN Special Olympics Banquet

Feb 5th, 2015 | By

Gatlinburg, TN – The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association and Tennessee Walking Horse enthusiasts from across the globe recently sponsored the Special Olympics Banquet held at the Convention Center in downtown Gatlinburg, TN. The Tennessee Chapter of Special Olympics started their Winter Olympic Competitions on Monday, January 26, 2015 and followed the evening
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