Archive for August 2016

TWHBEA World Series Results

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TWHBEA World Series Results



Roger Latham Memorial Results

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

Roger Latham Memorial Results



Fentress County Results

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

Fentress County Results



The Smokey Mountain Walking Horse Association Donates to Legal Fund

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

The Smokey Mountain Walking Horse Association voted to donate $2,500 to the Legal Fund to help fight the proposed rule changes by the USDA.



Equine Piroplasmosis Detected in 17 Horses

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

NASHVILLE — The state veterinarian’s office is investigating an outbreak of Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) in a group of racing Quarter Horses in Tennessee. EP is a blood parasite that affects equines. Although it can be transmitted through infected ticks, today it is more commonly spread by blood and blood products through the sharing of needles,
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AMHA Board Releases Statement on Pending Proposed HPA Regulations

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

First and foremost, the American Morgan Horse Association, Inc. supports the responsible breeding and ownership of horses and is pro-welfare of the horse. However, USDA’s pending proposals (as currently written) regarding the Horse Protection Act (HPA), are NOT endorsed by the AMHA Board of Directors. The Board would like to assure the membership that AMHA
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American Farm Bureau Requests Extension from USDA

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

American Farm Bureau Federation Executive Director of Public Policy, Dale Moore, sent a letter to the USDA on August 15, 2016 requesting an extension of at least 60 days to the comment period on the proposed rule by the USDA. The proposed rule would amend the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and prohibit the use of
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Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Celebration Meeting Scheduled

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary will hold their annual Celebration meeting on Sunday, August 28th at 11:30 am on the porch of Finish Line Farms’ Celebration grounds barn. As a reminder, this is the last meeting to count for 2016 show eligibility. Also, all members are encouraged to stay afterwards and help with the Auxiliary
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TWHNC Invites AAEP Welfare Committee to Celebration

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

Celebration Chief Executive Officer Mike Inman sent a letter to each member of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Welfare Committee inviting them to attend the upcoming 78th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. The Celebration will begin on August 24th and continue through Saturday September 3, 2016. “In your position on the AAEP
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Walking horse trainers’ youth council meeting scheduled

Aug 24th, 2016 | By

The youth council will hold their annual meeting at 6:00 pm, Saturday night on the bleachers at Champions Arena. Please don’t be late. There will be a scavenger hunt that night during the show. At the meeting you will get your list of items to hunt for throughout the night!! Y’all don’t want to miss
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