Archive for September 2016

Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Meets Initial $500,000 Legal Fund Goal

Sep 19th, 2016 | By

Previous to the conclusion of the World Grand Championship class on Saturday night, Celebration CEO Mike Inman informed the Celebration crowd that the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST) had met the initial $500,000 goal in the legal and preservation fund. FAST has been raising money to help
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WHTA YOUTH COUNCIL

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

The WHTA Youth Council will be having a bowling party at Shelbyville Lanes. The party starts right after the show Thursday night and ends at midnight. Shelbyville Lanes is located at 105 Davis Lane. Parents can drop kids off and pick them up there.



Whitfield Set to Resign September 6th

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) has decided to resign from the House of Representatives effective September 6, 2016. Whitfield had previously decided not to run for re-election and Jamie Comer won the Republican primary for Whitfield’s seat. Whitfield cited as his reason for retiring to allow the next Congressman a head start. Whitfield introduced the PAST
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Stakeholder Meeting – Friday, September 2

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

There will be an information update meeting for Stakeholders on Friday. Subjects to be covered are the pending regulations, fundraising and an overview of legal action. Industry officials from FAST, Celebration, PSHA and the Fundraising Committee will speak and be available for a Q & A. This meeting will be held at 5pm in the
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FAST Donation Made In Memory of Jim Richardson

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

A $7000 donation has been made to FAST, in the memory of show manager and founder of the Al Miller Memorial Horse Show, Jim Richardson. All members of the Chattanooga Walking Horse Booster Club voted to make the donation to FAST legal fund. Members of the Booster Club are Terry and Sabrina Matthews, Linda Richards,
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Cornersville Lions Club Donates to FAST

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

The Cornersville Lions Club donated $500 to FAST for the legal fund.



The 78th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Wednesday, August 24, 2016, The 78th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration kicked off in Calsonic Arena promptly at 9 a.m. on a warm, clear morning. Judges for the 11-day event are Chris Bobo, Nathan Clark, Ray Gilmer, Sam Sorrell and Leigh Stuart. Dallas Eubanks handled the announcing duties and Mike Inman,
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The 78th Annual TWHBEA National Futurity

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association hosted their 78thAnnual National Futurity inside Calsonic Arena on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. The event got underway just after 6 o’clock in the evening with the presentation of our Nation’s colors by Line Item Veto and Rachel Teague and our Tennessee Flag by Vigor’s
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WISER FARM/TRIPLE “M” FARMS YEARLING CELEBRATION SALE

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

Don’t miss this Celebration Sale on September 1, 2016 in Shelbyville, TN Located at Wiser Farm, Hwy. 64 West. Contact Ann McWaters at 334-790-9653 or 931-684-1440.



Heart of America Donates to FAST

Sep 1st, 2016 | By

The Heart of America Walking Horse Association recently donated $1,500 to the FAST Legal Fund. All donations are appreciated! Help preserve the Tennessee Walking Horse industry.