Archive for January 2017

Pleasant Valley Livestock Auction welcomes Billy Morgan and Kenny Lawrence

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

Pleasant Valley Livestock Auction welcomes Billy Morgan and Kenny Lawrence. They have joined on to be a part of the Spring Fling 2017. Give Billy or Kenny a call to enter your horses in the sale or get more information. Remember 10% of all proceeds goes back to Spencer Benedict Stables to help them with
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Donkey Basketball

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

Tickets are now on sale! They will be available @ Elite Physical Therapy, Bedford Tack, Pit Stop, The Walking Horse Report & Corner Cleaners. We are also now accepting players… Contact any of the following to purchase tickets or sign up to play. Don’t wait to the last minute! We sold out of tickets last
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Obituary – Edwin Gallun Jr.

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

Gallun Jr., Edwin A. “Ned” Called home to the Lord on December 14, 2016, age 85. Loving husband of Elfriede (nee Jatzkowski) for 59 years. Dear dad of Lisa (James) Baum, Amanda (Tom) Wood and Martin (Angela) Gallun. Proud grandpa of Jacob (Brittany) Baum, Luke Baum, Nathan Raitmaier, Connor and Tyler Gallun. Brother of Douglas
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Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association is pleased to again be offering college scholarships this spring. Applicant eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be able to demonstrate an interest in equine activities. 2. Cannot apply for the scholarship before junior year of high school. 3. Cannot be over the age of 24. 4. Must be
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Obituary – Chad Baucom

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

Chad Edwin Baucom, 49, of Monroe, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 30, 2016. Chad took over the family business, Baucom Stables, and spent his entire life training and showing Tennessee Walking Horses. Chad has been described as a legend in the Walking Horse Industry by many. Not only was he a master horseman,
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Kentucky Judges Clinic

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

For anyone wanting to obtain their Kentucky judge’s license a clinic will be held February 26th 2:00 p.m. in Corbin, Kentucky at Cottonwood Stables.  This will be the only clinic held in 2017. For more information contact 606-748-5991, 606-849-3368 and 859-404-1271.



Carter & Lamp Engagement

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

On December 31st a cute pug named Freak gaited into the living room with an equitation rider called monkey carrying a beautiful ring. Justus Carter of Justus Carter Training Center from Shelbyville, TN proposed to Beverly Lamp employed at Stonecrest Medical Center, Smyrna TN. A 2018 wedding is being planned. The Scoop congratulates the duo
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Trump Nominates Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

President Trump chose former Georgia governor Sonny Perdue to be his secretary of agriculture. Thursday morning, January 19th they formally announced the pick. Perdue served as Governor of Georgia from 2003-2011. He has a strong agricultural background he grew up on a farm and earned a doctorate in veterinary medicine and practiced veterinary medicine and
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President Trump FREEZES USDA Rules

Jan 30th, 2017 | By

President Trump immediately upon taking office Friday, January 20, 2017 began draining the swamp by issuing four executive orders. One of The orders directly affected the USDA rule filed to eliminate action devices and pads on Walking and Racking horses. The order says that the USDA Rule which had been sent but not published in
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