Archive for April 2017

Christmas In July Becomes Two-Day Event With Three Judge Panel

Apr 24th, 2017 | By

The Christmas In July Horse Show, which annually kicks off the Fourth of July weekend, will be adding a night to its show. The show will be held June 28-29, 2017 with 25 classes each day. This will be triple points for Riders’ Cup Classes. The show will be held at the Bedford County Ag
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Craft Will Judge Money Tree Classic

Apr 24th, 2017 | By

Organizers of the Money Tree Classic have announced Travis Craft of Crofton, KY will judge their show. The Money Tree Classic is put on by the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Auxiliary and will be held June 30, 2017 at the Bedford County Agriculture Center. For more information, contact 931-205-3493.  



Columbia Spring Jubilee Announces Judges

Apr 24th, 2017 | By

The Columbia spring Jubilee will be held June 1-3, 2017 at the Maury County Park in Columbia, TN. Accepting the task of marking the cards are Jennifer Bingham, Derek Bonner and Robbie Spiller. For more information about the show, contact 931-798-3139.  



West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Announces Addition

Apr 24th, 2017 | By

Vicki Benjamin, horse show organizer, has announced the addition of Class 11A- Riders’ Cup 4 & Under Trail Pleasure. The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Horse Show will take place May 12, 2017 at the Chalmus Davenport Arena in Humboldt, TN. Charlie Brown will be judging the event.



Senate Vote To Confirm Perdue

Apr 24th, 2017 | By

On April 24, 2017, the full Senate will vote on the confirmation of Sonny Perdue. Perdue is the former governor of Georgia. Upon the confirmation vote passing, Sonny Perdue will lead the United States Department of Agriculture.



Obituary – Jack Mitchell

Apr 24th, 2017 | By

Mr. Jack Mitchell passed from this life on Friday, April 14, 2017 at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice. He was 78 years old. Mr. Mitchell was the son of Bill and Clara Nell Mitchell who precede him in death. He was a Walking Horse owner and faithful supporter of the industry. Walking Horses and family were how
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Obituary- Clarence Paul Williams

Apr 24th, 2017 | By

Mr. Clarence Paul Williams, father of Walking Horse trainer Chad Williams, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017. The Rutherford County native was 74 years old. He was the son of the late W.C. and Alice Smith Williams. Mr. Williams was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Lou Timbs. Surviving Mr. Williams are his
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Bedford Cancer Foundation Hosts Annual Show

Apr 6th, 2017 | By

On April 22, 2017 the Bedford Cancer Foundation will host its annual Walking For Cancer Horse Show. The fundraising event will take place at the Champions Arena on The Celebration grounds in Shelbyville, TN. This horse show is a major source of funds that helps patients and families in Bedford County who are having financial
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Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show Announces Deadline

Apr 6th, 2017 | By

The Gulf Coast Charity Horse Show will be held in Panama City Beach, FL at the Frank Brown Park. This event will take place April 27-29, 2017. Show officials have announced the deadline for stall reservations will be April 17th. The cost is $125 per stall. To reserve stalls or for more show information email
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Celebration Announces Spring Fun Show Judges

Apr 6th, 2017 | By

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will host the 47th Annual Spring Fun Show on Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27, 2017 at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Those accepting the task of judging the event are Scotty Brooks (Bowling Green, KY), Nathan Clark (Arab, AL) and Allen Forman (Thomson, GA). These judges are no
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