Archive for September 2017

50th Annual Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show Class Sheet

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Alabama Jubilee Class Sheet – Oct 27-28, 2017



2017 TWHNC Results

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

2017 TWHNC Results



WHOA Releases Show Updates

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association would like to announce that the upcoming show Sunday, September 17 at the Tennessee State Fair in Nashville, TN will be changed from formal attire to casual attire (collared shirt, long pants and boots). Bobbikay Hein will judge the show. Class 15 was a duplicate class and now reads Classic
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Tragic Fire at Nance Stables

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

On September 5, 2017 Nance Stables, located at Crane Farms in Alabama, experienced a devastating barn fire. Trainer Keith Nance reported that 23 horses perished and almost all barn items were destroyed. Friends and fellow trainers have stepped up to help. A benefit auction will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Farms,
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Thomas Receives Humanitarian Award

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

The Evan Lloyd Adamson Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the former Celebration ringmaster, is given by The Celebration each year recognizing an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to The Celebration. This year’s recipient is Mark Thomas. Mark is a Shelbyville native that chose to raise his family in his hometown. He
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Perdue Applauds President Trump’s Selections for Key USDA Posts

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

Press Release from USDA Office of Communications Release No. 0096.17 (Washington, D.C., September 1, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s selection of three individuals for key positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The president announced Gregory Ibach as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs
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Obituary- Joe Lee Cunningham

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

Joe Lee Cunningham Sr., 80, of Rockwood, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Cunningham was a member of St. Clair Baptist Church, Spring City. He was retired from Y-12 Federal Government Plant, Oak Ridge, with 26 years of service. He was an associate member of the Horse Protection Act Association. He
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PC Splash Announces Judges

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

The PC Splash Classic will be held Saturday, September 23rd at the Champions Arena located on the Celebration grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The show will begin at 5:00pm. Scoring the cards for the event will be Frankie Jo Bradley, Smokey Carswell and Johnny Puckett. For more information on the show or sponsorships, contact Todd Fisher,
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DesJarlais Recognized

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary annually presents a merit award to someone who has been an active source in helping the Walking Horse industry. Congressman Scott DesJarlais is the recipient of this year’s award. In 2010, DesJarlais was elected to represent Tennessee’s fourth district. He immediately heard the voice of concern and took interest in
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Celebrating Results

Sep 19th, 2017 | By

As the 2017 Celebration has wrapped up, we can reflect back on one of the most positive shows in the past five years. Even the cooler temperature cooperated, making it very pleasant for our beloved Tennessee Walking Horse. With 16 fewer classes, entries were still on the rise at 1,774. 111,117 fans paid to experience
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