Mr. Robert (Bob) Hassel Adkisson passed from this life on Sunday, January 27, 2019. He was 84 years old. Bob was born on July 29, 1934 in Hardin County, Tennessee, to Robert W. and Aleen Hinton Adkisson who precede him in death. After completing his high school education in Savannah, Tennessee, he married Mary Julia
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In 2018, the SHOW HIO formed a Judges’ Advisory Group to submit recommendations to the SHOW board regarding SHOW’s judging program. The SHOW HIO also has a Judges’ Committee which manages the judging program and training and serves as a liason between the SHOW board and the licensed judges. The Judges’ Advisory Group (JAG) will
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4/3/1999 – 1/28/2019 Press release from Rising Star Ranch It is with great sadness to report that 2005 World Grand Champion Main Power was humanely laid to rest. After a prolonged time dealing with a chronic leg issue, of which we had no resolution, Main Power’s quality of life was beginning to deteriorate to where
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November 18, 2018, Four Points Sheraton, Lexington, KY The meeting was called to order by President Carmichael. The members present were Kim Back, Peggy Bramerloh, Denise Calhoun, Darrell Collins, Billy Howard, Jason Joseph, Paige Smith Porter, Jared Scott, Jamie Tucker, and Christin Wood. Regina Fritsch, Terry Logan Lunsford, Tina Moss, and Doug Stephens had excused
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January 13, 2018, Four Points Sheraton, Lexington, KY The meeting was called to order by President Daniel Carmichael, who welcomed everyone. President Carmichael asked if everyone had time to look over the General Membership minutes from January 14, 2017. Jared Scott moved the minutes be approved as presented, seconded by Jason Joseph. Motion carried. President
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On Saturday, February 9th, the United States Department of Agriculture will host a compliance discussion at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville. The event will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. This discussion will cover various topics related to the Horse Protection Act and more. Trainers, exhibitors, owners and the general public are all invited
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Press release from WHOA The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is proud to announce the following candidates were elected to the WHOA Board of Directors by the WHOA Membership. 2018 President: Rhonda Martocci – Tennessee Jason Bachert – Missouri, Martha Child – Tennessee Crystal Deputy – Tennessee, Jessica Hlebak – Tennessee Maggie Moore – Tennessee, David
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Visitation for Paul Blackburn was held at Deaton Funeral Home in Red Bay, Alabama on Sunday, January 6th. He was cremated after the visitation & there will be a private service at a later time. There is still a need for financial assistance for the funeral home expenses. There is a “go fund me” page
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The Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association announces they will be giving out a college scholarship of $500 to a qualified applicant. Candidate requirements are as follow: 1. High school Junior/Senior, or college student under the age of 24 2. Member of the Smoky Mountain or East Tennessee Walking Horse Associations for a year before the
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