Archive for February 2023

AWHLA Show Rescheduled

Feb 23rd, 2023 | By

The Alabama Walking Horse Ladies’ Auxiliary Show will be held on May 20 at Baileyton Park in Baileyton, AL, not May 6 in Cullman.



Obituary- Merle Stuart

Feb 20th, 2023 | By

Walking Horse supporter Merle Stuart has passed away. He was the husband of Shirley Stuart and the father of Leigh Stuart, Lynn Marchetti and Jim Stuart. Please keep the Stuart Family in your thoughts and prayers. A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.



Events, Deadlines & Happenings at The Pennyroyal

Feb 20th, 2023 | By

The Pennyroyal Charity Horse Show is set as the kick-off show for the 2023 season. It will take place on March 3rd & 4th at Oak Grove Equestrian Center in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The show is in its second year as a new fundraiser for Pennyroyal Hospice (a 501(c)3). Casey Jones Distillery of Hopkinsville, Kentucky
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Obituary Michael Baskett

Feb 20th, 2023 | By

Michael Keith Baskett of Fall Branch, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was a service member of the Tennessee National Guard. He worked over 20 years at Kingsport Press/Quebecor. Horses were his
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Gladney to Judge Southern Belle

Feb 20th, 2023 | By

The Walking Horse Owners Association recently announced their selection to judge the Southern Belle Triple Crown Horse Show. Darden Gladney of Homer, Louisiana has accepted the task. The event is scheduled for March 30–April 1, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida. For more information about the show, please visit the WHOA website at www.walkinghorseowners.com.  



WHOA Announces Board of Directors Election results

Feb 7th, 2023 | By

From Press Release of January 24,2023 President: AMY CROSS NANCE- TENNESSEE The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is proud to announce the following candidates were elected to the WHOA Board of Directors by the WHOA Membership. Kim Bennett – Kentucky Jodi Dedecker Bubar – Illinois Dickie Gardner – Tennessee Rhonda Martocci – Tennessee Keegan Meadows –
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NCWHA Elects Officers And BOD

Feb 7th, 2023 | By

The following individuals were reelected to serve the North Carolina Walking Horse Association for the 2023 show year. Board of Directors Amy Abee Sandy Brumbaugh Hayden Burks Kerry DeArmond Officers President – Allen Dickerson 1st Vice President – Kelly Manis 2nd Vice President – Joe Manis Treasurer – Kelly Duschel Secretary – Sandy Brumbaugh



Equine Obituary- Infidelity

Feb 7th, 2023 | By

Reserve World Champion Infidelity was laid to rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023, after an unsuccessful battle with colic at the age of 9. Legs, as he was known at the barn, was purchased by The Kris Adams family of Shelbyville, Tennessee from Anne Evans & Alex Johnson of Limestone, Tennessee in the fall of
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WHTA License Renewal Deadline

Feb 7th, 2023 | By

March 18, 2023 is the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association license renewal deadline. The end of the National Trainers’ Show on this date will close the renewal period. Any renewals made after March 18th will be $250, no exceptions. For more information, you may call the WHTA office at 931-684-5866.  



WHOA Selects Executive Director

Feb 7th, 2023 | By

The Walking Horse Owners Association recently announced that Mark Taylor of Murfreesboro, Tennessee has accepted the Executive Director position. Mark has previously worked for WHOA, understanding the goals set forth by the association and also has extensive knowledge of the horse industry. For more information about the Walking Horse Owners Association and its goals or
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