R.V. “Beaver” Young of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on May 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Young is the father of horse trainer Randy Young. He served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. Following his military service he was able to fulfill his lifelong passion of training Tennessee Walking
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The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Scholarship applications are now being accepted. These are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, contact Beth Thomas (931-580-6825) or Kari Tisma (678-576-1290). Applications must be received or postmarked by June 15th. The scholarships will be presented at the Money Tree Classic on June 30th.
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association is excited to announce a $2,500 Youth Challenge Cup program for youth who participate in halter classes. The program is sponsored by the Jake Jacobs Family. Youth exhibitors will accumulate points every time they show in a halter class at a TWHBEA affiliated show. Halter classes include
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Kailin and Ethan Graves are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Gray Emiline Graves. She entered the world on April 27th at 5:43AM weighing 7lbs 6oz and measured 19 inches in length. The Scoop congratulates the Graves Family on their beautiful baby girl.
The Walking Horse Trainers Association held their National Trainers’ Show in March and chose to adopt The Center for Family Development and The Tony Rice Center as their 2023 charities. Both are non-profit organizations and recently received their monetary gifts. Making those presentations were WHTA President, Bill Young, and Show Co-Chairs, Dee Cantrell and Carlyle
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The organizers for the West Virginia Summer Classic Horse Show are pleased to announce that Evan Alexander, Jason Joseph and Jeff Scott will make up their 2023 judging panel. This show will take place June 16th & 17th at Winfield Riding Club in Winfield, West Virginia. For more information, contact Carla Parsons (302-545-7478).
Beginning May 21st, entries for the 2023 Spring Fun Show can be made online at entermywalkinghorse.com. Entries will be accepted each day of the show until 1:00 pm. For those wishing to enter horses in person, the show office will be open 3:00pm to 5:00pm daily during the show. This annual event will take place
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The Scoop is saddened to learn the passing of Tam Brogdon. Tamela (Tam) Brogdon (Tallahassee , Panama City, St Augustine, Florida) was the daughter of Lynda Brogdon, and the late Ben Brogdon. She passed from this life on May 1, 2023 after a fierce battle with Leukemia. A full obituary will be posted once it
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Class 11a- Amateur Country Pleasure Five & Under, has been added to the show schedule for the 2nd Annual SCHS Tennis Teams Horse Show. This horse show will take place Friday, May 19th at the historic S.W, Beech Arena in Belfast, Tennessee.
