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WHOA Membership & High Points

Aug 14th, 2012 | By

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association would like to announce that September 10, 2012 is the deadline for becoming a member of WHOA for its National High Point program. Owners of horses must be a member of WHOA to be included in the WHOA awards presentation, which is scheduled in February of 2013. For the past
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TWSHO Response to The Tennessean Poll on Soring Trainers

Aug 14th, 2012 | By

Today The Tennessean is asking people, “Will you boycott future Tennessee walking horse shows to protest horse soring?” There isn’t anyone more concerned about protecting horses than those trying to reform the walking horse industry. Those reformers achieved a 98.5% compliance rate from the USDA last year. Unfortunately it has become popular, because its easy,
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The Walking Horse Owners’ Association proudly announces the 2012 International Versatility High Point Winners

Aug 14th, 2012 | By

The Walking Horse Owners’ International High points were tallied and the following individuals commended for their achievements. International Versatility Champion Rebelation International Versatility Reserve Champion Victory Trip Both horses are owned and trained by Larry and Linda Starnes of Brownsville, Kentucky International Youth High Point 11 & Under Mia Walker of Garden City, Missouri Reserve
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TN Walking Horse National Celebration Response To Humane Society’s Outdated Demands

Aug 14th, 2012 | By

(Shelbyville, TN) – The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is coming late to the game on this one. Rather than working to reform the industry to rid it of soring trainers, the HSUS is going after the very people who have led the reform effort. SHOW HIO, which does the inspections at The
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COUNTRY FESTIVAL FILLED WITH FUN

Aug 14th, 2012 | By

A Country Festival will be held in the Champions Arena on the Celebration Grounds on Wednesday, August 22, at 5:00 p.m. The action-packed fun will include a BBQ dinner, live music, womanless beauty pageant, cornhole tournament, live auction, dunking booth, mechanical bull ride, cow plop, pony rides, and a kids’ zone. The proceeds from this
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CORNERSVILLE, TN RESCHEDULES

Aug 14th, 2012 | By

Management with Cornersville, TN Horse Show has rescheduled their show for Saturday, September 29, 2012, beginning at 6:00 p.m.



USDA Open Letter and Stakeholder Summary

Aug 14th, 2012 | By

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Stakeholder Survey Response Summary Introduction On February 27, 2012, APHIS’ Administrator and Associate Administrator co-hosted a stakeholder meeting to share information about the Agency’s budget, business process improvement efforts, and modernization initiatives, and to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to share their thoughts and perspectives on Agency activities.
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Fentress County Fair – Jamestown, TN

Aug 11th, 2012 | By

DOWNLOAD: 120811.FENTRESS COUNTY FAIR Results



Alabama Classic – Baileyton, AL

Aug 11th, 2012 | By

DOWNLOAD: 120811.ALABAMA CLASSIC Results



“STEPPIN’ INTO CASH” – $10,000.00 CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY

Aug 4th, 2012 | By

The Celebration Association Membership has announced that $10,000.00 in cash will be given away in nightly drawings during the ten nights of The Celebration®. Each night in center ring at 8:30 PM there will be a drawing in which participants can win from $500.00 to $3000.00 per night. “All you have to do is register
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