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Spring Fun Show Spotlights Best of Breed

May 16th, 2012 | By

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn.  The 42nd Annual Celebration Spring Fun Show will open a three-night run on Thursday, May 24th at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville.  As one of the most important spring shows in the Walking Horse industry, the Fun Show has served as a springboard toward the World Grand Championship® for many of the top horses
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Sam Buchanan Lasseter

May 15th, 2012 | By

Age, 99 of Murfreesboro, died May 15, 2012 Mr. Lasseter was a native of Davidson County, but lived most of his life in Murfreesboro. He was the son of the late Robert Caldwell Lasseter, Sr. and America Virginia Lasseter. Sam Lassseter was very active as a Tennessee Walking Horse owner and breeder during the 1960’s
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ONLY AFFILIATED SHOWS WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR 2012 WHOA HIGH POINTS

May 14th, 2012 | By

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association has announced a decision to acknowledge only affiliated shows in the 2012 WHOA National High Point Program.  In years past all shows were eligible for high points. The WHOA Board discussed this issue at the April meeting and felt it was in the best interest of the industry to only
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Walking for Cancer Horse Show Announces New Happenings

May 14th, 2012 | By

The Walking for Cancer Horse Show to be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012, is pleased to announce several new happenings for the show. There will be four dinners compliments of Bell Buckle Café given to “the trainer” entering the most horses.  Note: this is for an individual trainer, not the barn entering the most
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Vol. 16, Issue 9

May 14th, 2012 | By
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Brew City Classic Money Saver Announced

May 14th, 2012 | By

The Wisconsin Brew City Classic has announced a cool money saver for you!  Get your online entries in by May 14 and save $10 per horse and $1 on every bag of shavings you purchase!  You may enter at www.showhorsemanagement.com.  The show is being held May 25 – 26 at the State Fair Park in
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Attention Versatility Riders

May 14th, 2012 | By

The management of the Three Phase Event (May 19-20, Harrodsburg, KY) has had more breed organizations sanction with them.  So, they have extended their entry deadline to May 11 to accommodate everyone.  You still have time to enter!   Tell your friends, too!  Remember, this event is for both gaited horses and trotting, non-jumping horses. This
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Celebrating Changes: New Boxes in the South Turn

May 7th, 2012 | By

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is renovating the upper tier of boxes on the south end of the outdoor arena, in a $500,000 project which CEO Doyle Meadows says will enhance safety and the fan experience. The lower level of boxes, at ringside, are built on concrete slabs and are in good shape, as
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April Showers Brought May Shows

May 7th, 2012 | By

The first of the WHOA affiliated horse shows kicks off with eight great shows in six states.  Be sure to join in and celebrate the new show season at one of these early spring shows.   The early May shows are:  May 5  – Wisconsin Spring Warm Up, Walworth Co Fair Park, Elkhorn, WI,  Judge:
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WHTA RIDERS’ CUP DEADLINE EXTENDED

May 7th, 2012 | By

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) has extended the deadline for licensed members to sign up for the 2012 Riders’ Cup. The new deadline will be Friday May 25, 2012, which is the second day of the Spring Fun Show in Shelbyville, Tenn. Over 90 trainers have already signed up for the 2012 Riders’ Cup
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