The North Carolina Walking Horse Association is making plans to award their annual scholarships at the North Carolina Championship Show in October. Two scholarships will be presented. Applications are due by September 30, 2024. Applicants must have been a NCWHA member by June 1st.

TWHNC Press release August 1, 2024 *Celebration entries remain consistent The 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will be held August 21st through August 31st and will once again host over 2.500 entries. The total number of pre-show entries was 2,536 matching the total from 2022, which was the first time in 12 years
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The Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show will be held on  September 27 and 28. The host venue is Alabama A&M Agri Center. Judging this year’s event will be Jerry Collier, Joseph Goldman and Chris Zahnd.

WHTA PRESS RELEASE, AUGUST 2024 The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association, located on the historic Celebration grounds, has announced it will, once again, host Shane Shiflet Photography during this year’s TWHNC Celebration. Last year, the WHTA office relocated to the old GiE Shop building, which had been home to Shane Shiflet Photography during the Celebration for
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TWHNC Press Release The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will allow any Maiden entry to enter by the late entry deadline of July 30th without paying any penalty. Due to the Maiden Finals being held on July 24th which falls after the entry deadline for the 86th Annual Celebration on July 23rd, those entries will
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Joseph Edward “Joe” Link, 68, of Mt Juliet, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Joe was born in Nashville on December 26, 1955 to his parents John Thomas and Teresa Pair Link. Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Holy Rosary Academy. After graduating high school, Joe
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TWHNC PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, July 9, 2024 The 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will be held August 21-31, 2024 on its historic show grounds in Shelbyville. Earlier this summer, an entry deadline for preliminary class entries was set for July 23rd at 5:00PM central standard time. This deadline was earlier than in past
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Melissa Payne Chambers, a beloved resident of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Born on January 6, 1953, Melissa Chambers, was a cherished member of the community, known for her warm heart, unwavering love for her family, and her deep passion for horses and East Tennessee. Melissa
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The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Auxiliary is very instrumental in promoting education, especially when it comes to members of the Walking Horse industry. Each year the Auxiliary awards scholarships to any eligible candidate involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who is furthering his/her education. Each application is evaluated and scored by numerous qualified professional people. Beth
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TWHNC Press Release SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Derek Bonner, Jamie Bradshaw, Scotty Brooks, Leigh Stuart and Amy Trimble to judge the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration. The Celebration will be held August 21-31, 2024 in Cooper Steel and Celebration Arenas over five morning sessions and 11 evening performances. The
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