The Board of Directors for The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration recently approved to replace the stadium lights for the outdoor arena. The upgrade will be completed before the 80th Annual Celebration begins in August. During the 2017 Celebration, mechanical lighting issues occurred. These problems prohibited many from taking the traditional championship spotlight ride. This
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The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration’s Corporate Sponsor Party will be held on the first Saturday night of the 2018 Celebration. Last year was the first year the event was held at the Blue Ribbon Circle. Because of the overwhelming success in attendance, the event will be held on The Celebration grounds once again. Celebration
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The Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association has announced Allison Hopkins as the recipient of the Jerry Derryberry Memorial Scholarship. The Hancock County High School senior plans to attend Mississippi State University with a career goal in business. Allison is the daughter of Benjamin and Jodie Hopkins. Along with her academic achievements, she has also excelled
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George Perry Moore of Elm Grove, LA, passed away on April 29 at the age of 89 due to pulmonary and cardiac complications. He was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great granddaughter. Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City was in charge of arrangements. George is survived by his children, George “Geep” Moore,
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The Scoop has learned of the passing of RHBAA World Champion Dollar Dynamite. Dollar Dynamite is owned by Carol Missildine and Russell Enterprise. Jamie Lawrence directed the gelding to World Championship status at the 2017 RHBAA World Celebration. The duo claimed top honors in the Racking Style Specialty Action Open division. His final blue ribbon
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Marshall County Horsemans Association Inc. is pleased to announce the 42nd annual horse show will take place on Friday night, July 27th, 2018. The Honorable David Sisk will be marking the cards for the thirty-two classes. In addition, The Center for Family Development will be hosting their show, Walking for the Children on Thursday July
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The East Tennessee Walking Horse Association Ladies Auxiliary Show has announced a change in their original show dates. Once scheduled for July 26-27, the new dates are September 14-15, 2018. The show will now be held at the Sevierville Fair Grounds in Sevierville, Tennessee. For more information, contact Beth Osborne at 276-619-1610.
Show organizer, Julie Graham has announced the judges for the Christmas In July Horse Show. Marking the cards for this year’s event will be Mike Hilley, Chris Bobo and Derek Bonner The show will be held July 4-5 at the Bedford County Agriculture Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Fr more information, contact Graham at 931-619-2520.
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Ladies Auxiliary will meet on May 26th at 11:00am. The meeting will take place at Champion Arena at The Celebration.
The TWHBEA International Board of Directors’ Meeting will be held May 25-26, 2018 at the TWHBEA headquarters in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Attendees on Saturday morning will be treated to a catered breakfast, followed by the presentation of awards to some very dedicated and deserving individuals in the Tennessee Walking Horse competition industry. In order to better
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