On September 5, 2017 Nance Stables, located at Crane Farms in Alabama, experienced a devastating barn fire. Trainer Keith Nance reported that 23 horses perished and almost all barn items were destroyed. Friends and fellow trainers have stepped up to help. A benefit auction will be held Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Pleasant Valley Farms,
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The Evan Lloyd Adamson Humanitarian Award, named in honor of the former Celebration ringmaster, is given by The Celebration each year recognizing an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service and commitment to The Celebration. This year’s recipient is Mark Thomas. Mark is a Shelbyville native that chose to raise his family in his hometown. He
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Press Release from USDA Office of Communications Release No. 0096.17 (Washington, D.C., September 1, 2017) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today applauded President Donald J. Trump’s selection of three individuals for key positions within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The president announced Gregory Ibach as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs
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Joe Lee Cunningham Sr., 80, of Rockwood, passed away Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at his residence. Mr. Cunningham was a member of St. Clair Baptist Church, Spring City. He was retired from Y-12 Federal Government Plant, Oak Ridge, with 26 years of service. He was an associate member of the Horse Protection Act Association. He
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The PC Splash Classic will be held Saturday, September 23rd at the Champions Arena located on the Celebration grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The show will begin at 5:00pm. Scoring the cards for the event will be Frankie Jo Bradley, Smokey Carswell and Johnny Puckett. For more information on the show or sponsorships, contact Todd Fisher,
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The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary annually presents a merit award to someone who has been an active source in helping the Walking Horse industry. Congressman Scott DesJarlais is the recipient of this year’s award. In 2010, DesJarlais was elected to represent Tennessee’s fourth district. He immediately heard the voice of concern and took interest in
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As the 2017 Celebration has wrapped up, we can reflect back on one of the most positive shows in the past five years. Even the cooler temperature cooperated, making it very pleasant for our beloved Tennessee Walking Horse. With 16 fewer classes, entries were still on the rise at 1,774. 111,117 fans paid to experience
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The NCWHA is proud to announce the availability of 3 scholarship opportunities for members of the NCWHA. The Dr. Michael H. Piet Memorial Scholarship award of $5000, the Lynn Culbreth Memorial Scholarship award of $1000, and the Ronald Mosley Memorial Scholarship award of $1000 will be awarded during the NCCWHS in October. Applicants must be
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The RHBAA, Racking Horse Breeders Association of America, has recently announced the judges for their 46th Annual World Celebration. The show will take place on September 22-30, 2017 at the Morgan County Celebration Arena in Decatur, Alabama. The following are this year’s judges: Charlie Brown, Joe Dan Carter, Ricky Parker and Newton Parks. Please note
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