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Equine Obituary- The Bourne Legacy

Jun 19th, 2017 | By

The Bourne Legacy was humanely laid to rest on June 6, 2017 following a long treatment from an injury. The beautiful black stallion was owned by Brad and Trish Harrison. The Bourne Legacy was loved by many Walking Horse enthusiasts after claiming attention as a three year old stallion. At the 2013 Tennessee Walking Horse
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Marshall County Selects Grider As Judge

Jun 19th, 2017 | By

The Marshall County Horseman’s Association is pleased to announce their upcoming 41st annual horse show on July 21, 2017. Judging the event will be the Honorable Brent Grider of Columbia, Kentucky. The event will feature 32 classes, including Riders Cup classes, amateur and youth classes. Gates will be manned by the TWHBEA Youth and all
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ETWHA Ladies Auxiliary Extends Show

Jun 19th, 2017 | By

The East Tennessee Walking Horse Association (ETWHA) Ladies Auxiliary announces that they will extend their show to a two-day show this year instead of the usual one day show. The show will host 56 classes with 12 of those being WHTA Riders’ Cup. This show will be held at the Smoky Mountain Expo Center in
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Obituary- Robert F. Hurley

Jun 19th, 2017 | By

Walking Horse enthusiast Robert Hurley, age 83 of Hayden, AL, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. He is survived by two daughters, Theresa (Jeffrey) Fuller of Forestdale and Sherri (Ken) Clark of Danville; three grandchildren, Benjamin Fuller, Elijah Clark and Elizabeth Clark; Shirley Cowley of Bessemer; James Richard Hurley of Birmingham and numerous nieces
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Obituary- Bill Harlin

Jun 19th, 2017 | By

Mr. William (Bill) Wirt Harlin Jr., age 92, of Nashville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home, Wednesday, June 14, 2017. The eldest son of Luella and Wirt Harlin, Bill was a 1942 Graduate of Battle Ground Academy. He attended the United States Naval Academy and Vanderbilt University, where met his wife, Barbara Ann (Nunnally)
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Equine Obituary – I’m Pushin Delight

Jun 6th, 2017 | By

I’m Pushin’ Delight aka “Travis” was laid to rest at the age of 26 at Dry Dock Stables in Florence, SC on June 5, 2017. He was a 2x World Champion with wins at The Southern Championship, Belfast, Asheville, and Clemson. Dr. Larry Heiden bought him as a yearling and he was started and trained
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Mobley – Waites Wedding

Jun 5th, 2017 | By

On the beautiful spring Sunday afternoon of May 21, 2017 Lilly Waites and Brennon Mobley were united in marriage. The black tie event took place at The French Huguenot Church. Reception followed at Lowndes Grove Plantation in Charleston, South Carolina. Lilly is no stranger to the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry. The World Grand Champion equestrian
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Walking Weanling World Grand Champion Will Be Crowned On New Night

Jun 5th, 2017 | By

As part of the revised scheduled announced by the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, the Walking Weanlings will shine on a different night this year. Originally, the crowning of the 2017 Walking Weanling World Grand Champion was to take place on Monday evening. This class has now been changed, and the new Weanling World Grand
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WHAA Summer Classic Announces Judge

Jun 5th, 2017 | By

Exhibitors, mark your calendars to attend the WHAA Summer Classic Horse Show at Arab Horse Arena on Saturday, June 17. The show has announced Chris Zahnd of Jonesboro, Tennessee will judge the event.



SHOW announces approved clarification to the “Changing Divisions” rule:

Jun 5th, 2017 | By

The SHOW Rules Committee would like to announce the approved clarification to the “Changing Divisions” rule: (j) Changing Divisions. There are three divisions, 1.) Flat shod, 2.) Park Performance and Show Pleasure, 3.) Performance. Within a calendar year, a horse may change from one division to a new division one time and may not change
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