WHY THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE NEEDS IMMEDIATE SUPPORT It is clear and definite: the industry will be subject to proposed rulemaking, which rules will be advanced in July 2016. The substance of the rule is expected to be similar to or perhaps identical to the versions of the Past Act we have seen. These proposed
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The Board of Directors of the North Carolina Walking Horse Association voted to donate $5000, through FAST, for the Industry Legal Defense Fund. The NCWHA will be notifying all members about the Industry Legal Defense Fund, encouraging all members to comment on the proposed USDA rulemaking, and requesting that individuals make personal contributions to the
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Saturday August 6, 2016—The TWHNC announced the A and B divisions of the Aged Stallions division which will be the last two classes of the first Saturday evening performance on August 27, 2016. Competing in the A Division will be: Jose’s Power Broker He’s Unleashed Reservation On Line I Am Jose’ He’s Shady In Black
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Chad Cotten and Courtnie Carter are proud to announce the birth of their daughter Lilian Lynnette Cotton. Lilian was born 07\15\16 she weighed 4lbs and 8 ounces. She was 17 & 1/2 inches long. Both mother and baby are home and doing well. The Scoop congratulates them on their new baby girl.
Brandon Stout and Alie Napier are proud to announce the birth of their first child, Banks Carter Stout. He was born on July 25, 2016 at 5:19 pm. He weighed 6.7 ounces and was 18.75 inches. Both mother and baby are at home and doing well. The Scoop congratulates them on their new bundle of
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposed a rule to amend the Horse Protection Act (HPA) on July 26, 2016. Due to the devastating nature of the rule to the citizens and economies of Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia, representatives of those states sent a request to the USDA seeking a 60 day extension to
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The East TN Walking Horse Classic horse show board voted in June to donate $500 of the show’s proceeds to the Legal Defense Fund to support the Tennessee Walking Performance horse industry. They are also donating another $1,000 to the FAST Legal Fund. They would like to thank everyone who is working for the common
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Thursday August 4, 2016—The Tennessee Walking horse industry is sad to learn of the passing of London Rain. Rain brought many victories to top trainers as Steve Aymett, Chad Baucom, Tyler Baucom, Derek Bonner, Mike Hilley, Justin Jenne’ and Link Webb. London Rain was owned by Erica Hartlein at the time of his passing. Erica
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Shelbyville, Tenn.– Wednesday August 3, 2016 one of the all time greats and multi-World and World Grand Champion, He’s Putting On The Ritz passed away in his sleep at the age of 25. Ritz was standing at stud at Rising Star Ranch located in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Ritz was kept under private treaty for his stud
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If your horse showed at any of the following shows, they are qualified to compete at the TWHBEA World Versatility Show July 21-22, 2016 at the Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN and the TWHBEA World Series Championship Show to be held August 20, 2016 at the Calsonic Arena, Shelbyville, TN. March 31- April 2, 2016 –
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