Todd Grider, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:54 A.M. at TJ Health/ Columbia Emergency Room He was born April 11, 1971 in Adair County. Todd was a member of Columbia Christian Church and Property Manager for Grider Properties. He was preceded in death by his wife, Missy Hatcher Grider on
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The Marshall County Horseman’s Association annual horse show will be held on July 25th in Lewisburg, TN. Officials have  announced that Amy Trimble of Lynnville Tennessee will be judging the 49th annual show. The show has a new revised schedule with thirty-one action-packed classes. The show is affiliated with SHOW HIO, WHTA Riders Cup, Mid-South
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The SCWHA has announced their Championship Show will take place November 7–8 at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, SC. This change allows the association to avoid overlapping with larger multi-day shows .

The Walking for the Angels Horse Show is scheduled to take place on June 27–28, 2025, with a 5:00 PM start time both Friday and Saturday at the Marshall County Show Grounds in Lewisburg, Tennessee. This special event benefits children in Bedford County who are in need of a Christmas miracle, and your support truly
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TWHNC Social Media Release The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is proud to announce the completion of a significant infrastructure upgrade across the Celebration Grounds. In partnership with Jake Jacobs Construction, The Celebration has successfully installed concrete aisles in all barns on the property—excluding the historic white barns. This improvement covers 26 barns, totaling more
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In honor of this landmark year, we are launching our “90 for 90” sponsorship campaign and inviting 90 generous supporters to contribute at least $100 to help underwrite the special celebrations in honor of TWHBEA’s 90th Anniversary.

Congratulations to the following students in grades 6-12 who submitted their accomplishments in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry for 2024. The Equestrian Star Award recognizes rising stars in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry through achievements in horsemanship, competition, and industry milestones. These students are recognized at their school awards day at the end of the
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A lifelong Tennessee Walking Horse owner and exhibitor, Ashlyn is thrilled to join the team at TWHBEA as the Director of Finance and Operations. The daughter of Clay Avent and Alicia Avent, she is no stranger to the breed, or the show ring, having two World Championships and other accolades both showing and judging. Ashlyn
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Multi World Grand Champion rider Ashley Gray, daughter of Rachel Scott and Darren Gray, is engaged to Todd Grindrod, son of Diane Grindrod and Todd Grindrod Sr. The couple shares: “We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the blessings life continues to give us. We thank God daily for bringing us together and can’t wait to
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Sadie Betty Genobles McLeod, 95, of Newberry, widow of Frank Edward “Ed” McLeod, Sr., passed away on Saturday May 3, 2025, at the Presbyterian Community in Clinton, SC. Born on March 11, 1930, in Greer, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Valley Lindsay Genobles. Mrs. McLeod was a graduate of Lander College
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