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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Bryan Thomas Jr. age 99, of Shelbyville, TN passed from this life on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Carriage House Assisted Living under the care of Aveanna Hospice. Born on February 24, 1926, in Shelbyville, TN to the late William Bryan Thomas and Nannie Deason Thomas. He served his country in the United States Air
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The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has announced the judging panel for the 55th Annual Spring Fun Show. This horse show is scheduled for May 22–24, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena on the historic show grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Judging this year’s show are Bill Cantrell, Robert Cortner, and Brent Grider. This will be Cantrell
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With the loss of the Arab Classic, Blake Beam and the Fayette County High School Football Boosters have organized a show in Fayette at the Fayette County Multipurpose Complex on June 21st- the First Annual Sticky City Classic to support the FCHS Football Program. They would appreciate everyone putting this show on their schedule and
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Anthony Nichols Saunders Jr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at the age of 77, a resident of Clemmons North Carolina. Born on October 28th, 1947, Anthony was a guiding light for all who knew him, embodying a spirit of kindness and dedication in every aspect of
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