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Walking Horses Represented at Eakin School

Sep 4th, 2023 | By

SHELBYVILLE, TN- On the eve of the 85th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, students at Eakin Elementary School in Shelbyville, Tennessee, were treated to a Walking Horse presentation. Regan Aymett spoke about the industry and how it benefits our local community and state. She also explained about the characteristics of the breed and its
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EQUINE OBITUARY- WGC SAM I AM JOSE

Sep 4th, 2023 | By

The Scoop was saddened to hear of the passing of Sam I Am Jose. On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the World and World Grand Champion passed away from sepsis after undergoing emergency colic surgery. The incredibly talented stallion was entered to contend for more World Championship honors in the Four-Year-Old Stallions division at this year’s
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Obituary – Janice Kay Larter Woody

Sep 4th, 2023 | By

Janice Kay Larter Woody, 59, of Salisbury, NC passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her residence after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Janice was born March 31, 1964 in Wellsburg, WV to the late Jack Larter and Alda Vaughn Christopher Larter. She was a 1983 graduate of Brooke High School and earned a
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NC Championship Judges Announced

Sep 4th, 2023 | By

The North Carolina Walking Horse Championships will take place October 5-7 at the WBC Ag Center in Fletcher. Show management has announced Brent Grider, Newton Parks and Amy Trimble will mark the cards for this year’s horse show.



Obituary- Virgil Johnson

Aug 22nd, 2023 | By

Mr. Virgil E. Johnson was born on January 22, 1932, in Faribault County, Minnesota. He passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, under the loving care and comfort of his family, NHC Healthcare Tullahoma, and Hospice Compassus. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Johnson; four children: Lt. Col. Ret. Scott Johnson (Alice) of Shelbyville, TN,
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TWHNC ANNOUNCES NEW SPONSOR

Aug 22nd, 2023 | By

The Celebration is very excited to announce that Nearest Green Distillery is our latest Select Level Sponsor, and Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey is the official spirit of the 85th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. We have a lot of great activities lined up with this partnership that will be announced soon, but in the
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TWHBEA Approves New Naming Rules

Aug 22nd, 2023 | By

The Executive Committee of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) recently approved a recommendation from the Membership and Registry Committee in regard to the rules for naming horses. The updated rule was approved on August 11, 2023 and is effective immediately. The updated rule is below and can also be found in
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Legends’ Luncheon

Aug 22nd, 2023 | By

This year’s Lunch with the Legends will be held on Sunday, August 27 during the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Thanks to generous sponsors, the lunch is free to all youth who want to attend! This year’s legends include John Allan Callaway, Janice Fostek, Howard Hamilton, R.M. Kellett, and Betty Sain, who made history as
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SHOW, Inc. Sends Out Reminder

Aug 22nd, 2023 | By

When horses enter the gate, they must continue going the first way of the ring (counter clockwise) past the line of sight of the judge(s) proceeding towards the second turn of the ring. Horses must not pass in front of the gate in either direction until the class has been called. A horse is not
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WHTA Auxiliary Meeting

Aug 22nd, 2023 | By

The Auxiliary will have their Celebration meeting on the Finish Line Farms porch at The Celebration show grounds on Sunday, August 27 at 11:00 am. Please remember that if you need a 2023 meeting to meet eligibility requirements, this is your last chance. (The December meeting counts for 2024). Following the meeting, you are asked
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