What an excellent weekend spent with two excellent Middle TN trainers learning everything from the basics of lunging, bitting, pivoting, ground work and plenty of saddle time. This event had 17 participants who were all evaluated and put thru the paces for two days, creating some great “aha” moments for all of the riders. The
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The Board of Directors for FAST (Foundation for the Advancement & Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Sarah Smith has been hired as the foundation’s Director of Events. In her capacity, Smith will be responsible for the Foundation’s signature events, a two-day Spring Showcase horse show in April,
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Denny Russell is pleased to announce that the Christmas In July Horse Show will be a three day show this year. The dates will be Tuesday, June 29th through Thursday, July 1st at the Bedford County Ag Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The show will offer $50,000 in prize money. Russell also announces the Waynesville Charity
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Who wants to win MONEY for showing their Tennessee Walking Horse? Do you show your Gelding in Park Performance, Show Pleasure, Equitation, All Day Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Trail Pleasure, Lite Shod or Model??? Well the Geldings Opportunity program is the perfect program for you. This program is a JACKPOT program that ALL money paid in
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The Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association is pleased to be offering college scholarships this spring. Applicant eligibility requirements are as follows: 1. Must be able to demonstrate an interest in equine activities. 2. Cannot apply for the scholarship before junior year of high school. 3. Cannot be over the age of 24. 4. Must be
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On Friday, January 29, 2021 Ethan Graves proposed to the love of his life, Kailin Kesselring, and she of course said, Yes. The proposal took place on the dock located on the lake behind the Kesselring’s Montverde, Florida home. The Scoop congratulates the couple as they begin making plans for their big day.
Carrie Martin wed Dr. Ralph DeJarnatte Jr. on January 11, 2021. The vows were exchanged at Skinner Chapel in Nashville, Tennessee. A destination reception will be announced at a later date. The DeJarnatte’s residence will be in Belfast. The Scoop sends our congratulations and happy wishes to the newlyweds.
The Scoop has learned of the passing of Reserve World Champion, Jammin’ For Keeps, affectionately known as Jammin’. This talented mare passed away at Cedar Tree Farms. She was sired by Cash For Keeps and out of Strawberry Jam. Under the direction of Chet Mills, Jammin’ found great success and would reach the pinnacle of
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Watch It Now, the 2009 World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse has passed away due to complications from colic. He was sired by The Skywatch and was out of Bo-Mar’s Pride of Jubilee. Jack Littrell and Steve Roberts of Florence Alabama bred and raised the World Grand Champion. Joe Martin trained the stallion for most
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Missy Grider of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at her home. She was 50 years old. She was preceded in death by her father, Ken Hatcher, her step-father, Stanley Lawson, one brother Brent Hatcher and one sister, Pamela Hatcher. Missy was a member of Columbia Christian Church. She served as office manager
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