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Obituary – Doug Wolaver

Sep 18th, 2019 | By

The Walking Horse Industry mourns the loss of three-time World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse trainer and lifelong farmer Doug Wolaver. At the age of 81, he passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home in Diana. Doug was a quiet spoken man who simply minded his own business, but was always willing to
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Racking Celebration Judges

Sep 18th, 2019 | By

The members of the Racking Horse Breeders Association recently voted for their choice of judges for the 48th Annual Racking Horse Breeders’ Association of America World Celebration. The votes have been counted and those selected are Mary Alice Bohannon, Roger Byrd, Kelly France, Ricky Shaleford and Jason Todd. Lance Meisenheimer will serve as 1st Alternate.
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2019 TWHNC Results

Sep 18th, 2019 | By

TWHNC Results



Celebration Has New Horse Mural

Aug 29th, 2019 | By

Shelbyville Artist Crystal Prince O’Neal (pictured) recently presented the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration with a beautiful Walking Horse mural. It has been received outstandingly by attendees for photo opportunities at the 81st annual event. The mural is located under the west grandstand. Everyone is encouraged to go by and check out this awesome piece
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Equine Obituary- WGC Repeats Color Me In

Aug 29th, 2019 | By

5/2/2003-8/14/19 Raised by Kasey Kesselring, “Whitey” was a once in a lifetime mare that took many children to the winners’ circle safely, including Kailin Kesselring’s first set of roses at the Spotted Championships. From a broodmare, to a lesson horse at Montverde Academy in Florida, to a safe show ring mount for any level rider,
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Obituary – Coy Claxton

Aug 29th, 2019 | By

Mr. Coy Allen Claxton of Shelbyville, Tennessee died Monday, August 26, 2019. He was 82 years old. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, August 29th, at Hillcrest Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Joe Calvert officiating. Burial followed at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Coy, a native of Bedford County, was a Walking Horse trainer who loved working
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Obituary – Haley Tillman

Aug 29th, 2019 | By

Mary Haley Tillman, age 45, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019. Haley Tillman was born on August 14, 1974 in Pulaski, Tennessee and was a lifelong resident of Giles County. She was a loving and devoted mother to her two daughters, Allison Paige Holley of Pulaski and Morgan Allana Holley of Murfreesboro. Her greatest
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James Wallace Brandon Obituary

Aug 27th, 2019 | By

James Wallace Brandon age 92, of Shelbyville, Tennessee passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born December 11, 1926 in Akron, Ohio.  Wallace was a graduate of Woodbury High School in Woodbury, Tennessee.  He was always adamant and faithful to attend his Sunday morning
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Baileyton Results

Aug 19th, 2019 | By

Baileyton Results



ETWHA Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Show

Aug 19th, 2019 | By

NEWPORT, TN- The East Tennessee Walking Horse Association Ladies Auxiliary hosted a horse show on August 10th. It was a typical hot summer evening with a large number attending. Jeff Green marked the cards as judge. The 30-class event offered places for Walking and Racking Horses.  Mike Carter directed I’m Tom Thumb to the Walking
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