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  • Celebration Makes Accommodations For Maiden Entries July 18, 2024TWHNC Press Release The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will allow any Maiden entry to enter by the late entry deadline of July 30th without paying any penalty. Due to the Maiden Finals being held on July 24th which falls after the entry deadline for the 86th Annual Celebration on July 23rd, those entries will be ...
  • Obituary – Joseph “Joe” Edward Link July 18, 2024Joseph Edward “Joe” Link, 68, of Mt Juliet, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Joe was born in Nashville on December 26, 1955 to his parents John Thomas and Teresa Pair Link. Joe was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of Holy Rosary Academy. After graduating high school, Joe began ...
  • Celebration to provide late entry opportunity July 18, 2024TWHNC PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, July 9, 2024 The 86th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will be held August 21-31, 2024 on its historic show grounds in Shelbyville. Earlier this summer, an entry deadline for preliminary class entries was set for July 23rd at 5:00PM central standard time. This deadline was earlier than in past years ...
  • Obituary – Melissa Payne Chambers July 18, 2024Melissa Payne Chambers, a beloved resident of Tazewell, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at the age of 71. Born on January 6, 1953, Melissa Chambers, was a cherished member of the community, known for her warm heart, unwavering love for her family, and her deep passion for horses and East Tennessee. Melissa spent ...
  • WHTA Auxiliary Presents Scholarships July 18, 2024The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Auxiliary is very instrumental in promoting education, especially when it comes to members of the Walking Horse industry. Each year the Auxiliary awards scholarships to any eligible candidate involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who is furthering his/her education. Each application is evaluated and scored by numerous qualified professional people. Beth ...
  • Judges selected for 86th Celebration July 18, 2024TWHNC Press Release SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Derek Bonner, Jamie Bradshaw, Scotty Brooks, Leigh Stuart and Amy Trimble to judge the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration. The Celebration will be held August 21-31, 2024 in Cooper Steel and Celebration Arenas over five morning sessions and 11 evening performances. The Celebration affiliates ...
  • AWHLA Show Class Sheet July 18, 2024
  • Roger Latham Class Sheet July 18, 2024
  • Cartwrights and Walking Horse Honored at New School June 27, 2024Cartwright Elementary School is the newest school built in Shelbyville/Bedford County and will welcome students this upcoming 2024-2025 school year. The school is named in honor of the late Bobby and Jane Cartwright. Better known as “Big Hoss” and “Granny Jane”, the Cartwrights were longtime supporters of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, as well as ...
  • TWHNC releases Class Sheet for 86th Celebration June 27, 2024TWHNC PRESS & SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE Friday, June 14, 2024 The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) has released the class schedule for the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration. The Celebration will begin on Wednesday August 21, 2024 and run through the following Saturday, August 31st. The class sheet mirrors 2023 in terms of what classes are offered. The ...
  • WHOA Announces International Judges June 27, 2024WHOA PRESS RELEASE Tuesday, June 18, 2024 The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 46th Annual International Grand Championship. The following three individuals were selected through online voting by current WHOA Members: Mr. Joe Fraley of Wallingford, Kentucky Mr. Kevin Gilliam of Oxford, North Carolina Mr. Eli Murphy of Murfreesboro, Tennessee The judge for ...
  • Obituary – Kim Byrom June 27, 2024Mrs. Kim Bates Byrom passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Shelbyvilke, Tennessee. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Pete and Jean Bates. As well as her parents, she is survived by her husband, Jeffrey Byrom, of ...
  • Obituary – Elizabeth Pendleton June 27, 2024Elizabeth Ann Pendleton, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She is survived by her daughter, long time walking horse exhibitor, Jennifer Pendleton. Visitation for Elizabeth will take place on Tuesday, June 18th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Volusia Memorial Funeral Home, 4815 S Clyde Morris Blvd, Port Orange, Florida 32129. A ...
  • Show Postponed June 27, 2024The announcement has been made that the June 29th Palmetto Show in Sumter, SC has been postponed. A new date will be posted as it becomes available.
  • Obituary- Holly (Liddell) Sanders May 27, 2024Holly Liddell Sanders, 64,of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband Robert Sanders by her side. Holly was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Steve and Frances Liddell. Holly was well known and loved by everyone in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. Holly was best ...