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  • Judges Chosen for Columbia Spring Jubilee May 29, 2023The historic Columbia Spring Jubilee will take place June 1, 2 and 3 at the Maury County Park and Recreation arena. Robert Cortner, Allen McQuerry and Chad Williams have accepted the task of marking the cards.
  • OBITUARY – Dr. John Lay May 29, 2023Avid Tennessee Walking Horse owner, breeder and exhibitor, Dr. John Lay, Sr. passed away on May 17, 2023. He was involved in the Walking Horse industry from the time he was a youngster of three years old, and he was still making deals this year in January. His first Celebration was when he was 11 and ...
  • Equine OBITUARY Remembering “Score Card” May 29, 2023When people say “It’s just a horse”, they just don’t understand. The losses have been coming hard in my life recently. This evening we had to say goodbye to a member of the family. Score Card was foaled on April 30, 1997. He was bred and raised by Tracy Boyd and Johnny Puckett, sired by Pusher’s Big ...
  • Money Tree Judges May 29, 2023The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Ladies Auxiliary will host their Money Tree Classic on June 30th at Cooper Steel Arena. This year’s judging panel will be Scott Beaty, Scotty Brooks and Dale Watts.
  • AL Auxiliary Reschedules Show May 29, 2023The Alabama Ladies Auxiliary Horse Show that was scheduled for May 20th was postponed due to inclement weather. The new show date is June 28th at Baileyton Park in Baileyton, Alabama.
  • Marriage – Mr. & Mrs. Chris Helton May 29, 2023Lexie Stinnett and Chris Helton were united in marriage on May 18, 2023 at the Historic Harrisburg Bridge in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Scoop sends our congratulations to the newlyweds.
  • Walking For Cancer Adds Class May 29, 2023Walking for Cancer has added class 27A Park Pleasure. It will take place on June 10th at champions Arena in Shelbyville.
  • Walking For The Angels Horse Show May 29, 2023The 12th Annual Walking For The Angels Horse Show has selected Mike Hilley, Jason Hughes and Ryne Parker to judge. The two day horse show will be held at the Bedford County Ag. Center in Shelbyville, TN. June 23-24,2023. For railside parking or sponsorship info please contact Julie Graham 931-808-9447.
  • Engagement- Lester & Shepherd May 29, 2023 Laura Lester of Gracey, KY and Charles Shepherd of Owensboro, KY announce their engagement. Laura and Charles got engaged on her parent’s, Gary and Joy Lester, farm in Gracey, KY. An intimate wedding is planned for October 13th on Laura’s family’s farm. Congratulations!
  • Engagement – Blessing & Nolen May 29, 2023Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Blessing announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Beth Blessing to Lucas Nolen son of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Nolen. The wedding is planned for October 2023 at What a Blessing Farms.
  • Obituary- Beaver Young May 29, 2023R.V. “Beaver” Young of Sparta, Tennessee passed away on May 16, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. Mr. Young is the father of horse trainer Randy Young. He served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. Following his military service he was able to fulfill his lifelong passion of training Tennessee Walking ...
  • WHTA Auxiliary Scholarships May 17, 2023The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Scholarship applications are now being accepted. These are available for both undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, contact Beth Thomas (931-580-6825) or Kari Tisma (678-576-1290). Applications must be received or postmarked by June 15th. The scholarships will be presented at the Money Tree Classic on June 30th.
  • TWHBEA Announces $2,500 Youth Challenge Cup for Halter Classes May 17, 2023The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association is excited to announce a $2,500 Youth Challenge Cup program for youth who participate in halter classes. The program is sponsored by the Jake Jacobs Family. Youth exhibitors will accumulate points every time they show in a halter class at a TWHBEA affiliated show. Halter classes include ...
  • Welcome to the World May 17, 2023Kailin and Ethan Graves are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Gray Emiline Graves. She entered the world on April 27th at 5:43AM weighing 7lbs 6oz and measured 19 inches in length. The Scoop congratulates the Graves Family on their beautiful baby girl.
  • WHTA Makes Charitable Contributions May 17, 2023The Walking Horse Trainers Association held their National Trainers’ Show in March and chose to adopt The Center for Family Development and The Tony Rice Center as their 2023 charities. Both are non-profit organizations and recently received their monetary gifts. Making those presentations were WHTA President, Bill Young, and Show Co-Chairs, Dee Cantrell and Carlyle Johnson. ...