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  • Cornersville Class Sheet April 14, 2026Cornersville Class Sheet PDF
  • Join the TWHYA Summer Splash Show Committee April 7, 2026Planning is underway for our TWHYA Summer Splash Horse Show, the biggest youth fundraiser of the year! It’ll be held Friday night, June 12 in Champions Arena and will once again be a double-point Riders Cup show. There are plenty of opportunities for youth members who would like to get involved. We’d love your help—whether ...
  • TWHBEA Awarded Two Tennessee America 250 Grants April 7, 2026TWHBEA is a recipient of a $20,000 grant and a $10,000 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial. The $20,000 grant award will be used for a digitization project focused on preserving and expanding public access to its VOICE of the Tennessee Walking Horse magazine collection and ...
  • Obituary – Gail Anderson April 7, 2026Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson, 86, of Fairmount, passed away from this earthly life on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Oaks in Fairmount, Georgia. Gail Andersoon was born on February 24, 1940, the daughter of the late John W (Curly) Crittendon, and Sarah Appy Crittendon; in addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by ...
  • Apply now for a WHTA Scholarship April 7, 2026The WHTA is now accepting Scholarship applications through July 1st, 2026! Download a copy or fill out directly on our website. https://www.walkinghorsetrainers.com/Scholarship-Application/
  • FAST Spring Showcase announces judges April 7, 2026The FAST Spring Showcase is happy to announce that Jeanette Baucom, Keegan Arrington-Meadows and Link Webb will mark the cards for this year’s show. The event will be held April 23-25, 2026, at Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. The class schedule will be available in the coming days. For more information on the event contact Dee ...
  • Equine Obituary – Honor Of The Ritz March 12, 2026Honor Of The Ritz was humanely laid to rest on February 12, 2026. Bred by Lavon Tyson, Honor Of The Ritz was first owned by the partnership of Riddley and Tyson before being purchased as a three-year-old by Chavigney Beasley. His early career began under the direction of Michael and Casey Wright at Wright Stables, followed ...
  • Equiskill Challenge Cup Judge Announced March 12, 2026WHOA is pleased to announce, Ms. Gayle Lampe, an equestrian name that needs no introduction, will mark the cards for the 2026 Equiskill Challenge Cup Equitation Championship class at The International Grand Championship this July at the TN Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. The Equiskill Challenge Cup class is a 3 gait equitation class open to ...
  • WHOA Encourages Donations to The Callicutt Family March 12, 2026Our hearts are heavy as we share that one of our own has suffered a devastating loss due to a barn fire on February 15, 2026— a disaster resulting in the loss of 36 horses, tack, and more. The Callicutt family has given so much to the Walking Horse industry over the years, always supporting ...
  • Horse Shows Announce Judges March 12, 2026The Southern Belle, will take place April 2–4 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Judging panel for the 2026 event will be Jason Bachert, Brad Gregory, and Justin Miller. Marking the cards at the National Trainers’ Show will be Amber Zahnd, Ryne Parker and Johnny Puckett. The 58th Annual National Trainers’ Show, hosted by the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association, ...
  • Obituary – Bud Moore March 12, 2026Robert Wayne “Bud” Moore, 86, of Seagrove Beach, FL passed away at his Bit and Spur farm in Lynnville, TN on February 2, 2026. He was dedicated, working 12 hour days, 7 days a week for the first 40 years of his adult life. He was extraordinarily generous, gracious, and thoughtful. He was loving and ...
  • Obituary – Mary Ann Blessing March 12, 2026Mary Ann Blessing, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026, in Bristol, Tennessee. Born in Rockville, Maryland, Mary Ann lived a life marked by unwavering faith, quiet strength, and tireless service to others. Mary Ann was married for 43 years to her devoted husband, Herschel Blessing, with whom she built ...
  • WHOA Nominations November 12, 2025The Nominating Committee of the Walking Horse Owners’ Association has nominated the following people for the 2026 Board of Directors. Nominations for WHOA Board of Directors – 3 year term DeeDee Miller Bacon-Tennessee Kim Bennett-Kentucky Jodi DeDecker Bubar-Illinois Ken Estes-Tennessee Dickie Gardner-Tennessee Darden Gladney-Louisiana Keegan Meadows-Tennessee Sis Osborne-Tennessee Nominee for 2026 WHOA President – 1 year term Rhonda Martocci-Tennessee Any candidate for the WHOA Board of Directors ...
  • Obituary- Dr. Jack Allen Pirkle November 12, 2025On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the Lord called Jack Pirkle home after a battle with cancer. A Funeral Service was held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Trinity United Methodist Church. Reverend Chris Hester officiated the service. The family received friends at the funeral home on Friday, October 31, 2025, and on Saturday, November 1, ...
  • Derickson/Barnett Engagement November 12, 2025The Scoop congratulates Thomas Derickson and Destiny Barnett on their recent engagement. Thomas proposed to Destiny on October 26, 2025, at the pavilion at the top of Pleasant Valley Farm in Shelbyville, TN. The couple will exchange vows in June of next year.