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• Obituary – Joe Kendall Armstrong

  Joe Kendall Armstrong, age 91, of Englewood, Tennessee, passed away on October 21, 2026, at Willow Acres in Riceville, Tennessee. Kendall was born on July 5, 1935, and was the son of Robert and Elsie Ledford Armstrong. Read More

• Latest Issue 10/26/26

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• Obituary – Boyd Elkins Melton

  Boyd Elkins Melton, age 91, of Shelbyville passed this life Wednesday, October 14, 2026. He was born August 19, 1935 in Woodbury, TN to the late William and Alta Melton. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Johnson Melton; son, Steven Jay Melton; and brothers, Bratton Melton and W.J. Melton. Read More

• Obituary – Paul H. Mast

  Paul H. Mast, 93, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home in Quincy, IL. Read More

• Eliminating Federal Overreach: Lasting Reform Needed in Equine Welfare

  Editor's note:  The following call to action was issued by Western Justice, a membership-based, 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that engages in political action to preserve and protect the Western lifestyle, livelihoods, and events. Read More

• United Walking Horse Fall Finale Announces Show Information

  The United Walking Horse Fall Finale, scheduled for November 19-21, 2026, in Tunica, Mississippi, the combined effort of the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST), Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA), Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) and Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA). Three of the organizations, FAST, TWHBEA and WHTA each selected a judge to join the panel.  Read More

• 2026 Triple Crown Winners Announced

  The 2026 Triple Crown winners have been announced following the completion of this year’s Triple Crown shows.The following horses earned Triple Crown honors after winning all three Triple Crown shows. Read More

• TWHBEA Elects New Directors

   The TWHBEA Election Committee has met and certified the results of this year’s election. The ballots were counted by Winnett Associates PLLC. 14 States/Regions elected directors to full three-year terms. Read More

• Latest Issue 10/19/26

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• TWHBEA Announces 2026 Hall of Fame and Master Breeder Honorees

  LEWISBURG, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has announced the 2026 inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame and Master Breeder programs. Four exceptional horses and three influential breeders will be recognized during the annual TWHBEA Awards Banquet on Friday, December 4, 2026, at the TWHBEA Auditorium in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Read More