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Latest Issue 4 28 25

4/25/2025

On The Cover - 4/28/25

4/25/2025

Walking Horse Trainers’ Show Donates to The Tony Rice Center

The 57th WHTA National Trainers’ Show was held March 27-29, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena. Each year, the Trainers’ Association donates funding to a specific charity. This year, the donation was divided between the Tony Rice Center and the “Let Freedom Ring” event.
4/25/2025

Obituary – Isham Jehu Larry McLaughlin III

Isham Jehu Larry McLaughlin III, 78, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.Larry was the first-born son of the late Thelma Rowland and Isham Jehu Larry “Buddy” McLaughlin Jr.
4/24/2025

Obituary –William Thomas "Billy" Hiles Jr

Mr. William Thomas Hiles Jr., better known by his family and friends as “Billy,” passed away Thursday, April 23, 2025, following several months of Declining health.
4/24/2025

Spring Extravaganza Makes Time Change

The Spring Extravaganza is set to take place this weekend, April 25–26, 2025, at the Bedford County Ag Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Please note that show start times have been updated — each evening will now begin at 5:00 p.m. CST.
4/22/2025

Equiskill Press Release

Equiskill LLC is proud to announce upcoming awards and events for 2025. The program will award the Equiskill Pattern Awards 1st -5th at the TWHBEA World Versatility Show and the International Show. Pattern Awards are won by riders with the highest average pattern scores in the equitation division classes.
4/21/2025

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with Week of Festivities

 What began as a simple street corner conversation between former Tennessee Governor Jim Nance McCord and Burt Hunter in Lewisburg nearly a century ago, has grown into a global phenomenon. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary with a full week of special events from May 11–17, 2025.
4/21/2025

Latest Issue 4 21 25

4/18/2025

Judges Announced for 55th Annual Spring Fun Show

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is proud to announce the judging panel for the 55th Annual Spring Fun Show, set to take place May 22–24, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena on the historic show grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
4/18/2025

WHOA Makes Changes To Their Show Schedule

WHOA has updated its 2025 show schedule, adding a brand-new show on October 5th and announcing judges for previously scheduled events.
4/17/2025

WHOA Makes Changes To Spring Extravaganza Show Schedule

WHOA has announced updates to the show schedule for the upcoming Spring Extravaganza, set to take place May 8–10, 2025. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to stay tuned for the revised class schedule and event details as the show continues to shape up for an exciting weekend of competition.
4/15/2025

Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum Silent Auction

We’re excited to announce that the Celebration Fun Show is just around the corner and with it, the return of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum’s largest annual fundraiser: the Fun Show Silent Auction.
4/15/2025

Obituary – Anthony Nichols Saunders Jr.

Anthony Nichols Saunders Jr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at the age of 77, a resident of Clemmons North Carolina. Born on October 28th, 1947, Anthony was a guiding light for all who knew him, embodying a spirit of kindness and dedication in every aspect of his life.
4/14/2025

Latest Issue 4 14 25

4/11/2025