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Let Freedom Ring Selects Judging Panel

FAST, Inc. is pleased to announce the judges for the Let Freedom Ring Horse Show. Dean Byard, Jamie Lawrence and Chris Zahnd will mark the cards at the event that will be held on July 2-3, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. 
4/11/2025

The SCWHA Announces Judging Panel

The SCWHA is proud to announce our judging panel for the 2025 SC Championships, to be held on October 10-11 in Clemson, South Carolina. They are Amanda Manis, Johnny Puckett, and Rod Slagle
4/11/2025

Equine Obituary- My Major Or Deal

My Major Or Deal passed away on April 3rd following colic surgery. Born on May 9th, 2011, he was lovingly raised and owned by Frank and Debbie Eichler. From the moment he entered the world, he brought joy and fun to those around him. Though Debbie Eichler has had many horses throughout her life, this one held a truly special place in her heart.
4/10/2025

Big Changes In Arab Bring The Arab Summer Classic To An End

The Arab Summer Classic has been a staple for the Walking Horse summer circuit for many years. It has always been the third Saturday in June, and until the last several days, plans were well underway for the 2025 edition.
4/9/2025

Columbia Spring Jubilee Announces Judges

Show management for the Columbia Spring Jubilee is pleased to announce that Amanda Manis, Jamie Bradshaw, and Chris Zahnd will mark the cards for this year’s event. The show will be held at the Maury County Park in Columbia, Tennessee, May 29-31, 2025. For more information on the event call 931-797-3139.
4/9/2025

Equine Obituary – Black Gins Scout

It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Black Gins Scout on Monday, April 7, 2025. Sired by Gen’s Black Gin and out of a Jose’ Jose’ mare, Scout was born on September 29, 2017. He was raised by Willard and Linda Townson of Woodville, Alabama, and was started by Leatherwood Farm.
4/9/2025

TWHYA Announces Changes To Summer Splash Horse Show

The TWHYA Summer Splash Horse Show, a staple for the past six years, has traditionally been known as an all-youth and halter event. This year, however, the show is expanding its reach—welcoming both amateur and professional riders to the competition ring. In another exciting change, the show date has been moved from its usual August slot to June 13th, the Friday before the popular Walking for Cancer event.
4/9/2025

Obituary – Dr. Michael Wallace Coleman, MD

Dr. Michael Wallace Coleman, a beloved physician, loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 7, 2025, at his home in Money, Mississippi at the age of 77. 
4/9/2025

Obituary- Judy McDonald

Judith M. McDonald, age 87, of Shelbyville, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at The Waters in Shelbyville. Born on July 2, 1937, in Burlington, Washington, Judy made Tennessee her home for more than 30 years.
4/7/2025

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4/4/2025

Walking In The Smokies Adds a Class

Walking In The Smokies has added class 51A NCWHA Members Only on Saturday night. 
4/4/2025

TWHBEA-sponsored awards presented at 2025 Tennessee FFA State Convention

The 2025 Tennessee FFA State Convention was recently held March 23-26th at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN,and the TWHBEA-sponsored awards were presented by TWHBEA CEO, Mark Farrar.
4/2/2025

Industry Scholarships Available For Youth

Do you know of a youth that will be graduating high school or is already enrolled in college or a trade school? If so, please inform them that there are several industry scholarships available.
4/2/2025

Equine Obituary- The American Choice

The American Choice was humanly laid to rest on March 30, 2025 at the age of 25. He was buried at Saddlecrest Farm where he lived his retirement years. There he had a huge”room with a view” and beautiful pastures to roam and eat grass.
4/1/2025

WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series

WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series.

The dates for the Kentucky Incentive Program WHOA Show series are as follows:

3/31/2025