| Title / Summary |
Publication Date |
| 5 x Reserve World Champion, Mr. Reach, was peacefully laid to rest on July 8, 2025, at 29 years old. Born on April 26, 1996, he was by Mr. Coppertop and out of Casey’s Crystal. |
7/8/2025 |
| Each year the Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary awards scholarships to eligible candidates involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who are furthering his/her education. Each application is professionally evaluated and scored by several qualified professional people. |
7/7/2025 |
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7/3/2025 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — After decades of loyal service and fundraising efforts, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5019 in Shelbyville has announced it will no longer operate its food booth during the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, beginning in 2025. |
7/2/2025 |
| On June 30, 2025, the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association (“Association”), along with horse owners Tom Gould and Ann Mills, sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA” or “Agency”) challenging multiple USDA decisions disqualifying horses in past shows and challenging the USDA rules that were applied to disqualify those horses. |
7/1/2025 |
| Todd Grider, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:54 A.M. at TJ Health/ Columbia Emergency Room. |
7/1/2025 |
| Ms. Neva La Fleur will mark the cards for the very first Equiskill Challenge Cup Equitation Championship class.The International Championship Show will host the class on July 19, 2025, at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. |
6/30/2025 |
| Tullahoma, Tenn. – The Phoenix Charity, a 501(c)3 dedicated to providing service and companion dogs for veterans, successfully placed its first dog, Claire, a German Shepherd, with Iraq War veteran Roger Wagner. |
6/30/2025 |
| Robert Clayton “Clay” Avent of Brick Church, Tennessee, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, at his home in Giles County. Born on May 16, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was 55 years old. Clay was a lifelong farrier, blacksmith, and cattleman. |
6/29/2025 |
| Christmas In July Update: Please note that the final performance tonight will now begin at 5:30 PM, instead of the originally scheduled 4:30 PM. |
6/28/2025 |
| It is with deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Ellen Areaux. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, she was a trailblazer in many ways. Best known as the owner and operator of Walkers West, a renowned Tennessee Walking Horse breeding and training facility in Kaufman, Texas. |
6/27/2025 |
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6/27/2025 |
| Gregory “Greg” Wayne Mooningham, 57, of Bayboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center. |
6/27/2025 |
| Herbert “H.T.” Thomas Derickson III, 89, of Stanton, KY passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and wife. |
6/27/2025 |
| The Walking For The Angels Horse Show has announced the addition of three new classes to its Saturday night lineup. The expanded schedule now includes Class A: Stick Horse, Class 34a: Youth Trail Pleasure, and Class 44a: Amateur All Day Pleasure 5 & Under. These additions promise even more excitement and opportunities for exhibitors to shine at this special event. |
6/27/2025 |