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Historic Step Toward Unity: Walking Horse Industry Leaders Advance Inclusive Alliance

In a landmark move for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, the boards of the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA), the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC), and the executive committee of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) met on Monday, January 5, to explore forming a new alliance aimed at unifying inspection and judging standards, as well as consolidating the industry rulebook.

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