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Comer Subpoenas Key USDA Official Over Arbitrary Enforcement of Horse Protection Act

 House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued a subpoena to a key official at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further investigate the USDA’s arbitrary enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments.

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  • NSSHA announces 2025 Board of Directors

    The National Spotted Saddle Horse Association is pleased to announce that the following members will serve on the 2025 Board of Directors: Lee Wilson, Leighanne Tibbs, Bobby Parker, Timmy Parks, Stephanie Richardson, Fount Darnell, Debbie Herdahl, Steve Fuller, Mike Satterfield, Jackie Ashworth, Ritchie Reese, Trent Hancock, Dorinda Mankin, Narsis Whigham and Mandy Motes. Cody Satterfield, Kayla Dewese and Christie McBride will serve as alternate board members.  Read More

  • ETWHA donates to St. Jude

    The ETWHA donated $8,942.00 to St. Jude Children's Hospital. The association is appreciative of the exhibitors, trainers, spectators, vendors and all the volunteers that helped make this happen! Each year the ETWHA works very hard to donate to this worthy cause.  Read More

  • Court rules in favor of industry on all counts except DQP program

    United States District Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk issued his ruling today in the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, Tom Gould and Kimberly Lewis’ challenge to the USDA’s rule to amend the Horse Protection Act. Read More

  • WHAA and AWHLA donates to Smile A Mile

    The Walking Horse Association of Alabama and the Alabama Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary were able to donate $17,500 to Smile A Mile from fundraising efforts in 2024. Over the years, WHAA and the AWHLA has donated a total of $571,000 to Smile A Mile. Read More

  • The Phoenix show information

    The Phoenix Horse Show is set for March 18-22, 2025 at the Covered Arena at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The show is WHOA affiliated and the first leg of WHOA’s Triple Crown of 2025. Three judges will adjudicate the show with one alternate. Read More

  • FAST Spring Showcase announces judges

    The FAST Spring Showcase is pleased to announce that Ross Campbell, Wayne Dean and Rod Slagle will judge their event that is scheduled for March 13-15, 2025. The show will take place at the Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Read More

  • Obituary – Beatrice Livingston

    Beatrice Reed Livingston, 99, went to be with the Lord Saturday evening (Jan. 25, 2025) at Church Hill Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center.   Read More

  • Obituary – Paulette Ferguson

    The Report has learned of the passing of Paulette Ferguson after a courageous battle with cancer. Paulette was a longtime Walking Horse enthusiast that enjoyed many aspects of the industry including showing, photography, videography, cheering on her many friends and most recently promoting WireWorks.  Read More

  • WHTA Horse Of The Year voting reminder

    Voting for Horse Of The Year will end at 11:59pm on January 31st... Read More

  • Equine Obituary - Trip My Trigger

    The Walking Horse Report has recently learned of the passing of 2xWGC & 3xWC Trip My Trigger at the age of 33 on January 19, 2025. Read More
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