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A Breakdown of the New USDA Horse Protection Act Rule

On Monday April 29, 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture released publicly on its web site the final rule that will go into effect on February 1, 2025. The current show season will not be affected by this new rule.  
5/1/2024

Obituary – Mary Frances (Gentry) Brantley

Mary Frances Brantley of Manchester, TN was born April 11, 1925 in Mt. Pisgah, Giles County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Reverend Oscar Pitman Gentry and Mary Florilla Ensor Gentry. 
4/30/2024

U.S. Rep. John Rose Defends Tennessee Walking Horse from Biden Admin Rule Decimating Industry

Today, U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-06) voiced his strong opposition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) finalized regulation, which would unnecessarily decimate the Tennessee Walking Horse industry.
4/30/2024

USDA releases copy of new HPA Rule

The United States Department of Agriculture released a copy of the new Horse Protection Act rule that will be published in the “coming weeks,” and be effective February 1, 2025.  
4/29/2024

Obituary – Jack Bolozky

Long-time walking horse owner and exhibitor, Jack Bolozky, passed away on April 25, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian "Bubbles" Bolozky...
4/29/2024

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4/26/2024

OMB Concludes Review of HPA Rule

The Office of Management and Budget concluded its final review of the proposed Horse Protection Rule on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
4/26/2024

WHTA donates to Tony Rice Center

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association held their 56th Annual National Trainers’ Show on March 13-16, 2024, at the Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Each year, the WHTA Horse Show Committee selects a charity. This year, the Tony Rice Center was chosen.
4/26/2024

NCWHA Spring Show adds class

The NCWHA Spring Show, scheduled for April 26, has added a class to their original schedule. Class 26A will be Amateur Two-Year-Old.
4/25/2024

Obituary – Jacquline M. Singleton

Jacquline M. Singleton (Kubica), Jackie, passed away on April 20, 2024, at the age of 86 in Nolensville, Tennessee.
4/25/2024

Woodbury Lions Club selects Watts

The Woodbury Lions Club Horse Show, scheduled for July 6, has selected Dale Watts to mark the cards for their 88th annual event. The show will be held at the Woodbury Fairgrounds.
4/23/2024

Obituary – Violet Odean Meadows

Violet Odean Meadows, S, grandmother of Keegan Meadows, 89, of Wayne, W.Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born August 13, 1934, in Madison, W.Va., a daughter of the late Charley and Ines Setliff...
4/22/2024

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4/19/2024

Equine Obituary – Walk For Roses

The Walking Horse Report has recently learned of the passing of World Champion Walk For Roses. Walk For Roses was trained under the Russ Thompson Stable banner and was purchased in 2022 by Kelly Gordon Clark to be campaigned in the Amateur division.
4/17/2024

Senator Hagerty at Mule Day

United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) rode in the Annual Mule Day Parade on April 6, 2024, in Columbia, Tenn.  Hagerty rode in the parade aboard a Tennessee Walking Horse and was accompanied by Steve Smith, an avid horseman, owner and breeder of Tennessee Walking Horses.
4/17/2024