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Obituary – James Kirk Seaton

James Kirk Seaton, age 69, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024...
4/1/2024

Start time update for Saturday Night of the FAST Spring Showcase

Due to a death in Judge Jamie Lawrence’s Family, the start time for the Saturday nights performance of the FAST Spring Showcase has been pushed back to 6:30. 
3/29/2024

Birth Announcement – Brayson Baum

Jacob and Brittany Baum welcomed their second son, Brayson Ezra Baum, on March 7, 2024. He weighed 8lbs 5 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length.
3/28/2024

Judges and new class schedule for the 73rd Annual Columbia Spring Jubilee

Big changes are happening this year at the 73rd Annual Columbia Spring Jubilee! Show management has decided to add some extra excitement to the show by adding seven Speed Racking classes to the agenda. The event will once again be held in Columbia, Tennessee, at the Maury County Park. The dates this year will being May 30 – June 1, 2024. 
3/27/2024

Industry seeks additional review by OMB

The proposed rule by USDA-APHIS that would seek to eliminate the Tennessee Walking Show Horse in both performance and pleasure divisions by removing all equipment on the show horse and eliminating all Horse Industry Organizations is in its final review at the Office of Management and Budget.
3/26/2024

South Carolina Championship announces judging panel

The South Carolina Walking Horse Association is proud to announce their judging panel for their annual Championship Show, scheduled for October 11-12, 2024. Patrick Thomas, Jordan Caudill and Dan Waddell will mark the cards for the 80 class, two day event. 
3/26/2024

YWIH Dedication: Warbird

What is a Warbird? It depends on why you ask. For aviators and veterans, a warbird is any vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian organizations and individuals, or in some instances, by historic arms of military forces. Their motto is “Keep ‘em Flying.”
3/26/2024

The Southern Belle class schedule updates

The WHOA Southern Belle to be held April 4-6, 2024 in Pensacola, FL will have the following class additions and changes...
3/26/2024

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3/22/2024

WHTA scholarship information

3/22/2024

FAST Spring Showcase makes class change

The FAST Spring Showcase that will be held March 28-30, 2024, at Cooper Steel Arena has made a change to their original class schedule. Classes 15 and 55 have been swapped. Class 15 will now be Riders’ Cup Country Pleasure and class 55 will be Amateur Country Pleasure.
3/20/2024

WHOA Member Advantage discount now available

Walking Horse Owners Association 2024 Member Advantage Program is now available for all current members! 
3/20/2024

YIWH Dedication: Blacklist

During its 10 season TV run, crime/ drama series The Blacklist won an Emmy Award and was nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and two People’s Choice Awards. The series created a great following in many other media achievements. It was a winner.
3/19/2024

Obituary – W.D. "Bill" Landrum

W. D. “Bill” Landrum, Sr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March19, 2024 at his residence.
3/19/2024

Initial Application Period for Prefix-Suffix Registration ends March 29

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) recently adopted a new rule that will allow members to register prefixes/suffixes (see below). Initial applications are being accepted now through March 29, 2024. 
3/18/2024