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2025 ETWHA Fall Classic Schedule Changes

Schedule Update for the ETWHA Fall Classic in White Pine, Tennessee. The Amateur Mares & Geldings class originally scheduled for Thursday has been moved to Friday.The Walking Yearlings class originally scheduled for Friday has been moved to Thursday.
10/7/2025

Obituary – George Wayne Schumann

George Wayne Schumann, 84, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at North Alabama Medical Center. Mr. Schumann was an elder at First Christian Church, a member of the Rotary Club, a member of the Walking Horse Breeders Assoc. and Bedford County Cancer Board of Directors.
10/6/2025

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10/3/2025

2025 North Carolina Championship Horse Show LIVE STREAM Information

The Livestream for The North Carolina Championships will be provided by Dean Johnson Video. 
10/2/2025

Pick Your Partner Classes Return at NC State Championships to Support Legal Fund

Last year, the “Pick Your Partner” classes proved to be one of the most fun and popular ways to raise money for the industry’s legal fund. Riders, trainers, and fans alike rallied together, bringing energy, laughter, and strong financial support to the cause.
10/2/2025

Celebration Releases Fall Classic Class Sheet

The Celebration is excited to release the 2025 Fall Classic Class Sheet, setting the stage for the last show in Middle Tennessee for the 2025 Show Season.
10/1/2025

Obituary- John Zahnd Jr.

John Zahnd Jr. age 69, of Muscle Shoals Alabama, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 Visitation will be 11:00- 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Colbert Memorial Chapel with service to follow at 1:00pm with burial at Colbert Memorial Gardens. 
9/29/2025

Obituary – James Norman Hackney

James Norman Hackney, age 77, passed away September 25, 2025. James served in the United States Navy. And a native of Rutherford County. He was a retired farmer, farrier and musician.
9/27/2025

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9/26/2025

Judges selected for Celebration Fall Classic

The Celebration has selected Ryne Parker, Sam Sorrell and Chad Williams to judge the Celebration Fall Classic.  The Fall Classic will be held in Cooper Steel Arena on October 30th through November 1st.  
9/25/2025

United Walking Horse Fall Finale Announces Show Information

The United Walking Horse Fall Finale, scheduled for November 13-15, 2025 in Tunica, Mississippi, will be a 5x Riders Cup Point Show, making it one of the most valuable Riders’ Cup events of the year. As the final show of the 2025 season, it will serve as trainers’ last chance to earn Riders’ Cup points toward this year’s awards.
9/25/2025

Matilda Kicks Off Homecoming

This past weekend, Sweet Walking Matilda and Ally Jo Jacobs stepped into a whole new kind of spotlight. Fresh off their Owner-Amateur Youth 6–17 Trail Pleasure World Grand Championship win, the duo had the honor of delivering the game ball to kick off Middle Tennessee State University’s Homecoming football game in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
9/25/2025

ETWHA Fall Classic adds a class

The East Tennessee Fall Classic, set for October 16–18 at the Great Smoky Mountains Expo Center in White Pine, Tennessee, has announced an addition to the schedule. A Youth Show Pleasure class (Class 38A) will be held on Friday night.
9/24/2025

Obituary – Max Becknell

Edward Max Becknell, age 83, husband of Shirley (Matlock) Becknell, of Harrodsburg KY died Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at home in Harrodsburg KY. Born April 30, 1942 in Booneville, KY to the late Shafter and Martha (Ross) Becknell. Max was a member of Aberdeen Baptist Church, a Kentucky Coronel and was a retired Horse Ferrier.
9/24/2025

Sugar Creek Fall Breeding Update

Sugar Creek Farm has announced that its fall breeding season will begin on October 1st, with the highly anticipated return of Four-Time World Grand Champion Justified Honors to the breeding lineup. This marks a historic moment for both the facility and the breed.
9/24/2025