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7/2/2025

VFW Food Booth to Retire from the 87th Annual Celebration; Grindstone Cowboy to Join as New Vendor

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — After decades of loyal service and fundraising efforts, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5019 in Shelbyville has announced it will no longer operate its food booth during the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, beginning in 2025.
7/2/2025

Tennessee Walking Horse Industry Files Federal Lawsuit Challenging USDA Disqualification Rules

On June 30, 2025, the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association (“Association”), along with horse owners Tom Gould and Ann Mills, sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA” or “Agency”) challenging multiple USDA decisions disqualifying horses in past shows and challenging the USDA rules that were applied to disqualify those horses.
7/1/2025

Obituary – Todd Grider

Todd Grider, 54, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11:54 A.M. at TJ Health/ Columbia Emergency Room.
7/1/2025

Equiskill Challenge Cup Judge and Pattern Announced

Ms. Neva La Fleur will mark the cards for the very first Equiskill Challenge Cup Equitation Championship class.The International Championship Show will host the class on July 19, 2025, at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN.
6/30/2025

Phoenix Charity Places First Dog

Tullahoma, Tenn. – The Phoenix Charity, a 501(c)3 dedicated to providing service and companion dogs for veterans, successfully placed its first dog, Claire, a German Shepherd, with Iraq War veteran Roger Wagner.
6/30/2025

Obituary – Robert Clayton “Clay” Avent

Robert Clayton “Clay” Avent of Brick Church, Tennessee, passed away Saturday afternoon, June 28, 2025, at his home in Giles County. Born on May 16, 1970, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was 55 years old. Clay was a lifelong farrier, blacksmith, and cattleman.
6/29/2025

Christmas In July Adjusts Start Time

Christmas In July Update: Please note that the final performance tonight will now begin at 5:30 PM, instead of the originally scheduled 4:30 PM.
6/28/2025

Obituary – Mary Ellen Areaux

It is with deep gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Ellen Areaux. Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, she was a trailblazer in many ways. Best known as the owner and operator of Walkers West, a renowned Tennessee Walking Horse breeding and training facility in Kaufman, Texas.
6/27/2025

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6/27/2025

Obituary- Gregory “Greg” Wayne Mooningham

Gregory “Greg” Wayne Mooningham, 57, of Bayboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at CarolinaEast Medical Center.
6/27/2025

Obituary – Herbert “H.T.” Thomas Derickson III

Herbert “H.T.” Thomas Derickson III, 89, of Stanton, KY passed away on June 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and wife.
6/27/2025

The Walking For The Angels Horse Show Adds Additional Classes

The Walking For The Angels Horse Show has announced the addition of three new classes to its Saturday night lineup. The expanded schedule now includes Class A: Stick Horse, Class 34a: Youth Trail Pleasure, and Class 44a: Amateur All Day Pleasure 5 & Under. These additions promise even more excitement and opportunities for exhibitors to shine at this special event.
6/27/2025

Final Class Schedule Released for The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) is proud to announce the official class schedule for the upcoming 87th Annual Celebration, which will be held August 20–30, 2025, in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
6/26/2025

Equine Obituary – Cash Lotto

On June 24, 2025, we said goodbye to our beloved RWC horse, Cash Lotto. Affectionately known as "Cash," he was owned by Carson Mills of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, and spent many years competing throughout Middle Tennessee with an impressive and successful show career.Cash 
6/26/2025