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WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series

WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series.

The dates for the Kentucky Incentive Program WHOA Show series are as follows:

3/31/2025

Obituary – Charles Atnip

Charles D. Atnip, age 79, of Smithville, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on April 8, 1945, in Smithville, TN, to his parents, the late Dale and Bessie Atnip. Charles was the proud owner of Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction. He was a Baptist and a member of the TN Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association.
3/29/2025

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3/28/2025

Walking In The Smokies Changes Judging Panel

Walking In The Smokies, scheduled for April 3-5, has announced an update to its judging panel. Mike Hilley, David Sisk, and Jamie Lawrence will be marking the cards at the event, which will take place at Smoky Mountain Arena in Sevierville, TN.
3/28/2025

Obituary – Clay Self

Samuel Clay Self, age 52, of the Wesley's Chapel community, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center.
3/28/2025

Obituary –Dwaine Elliott

William “Dwaine” Elliott, 77, of Valdese passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Peak Resources Nursing Center in Shelby following a period of declining health.
3/27/2025

Justified Honors Recovering From Colic Surgery

Yesterday evening at Callaway Stables Justified Honors showed colic symptoms. He was taken immediately to Baum Equine Clinic where he underwent surgery and is recovering today at the clinic.  He is doing well and showing good signs. 
3/27/2025

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3/24/2025

Deadline Approaching For The Southern Belle Horse Show

The Walking Horse Owners' Association would like to remind everyone that the deadline for stall and camper reservations for The Southern Belle Horse Show is Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Please note that shavings must be ordered in advance of the show.
3/24/2025

DesJarlais Reintroduces Protecting Horses From Soring Act

Editor's note:  The following press release from Rep. Scott DesJarlais was received by Communications Director Alex Swisher.  Rep. DesJarlais has been an avid supporter of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry for his entire career in Congress and is a staunch supporter of more scientific and objective testing measures for Tennessee Walking Horses at competitions.
3/24/2025

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3/21/2025

FAST, INC. LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Horse, Incorporated aka FAST, Inc. was organized in 2009 by the late Katherine Zeis Shelbyville, TN and Dr. Kasey Kesselring of Wartrace, TN.  “Kathy and I served on the TWHBEA International Board of Directors and the Executive Committee together and came to the conclusion that a foundation was needed specifically to support the show horse, “
3/21/2025

SHOW updates ethics and rules requirements for Judges

During the 2025 SHOW Judges’ a discussion was had regarding if owners could show horses in front of a judge that they had horses in training with. Under the 2024 rules, an owner could show a horse that they owned in front of a judge that was also a professional trainer that the same owner also had horses in training.
3/20/2025

USDA postpones remaining portion of HPA Rule

The United States Department of Agriculture postponed the effective date of the Horse Protection Rule until February 1, 2026. This postponement means that the Horse Industry Organizations will remain in effect for at least the 2025 show season. 
3/20/2025

The Walking Horse Trainers Auxiliary presents The Mane Event

The Walking Horse Trainers Auxiliary presents The Mane Event Basketball Tournament, a night of excitement and community fun. Join us at Liberty Elementary School Gym, located at 500 Snell Road, Shelbyville, TN, for an evening filled with competition and entertainment.
3/20/2025