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5/2/2025

Obituary – Louise Glenn Nelms

Louise Glenn Nelms, a beloved Marshall county native, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on May 2, 2025. (She was a cancer survivor, although she would be quick to proudly report that was not the cause of death).
5/2/2025

Upper Cumberland Horse Show Announces Schedule Updates

Upper Cumberland Horse Show Announces Schedule UpdatesThe Upper Cumberland Horse Show, set for May 10, 2025, at the Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion, has announced a few updates to its class schedule.
5/2/2025

Texas Court Case Completed

The industry’s lawsuit against the USDA’s final rulemaking has cleared its final hurdles with the deadlines for the USDA to appeal the decision or anyone other party’s attempt to intervene and appeal passed.  That means the case is closed and the industry will now move forward with the pending litigation in West Tennessee that challenges the current enforcement of the HPA in the areas of due process, scar rule and post show inflammation.
5/1/2025

Obituary – Leanna Woods Smith

Mrs. Leanna Woods Smith, age 52, wife of Pastor Ronnie Smith of Powder Mill Road, London, Kentucky passed away on Sunday morning at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky.
4/28/2025

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4/25/2025

Obituary – Isham Jehu Larry McLaughlin III

Isham Jehu Larry McLaughlin III, 78, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.Larry was the first-born son of the late Thelma Rowland and Isham Jehu Larry “Buddy” McLaughlin Jr.
4/24/2025

Obituary –William Thomas "Billy" Hiles Jr

Mr. William Thomas Hiles Jr., better known by his family and friends as “Billy,” passed away Thursday, April 23, 2025, following several months of Declining health.
4/24/2025

Spring Extravaganza Makes Time Change

The Spring Extravaganza is set to take place this weekend, April 25–26, 2025, at the Bedford County Ag Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Please note that show start times have been updated — each evening will now begin at 5:00 p.m. CST.
4/22/2025

Equiskill Press Release

Equiskill LLC is proud to announce upcoming awards and events for 2025. The program will award the Equiskill Pattern Awards 1st -5th at the TWHBEA World Versatility Show and the International Show. Pattern Awards are won by riders with the highest average pattern scores in the equitation division classes.
4/21/2025

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with Week of Festivities

 What began as a simple street corner conversation between former Tennessee Governor Jim Nance McCord and Burt Hunter in Lewisburg nearly a century ago, has grown into a global phenomenon. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary with a full week of special events from May 11–17, 2025.
4/21/2025

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4/18/2025

Judges Announced for 55th Annual Spring Fun Show

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is proud to announce the judging panel for the 55th Annual Spring Fun Show, set to take place May 22–24, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena on the historic show grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
4/18/2025

WHOA Makes Changes To Their Show Schedule

WHOA has updated its 2025 show schedule, adding a brand-new show on October 5th and announcing judges for previously scheduled events.
4/17/2025

WHOA Makes Changes To Spring Extravaganza Show Schedule

WHOA has announced updates to the show schedule for the upcoming Spring Extravaganza, set to take place May 8–10, 2025. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to stay tuned for the revised class schedule and event details as the show continues to shape up for an exciting weekend of competition.
4/15/2025