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FAST appoints Simmons to Board of Directors

FAST President, Dr. Kasey Kesselring, is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors of FAST has unanimously voted to appoint Paul A. Simmons to the foundation’s board of directors.
3/5/2025

Equine Obituary – Blues For Santana

Blues For Santana passed away March 4, 2025. Born May 15, 2009, Blues For Santana was bred by Floyd Sherman and was sired by Generator’s Santana out of Good N’ Evil, an Evil Generator mare.
3/5/2025

Christmas In July Announces Judges

Show management for the Christmas In July Horse Show are pleased to announce that Chris Bobo, Derek Bonner and Brent Grider will mark the cards for this year’s event.
3/5/2025

TWHBEA to be on site during FAST Spring Showcase and the National Trainers' Show

The TWHBEA Office on The Celebration grounds will be open from 4-8 PM each day of the FAST Spring Showcase March 13-15 and the National Trainers’ Show March 27-29, 2025. 
3/5/2025

Exhibitor and Horse Cards continue for 2025 Show Season

The show season will soon be here! Again, this year TWHBEA is administering the show cards that will be required by shows affiliated with American Horse Services (AHS) and S.H.O.W. H.I.O. Proceeds from the sale of the Exhibitor and Horse cards will again help fund the industry’s ongoing legal efforts. 
3/5/2025

Frank White Memorial Trophies to be given at the National Trainers’ Show

Sarah Burks, Price Stables and Dean Byard have donated two Frank White Memorial Trophies to be presented at the National Trainers’ Show. Both are donated in memory of long-time Walking Horse Trainers’ Association member Frank White. 
3/4/2025

The Dr. Ann Johnson Canter Challenge

To be included at all WHOA Triple Crown Shows and the International Grand Championship! This will be a Special class for 2025.
3/4/2025

The Walking Horse Report Announces New Hire – WhitLei Green-Burks

The Walking Horse Report is excited to announce that Mrs. WhitLei Green-Burks has joined the team as Content and Online Director. WhitLei is no stranger to the Walking Horse industry, having been involved in it her entire life. "I was less than a week old when I rode my first Walking Horse with my dad," she shared. 
3/4/2025

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2/28/2025

Youth judging contest scheduled for April

This year’s Youth Judging Contest will be held on Friday, April 25 at Champions Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. This year’s event will also feature a Skillathon where youth can test their equine knowledge at various stations.
2/27/2025

WHTA National Trainers’ Show make change to class schedule

Class 17, Adult Equitation, on Thursday night of the National Trainers’ Show will now be a specialty. For more information contact Contact Melanie Bryant at 931-639-3587 or Dee Cantrell at 706-366-1011.
2/26/2025

Equine Obituary – El Zorro’s Star

El Zorro’s Star, a distinguished Tennessee Walking Horse stallion, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born on April 28, 2007, he was sired by José José and out of the esteemed mare, World Grand Champion Pusher’s Evening Star. 
2/24/2025

Obituary – Paul Baham Jr.

A celebration of life for Paul Wilson Baham, Jr. will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow at 11:30 a.m., in East Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Liberty, MS. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, at Riverwood.
2/24/2025

Obituary – Bubba Taylor

Robert Dale "Bubba" Taylor, age 49, of Belfast, Tennessee, died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his residence.
2/24/2025

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2/21/2025