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Obituary – Gene "Smokey" David Carswell

Gene “Smokey” David Carswell, age 72, of Morehead, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, with his family by his side.
6/19/2025

Changes to ETWHA Ladies Auxiliary Show

The ETWHA Ladies Auxiliary Show, set for Saturday, June 21st, has made a few exciting updates to its class schedule. A Three-Year-Old Walking Mares and Geldings Open (TC) class has been added as Class 15A, and Class 25 will now feature a Three-Year-Old Walking Stallions Open (TC) class. Jackie Byrom will serve as the judge for the event.
6/18/2025

Stars and Stirrups to Feature Rising Country Star Jordyn Mallory and The Nashville Hit Machine

FAST, TWHBEA, and The Celebration are thrilled to announce the entertainment lineup for the 2025 Stars and Stirrups event, set for Tuesday, July 1. This unforgettable night will feature a live performance by rising country music sensation Jordyn Mallory, joined by the crowd-favorite Nashville Hit Machine.
6/18/2025

Callaway Stables Hosts Southern Agriculture Officials

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture (SASDA) held its annual meeting in Nashville this year and, as part of the scheduled activities, visited Allan Callaway Stables on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
6/16/2025

Christmas in July Show Update

Christmas in July Show announces a show update: two exciting new classes have been added to the schedule.
6/16/2025

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6/13/2025

The East Tennessee Walking Horse Classic Releases New Date

The East Tennessee Walking Horse Classic has rescheduled its June 7th show to Saturday, July 26, 2025. The event will take place at the South Central Puritan Show Grounds in Chuckey, Tennessee.
6/13/2025

Stephen Vaden confirmed as deputy secretary of agriculture

Stephen Vaden, a native of Union City, Tennessee, was confirmed as deputy secretary of agriculture on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, by a vote of 51 to 44 on the Senate floor. Vaden currently serves as a judge on the U.S. Court of International Trade and will transition to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. President Donald Trump nominated Vaden for the post on Dec. 22, 2024.
6/10/2025

TWHBEA Becomes Riders Cup Sponsor – This Week’s Summer Splash Upgraded to Double Points Show

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is pleased to announce its new sponsorship of the Miscellaneous Division in the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) Riders Cup program. 
6/10/2025

TWHYA Summer Splash Entry Information

The TWHYA SUMMER SPLASH will offer two convenient options for making entries. 
6/10/2025

Stars and Stirrups: A Night to Celebrate Our Legacy and Fund Our Future

Four of the leading organizations in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry - The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST), Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA), Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC), and the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA).
6/10/2025

Walking For Angels Adds Classes

Walking For Angels has added two additional classes to their schedule. Class 20A will be Amateur Model held on Friday, June 27th, and class 32A will be Amateur Canter held on Saturday, June 28th.  
6/9/2025

Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Releases Tentative Class Schedule for 2025

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) has released the tentative class schedule for its 87th annual event, set to take place from August 20–30, 2025, in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
6/7/2025

East Tennessee Walking Horse Classic Postponed

The East Tennessee Walking Horse Classic, originally scheduled for today, June 7, has been postponed. Organizers are currently working to reschedule the event, and a new date will be announced as soon as possible.
6/7/2025

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6/6/2025