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• WHTA Youth Council to Manage Fireworks & Freedom Horse Show

  The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) and its Youth Council will manage the WHTA Fireworks & Freedom Horse Show, scheduled for July 1-2 at the Bedford County Agricultural Center. Read More

• Julie Graham Announces Support for Walking Horse Trainers' Association Event

  After careful consideration and in the best interest of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, Julie Graham has announced that she will postpone her planned horse show originally scheduled for July 1-2 at the Bedford County Agricultural Center. Read More

• Changes to the 2026 Horse of the Year program

  The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association would like to announce some important changes to the 2026 Horse of the Year Program. World Champions and World Grand Champions will still be automatic nominees however, the program has done away with the three show requirement and has increased the number of nominees in each division from five to eight.  Read More

• Judges Announced for the 2026 International Grand Championship

  The Walking Horse Owners' Association is pleased to announce the Judging Panel for the 48th Annual International Grand Championship. The following three individuals were selected through online voting by current WHOA members. Read More

• Emphasis to be placed on horses entering ring

  Effective June 30th with The Prodigy qualifiers, SHOW judges will be reinstating and enforcing the rule of horses entering the ring at a flat walk and proceeding past a set marker so the horse’s way of going can be evaluated for locomotion.  The increased emphasis on the rule came as a result of a meeting between the SHOW Judges’ Committee and the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Task Force.  Read More

• Latest Issue 6/15/26

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• Obituary – Chris Helton

  The Report wishes to extend sympathy to owner and exhibitor, Terry Lowman, on the loss of her son, Chris Helton. Thoughts and prayers are with Terry and Chris’s family during this time. Read More

• SHOW to conduct training and continuing education for licensed judges

  The SHOW HIO will host its annual judges training and continuing education on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Myatt Manor Stables.  This will be the first continuing education for judges to happen during the season instead of prior to the season.  Read More

• Shelbyville Tennis Club Horse Show adds class

  The Shelbyville Tennis Club Horse Show that will be held on June 19, 2026, at the Bedford County Agriculture Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee, has added Class 16a, which will be Amateur Five & Under Lite-Shot, Optional Tack. Read More

• Obituary – Robert Holt Hauk

  Robert Holt Hauk, 83, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully at home June 9, 2026. Born on February 15th, 1943, he lived a life marked by kindness, devotion, hard work, and devotion to those he loved. His love and dedication will be remembered and treasured by all who knew him. Read More