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TWHBEA Elects New Directors

 The TWHBEA Election Committee has met and certified the results of this year’s election. The ballots were counted by Winnett Associates PLLC. 14 States/Regions elected directors to full three-year terms.
10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

TWHBEA Announces 2026 Hall of Fame and Master Breeder Honorees

LEWISBURG, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has announced the 2026 inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame and Master Breeder programs. Four exceptional horses and three influential breeders will be recognized during the annual TWHBEA Awards Banquet on Friday, December 4, 2026, at the TWHBEA Auditorium in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
10/16/2026

USDA Horse Protection joint training with DQPs and the Open House for 2027

As the weather turns cooler and the season wraps up, it's the perfect moment to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments, cherished memories, and recognition we've enjoyed throughout 2026. Now, with that same enthusiasm, we're already looking ahead and dreaming up exciting times for 2027.
10/15/2026

United Fall Finale Announces Judges

The United Walking Horse Fall Finale will once again be held in Tunica, Mississippi. The dates for the event are November 19-21, 2026. Judges for the show will be Scott Beaty, Herbert Derickson and Brent Grider.
10/14/2026

WHOA Fall Festival will take part in Pilot Program for Proposed TWH Medication Policy

As part of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry's ongoing commitment to horse welfare, fair competition, and transparent medication guidelines, medication testing will be conducted at selected horse shows this season as part of a pilot research program.
10/14/2026

Obituary – Marlene Joyce Coult

Marlene Joyce Coult, age 91, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1935, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to the late Floyd Ray Jackson and Nadine Florence Cook Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ernest Coult, in 2014.
10/13/2026

Obituary – David Jerry Woodlee

David Jerry Woodlee, born December 5, 1944, passed peacefully from this earthly life on October 6, 2026, at the age of 81. He died quietly at home in his sleep.
10/12/2026

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10/9/2026

Watch the North Carolina Championships live

Fans who can’t make it to the North Carolina Championships can still catch all the action live! The livestream will be available on a pay-per-view basis through Dean Johnson at WatchTheShowLive.com.
10/8/2026

Obituary – Russell Walker Keyser

Russell Walker Keyser, age 59 of Tullahoma, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. 
10/7/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the ThorSport Versatility Cup!

ThorSport Versatility Cup is a new award program designed to recognize competitors who demonstrate excellence across multiple performance disciplines. This program encourages competitors to broaden their participation, enhance their horsemanship and showmanship skills, and pursue success across a variety of classes. 
10/6/2026

Humane World narrows USDA lawsuit following industry’s Texas court victory

WASHINGTON — Humane World for Animals has narrowed its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture following a Texas federal court ruling that struck down three disputed horse protection regulations. The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association, meanwhile, is seeking to intervene to protect its interests in the remaining dispute over USDA’s delayed implementation of a new inspection system.
10/5/2026

Celebration names Fall Classic 2026 Judges

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Chad Adams, Mike Hilley and Jamie Lawrence to judge its Fall Classic.  The Fall Classic will be held inside Cooper Steel Arena November 5-7.  
10/5/2026

ReporTV Coverage at RHBAA World Celebration

ReporTV will be live from the RHBAA World Celebration on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, continuing the same broadcast schedule that has been in place for years. We apologize for any confusion and look forward to bringing you three nights of live coverage!
10/5/2026