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Obituary – Larry McLaughlin

Larry Kent McLaughlin (86) of Shelbyville, TN passed away June 21, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born in Little Otter, WV on October 2, 1938. He was the son of the late Carl B. (Doc) and Gladys McLaughlin. He graduated from Gassaway High School in 1957.
6/24/2024

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6/21/2024

Huntingdon Animal Clinic visits Southern Serenity Ranch Camp

It has been a long standing tradition for Southern Serenity Ranch and the Howard Hamilton Family to host a summer horse riding camp for youngsters that love horses. During the four-day event, campers learn to ride, care for and love horses. They also enjoy swimming, fashion shows, arts and crafts, relay races, scavenger hunts and much more. 
6/19/2024

Obituary – Kim Byrom

Mrs. Kim Bates Byrom, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. There will be a memorial service at 2 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
6/18/2024

Palmetto Show postponed

The Palmetto Show, originally scheduled for June 29, is postponed. A new date will be posted as it becomes available.  
6/18/2024

Judges announced for the 2024 International Grand Championship

The Walking Horse Owners' Association is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 46th Annual International Grand Championship...
6/18/2024

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6/14/2024

Obituary – Elizabeth Pendleton

Elizabeth Ann Pendleton, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was the mother to long time walking horse exhibitor, Jennifer Pendleton. 
6/14/2024

TWHNC releases class sheet for 86th Celebration

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) has released the class schedule for the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration. 
6/14/2024

Crawford Baptist church ladies visit Thornridge South

Crawford Baptist Church ladies from Phenix City, Alabama, visited Thornridge South in Shelbyville on Thursday, June 13. The crew showed the ladies a wonderful time viewing many World Grand Champions. 
6/13/2024

Walking For Cancer trainer incentive

The Walking For Cancer Horse Show, scheduled for June 8, will give $1,000 to the trainer who brings the most horses.
6/8/2024

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6/7/2024

Obituary – Steven Ray Melton

Steven Ray Melton, age 62, of Shelbyville, passed away June 4, 2024, under the loving care and comfort of his family and the professional and caring staff of Alive Hospice.
6/6/2024

Equine Obituary – Air Force

The Walking Horse Report has learned of the passing of Reserve World Champion Air Force. By The Skywatch and out of Queen Of Motown, Air Force was born March 20, 2007, and was part of the Diana Popp breeding program. This same sire and dam combination had produced World Grand Champion The Coach just three seasons prior.
6/5/2024

Obituary – Bill Williams

William (Bill) Benjamin Williams III passed in his home on Great Oaks Farm in Ripley, TN on May 27, 2024. Bill was born on December 13, 1937 as the only child to William Benjamin Williams, Jr. and Margaret Anne Wright.
6/3/2024