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| Samuel Clay Self, age 52, of the Wesley's Chapel community, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. |
3/28/2025 |
| William “Dwaine” Elliott, 77, of Valdese passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Peak Resources Nursing Center in Shelby following a period of declining health. |
3/27/2025 |
| Yesterday evening at Callaway Stables Justified Honors showed colic symptoms. He was taken immediately to Baum Equine Clinic where he underwent surgery and is recovering today at the clinic. He is doing well and showing good signs. |
3/27/2025 |
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3/24/2025 |
| The Walking Horse Owners' Association would like to remind everyone that the deadline for stall and camper reservations for The Southern Belle Horse Show is Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Please note that shavings must be ordered in advance of the show. |
3/24/2025 |
| Editor's note: The following press release from Rep. Scott DesJarlais was received by Communications Director Alex Swisher. Rep. DesJarlais has been an avid supporter of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry for his entire career in Congress and is a staunch supporter of more scientific and objective testing measures for Tennessee Walking Horses at competitions. |
3/24/2025 |
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3/21/2025 |
| The Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Horse, Incorporated aka FAST, Inc. was organized in 2009 by the late Katherine Zeis Shelbyville, TN and Dr. Kasey Kesselring of Wartrace, TN. “Kathy and I served on the TWHBEA International Board of Directors and the Executive Committee together and came to the conclusion that a foundation was needed specifically to support the show horse, “ |
3/21/2025 |
| During the 2025 SHOW Judges’ a discussion was had regarding if owners could show horses in front of a judge that they had horses in training with. Under the 2024 rules, an owner could show a horse that they owned in front of a judge that was also a professional trainer that the same owner also had horses in training. |
3/20/2025 |
| The United States Department of Agriculture postponed the effective date of the Horse Protection Rule until February 1, 2026. This postponement means that the Horse Industry Organizations will remain in effect for at least the 2025 show season. |
3/20/2025 |
| The Walking Horse Trainers Auxiliary presents The Mane Event Basketball Tournament, a night of excitement and community fun. Join us at Liberty Elementary School Gym, located at 500 Snell Road, Shelbyville, TN, for an evening filled with competition and entertainment. |
3/20/2025 |
| 2025 Auxiliary Scholarship Applications are now available! Completed applications must be received or postmarked by June 16, 2025. |
3/18/2025 |
Thomas Aaron Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of the Bedford County, Tennessee community, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on November 2, 1936, to John Alonzo Smith and Mary Etta Ball Smith, Thomas lived his entire life in Bedford County, where he left an enduring mark through his dedication to his family, faith, and community service. |
3/18/2025 |
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3/14/2025 |
| Maree Westbury Parrott Cherry, 95, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, following a brief illness. |
3/14/2025 |