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2026 Prodigy Judges' Cards Now Available

The judges' cards from each split of the inaugural 2026 Prodigy, held Monday, June 29, are now available for viewing.
7/8/2026

A Special Message About the ThorSport Versatility Cup

Allison Thorson has a special message about the Thorsport Versatility Cup, new to The International for 2026!
7/7/2026

2026 Celebration Entry Information

For the 88th Celebration, The Celebration will only be taking online entries.  Online entries for the 2026 Celebration will open on HorseSpot.net beginning July 12, 2026.
7/6/2026

USDA updates industry on prohibited substance testing

Editor’s note:  the following letter was sent to Horse Industry Organizations and other stakeholders in the Tennessee Walking Horse and Racking Horse industries. 
7/6/2026

Latest Issue 7/6/26

7/3/2026

Outstanding Collaboration in West Virginia & Kentucky to Support Legal Fund

On April 25, 2026, the Big Beaver Golf Course in Piketon, Ohio, hosted the first-ever Strides forService Scramble—a remarkable charitable event organized through the combined efforts of KY-HIO, the Appalachian Walking & Racking Horse Association, and the East Kentucky Walking & Racking Horse Association.
7/3/2026

Equine Obituary – Flirtin' To Win

In Loving Memory of Flirtin' To Win (AKA "Frenchie") March 27, 2011 – June 12, 2026. 
7/2/2026

Obituary – Darden Gladney

The Walking Horse Report recently learned of the passing of longtime exhibitor and owner Darden Gladney.
7/1/2026

Prodigy Finalists Set for Inaugural Event

The field is set for the inaugural running of The Prodigy, with an impressive lineup of horses, owners, trainers and riders preparing to compete in the highly anticipated event.
6/30/2026

Join Us for the 48th Annual International Grand Championship!

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The Walking Horse Owners' Association invites everyone to the 48th Annual International Grand Championship, happening July 14–25, 2026, at TN Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
6/30/2026

Obituary – Dorothy Jean Simmons Kyle

Dorothy Jean Simmons Kyle was born on November 2, 1937, to the late Hughie and Frances Simmons and was raised in Olive Hill, Tennessee. In 1954, she married Bobby Gene Beckham, and together they raised their daughters in Clifton, Tennessee, where Dorothy worked as a supervisor for Clifton Manufacturing Company.
6/29/2026

Reserve Your Campsite for the Celebration

Campsites for the 88th Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration are filling quickly! If you plan to camp on the Celebration grounds and want to secure your regular campsite, now is the time to make your reservation.
6/29/2026

Celebration Tickets Ready for Pickup

If you have purchased Box Seat or Reserved Seat tickets for the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, they are now available for pickup at the Celebration Ticket Office.
6/29/2026

Latest Issue 6/29/26

6/26/2026

SHOW Judges Committee & WHTA Rulemaking Effective 6/30/26

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.
6/25/2026