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Obituary – Chris Lea Chandler Brantley

Chris Lea Chandler Brantley, age 72, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, after a four-year battle with breast cancer.
4/9/2026

Woodruff Joins TWHBEA as Youth Coordinator

TWHBEA is proud to announce that Emily Woodruff has accepted the role of Youth Coordinator with the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association.
4/8/2026

Obituary – James (Jamie) Clay Derickson

James “Jamie” Clay Derickson, 58, passed away on March 31, 2026. Jamie was raised in church all his life and carried a deep love for helping others, especially young people. He faithfully served as a youth bus driver for Shiloh Church, where he was known for his kindness, patience, and willingness to help the next generation of God-loving children. 
4/7/2026

Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Show Selects Judge

The Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Show has selected Mike Sims of Shelbyville, Tennessee, to judge the 52nd Annual show on May 9, 2026, the event will be held at the Hyder-Burks Ag Pavilion in Cookeville, Tennessee, starting at 5:00 pm. 
4/7/2026

WHOA Announces Judges for Spring Extravaganza

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is pleased to announce the judging panel for the upcoming Spring Extravaganza. Serving on the judges’ stand for this year’s event will be Joe Fraley of Wallingford, Kentucky, Zach Parsons of Bolivar, Tennessee, and Ruth Ann Spinelli of Kansasville, Wisconsin.
4/7/2026

Walking in the Smokies Announces Judging Change

Walking in the Smokies has announced a change to its judging panel for this weekend’s event. Please keep Ross and the Campbell family in your thoughts and prayers in the coming days.
4/6/2026

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4/3/2026

Celebration selects 2026 Fun Show Judges

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has selected Rollie Beard, Derek Bonner and Wayne Dean to judge the 56th Annual Spring Fun Show to be held in Cooper Steel Arena on Memorial Day weekend, May 21-23. 
4/2/2026

TWHBEA awarded two Tennessee America 250 grants from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial

Lewisburg, Tenn. – TWHBEA is a recipient of a $20,000 grant and a $10,000 grant for Tennessee America 250 initiatives from the Tennessee Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial.
4/1/2026

Obituary – Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson

Olivia “Gail” Price Anderson, 86, of Fairmount, passed away from this earthly life on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Oaks in Fairmount, Georgia.
3/31/2026

2026 Columbia Spring Jubilee Announces Judging Panel

The judges have been selected for the 75th Annual Columbia Spring Jubilee, to be held May 28–30 at Maury County Park in Columbia, Tennessee.
3/30/2026

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3/27/2026

WHR Launches New ReporTV Live Streaming and On-Demand Platform

Shelbyville, Tenn. — Walking Horse Report (WHR) is proud to announce the launch of the all-new ReporTV, a fully redesigned live streaming and on-demand video platform created to deliver an enhanced viewing experience for the walking horse industry.
3/26/2026

FAQ for ReporTV Launch

Q – Do I have to have two subscriptions to view both www.walkinghorsereport.com and ReporTV?
3/26/2026

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3/23/2026