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5/8/2026 |
| The Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA) has released the official list of finalists for the 2026 Premier, featuring an accomplished group of contenders along with their riders and owners. |
5/8/2026 |
| This weekend, the City of Shelbyville will be conducting roadwork on Midland Road off the Peacock Lane entrance (near Racetrac). Please plan to use the Decatur Street entrance (by Walmart) when arriving to the show. |
5/8/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is proud to announce that the Tennessee General Assembly has included a $2.7 million appropriation in the state’s 2026–2027 budget to support the renovation and expansion of its three RV parks. |
5/7/2026 |
| Miss Tennessee for America 2026, Presley Powers, will be on hand Saturday night at the Spring Extravaganza Horse Show, presenting ribbons and adding a special touch to the evening! |
5/7/2026 |
| The Deadline to secure box seats at this year’s Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration is quickly approaching. Box seats must be paid for by the June 1 st deadline. Contact Missy Eakin at the Celebration ticket office by calling 931-684-5915 ext. 104. |
5/7/2026 |
| He’s Guns N Roses passed away on May 2, 2026, in Columbia, South Carolina. |
5/6/2026 |
| On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the MTSU Horse Science Program announced the passing of show ring great and notable sire, Sevé. Sired by Pride’s Generator and out of Doctor’s Lady, Sevé was foaled in 1995. He passed away on May 2, 2026, and was laid to rest at the Whitaker Farm beside his longtime barn mate and MTSU foundation stallion, Hey Dare. |
5/6/2026 |
| Amy Trimble had planned to mark the cards at the Spring Extravaganza this weekend in Shelbyville, Tennessee, but due to a death in her family, Mike Hilley will now judge the event. The show will start at 6pm on both Friday and Saturday night at the Bedford County Ag Center. For more information, contact Carol Missildine at 919-437-6597. |
5/5/2026 |
| Eyvand Eugene Sapp also known as “Papaw Sapp”, of Greenville, KY passed away on Monday, May 4th, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his family. He was born in Muhlenberg County on October 15th, 1933, the son of the late Isome Sapp and Lizzie Lovell Sapp. He retired from the Muhlenberg County Road Department after 15 years of service and also worked for 15 years at National Lock. |
5/5/2026 |
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5/1/2026 |
| The West Tennessee Strawberry Festival has announced a change to its class schedule, splitting the Two-Year-Old division. |
5/1/2026 |
| Join the Youth Council this year! Membership is $10. |
4/29/2026 |
| Skylan Marie Wilson brings a lifelong connection to the Tennessee Walking Horse industry to her new role with The Walking Horse Report. Raised around barns and showgrounds, she developed an early appreciation for the early mornings, long days, dedication, discipline, work ethic, and love that define the industry. |
4/29/2026 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — A decisive moment for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry is approaching in Gould v. USDA, where the central fight has shifted from whether federal regulators overstepped their authority to how broadly the court’s ruling should reshape enforcement of the Horse Protection Act. |
4/29/2026 |