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Obituary – Paul H. Mast

Paul H. Mast, 93, of Quincy, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home in Quincy, IL.
10/23/2026

Eliminating Federal Overreach: Lasting Reform Needed in Equine Welfare

Editor's note:  The following call to action was issued by Western Justice, a membership-based, 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization that engages in political action to preserve and protect the Western lifestyle, livelihoods, and events.
10/23/2026

United Walking Horse Fall Finale Announces Show Information

The United Walking Horse Fall Finale, scheduled for November 19-21, 2026, in Tunica, Mississippi, the combined effort of the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST), Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA), Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) and Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA). Three of the organizations, FAST, TWHBEA and WHTA each selected a judge to join the panel. 
10/21/2026

TWHBEA Elects New Directors

 The TWHBEA Election Committee has met and certified the results of this year’s election. The ballots were counted by Winnett Associates PLLC. 14 States/Regions elected directors to full three-year terms.
10/17/2026

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10/16/2026

TWHBEA Announces 2026 Hall of Fame and Master Breeder Honorees

LEWISBURG, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has announced the 2026 inductees into its prestigious Hall of Fame and Master Breeder programs. Four exceptional horses and three influential breeders will be recognized during the annual TWHBEA Awards Banquet on Friday, December 4, 2026, at the TWHBEA Auditorium in Lewisburg, Tennessee.
10/16/2026

USDA Horse Protection joint training with DQPs and the Open House for 2027

As the weather turns cooler and the season wraps up, it's the perfect moment to celebrate the wonderful accomplishments, cherished memories, and recognition we've enjoyed throughout 2026. Now, with that same enthusiasm, we're already looking ahead and dreaming up exciting times for 2027.
10/15/2026

United Fall Finale Announces Judges

The United Walking Horse Fall Finale will once again be held in Tunica, Mississippi. The dates for the event are November 19-21, 2026. Judges for the show will be Scott Beaty, Herbert Derickson and Brent Grider.
10/14/2026

WHOA Fall Festival will take part in Pilot Program for Proposed TWH Medication Policy

As part of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry's ongoing commitment to horse welfare, fair competition, and transparent medication guidelines, medication testing will be conducted at selected horse shows this season as part of a pilot research program.
10/14/2026

Obituary – Marlene Joyce Coult

Marlene Joyce Coult, age 91, of Shelbyville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1935, in Nowata, Oklahoma, to the late Floyd Ray Jackson and Nadine Florence Cook Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Ernest Coult, in 2014.
10/13/2026

Obituary – David Jerry Woodlee

David Jerry Woodlee, born December 5, 1944, passed peacefully from this earthly life on October 6, 2026, at the age of 81. He died quietly at home in his sleep.
10/12/2026

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10/9/2026

Watch the North Carolina Championships live

Fans who can’t make it to the North Carolina Championships can still catch all the action live! The livestream will be available on a pay-per-view basis through Dean Johnson at WatchTheShowLive.com.
10/8/2026

Obituary – Russell Walker Keyser

Russell Walker Keyser, age 59 of Tullahoma, passed away on October 6, 2026, at Manchester Center for Rehabilitation and Healing. 
10/7/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the ThorSport Versatility Cup!

ThorSport Versatility Cup is a new award program designed to recognize competitors who demonstrate excellence across multiple performance disciplines. This program encourages competitors to broaden their participation, enhance their horsemanship and showmanship skills, and pursue success across a variety of classes. 
10/6/2026