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Latest Issue 4 7 25

4/4/2025

Walking In The Smokies Adds a Class

Walking In The Smokies has added class 51A NCWHA Members Only on Saturday night. 
4/4/2025

TWHBEA-sponsored awards presented at 2025 Tennessee FFA State Convention

The 2025 Tennessee FFA State Convention was recently held March 23-26th at the Gatlinburg Convention Center in Gatlinburg, TN,and the TWHBEA-sponsored awards were presented by TWHBEA CEO, Mark Farrar.
4/2/2025

Industry Scholarships Available For Youth

Do you know of a youth that will be graduating high school or is already enrolled in college or a trade school? If so, please inform them that there are several industry scholarships available.
4/2/2025

Equine Obituary- The American Choice

The American Choice was humanly laid to rest on March 30, 2025 at the age of 25. He was buried at Saddlecrest Farm where he lived his retirement years. There he had a huge”room with a view” and beautiful pastures to roam and eat grass.
4/1/2025

WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series

WHOA Kentucky Incentive Horse Show Series.

The dates for the Kentucky Incentive Program WHOA Show series are as follows:

3/31/2025

Obituary – Charles Atnip

Charles D. Atnip, age 79, of Smithville, passed away on Friday, March 28, 2025, at his residence. Born on April 8, 1945, in Smithville, TN, to his parents, the late Dale and Bessie Atnip. Charles was the proud owner of Charles D. Atnip Realty & Auction. He was a Baptist and a member of the TN Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association.
3/29/2025

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3/28/2025

Walking In The Smokies Changes Judging Panel

Walking In The Smokies, scheduled for April 3-5, has announced an update to its judging panel. Mike Hilley, David Sisk, and Jamie Lawrence will be marking the cards at the event, which will take place at Smoky Mountain Arena in Sevierville, TN.
3/28/2025

Obituary – Clay Self

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

Obituary –Dwaine Elliott

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

Justified Honors Recovering From Colic Surgery

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

Latest Issue WHYIR 2024

3/24/2025

Deadline Approaching For The Southern Belle Horse Show

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

DesJarlais Reintroduces Protecting Horses From Soring Act

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