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WHTA to host Annual Celebration meetings

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association will host their Annual Celebration meetings on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Blue Ribbon Circle. The Board of Directors will meet at 4:30 PM CST with the General Membership meeting following at 5:30 PM CST.
8/12/2025

Industry seeks preliminary injunction prior to Celebration

Amarillo, Texas — August 6, 2025 — Plaintiffs Tom Gould, Ann Mills, and the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association have filed a reply brief urging the federal court to immediately block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from enforcing what they call outdated, unlawful, and unfair horse show rules.
8/11/2025

Obituary – Terrance R. "Terry" Avent

Terrance R. "Terry" Avent, age 75 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday morning, August 8, 2025.
8/10/2025

Obituary – James (Jim) Singleton

James (Jim) Singleton passed on August 2nd after a brief illness, surrounded by family, at hisbeloved farm in Nolensville, TN. 
8/10/2025

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8/8/2025

WHAA Announces Judges for 58th Annual Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show

The Walking Horse Association of Alabama is proud to announce an outstanding panel of judges for the 58th Annual Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show.  Marking the cards will be:
8/7/2025

Smiths Honored with Naming of MTSU’s New $66 Million Athletic Facility

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) officially cut the ribbon on the Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center on July 30 - a state-of-the-art, $66 million, 85,000-square-foot facility that marks a new era for Blue Raider Athletics.
8/7/2025

New Initiative Celebrates First-Time Exhibitors at the Celebration

TWHBEA and The Celebration are proud to introduce a new initiative recognizing those making their Celebration debut this year. All first-time exhibitors will receive a commemorative ribbon and are invited to gather in the center ring for a group photo on Friday, August 22, at 6:00 p.m., just before the evening performance. 
8/7/2025

2025 International Grand Championship High Point Winners

2025 International Grand Championship High Point Winners:We congratulate the following winners. Awards will be presented at the WHOA Awards Banquet, February 8th, 2026.
8/7/2025

Obituary – Debra Lynn Coleman

Debra Lynn Coleman, of Lewisville, Forsyth County, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at Novant Health Center, Winston-Salem, N.C.
8/6/2025

Center-Ring Makeover

As we prepare for the upcoming 87th Celebration our historic center-ring roof and speaker tower got a little facelift. Thanks to our partners at CIP for their work on the new paint job.
8/4/2025

North Carolina Championship Announces Judging Panel for 2025

The NCWHA is pleased to announce the judging panel for the upcoming North Carolina Championship Walking Horse Show.
8/4/2025

Latest Issue 8 4 25 International

8/2/2025

Latest Issue 8 4 25

8/1/2025

Celebration Entries Top 2,400 for 87th Annual Event

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The 87th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, set for August 20–30, 2025, in Shelbyville, will feature more than 1,300 horses comprising 2,456 entries. While this marks a slight decline of 80 entries — approximately 3% — from last year, organizers say interest remains strong.
7/31/2025