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2024 Readers' Choice Ballot

You don't have to be a member of anything to vote for your favorite horses, exhibitors, trainers and shows in The 43rd  Annual Walking Horse Report Readers' Choice conducted by The Walking Horse Report...
10/30/2024

Family fun

11/25/2024

WHTA Auxiliary WHOO Grant Applications due December 4

The Walking Horse Trainers' Auxiliary will be issuing grants to equine facilities who work with children and adults who have developmental, physical or mental disabilities. Please note that the deadline for applications will be December 4, 2024 to be considered for a grant. 
11/25/2024

Front Nine and Katherine Vaughn represent the Tennessee Walking Horse at UT Homecoming

When you ask a University of Tennessee football fan about homecoming traditions, one might hear several responses ranging from The Hill, Torchbearer, Rocky Top and more will probably be named. The tradition of a Tennessee Walking Horse being exhibited before the game will most likely also be mentioned.
11/24/2024

On The Cover – 11/25/24

11/22/2024

Latest Issue 11 25 24

11/22/2024

Obituary – Billy Parks

Billy Goodrich Parks, age 96 of Lynchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Billy was born on August 16, 1928, in Smithland Community of Lincoln County, TN, to the late James and Gwyn Parks.
11/21/2024

Equine Obituary – Dragonfire

Twenty-seven-year-old, four-time World Grand Champion and seven-time World Champion Dragonfire, passed away on November 20, 2024, at his retirement home at Riverside Summit Ranch in Riverside, California. His owner, Jim Heiting, loved this great horse that carried both Heiting and Jamey Thompson to both World Championships and World Grand Championships under Russ Thompson Stables banner. 
11/21/2024

Obituary – Thomas Coleman Crockett, Sr.

Funeral services for Thomas Coleman Crockett, Sr., age 87 of Lewisburg, will be held 10:00am Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church with Brother Jim Sorrels officiating. Burial will follow at Round Hill Cemetery in the Belfast Community. Mr. Crockett passed from this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Maury County Regional Hospital with loved ones by his side.
11/21/2024

Comer Subpoenas Key USDA Official Over Arbitrary Enforcement of Horse Protection Act

 House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today issued a subpoena to a key official at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to further investigate the USDA’s arbitrary enforcement of the Horse Protection Act (HPA) and the final rule titled Horse Protection Amendments.
11/20/2024

TWHBEA pledges matching donation to "Pick Your Partner" Classes at United Walking Horse Fall Finale

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association (TWHBEA) is excited to announce a new initiative to support the “Pick Your Partner” classes at the upcoming United Walking Horse Fall Finale in Tunica, Mississippi. TWHBEA will match up to $5,000 of the donations raised for the "Pick Your Partner" classes, which will benefit the Foundation for the Advancement and Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST).
11/14/2024

Upper Cumberland annual meeting and awards banquet approaching

The Upper Cumberland Walking Horse Association’s annual meeting and awards banquet will be held on November 23, 2024 at Bilbrey Farms, (1209 Gum Springs Road, Sparta, TN 3858), beginning at 6:00 pm. The cost is $30 per person. To reserve a spot, text/email your name and number of attendees by Tuesday, November 19, 2024, to Jimmy Sherrell at (615) 464-5047 or [email protected].
11/12/2024

Live from United Fall Finale

ReporTV will provide live streaming coverage from the United Fall Finale, beginning at 6:00 pm each night.

Highlights will be posted Monday, November 18.

11/12/2024

TWHBEA announces 2024 Hall of Fame and Master Breeder Honorees

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) has announced this year’s recipients of its two most prestigious awards. Seven horses will be inducted into this year’s class of the Hall of Fame and three individuals will be recognized as Master Breeders. 
11/11/2024

Obituary – Barbara Sherrill Brumbaugh

Barbara Sherrill Brumbaugh, 88, of Hickory, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at her residence.
11/11/2024