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Jane Hardy Meredith Memorial Scholarship deadline is July 30

Applications are now being accepted for the Jane Hardy Meredith Memorial Scholarship. The deadline for applying is July 30, 2024 and two recipients will be selected to receive $1,000 each. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic performance (1/3), extracurricular activities (1/3), and equine involvement (1/3).
6/26/2024

WHTA scholarship deadline approaching

REMINDER: Walking Horse Trainers' Association Scholarship deadline is July 1, 2024. Applications postmarked by this date will be accepted.
6/25/2024

WHTA office closed this week

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Office is closed June 24-28, 2024 and will reopen on Monday, July 1.
6/25/2024

Walking For The Angels judging panel update

Johnny Puckett has graciously accepted the judging duties for Layne Leverette for the Walking For The Angels Show, scheduled June 28-29, at the Marshall County Show Grounds in Lewisburg, TN. The show will begin each night at 5:00 pm.
6/25/2024

Obituary – Larry McLaughlin

Larry Kent McLaughlin (86) of Shelbyville, TN passed away June 21, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family after a short illness. He was born in Little Otter, WV on October 2, 1938. He was the son of the late Carl B. (Doc) and Gladys McLaughlin. He graduated from Gassaway High School in 1957.
6/24/2024

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6/21/2024

Huntingdon Animal Clinic visits Southern Serenity Ranch Camp

It has been a long standing tradition for Southern Serenity Ranch and the Howard Hamilton Family to host a summer horse riding camp for youngsters that love horses. During the four-day event, campers learn to ride, care for and love horses. They also enjoy swimming, fashion shows, arts and crafts, relay races, scavenger hunts and much more. 
6/19/2024

Obituary – Kim Byrom

Mrs. Kim Bates Byrom, of Shelbyville, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024. There will be a memorial service at 2 PM, Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
6/18/2024

Palmetto Show postponed

The Palmetto Show, originally scheduled for June 29, is postponed. A new date will be posted as it becomes available.  
6/18/2024

Judges announced for the 2024 International Grand Championship

The Walking Horse Owners' Association is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 46th Annual International Grand Championship...
6/18/2024

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6/14/2024

Obituary – Elizabeth Pendleton

Elizabeth Ann Pendleton, age 78 passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She was the mother to long time walking horse exhibitor, Jennifer Pendleton. 
6/14/2024

TWHNC releases class sheet for 86th Celebration

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC) has released the class schedule for the upcoming 86th Annual Celebration. 
6/14/2024

Crawford Baptist church ladies visit Thornridge South

Crawford Baptist Church ladies from Phenix City, Alabama, visited Thornridge South in Shelbyville on Thursday, June 13. The crew showed the ladies a wonderful time viewing many World Grand Champions. 
6/13/2024

Walking For Cancer trainer incentive

The Walking For Cancer Horse Show, scheduled for June 8, will give $1,000 to the trainer who brings the most horses.
6/8/2024