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6/7/2024

Obituary – Steven Ray Melton

Steven Ray Melton, age 62, of Shelbyville, passed away June 4, 2024, under the loving care and comfort of his family and the professional and caring staff of Alive Hospice.
6/6/2024

Equine Obituary – Air Force

The Walking Horse Report has learned of the passing of Reserve World Champion Air Force. By The Skywatch and out of Queen Of Motown, Air Force was born March 20, 2007, and was part of the Diana Popp breeding program. This same sire and dam combination had produced World Grand Champion The Coach just three seasons prior.
6/5/2024

Obituary – Bill Williams

William (Bill) Benjamin Williams III passed in his home on Great Oaks Farm in Ripley, TN on May 27, 2024. Bill was born on December 13, 1937 as the only child to William Benjamin Williams, Jr. and Margaret Anne Wright.
6/3/2024

Tune in to ReporTV this weekend!

ReporTV will provide live streaming coverage this weekend from both the Amateur and Youth Jamboree and Walking For Cancer Horse Show, beginning at 5:00 pm on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8. Highlights will be posted the following day.
6/3/2024

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5/31/2024

Luka and Jonathan Bowman’s barn damaged by storm

Many of us know Luka Bowman as Photos by Luka. She is behind the camera at many of our shows throughout Kentucky and Tennessee. However, when she isn’t taking pictures of our walking horse contenders, she and her husband Jonathan are showing on the Kentucky Mountain Horse Association circuit. 
5/29/2024

TWHBEA holds semi-annual meetings

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) held its semi-annual International Board of Director’s meeting on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at its headquarters in Lewisburg. The Executive Committee met the day before, as did many of the committees represented by the TWHBEA Vice Presidents.
5/29/2024

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5/24/2024

Dean Johnson Video to provide Spring Fun Show live stream

Dean Johnson Video will provide live streaming coverage from the Spring Fun Show, scheduled for May 23-25, 2024. The entire show will be available for $50. Sign ups begin on May 17, 2024. 
5/23/2024

Zoe Reed named valedictorian

Rachel Reed, the well-known secretary/treasurer for S.H.O.W. HIO, is the proud mom of Shelbyville Central High School Class of 2024 Valedictorian, Zoe Grace Reed. You may have seen Zoe at shows from time-to-time helping out with paperwork in the inspection area at S.H.O.W. affiliated events to assist her mom. 
5/22/2024

Pick Your Partner classes at Spring Fun Show

On Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25, 2024, the 54th Annual Spring Fun Show will feature the popular “Pick Your Partner” classes. The Pleasure class will be class 39 on Friday night and the Performance class will be class 63 on Saturday night.
5/22/2024

Columbia Spring Jubilee adds class

The Columbia Spring Jubilee, scheduled for May 30–June 1, has added a class to their original schedule. Class 8A will be Weanlings. 
5/21/2024

Obituary – All Colors My Papa

On May 7, 2024, All Colors My Papa was laid to rest. He was owned by David Keatts and family. During his life he was shown by Bobby Hugh, Debbie Wells, Dalia Smith-Harr and finally by the Keatts family. 
5/21/2024

Money Tree Classic announces judges

The Money Tree Classic is pleased to announce that Scotty Brooks, Jamie Lawrence and Amy Trimble will mark the cards for this year’s event. The show will be held on Cooper Steel Arena on July 5, 2024. 
5/21/2024