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YIWH Dedication: Khloe Aymett McSwain

Confidence. Concentration. Control. Consistency. Competitiveness. Character.

Whenever anyone talks about the riding ability of Khloe McSwain those “C” words are part of the conversation. Whether riding in the ring on a Tennessee Walking Horse or competing in show jumping events, Khloe is always centered on the challenge of competition.

4/9/2024

Ocoee Spring Fling adds class

The Ocoee Spring Fling, scheduled for April 19-20, 2024, at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in McDonald, Tennessee, is adding a class on Friday night. Class 14a will be the Youth Auxiliary Performance Riders 17 and Under. They are also making the Model class a Riders’ Cup class. Judging the show will be Chad Adams, Keith Blackburn and Claire Hankins.
4/8/2024

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4/5/2024

Amended Complaint Filed in Wrights v. USDA

Torridon Law PLLC filed an amended complaint in the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee on Wednesday April 3, 2024.  The original complaint was filed on March 11, 2024.  The USDA has 60 days to respond to the complaint filed by Torridon Law PLLC.
4/4/2024

Celebration makes plans for Spring Fun Show; Announces Judges

The 54th Annual Spring Fun Show will be held May 23-25, 2024, in Cooper Steel Arena on the historic show grounds of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Judging the Spring Fun Show will be Jamie Bradshaw, Mike Hilley and Dickie Scrivner.
4/4/2024

Equine Obituary – A Superbowl MVP

The Report has learned of the passing of World Champion and Reserve World Grand Champion A Superbowl MVP. 
4/4/2024

Equine Obituary – Jose’s Red Rock

The Walking Horse Report has learned that World Champion Jose’s Red Rock has passed away. We are very sorry to hear and send our thoughts and prayers to the Snappwood Farm barn family and owner, Jimbo Conner, of Sevierville, Tennessee.
4/3/2024

YIWH Dedication: The Bob Adcock Family

One of the best parts of the history of the Tennessee Walking Horse is the families who own, show and support the breed. Inevitably in the process, friends are made, and they become “family.” You see them at every horse show. They come to support you and the breed that brings everyone together.
4/2/2024

Obituary – James Kirk Seaton

James Kirk Seaton, age 69, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024...
4/1/2024

Start time update for Saturday Night of the FAST Spring Showcase

Due to a death in Judge Jamie Lawrence’s Family, the start time for the Saturday nights performance of the FAST Spring Showcase has been pushed back to 6:30. 
3/29/2024

Birth Announcement – Brayson Baum

Jacob and Brittany Baum welcomed their second son, Brayson Ezra Baum, on March 7, 2024. He weighed 8lbs 5 oz and measured 20.5 inches in length.
3/28/2024

Judges and new class schedule for the 73rd Annual Columbia Spring Jubilee

Big changes are happening this year at the 73rd Annual Columbia Spring Jubilee! Show management has decided to add some extra excitement to the show by adding seven Speed Racking classes to the agenda. The event will once again be held in Columbia, Tennessee, at the Maury County Park. The dates this year will being May 30 – June 1, 2024. 
3/27/2024

Industry seeks additional review by OMB

The proposed rule by USDA-APHIS that would seek to eliminate the Tennessee Walking Show Horse in both performance and pleasure divisions by removing all equipment on the show horse and eliminating all Horse Industry Organizations is in its final review at the Office of Management and Budget.
3/26/2024

South Carolina Championship announces judging panel

The South Carolina Walking Horse Association is proud to announce their judging panel for their annual Championship Show, scheduled for October 11-12, 2024. Patrick Thomas, Jordan Caudill and Dan Waddell will mark the cards for the 80 class, two day event. 
3/26/2024

YWIH Dedication: Warbird

What is a Warbird? It depends on why you ask. For aviators and veterans, a warbird is any vintage military aircraft now operated by civilian organizations and individuals, or in some instances, by historic arms of military forces. Their motto is “Keep ‘em Flying.”
3/26/2024