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Frank White Memorial Trophies to be given at the National Trainers’ Show

Sarah Burks, Price Stables and Dean Byard have donated two Frank White Memorial Trophies to be presented at the National Trainers’ Show. Both are donated in memory of long-time Walking Horse Trainers’ Association member Frank White. 
3/4/2025

The Dr. Ann Johnson Canter Challenge

To be included at all WHOA Triple Crown Shows and the International Grand Championship! This will be a Special class for 2025.
3/4/2025

The Walking Horse Report Announces New Hire – WhitLei Green-Burks

The Walking Horse Report is excited to announce that Mrs. WhitLei Green-Burks has joined the team as Content and Online Director. WhitLei is no stranger to the Walking Horse industry, having been involved in it her entire life. "I was less than a week old when I rode my first Walking Horse with my dad," she shared. 
3/4/2025

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2/28/2025

Youth judging contest scheduled for April

This year’s Youth Judging Contest will be held on Friday, April 25 at Champions Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. This year’s event will also feature a Skillathon where youth can test their equine knowledge at various stations.
2/27/2025

WHTA National Trainers’ Show make change to class schedule

Class 17, Adult Equitation, on Thursday night of the National Trainers’ Show will now be a specialty. For more information contact Contact Melanie Bryant at 931-639-3587 or Dee Cantrell at 706-366-1011.
2/26/2025

Equine Obituary – El Zorro’s Star

El Zorro’s Star, a distinguished Tennessee Walking Horse stallion, passed away on February 22, 2025. Born on April 28, 2007, he was sired by José José and out of the esteemed mare, World Grand Champion Pusher’s Evening Star. 
2/24/2025

Obituary – Paul Baham Jr.

A celebration of life for Paul Wilson Baham, Jr. will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, at Riverwood Family with burial to follow at 11:30 a.m., in East Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Liberty, MS. Visitation is from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, at Riverwood.
2/24/2025

Obituary – Bubba Taylor

Robert Dale "Bubba" Taylor, age 49, of Belfast, Tennessee, died Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his residence.
2/24/2025

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2/21/2025

Walking Horse Association of Alabama stallion fee auction going on now!

The Walking Horse Association of Alabama’s Annual Stallion Fee Auction is currently running on the Sugar Creek website.
2/21/2025

WHTA Auxiliary to host Trainers' basketball game

The WHTA Auxiliary is bringing back the Trainers’ Basketball Game! We need players and coaches to hit the court! Whether you’re a trainer, groom, farrier or judge, this is your shot to compete and have fun!
2/18/2025

Obituary – Frank White

Frank White passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at his home in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Born in Terry Mississippi on November 9, 1940, Frank spent his early years in the cotton fields with his mother as she picked cotton. 
2/18/2025

Equine Obituary – Papa’s Smoking Pusher

World Grand Champion Papa’s Smoking Pusher was laid to rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the age of 28. He was one of the late Beverly Sherman’s favorite horses and was still owned by Floyd Sherman at the time of his death.
2/18/2025

SHOW begins changes to Judging Program

The SHOW HIO held its annual training and testing on Saturday February 15, 2024 at the Embassy Suites in conjunction with the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association’s annual meetings and banquet. The SHOW HIO continues to look at ways to improve its licensing process as well as its training and is making several changes in 2025.
2/17/2025