Industry News

Tennessee Walking Horse Industry News and Announcements

7/17/22

Final Class Schedule

Tickets

3/2/22

A portrait of the reigning World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse, Justified Honors, was recently presented to the Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, Dr. Charlie Hatcher, in Nashville. – The Walking Horse Report

9/16/21

Justified Honors adds name to history books; along with John Allan Callaway

Justified Honors’ short journey from a two-year-old unknown to the 2021 World Grand Champion at the 83rd annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration was the result of a chance encounter that led to a fateful, flawless and historic performance. – The Walking Horse Report

12/13/20

Master’s Razzle And Jazz 2020 Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion

This year, the spotlight landed on Master’s Razzle and Jazz and John Allan Callaway who rode to the ultimate award in the walking horse industry…

8/10/20

Final Class Schedule for the 82nd Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration

August 26-September 5, 2020

7/8/20

Celebration Making Plans for 82nd World Championship

“…final decisions [made] regarding the upcoming horse show in light of the COVID-19 recommendations from local, state and federal guidelines.” -TWHNC

9/10/19

I’m Mayhem named Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion

“I’m Mayhem, ridden by Rodney Dick for JoAnn Dowell of Powell, Ohio, was named Tennessee Walking Horse World Grand Champion Saturday night, closing out the 81st Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.” – The Times-Gazette

6/3/19

2019 TWH Celebration Class Schedule Final

1/8/19

Proposed 2019 TWH Celebration Schedule

“The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration has released its proposed schedule for the 2019 horse show and is now open for discussion — for a short-term period of time.”

1/8/19

“2018 TWH National Celebration Results”

“Gen A Mighty” wins 2018 World Grand Championship

5/10/18

“TWHAC Horse of the Year Awards for 2017”

See our list of winners for 2017!!

3/15/18

“Celebration adds Amateur Four & Under Park Performance”

“The 80th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration will add a world championship class for the Amateur Four & Under Park Performance division.” – Walking Horse Report

3/15/18

“SHOW to measure both ponies and 15.2 & Under horses”

“The SHOW HIO will begin to measure horses in post-show inspections for compliance with class requirements in pony and 15.2 & under divisions.” – Walking Horse Report

1/22/18

“WGC Out On Parole – In Memoriam”

“Oops” as he was commonly called, earned his World Grand Champion title in 2002.” – TWHBEA

12/18/17

“December Issues of The Voice Magazine from the 60’s now online!”

“A project that has been undertaken beginning this year was to electronically preserve our past issues of The Voice of The Tennessee Walking Horse.” – TWHBEA

8/24/17

“79th Annual TWHBEA National Futurity Results”

“Congratulations to all owners, exhibitors and trainers for making the 79th Annual TWHBEA National Futurity a success!” – TWHBEA

11/21/16

“Will Trump’s election change USDA action? Horse industry leaders hopeful”

“Tennessee Walking Horse observers say they are essentially in a wait-and-see pattern on whether Donald Trump’s incoming presidential administration will affect proposed changes to the industry.” – Shelbyville Times-Gazette

11/21/16

“Nominating Panel Selects 2017 Executive Committee”

9/12/16

“Honors gets his due at show”

2016 World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse

“In less than four hours Honors would unanimously be named the World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse. But even before he was presented the floral horseshoe he was receiving adulation from the public — the kind usually reserved for rock stars.” – Shelbyville Times-Gazette

6/27/16

“Loss of Larry Lowman”

“Founder of Bridlewood Farm in Shelbyville, TN. “Larry Lowman, Vice President of the Training/Equine Welfare Committee, lost his battle with Cancer…Mr. Lowman was a true horseman and his love and knowledge for the TWH was unsurpassed.” – TWHBEA

5/03/16

“Small fire hits Wartrace hotel”

“Quick work by Wartrace and Bedford County firefighters may have averted major damage to the historic Walking Horse Hotel in downtown Wartrace…” -Shelbyville Times-Gazette

4/7/16

‘Join the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeder’s and Exhibitor’s Today!’

“The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) proudly announces the continuation of prorating new or expiring memberships.” -TWHBEA

4/5/16

‘WHOA Announces Judges Clinic: Monterey, California’

“The Walking Horse Owners’ Association in conjunction with the Monterey, California horse show scheduled on April 21-23, 2016 will hold a Judges Clinic for the licensing of horse show judges. The Judges Clinic will be led by the WHOA Executive Director Tommy Hall, and is scheduled for Sunday, April 24th from 8 a.m-12 noon. The clinic will be conducted close to the fairgrounds.

Anyone who would like to obtain a Judges License with the WHOA organization is encouraged to attend. Attached is an application form which should be completed and returned to the WHOA office no later than April 17, 2016. Payment of the Judges fee and membership should be made to Walking Horse Owners of America (WHOA).

If you have any questions please contact Tommy Hall by phone or email. An Agenda and location of the event will be made available to those who register.

Thank you.” -WHOA

3/9/16

‘TWHBEA International High Point Program Announced!!’

“Today, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association announces the new TWHBEA International High Point Program designed to collect and record the results of every horse shown on the rail…” -TWHBEA

3/1/16

‘TWHBEA World Series Championship Qualifying Show Affiliation’

“TWHBEA announces the inaugural season of TWHBEA World Series Championship Qualifying Shows….” -TWHBEA

3/3/16

‘TWHBEA Improves’

“Of the top ten breeds in America, the Tennessee Walking Horse maintained an easy gaited glide into the top reporting positions of American breeds. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association increased memberships by 11.1% in 2015, increased registrations by 12.5%…” -TWHBEA

2/26/16

‘Longtime popular artist Billie Nipper dies…’

“She started with the Walking Horse Association in 1976 and was the official artist for the Breeder’s Association Tennessee Walking Horse…What a talented artist, and her abilities to capture horses on canvas was remarkable.” -Cleveland Daily Banner

10/23/15

TWHAC President Elected to TWHBEA…

“The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association announces the following members elected to the International Board of Directors for TWHBEA in their respective states…” -TWHBEA

9/11/15

‘I Am Jose 3-peats at…National Celebration’

“I Am Jose made history early Sunday morning when he became the first stallion and only the second horse to win three Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration World Grand Championships…” -The Tennessean

7/28/15

‘We think we’ve seen the bottom’ – Marshall County Tribune

“The last decade has been difficult for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, but the acting executive director of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association sees signs of hope.

“We think we’ve seen the bottom,” Walter Chism told the Tribune.

Last year, after years of decline, the Lewisburg-based TWHBEA saw 174 more mares bred than the previous year. Chism calls that a “leading economic indicator for the horse industry,” and so any increase is seen as a positive.

Foal registrations through March of this year are up 7.9 percent compared to the same period in 2014, from 774 last year to 983 this year…”