| Title / Summary |
Publication Date |
| To all Trainers and Exhibitors of the 87th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration: As we prepare for next week’s Celebration, we want to remind you that many horses and exhibitors currently entered have not yet purchased their horse and exhibitor cards from TWHBEA. |
8/14/2025 |
| In a significant development for horse trainers and competitors nationwide, U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Parker has ruled that several core claims brought by Tennessee Walking Horse trainers Josh, Casey, and Michael Wright against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will proceed to the next stage of litigation. |
8/14/2025 |
| WHOA HIO has updated their show schedule for the remainder of the year. |
8/13/2025 |
| Shelbyville, Tenn. — August 12, 2025 — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is proud to announce that the 87th Annual Celebration, taking place August 20–30, 2025, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, has been officially designated as an America 250 event — joining a nationwide initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. |
8/12/2025 |
| The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association will host their Annual Celebration meetings on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at the Blue Ribbon Circle. The Board of Directors will meet at 4:30 PM CST with the General Membership meeting following at 5:30 PM CST. |
8/12/2025 |
| Amarillo, Texas — August 6, 2025 — Plaintiffs Tom Gould, Ann Mills, and the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Association have filed a reply brief urging the federal court to immediately block the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) from enforcing what they call outdated, unlawful, and unfair horse show rules. |
8/11/2025 |
| Terrance R. "Terry" Avent, age 75 of Hastings, passed away peacefully at United Hospital in St. Paul on Friday morning, August 8, 2025. |
8/10/2025 |
| James (Jim) Singleton passed on August 2nd after a brief illness, surrounded by family, at hisbeloved farm in Nolensville, TN. |
8/10/2025 |
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8/8/2025 |
| The Walking Horse Association of Alabama is proud to announce an outstanding panel of judges for the 58th Annual Alabama Jubilee Charity Horse Show. Marking the cards will be: |
8/7/2025 |
| Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) officially cut the ribbon on the Stephen and Denise Smith Student-Athlete Performance Center on July 30 - a state-of-the-art, $66 million, 85,000-square-foot facility that marks a new era for Blue Raider Athletics. |
8/7/2025 |
| TWHBEA and The Celebration are proud to introduce a new initiative recognizing those making their Celebration debut this year. All first-time exhibitors will receive a commemorative ribbon and are invited to gather in the center ring for a group photo on Friday, August 22, at 6:00 p.m., just before the evening performance. |
8/7/2025 |
| 2025 International Grand Championship High Point Winners:We congratulate the following winners. Awards will be presented at the WHOA Awards Banquet, February 8th, 2026. |
8/7/2025 |
| Debra Lynn Coleman, of Lewisville, Forsyth County, N.C., passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, at Novant Health Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. |
8/6/2025 |
| As we prepare for the upcoming 87th Celebration our historic center-ring roof and speaker tower got a little facelift. Thanks to our partners at CIP for their work on the new paint job. |
8/4/2025 |