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• SHOW updates ethics and rules requirements for Judges

  During the 2025 SHOW Judges’ a discussion was had regarding if owners could show horses in front of a judge that they had horses in training with. Under the 2024 rules, an owner could show a horse that they owned in front of a judge that was also a professional trainer that the same owner also had horses in training. Read More

• USDA postpones remaining portion of HPA Rule

  The United States Department of Agriculture postponed the effective date of the Horse Protection Rule until February 1, 2026. This postponement means that the Horse Industry Organizations will remain in effect for at least the 2025 show season.  Read More

• The Walking Horse Trainers Auxiliary presents The Mane Event

  The Walking Horse Trainers Auxiliary presents The Mane Event Basketball Tournament, a night of excitement and community fun. Join us at Liberty Elementary School Gym, located at 500 Snell Road, Shelbyville, TN, for an evening filled with competition and entertainment. Read More

• WHTA Auxiliary Scholarship Available

  2025 Auxiliary Scholarship Applications are now available! Completed applications must be received or postmarked by June 16, 2025.  Read More

• Obituary – Thomas Aaron Smith

  Thomas Aaron Smith, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and pillar of the Bedford County, Tennessee community, passed away on March 5, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on November 2, 1936, to John Alonzo Smith and Mary Etta Ball Smith, Thomas lived his entire life in Bedford County, where he left an enduring mark through his dedication to his family, faith, and community service.

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• YIWH Dedication: Harper Grider

  Eighteen is a big milestone in life. The age you become an adult. To many people, becoming an adult seems scary or even stressful. But to a few others out there, turning 18 is their ticket to freedom. These new adults can own property outright, vote in an election, serve on a jury, get married and run for office. Read More

• YIWH Dedication: Justified Honors

  A history making fourth Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration World Grand Championship is still waiting for Justified Honors.

  But the three-time World Grand Champion really doesn’t need the fourth title to cement his reputation as possibly the greatest Walking Horse ever.

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• Obituary – Maree Cherry

  Maree Westbury Parrott Cherry, 95, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, following a brief illness. Read More

• USDA provides guidance for 2025 show season

  The following notice was sent to the Horse Industry Organizations by USDA Deputy Administrator for Animal Care, Sarah Helming. Read More