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• 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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• Latest Issue 3 17 25

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• Girls Night At The FAST Spring Showcase

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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

• Walking Horse Trainers Association Horse of the Year Committee Announces Changes to the 2025 Program

  Walking Horse Trainers Association Horse of the Year committee would like to announce some changes to the Horse of the Year program for 2025. World Champion and World Grand Champions will still be automatic nominees with the added requirement of having to been shown at least 3 times in their division during the show year. Read More

• Legislation to amend HPA introduced

  The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act and the Horse Protection Amendments Act were both introduced in the 119th Congress.  The PAST Act would eliminate the use of pads and action devices, eliminate the Horse Industry Organization system of enforcement and increase penalties for violators of the HPA. Read More

• 2025 International Grand Championship-Class Schedule and Rules & Regulations now available

  The 2025 International class schedule and rules and regulations are now available!!  Read More

• Kate Cowan Starts Her Show Season In Winning Form

  Kate Cowan and her equine partner, Mr. Deeds, kicked off their 2025 show season in style, winning the TWHBEA Youth Medallion Pleasure. Read More

• Ally Jo Jacobs kicks off the year with a Win

  Ally Jo Jacobs guided Els Predicted Storm to victory in the TWHBEA Youth Medallion Performance class at the FAST Spring Showcase! Joined in the winner’s circle by her mom, Amanda Jacobs, and Betsey Maples.  Read More