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• Obituary – Isham Jehu Larry McLaughlin III

  Isham Jehu Larry McLaughlin III, 78, of Florence, SC passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025.Larry was the first-born son of the late Thelma Rowland and Isham Jehu Larry “Buddy” McLaughlin Jr. Read More

• Spring Extravaganza Makes Time Change

  The Spring Extravaganza is set to take place this weekend, April 25–26, 2025, at the Bedford County Ag Center in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Please note that show start times have been updated — each evening will now begin at 5:00 p.m. CST. Read More

• Equiskill Press Release

  Equiskill LLC is proud to announce upcoming awards and events for 2025. The program will award the Equiskill Pattern Awards 1st -5th at the TWHBEA World Versatility Show and the International Show. Pattern Awards are won by riders with the highest average pattern scores in the equitation division classes. Read More

• Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' & Exhibitors' Association to Celebrate 90th Anniversary with Week of Festivities

   What began as a simple street corner conversation between former Tennessee Governor Jim Nance McCord and Burt Hunter in Lewisburg nearly a century ago, has grown into a global phenomenon. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is proud to celebrate its 90th anniversary with a full week of special events from May 11–17, 2025. Read More

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• Judges Announced for 55th Annual Spring Fun Show

  SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is proud to announce the judging panel for the 55th Annual Spring Fun Show, set to take place May 22–24, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena on the historic show grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Read More

• WHOA Makes Changes To Their Show Schedule

  WHOA has updated its 2025 show schedule, adding a brand-new show on October 5th and announcing judges for previously scheduled events. Read More

• WHOA Makes Changes To Spring Extravaganza Show Schedule

  WHOA has announced updates to the show schedule for the upcoming Spring Extravaganza, set to take place May 8–10, 2025. Exhibitors and attendees are encouraged to stay tuned for the revised class schedule and event details as the show continues to shape up for an exciting weekend of competition. Read More

• Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum Silent Auction

  We’re excited to announce that the Celebration Fun Show is just around the corner and with it, the return of the Tennessee Walking Horse National Museum’s largest annual fundraiser: the Fun Show Silent Auction. Read More

• Obituary – Anthony Nichols Saunders Jr.

  Anthony Nichols Saunders Jr., a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 10th, 2025, at the age of 77, a resident of Clemmons North Carolina. Born on October 28th, 1947, Anthony was a guiding light for all who knew him, embodying a spirit of kindness and dedication in every aspect of his life. Read More