PAST Act Update
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
The Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act continues to add co-sponsors. Most recently the house version of the bill has added Collin Peterson (D-MN), Kay Granger (R-TX), Blake Farenthold (R-TX), Bill Flores (R-TX), Greg Walden (R-OR) and Doug Collins (R-GA). The total number of co-sponsors of the house version introduced by Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) now sits at 287. The bill has 179 Democratic sponsors and 108 Republican.
The Senate version, introduced by Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) added Pat Toomey (R-PA) to bring the total in the Senate to 54. The bill has 43 Democrats, 9 Republicans and two Independents. There is competing legislation to both the House and Senate versions introduced by Congressman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN).
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The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) and the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) are hosting a luncheon for all show managers on February 15, 2025. The luncheon will be held in conjunction with the WHTA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet, held at the Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee. All show managers who host events that include Tennessee Walking Horses are invited to attend the luncheon.
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The Walking Horse Report office is closed December 23 thru December 27 so that our staff can celebrate the Christmas Holiday. We will reopen on December 30, 2025. The office will also be closed on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025. Should you need immediate assistance, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
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William Leon Elliott, age 84, of Tuscumbia AL, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at his residence. Leon was born April 27, 1940, in Spruce Pine, AL to Julian and Cleo Elliott. He worked his whole life at Muscle Shoals Mack Truck Center as a diesel mechanic.
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FAST, Inc is pleased to announce that it will be offering the Let Freedom Ring Event & Show July 1st– 3rd, 2025, at Cooper Steel Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Tennessee’s preeminent extensive care equine facility announced Thursday that Shelbyville will be their fifth location.
Tennessee Equine Hospital of Thompson’s Station is partnering with Wilhelm Equine Services to form “Tennessee Equine Hospital East, LLC” at 2769 Hwy 231 North.
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I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season. It is a perfect time to spend with our families, friends and loved ones when we can relax and break from the pressures and anxieties that are a part of our daily lives.
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It is a sad day at Sugar Creek. It is a day we have never wanted to think about but knew it was inevitable. The great Jose’ Jose’ has been humanely laid to rest. Our hearts are broken but we are so grateful to have been associated with such a great. A complete obituary will be forthcoming.
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Connie Claire Craddock, age 74 of Joelton, TN passed away on Saturday December 14, 2024. She was a native of Rutherford County and was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Harrison Campbell Sr., and Amelia Claire Hartman Campbell; daughters, Shannon Wix and Lisa Smotherman; brother, Jack Harrison Campbell, Jr. and son in law Mark Craddock.
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The South Carolina Walking Horse Association is proud to announce the results of the recent election for the Board of Directors. Congratulations to Macy Woody-Norwood, Beth Tucker, Patricia Hiott, Curtis Thompson, Dr. Larry Heiden, and Angie Kohl.
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