Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse

Robert Nelms handler

TWHBEA National Futurity
Darrah Yearling of Unique Color Champion

Trained by: Nelms Training Facility Owned by: John and Penny Lewis
Robert Nelms, trainer Raised by Ray Crabtree

& Jason Myatt

Owner Amateur Two-Year-Old World Grand Champion
Owner Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallion World Champion

Trained by: Joe Fleming Stables “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten
Shelbyville TN • 931-684-0136 son, that whoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have
Shod by James Elliott
“Hustle And Heart Set Us Apart.” everlasting life” John 3:16

Owned by: Jason and Jerry Myatt Family
Alvaton KY

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& Casey Wright

Four-Year-Old World Grand Champion

A spotlight ride to remember!

Thank you!

Trained by: Wright Stables Owned by: Joe Fostek
Michael and Casey Wright Roanoke VA
Reagan TN • 731-234-1712
Shod by James Elliott

FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

TWHBEA – Lewisburg TWHBEA Staff

RORY R. WILLIAMS (931) 359-1574 • Fax: (931) 359-2539
250 N. Ellington Pkwy. • Lewisburg, TN 37091
Executive Director|General Editor
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Greetings friends and Tennessee Walking Executive Director
Horse enthusiasts everywhere! The
Celebration this year was great fun and the Rory Williams
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Executive Assistant
Association truly appreciates all the customers and
well-wishers that stopped by our satellite office. It Diane White
was a pleasure to see returning customers as well Receptionist
as meet new ones. Surprisingly, we received visitors from all over the United
States, some from Canada, several from Europe and one customer from Israel – Gloria Rambo
it’s amazing how well received our wonderful breed is as a world ambassador of Database Administrator
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Rickey Clardy
Coming up soon is the annual TWHBEA members’ meeting and awards Sales Support Staff and Facilities Manager
banquet and we hope to see a record number of members at the meeting to
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awardees at the banquet and to visit with old friends catching up on the latest Admin and Marketing Production Manager
and greatest news in the industry. Mark your calendars for the first weekend in
December to converge on Lewisburg, TN and fill the auditorium. Kristen Corbin
Registry
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question the reason we continue to publish! I encourage you all to find other Barbara McAdams, Annette Rodgers &
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whole membership body. Thank you also to the participants, and especially our Membership Recruiting/Magazine Sales
host/hostess, of the European Championship clinic held the second weekend of Carol Wakefield
September in Niederzier, Germany. It is my pleasure to serve you all, and I thank Sponsorship Recruiting
you all for the wonderful opportunity!! Jane Moore

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Jimmy Choo

& Jimmy McConnell

Two-Year-Old World Grand Champion

Trained by: Formac Stables Owned by: Just Horse’n Around Ranch
Union City TN • 731-885-1768 Bill and Karen Bean
Shod by Mike Umberger & Co.
Tomball TX and Shelbyville TN

FROM YOUR PRESIDENT

Iwant to thank you for electing In closing I urge you to “Rise Up” like General McArthur
me to be your president. It is spoke to the people of the Philippines when he filled his
an honor and privilege to serve promise to return. Money is only a small part of what you
this honest breed. can do to help. Tell your mayor, representative, governor,
magistrate or whoever will take your call that our horse
Three years ago our Association breed needs their support. Tell your civic club that we are in
was in desperate financial a fight to save our way of life. Tell your Sunday school class
condition. Your elected leadership that we need their prayer and good words.
has changed that picture. Several
significant decisions have put us This is a fight to save rural America and our
on a sustainable path. I would like cherished way of life. The ask of our elected
to share with you some of these management decisions. leadership is simple: Science-based, predictable
inspections for our horse.
1. We have cut staff by 20% with no fall off of service.
2. Your board has worked to increase nontraditional Many thanks,

revenues combined with expense cutting to stockpile Stephen B. Smith
over a quarter million dollars.
3. Support for your leadership team has never been this
strong! Our common goal of putting the welfare of
the breed first is strong cement.

Dark clouds appear on the horizon and all is not a rose
garden. The good honest beat of our hearts and hooves
will sustain this breed and our Association for generations
to enjoy!

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4xWGC and 3xWC

I’m Mayhem

& Susan Coleman

Owner Amateir Canter World Grand Champion

Unanimously

Trained by: Finish Line Farms Owned by: Dowell and Coleman
Unionville TN • 931-294-5026 Powell OH and Unionville TN
Shod by James Elliott

Marcus Mariota

& Roger Richards Jr.

2016 Yearling World Grand Champion

2016 National Futurity Yearling Colts Champion

Trained by: Dr. Roger Richards Owned by: Bobby Jones and Dr. Roger Richards
Bell Buckle TN • 615-419-8372 Manchester and Bell Buckle TN

WGC

Hey Good Looking

& Ernest Upton

Undefeated in 2015 and 2016!
2016 Two-Year-Old Mares World Champion
2016 National Futurity Two-Year-Od Mare & Gelding Champion

2015 Yearling World Grand Champion

Trained by: 4 The Glory Farm, LLC Owned by: Bobby and Freda Jones
Shelbyville TN • 931-607-9283 Manchester TN

TWHBEA NATIONAL FUTURITY

78th Annual TWHBEA National
Futurity

The 2016 Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA) National Futurity
was held the evening of August 24, 2016, at Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. It was a great
success with 101 talented, young horses strutting their stuff for the judges. The Celebration judges are
used every year for the Futurity Show and 2016 was no exception. Chris Bobo of Shelbyville, Tennessee,
Nathan Clark of Arab, Alabama, Ray Gilmer of Toone, Tennessee, Sam Sorrell of Lexington, Kentucky and
Leigh Stuart of Alvaton, Kentucky were all resplendent in their evening attire. Dallas Eubanks announced the
classes and calls for the evening while Brian Perry did a wonderful job keeping time with the horses on the
organ. Capturing the images on film was official photographer, Shane Shiflet.

Just after 6 o’clock p.m. the event started with the presentation of our nation’s colors by Line Item Veto
and Rachel Teague and the Tennessee flag by Vigor’s Dixie Chick and Allison Thorson. Leah Boyd sang the
National Anthem beautifully, as she always does. A new feature this year that received quite the praise was the
“fan favorite” scoring by text message from the crowd. In almost all of the classes, the winner of the crowd was
the winner of the judges and anticipation was high each class waiting on the results to see if they would match.

An evening to remember, this year’s National Futurity was both a premier showcase for theTennessee Walking
Horse industry’s young contenders and a celebration of our breed’s future. Thank you to all the exhibitors,
spectators and volunteers who made the 2016 TWHBEA National Futurity a success.

Darrah Weanling Class For Futurity Nominated Weanlings of Unique Color

(1)SINGIN’ THE BLUES, owned by Ronnie Bobo Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Final
Green, Shelbyville TN; (2)THE NIGHT BANDIT,
owned by Hollis Kelly and Stephanie Richardson, 6 6666 6
Eagleville TN; (3)JOSE’ LADY WOLF, owned 7 3 83 83 83 83
by Kyle Bush, Baxter TN; (4)WIN’S TRIPLE 83 7237 3
THREAT, owned by Dotson Bros., Thompson 2 83 3 5 5 7
Station TN; (5)HOT ITEM, owned by David 3 2532 3
and Suzanne Jernigan, Crossville TN; (6)NOW 5 5772 5
TRENDING, owned by Atnip and Chandler,
Smithville and Rock Island TN.

Two-Year-Old Country Pleasure Stallions, Mares and Geldings

(1)ABIRENE, owned by CCJK Enterprises, Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Bobo Final
Delaware OH; (2)LUNAZUL, owned by Harold
Roberts, Van Buren KY. 88888 8
99999 9

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Two-Year-Old Performance Mares and Geldings

Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Bobo Clark Final (1)HEY GOOD LOOKING, owned by Bobby
and Freda Jones, Manchester TN; (2)SHE’S
15 15 15 15 15 15 CITY LIGHTS, owned by Lisa Baum, Shelbyville
85 18 86 19 86 19 TN; (3)A JAZZY GEN, owned by Bobby Jones,
19 85 19 18 19 86 Manchester TN; (4)SOSZ RED RITZ, owned by
21 86 21 85 18 18 Dr. Andrew Sisk, Columbia TN; (5)A GOOD
18 19 18 86 85 85 TIME CHARLIE, owned by John Callicut,
86 21 85 21 21 21 Seagrove NC; (6)WALK TO THE MUSIC, owned
by Wayne Putman, Huntsville AL.

Weanling Fillies and Colts Foaled October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016

Sorrell Stuart Bobo Clark Gilmer Final (1)UP TOWN FUNK THF, owned by LaRue
McWaters, Ashford AL; (2)HEY GIRLFRIEND,
37 34 29 32 32 37 owned by Lynn Womack, Murfreesboro TN;
34 37 37 37 30 32 (3)I’M KING OF THE RITZ, owned by Kevin
32 29 32 30 34 34 J. Guess, Greeneville TN; (4)HABANERO
23 30 23 34 37 30 PICANTE, owned by Dr. Kasey Kesselring,
30 32 30 29 29 29 Montverde FL; (5)FERRIS BUELLER, owned
29 23 26 23 23 23 by Roger Richards, Bell Buckle TN; (6)A TIGER
26 26 34 28 26 26 LILLY, owned by Sharon McCaleb, Shelbyville
28 28 28 26 28 28 TN; (7)DONALD T., owned by Ella Kline,
Robbins TN; (8)EMMA’S SILVER DOLLAR,
owned by Dr. John D. Lay, Savannah TN.

Two-Year-Old Trail Pleasure Stallion, Mares and Geldings

Stuart Bobo Clark Gilmer Sorrell Final (1)WHAT’S UP BROTHER, owned by Jesse
Reed, Raleigh NC; (2)STARJET, owned by
197 44 197 48 197 197 CCJK Enterprises, Delaware OH; (3)ORPHANT
48 197 48 ANNIE, owned by Allison Thorson, Huron OH;
44 48 48 197 48 44 (4)CAROLINA CHROME, owned by Gary Doss,
45 45 196 Minfraud OH; (5)REX ROCKS CSR, owned
196 46 46 44 44 46 by Nicole Tolle, Fountain CO; (6)OUTLAW
46 196 45 COUNTRY, owned by Rex and Amy Nance,
47 47 44 196 196 47 Franklin TN; (7)SHE’S HEAVENLY, owned by
Bill Reed, Murfreesboro TN.
47 46 47

45 47 46

196 45 45

Weanling Fillies Foaled April 1, 2016 through August 1, 2016

Bobo Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Final (1)MISS BELLE STARR W., owned by The
George Wright Family, Mt. Juliet TN; (2)HOME
54 58 58 58 25 58 FREE, owned by Nick Rippy, Shelbyville TN;
25 54 25 54 58 54 (3)CHARLIE’S MAJOR MIRACLE, owned by
58 53 54 57 54 25 Denise Smith, Brentwood TN; (4)I’M EBONY
53 25 57 25 57 57 VENGEANCE, owned by Dotson Bros,
57 57 53 53 53 53 Thompson Station TN; (5)DARK FLASHY
LADY, owned by Mariella Fugger, Perry GA.

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Two and Three-Year-Old Park Performance Stallion, Mares and Geldings

(1)SUNNY’S FOOLISH DOLLAR, owned by Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Bobo Final
CCJK Enterprises, Shelbyville TN.

67 67 67 67 67 67

Weanling Colts Foaled April 1, 2016 through August 1, 2016

(1)I AM WHO I AM, owned by Boyd Melton, Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Bobo Clark Final
Shelbyville TN; (2)ROCKY TOP LINEMAN
, owned by Gleghorn, Teel and Washburn, 75 75 71 75 72 75
Fayetteville TN and Andalusia AL; (3)CHARLIE 80 80 80 80 71 80
MIRACLE, owned by Denise Smith, Brentwood 71 24 72 72 80 71
TN; (4)DEUCE’S WILD, owned by Andy Rippy, 24 84 75 71 75 72
Greenbriar TN; (5)TURNBERRY, owned by 84 71 84 79 84 84
Charles Gleghorn, FayettevilleTN; (6)BLUE 72 79 24 24 24 24
BLOOD, owned by Ella Kline, Robbins TN; (7) 79 72 79 84 79 79
MY CASINO ROYALE, owned by John Dorris, 76 76 76 76 76 76
Milton TN; (8)IN COMMAND AT THE RITZ,
owned by Danny and Wanda Reagan, Niota TN.

Two-Year-Old Performance Stallions

(1)ROY G. BIV, owned by Linda Sisk, Columbia Sorrell Stuart Bobo Clark Gilmer Final
TN; (2)BONUS ATTRACTION, owned by Bill
and Debbie Woods, Lexington TN; (3)TITLEIST 99 90 99 90 98 99
RIPPIN’ STITCHES, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dale 90 99 90 102 102 90
Barnes, Beaver Dam KY; (4)JAXON MASTER 102 93 94 99 90 102
DESIGN, owned by Don Collins, Bell Buckle TN; 97 94 97 94 97 94
(5)MY SHOCKWAVE, owned by Bill and Karen 94 102 102 93 93 97
Bean, Tomball TX; (6)HE’S EXTREME, owned 93 97 87 97 94 93
by Keith and Loraine Rosbury, Bell Buckle TN; 87 87 93 87 87 87
(7)A MASTERCARD, owned by Beth Beasley, 98 98 98 98 98 98
Athens AL; (8)REPLAY THE TITLE, owned by
Kimberly Coult Waldon, Magnolia TX.

Three-Year-Old Trail Pleasure Stallion, Mares and Geldings

(1)SLINGBLADE, owned by Debbie and Chester Stuart Bobo Clark Gilmer Sorrell Final
Marbry, Shelbyville TN; (2)A GENIUS PAROLE,
owned by Ann Jameson, Union WV; (3) 111 104 111 111 111 111
DISARONNO, Kimberly Coult Waldon, Magnolia 106 106 104 104 106 104
TX; (4)FOOLISH BUBBA BLUES, CCJK 104 111 106 106 104 106
Enterprises, Delaware OH; (5)DARK’S SECRET 107 107 151 107 151 107
DREAM, owned by Mariella Fugger, Perry GA. 151 151 107 151 107 151

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Darrah Yearling Class for Futurity Nominated Yearlings of Unique Color

Bobo Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Final (1)RITZ’S PLAYBOY, owned by John Lewis and
Tony Edwards, Shelbyville TN; (2)WITHOUT
116 116 119 119 116 116 A WARNING, owned by Keith and Angela
114 119 116 116 119 119 Hayes, Wartrace TN; (3)BLUE MAMBA,
119 114 113 113 113 113 owned by Kasey Kesselring, Montverde FL; (4)
113 113 112 114 115 114 KHEMISABI’S KOKOPELLI, owned by Ginger
115 112 114 112 114 112 Williams, Readyville TN; (5)A SUGAR SHAKER,
112 115 115 115 112 115 owned by Becky Barnes, Bell Buckle TN; (6)
118 118 118 118 118 118 PEPPERS LAST SILVER DOLLAR, owned by
Nancy L. Anderton, Bryant AL; (7)TAN OAK’S
ROYAL GOLD, owned by Jack Heffington,
Shelbyville TN.

Yearling Fillies

Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Bobo Final (1)HONEY I’M GOOD, owned by Lisa Teel and
Charles Gleghorn, Andalusia AL and Fayetteville
124 125 123 123 123 123 TN; (2)I LIKE PINA COLADAS, owned by Roger
126 126 125 124 125 126 Richards, Bell Buckle TN; (3)I AM LOLITA,
123 123 126 126 126 125 owned by Roger Richards, Bell Buckle TN; (4)
125 124 124 125 124 124 HONOR CODE, owned by Roger Richards, Bell
121 130 130 130 130 130 Buckle TN; (5)PEARL HANDLE PISTOL, owned
131 121 131 128 121 121 by Denise Smith, Brentwood TN; (6)CHARLIE’S
130 131 121 121 131 131 & SWEET’S ANGEL, owned by Sam Brown
128 128 128 131 128 128 Jr., Sallis MS; (7)THE CAROLINE KENNEDY,
owned by Ella Kline, Robbins TN; (8)MISS
JOSE’S LOOSE, owned by Charles Gleghorn,
Fayetteville TN.

Three-Year-Old Performance Mares and Geldings

Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Bobo Clark Final (1)SHE’S SALSARITA, owned by Delores
Griffith, Alvaton KY; (2)CAROLINA
142 142 142 142 142 142 GINGERBREAD, owned by Don and George
195 151 195 195 141 195 Ann Pratt, Shelbyville TN; (3)INSANITY,
141 137 141 141 195 141 owned by Bill Williams, Ripley TN; (4)DW’S
137 195 137 137 137 137 SOUTHERN ELEGANCE, owned by Tommy
139 136 136 136 136 136 McGee and Carol Dickerson, Lenoir NC; (5)
139 136 136 136 136 136 CHICK ON PAROLE, owned by Mary Alvarez,
136 139 139 139 139 139 Olympia WA; (6)GOOD DEAL GONE BAD,
owned by Bobby Jones and Roger Richards,
Manchester and Bell Buckle TN.

Three-Year-Old Country Pleasure Stallions, Mares and Geldings

Sorrell Stuart Bobo Clark Gilmer Final (1)SWEET AS STRAWBERRY WINE, owned
by Dr. Kasey Kesselring, Montverde FL; (2)
143 143 143 143 143 143 DIRTY PEARL, owned by Ashley Wadsworth,
154 154 148 198 155 152 Hernando MS; (3)BELLE CANTO, owned
198 148 152 154 152 198 by Kathy Anderson, Shelbyville TN; (4)I’M
148 198 154 152 198 154 RHETT, owned by Jean Brannon, Minter AL; (5)
155 154 198 155 154 148 ATTAWAY JOSE, owned by George Crawford,
152 155 155 148 148 155 Crab Orchard KY; (6)MISS SOUTHERN TIDE,
150 150 150 150 150 150 owned by Sophia Borg, Quitman GA; (7)CASH’S
SWEET LUCY, owned by Michael Blevins,
Owingsville KY.

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Yearling Colts

(1)MARCUS MARIOTA, owned by Roger Stuart Bobo Clark Gilmer Sorrell Final
Richards and Bobby Jones, Bell Buckle and
Manchester TN; (2)I WALK THE WALK, 174 174 174 174 174 174
owned by Roger Richards and Bobby Jones, 163 169 169 169 163 169
Bell Buckle and Manchester TN; (3)CISCO KID 169 163 163 163 169 163
FRIEND OF MINE, owned by Roger Richards, 179 179 179 179 176 179
Bell Buckle TN; (4)MUSIC CITY TANGO, 171 171 160 171 160 171
owned by Denise Smith, Brentwood TN; (5) 160 160 171 160 171 160
I’M RED VENGEANCE, owned by Dotson
Bros., Thompson Station TN; (6)BAD MOON’S
WATCH OUT, owned by Danny and Wanda
Reagan, Niota TN.

Two-Year-Old Park Pleasure Stallions, Mares and Geldings

(1)SHADOW OF SHADOW, owned by CCJK Bobo Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Final
Enterprises, Delaware OH.

184 184 184 184 184 184

Three-Year-Old Performance Stallions

(1)SHANGHAI MCF, owned by Keith and Clark Gilmer Sorrell Stuart Bobo Final
Loraine Rosbury, Bell Buckle TN; (2)HE’S A
CHIP SHUT, owned by Bill and Debbie Woods, 191 191 191 191 191 191
Lexington TN; (3)JAZZ’S KINGPIN, onwed by 194 188 189 188 188 188
Ray Crabtree, Shelbyville TN; (4)I’M JOHNNY 188 189 188 186 189 189
MAJORS, owned by Carrie Benedict, Glasgow 189 186 194 194 194 194
KY; (5)A STRONGMAN, owned by Marie 192 194 186 189 192 186
Brundige, Sugar Grove IL; (6)SONNY LISTEN, 186 192 192 192 186 192
owned by Maureen Kesselring, Montverde FL; (7) 193 193 193 193 193 193
TAYLORMADE, owned by Noel Boetsch, Oak
Ridge MO.

78th Annual TWHBEA National Futurity

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Vigors Night Life Justa Little Frisky
with Stepahnie Richardson
with Stepahnie Richardson
International Classic Trail Pleasure 5
Congratulates his offspring & under Reserve Champion
20 career blues
Trained by: The Colt Center

Shakin Up The Night Life The Night Bandit

with Stepahnie Richardson with Bobby Richards

2016 NSSHA Yearling Filly WC 2016 Belfast Darrah Weanling
SSHBEA Yearling Filly WC Champion
10 career blues
National Futurity Darrah Weanlings
Reserve Champion

Owned and Trained by:
Hollis Kelley • 615-849-5465 and
Stephanie Richardson • 615-202-4702

$unny Foolish Dollar

and Wilsene Moody Kwok

TWHBEA National Futurity
Two and Three-Year-Old Park

Performance Champion

Shadow of SHADOW
and Jeff Laughlin

TWHBEA National Futurity
Two and Three-Year-Old
Park Pleasure Champion

Trained by: Hughes Stables
Located at Shamrock Farms
Bobby Hugh, Jeff Laughlin and Mike
Hilley, trainers
Shelbyville TN • 931-703-5867

WGC Moody Star is standing at Hugh Stables. Abirene
Contact Bobby Hugh at 931-703-5867
and Dr. Jack Kwok

TWHBEA National Futurity
Two-Year-Old Country
Pleasure Champion

Trained by: Dickie Gardner Stables
Dickie Gardner and Crystal Deputy, trainers

Shelbyville TN • 931-224-2730
www.dickiegadnerstables.com

Shod by James Abernathy
Owned by: CCJK Enterprise

Shelbyville TN



TWHBEA WORLD SERIES

Photos By: Judy Robichaux

TWHBEA World Series Versatility
Championship Show and World
Series Championship Show

This was the first time having these show since this show. The twenty five classes were filled with exhibitors
starting the World Series Program in January 2016. from all over the US.
Exhibitors had to qualify at a World Series Regional
Qualifying Show in order to show in the championship The World Series Championship was held August 20,
shows. There were 18 shows to sign up as a World Series 2016 at the Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Regional Qualifying Show for 2016, making the first year of There were forty six classes including your traditional
the program a huge success. rail classes along with model, showmanship and halter
classes. Making the cards for this show as Leah Boyd.
This year the show was split up into two different Exhibitors were thrilled to be able to get into the ring for
shows, The World Series Versatility Championship and the final preparations before the start of the Celebration, which
World Series Championship. The World Series Versatility began four days later.
Championship held July 21-22, 2016 at the Miller Coliseum
in Murfreesboro,Tennessee, which showcased only the Thanks to all the sponsors that made these shows a
versatility classes. Carol Wakefield served as the judge for huge success!

2016 TWHBEA WORLD SERIES Novice First Year Exhibitor High Point 2016 WORLD SERIES
VERSATILITY CHAMPIONSHIP Winners VERSATILITY CHAMPIONSHIP

HIGH POINT WINNERS (1)One Tuff Cowgirl and Terri Glonek; SHOW CLASS WINNERS
(2)My Little Black Dress and Patti Pollack.
Youth 17 and Under High Point Winners Hunter Hack
(1)Victory Trip and Shelby Finch; Adult High Point Winners Victory Trip and Shelby Finch for
(1)Tuff Night At The Ritz and Tracy Pinson;
(2)El’s A Poppin and Rachel Cowles. (2)Shadows Fancy Cindy and Hallie Pollard. Dr. Daniel Starnes

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Photos By: Judy Robichaux Photos By: Judy Robichaux Western Riding
Texan At The Ritz, Lisa Steinbach for
TWH Over Fences Western Dressage Intro No Canter
Victory Trip and Linda Starnes for Victory Trip, Shelby Finch for Tracy Pinson
Dr. Daniel Starnes
Dr. Daniel Starnes Basic Reining
Dressage Intro Test B Western Dressage Training Level Canter Tuff Night At The Ritz, Tracy Pinson,
Money Of Joy, Sare Beth Arnold for My Stormy Morning, Roey Mobley for
Carol Myers owner/rider
Alta Arnold
Dressage Intro Youth Test A Trail Youth 17 and Under Egg & Spoon Youth 17 and Under
Victory Trip, Shelby Finch for Victory Trip, Shelby Finch for El’s A Poppin, Rachel Cowles, owner/rider

Dr. Daniel Starnes Dr. Daniel Starnes Egg & Spoon Adult
Dressage Training Level Test 3 Dolly Dumas, Ada Kitty Keen, owner/rider
All Around Midnight, Scot MacGregor for Trail Adult
Texan At The Ritz, Lisa Steinbach for Water Glass Youth 17 and Under
Scot and Lynn MacGregor Mizzou Man Again, Keaton Thompson,
Dressage 1st Level Test 2 Tracy Pinson
All Around Midnight, Scot MacGregor for owner/rider
Scot and Lynn MacGregor Novice Trail
My Little Black Dress, Patti Pollack, Water Glass Adult
Shadows Fancy Cindy, Hallie Pollard for
owner/rider
Evnisa Band and Hallie Pollard
19
Ride-A-Buck Youth
Victory Trip, Shelby Finch for

Dr. Daniel Starnes

Ride-A-Buck Adult
Shadows Fancy Cindy, Hallie Pollard for

Evnisa Band and Hallie Pollard

Stake Race Youth 17 and Under
Pride’s Flashy Queen, Erin Scott, owner/rider

Stake Race Adult
Texan At The Ritz, Tracy Pinson, owner/rider

Barrels Youth 17 and Under
Pride’s Flashy Queen, Erin Scott, owner/rider

Barrels Adult
Shadows Fancy Cindy, Hallie Pollard for

Evnisa and Hallie Pollard

Poles Youth 17 and Under
Victory Trip, Shelby Finch for

Dr. Daniel Starnes

Poles Adult
Shadows Fancy Cindy, Hallie Pollard for

Evnisa and Hallie Pollard

2016 WORLD SERIES
CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS WINNERS

Amateur Halter
Joe Maddon, Amy Rich for
Chris Hazelwood and Amy Rich

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TWHBEA WORLD SERIES

Youth Halter 17 and Under Youth 17 and Under Country Pleasure Amateur Country Pleasure 4 and Under
Joe Maddon, Georgia Hazelwood for Specialty Specialty

Chris Hazelwood and Amy Rich Casey’s Special JJ, Carter Gleghorn, Miss Dixie Line, Donna Hill, owner/rider
owner/rider
Amateur Showmanship Youth 17 and Under All Day Pleasure
I’m Orion, Tami Steinbrecher, owner/exhibitor Two-Year-Old Amateur Trail Pleasure Specialty
Handsome Rob, Ashley Wadsworth,
Youth 17 and Under Showmanship owner/rider Wicked Times, Mallory Johnson for Vic Gernt
Extra Finish, Mia Thomas for Jessia Hlebak
All Day Pleasure Canter Amateur Country Pleasure Specialty
Youth 17 and Under Stock Seat Repeat The Beat, Jeren McCluskey for Spirit’s Pushy, Jackie Dean, owner/rider
Equitation Specialty
Mallory Johnson Lisa Murray Amateur Country Pleasure Canter
Spirit’s Pushy, Jackie Dean, owner/rider
Youth 17 and Under Equitation Canter Amateur Trail Pleasure 4 and Under
Mia Thomas Specialty Amateur Trail Pleasure Specialty
You’ve Been Warned Patti Pollack for
Youth 17 and Under Equitation Specialty A Rain Delay, Lisa Teel for Charles Gleghorn
Kallie Attig and Lisa Teel Christine Kline and Patti Pollack

Adult Equitation Specialty (Full results are available at www.twhbea.com)
Haily Douglas

Open Weanlings
Singin’ The Blues CF, Chris Richards for

Ronnie Green

Open Yearlings
Ms. Iconic Blue, Rayna Latham for Jamie Noe

Youth Model Geldings
Extra Finish, Brooklyn Fuss for Jessica Hlebak

Open Model Geldings
Loose At Midnight, Karen McGee for

Vickie and Doris Penick

Youth Model Mares Photos By: Judy Robichaux
A Cowgirl Caper, Jeremy Shelters for

Kay Flippo

Open Model Mares
A Cowgirl Caper, Mia Thomas for Kay Flippo

Pleasure Driving
She’s First In Line, Wayne Barnes for

Wayne and Sandra Barnes

All Day Pleasure Specialty
Wicked Times, Mallory Johnson for Vic Gernt

Open Trail Pleasure 4 and Under
Specialty – Rider’s Cup Class

Talkin’ Dirty To Me, Hannah Myatt for
Dr. Gordon and Lamar Depoyster

Photos By: Judy Robichaux

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A Rain Delay

with Tyler Gleghorn with David Mast

Owner Amateur Youth Trail Pleasure Two Western Trail Pleasure Four & Under
and Three Year Old World Champion Reserve World Champion

Owner Amateur Novice Youth on Novice Trail Pleasure Four & Under Reserve
Trail Pleasure Reserve World Champion World Grand Champion

with Tyler Gleghorn Trained by: Main Gait Farm Jessica Hlebak
and David Mast, trainers
Owned by: Charles Gleghorn
Fayetteville TN Shelbyville TN • Shod by Monroe Mast
606-669-3778 David • 252-883-5060 Jessica
WGC

Honey I'm Good

& robert nelms handler

Yearling Fillies & Geldings World Champion

Youth Yearling Filles & Geldings Reserve
World Champion with Jordan Dempsey

National Futurity Yearling Fillies Champion

Trained by: Nelms Training Facility Owned by: Charles Gleghorn and Lisa Teel
College Grove TN • 615-972-9571 Fayetteville TN and Andalusia AL
“Your headquarters for halter colts.”

OLIVIA MEEK CURRY

olivia meek curry
Olivia Meek Curry is 70 years old and still runs a
successful breeding & colt breaking operation called Courageous Lady K is also the dam of Coin’s Misty Lady.
Curry Colts near Columbia, TN. She is married and After the death of her father, Olivia and Martha bred Misty
has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. Olivia rode her first Lady to Delight Of Pride. The resulting foal (their first
Tennessee Walking Horse at Joe Urquhart Stables in the foal) was Rare Moment. Olivia became the sole owner of
early 1960’s. And she was hooked. It was not long after Coin’s Misty Lady and she raised several colts out of this
that her father bought her a roan pony, Donna’s Mack K mare sold as yearlings. One notable stud colt was Motown
by Midnight Mack K, that she and her sister, Martha Meek Motion, the 1994 Two-Year-Old World Grand Champion
Kelley, showed in the walking pony class. with Wink Groover.

After Olivia aged out of the walking pony class her father Olivia enjoyed working with the young colts and had a colt
sold her beloved pony. Olivia not to be without a horse, took operation for several years, halter breaking and preparing
out her first loan at a bank and purchased Man Of Courage. them for sale and the show ring. She also worked for Locust
He was a black stallion that she showed a few times. Her Hill Farm, Dr. Andy Sisk, and Twin Hills Stallion Farm.
sister purchased a mare, Lucy Mack K. When both girls left Presently, Olivia owns four broodmares and still enjoys
home, their dad the late J. W. (Bill) Meek, bred her stallion to working with her colts and preparing them for sale and the
her sister’s mare. They produced Courageous Lady K, who is show ring. When talking with her she can tell you which colt
the dam of Pride’s Choice Cut. This was the very beginning of out of which of her mares has won what and at which show.
what was to later become Olivia’s breeding program. Her love and knowledge of the Tennessee Walking Horse
and the colts she has raised shines through.

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OLIVIA MEEK CURRY

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Mr. Heisman

with Kelly Mills

WHTA Auxiliary Members
Specialty World Champion

Unanimously
Retiring the challenge trophy

with 3 wins.
Jazzy’s Master in 2014
Mr. Heisman in 2015 & 2016

with Brandye Mills

15.2 and Under Stallion World
Champion

Unanimously

Trained by: Indian Lake Stables
Brandye Mills and Tim Smith, trainers

Matt Lovelace, assistant
Pelham AL • 205-239-1938

Owned by: Autumn Crest Farm
Randall and Sadie Baskin
Franklin TN

The Red Falcon

with Joyce Hofstee

Owner Amateur Western Park
Pleasure Four & Over World

Champion

with Jamey Thompson

Western Park Pleasure World
Champion

Western Park Pleasure Reserve
World Grand Champion

Trained by: Russ Thompson Stables
909-226-9671
Owned by: Joyce Hofstee
Tipton CA

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The Texas Lexus

& Jamey Thompson Handler

Model Pleasure Gelding Reserve World Champion

T9V0Or9aI-Ci2nE2e•6d-O9b6Cy7T:1ORBuEsRs2T0h16ompson Stables 26 Owned by: Roger and Rebecca Emerick
Hillsborough CA

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WGC

Turnbow

& Russ Thompson

Show Pleasure Mares & Geldings World Champion

Show Pleasure Reserve World Grand Champion

Trained by: Russ Thompson Stables 27 Owned by: Roger aVnOdHICRiElelb•seObcoCcraTOoEuBmEgRehr2i0Cc1Ak6
909-226-9671

CELEBRATION STORY

The 78th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National
Celebration Shines With Honors

The 78th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National the grounds, visitors were treated to the Celebration Dog
Celebration was held August 24 – September Show and a barbecue cookout.
3, 2016, on the historic Celebration Grounds in
Shelbyville, Tennessee. Judges for this year’s show were Of course, it’s the red hot competition that makes
Chis Bobo of Shelbyville, Tennessee, Nathan Clark of Arab, the Celebration an event eagerly anticipated throughout
Alabama, Ray Gilmer of Toone, Tennessee, Sam Sorrell of the year. In particular, the last class on the schedule, the
Lexington, Kentucky and Leigh Stuart of Alvaton, Kentucky. Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Walking
Announcers Mark Farrar, Jr., and Dallas Eubanks kept the Horse World Grand Championship, fosters the highest levels
schedule moving along while the crew from Shane Shiflet of anticipation, speculation, and enthusiasm. This year’s
Photography captured the special moments on film and final class did not disappoint. Trainer Larry Edwards directed
organist Brian Perry entertained the crowd while keeping Honors to a unanimous win to make the spotlight ride and
time with the horses. Carrying the nation’s colors were Ernie be crowned World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking
Brewbaker aboard Ranger T. Walker. Horse for owners Keith and Dan McSwain. Finishing reserve
in this competitive class were He’s Shady In Black and
As always, the 2016 Celebration had its fair share of Jimmy McConnell and in third was Jose’s Power Broker and
pageantry. Special presentations in the big oval included, but Keith Blackburn.
were not limited to, 2016 Trainer of the Year Performance
Edgar Abernathy and the first Pleasure Trainer of the Year Several owners left the Celebration with multiple sets of
Hannah Myatt, the TWHBEA and the WHTA scholarship roses in 2016. Lisa and Jim Baum claimed four sets of
recipients, the youth judging contest winners, grooming roses, Kimberly Coult Walden walked away with three sets
contest winners, and the barn decorating contest winners. of roses, Suzanne Moore claimed two sets herself and her
Also the 2015 World Grand Champion Back Number trainer John Allan Callaway claimed a third, Kathy Zeis
Retirement and the Evan Lloyd Adamson Humanitarian claimed three sets of roses, 2 with Etta James and one with
Award Recipient Charles McDonald were presented Pink Floyd and Lily Catherine Holland also rode her way to
in center ring. Other memorable moments at the 78th three sets of roses.
Celebration included Howard Hamilton proudly entertaining
the crowd with his trick horses, Sundown and Batman. The 2016 Celebration was a great success. Entries were up
Popular events during the show’s evening performances by 205 from 2,235 in 2015 to 2,440 in 2016. Attendance
included Veteran Appreciation Night, and Hats Off was up for the second year in a row with a 20% increase
Celebration, during which spectators were invited to wear over 2014. A positive spirit was the feeling at the close of the
festive hats and take part in a judged hat contest. Around 2016 Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration.

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CELEBRATION STORY

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2xWC and WGC

A Pink Floyd

& Bill Callaway

Unanimous

Riders’ Cup Three Year Old World Grand Champion

Riders’ Cup Three-Year-Old Stallion World Champion

Trained by: Callaway Stables Owned by: Steve, Kathy and Zack Zeis
Rivers Edge Plantation
Wartrace TN

7xWC and 3xWGC

with Kathy Zeis

Owner Amateur Trail Pleasure
Four & Under World Grand
Champion
Owner Amateur Elite Trail
Pleasure World Champion

Owner Amateur Trail Pleasure
Four Year Old World Champion

with Carrie Martin

Riders’ Cup Trail Pleasure
Four & Under World Grand

Champion
Riders’ Cup English Trail
Pleasure Four & Under World

Champion
Unanimous on all five

occasions!

Trained by: Carrie Martin Training
P. O. Box 2241 • Lewisburg TN 37091
352-242-7683 • www.
carriemartintraining.com

Owned by: Steve, Kathy and Zack Zeis
Rivers Edge Plantation
Wartrace TN

CELEBRATION STORY

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CELEBRATION STORY

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GiGi’s Majestic

& Elysse Bradford

Owner Amateur Youth 6-17 World Grand Champion

Unanimous

Owner Amateur Youth 6-17 English Country Pleasure World
Champion

Unanimous

Trained by: Myatt Manor Owned by: Elysse Bradford
Dallas TX

Jose’s Delightful Pusher

& Lilly Riddley

Owner Amateur 12-14 Mares and Geldings World Champion
Owner Amateur 12-17 Mares and Geldings Reserve World
Grand Champion

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Jose’s Miss Dolly

& Lorie Riddley

Owner Amateur Mares & Geldings World Grand Champion

Trained by: Baucom Stables Owned by: The Alan Riddley Family
Monroe NC • 704-753-4390 Shelby NC

Claire Hankins Hannah Pulvers
Myatt
& GiGi’s Lunch Money
2016 Pleasure Horse Trainer
Equitation Youth World Grand Of The Year
Champion

Trained by: Hankins Stables
Jennifer and Jamie Hankins

Paris KY • 859-987-6727
Owned by: Hankins, Vaughn and Machal

Paris KY and Valley City OH

Cazadores

& Tamara Hader
Owner Amateur Western Trail Pleasure World
Grand Champion

Trained by: Circle T Stables Owned by: Sean and Tamara Hader
Laurie Toone, trainer Bainbridge GA
Athens AL • 662-420-0053
Shod by Joseph Abernathy

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VOICE • OCTOBER 2016 40

CHARLES GLEGHORN

A
FAMILY
AFFAIR

Charles Gleghorn

As a teenager growing up on a farm in Lincoln
County, Tennessee, Charles Gleghorn entered
the Walking Horse industry through the barter
system. He traded four pigs for a solid white walker, his first
registered Tennessee Walking Horse.

Barely out of his teens, Gleghorn went to work at a
Fayetteville bank as a trainee. He went on to become
president and chief executive office and found great success
in the banking business. In the walking horse industry he
has served as TWHBEA President and he has participated
on practically every committee within the Association. And
while Mr. Gleghorn has found success in both banking and
in the walking horse industry, he leaves little doubt about
his preference. Horses are his first love. Walking horses
provided a way to bring the family together and provide him
with a diversion from banking.

Mr. Gleghorn was married to Joy Jean of Fayetteville for
51 years, she passed away in November of 2013. They
had two children Carl and Gay, who are both married with
children of their own. Gay graduated from Auburn, majoring
in business and finance, she is married to Michael Dempsey
and followed in her fathers footsteps and is now Chief
Executive Officer of the Bank of Lincoln County. Carl is the
artist of the family and graduated from Auburn University
as an architect and is married to Rebecca Damron. Carl
is owner of Dagonfly Gallery and Design in Fayetteville,
Tennessee. Both have followed their father’s love of
Tennessee Walking Horses, winning blues throughout the
show circuit during their growing-up years.

Mr. Gleghorn is enjoying passing on some of the things
his father taught him, the value of one’s family, the value of
a dollar, and the importance of one’s community as well as
his love of walking horses to his seven grandchildren. Gay
has three children, Conner, Jordan and Makena and Carl
has four boys, Evan, Carter, Taylor, and Bailey. Five of his
seven grandchildren are currently showing in flat shod and
performance divisions.

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CHARLES GLEGHORN

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CHARLES GLEGHORN

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TWHBEA NEWS

The Tennessee Walking Horse for foals born from October 1, 5. Approved the July 2016 financial
Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association through April 1, and that only statements.
(TWHBEA) Executive Committee held foals born between these dates
its August meeting on the 19th. The shall be eligible for entry into this 6. Approved that any media contacts
meeting was called to order at 9:00 am class. Beginning in 2018, the Fall or request for information
by President Stephen Smith. Weanling class at the TWHBEA made to a member of the
Futurity is intended for foals born International Board of Director
Vice Presidents in attendance were: from September 1 through March shall be forwarded to the Executive
Ford Gates, Ginger Evans, Nancy 1, and only foals born between Director of TWHBEA for official
Lynn Greene, David Williams, Ashley these dates shall be eligible for comment.
Wadsworth, Robin Webb, Margo Urad entry into this class. The Weanling
and Dr. Bradley Woodruf. Also present Filly and Weanling Stud classes 7. Voted to correct the January 2016
were staff members: Rory Williams, have historically been, and shall Executive Committee meeting
Walt Chism and Diane White. As remain, be open for entry to all minutes modifying the Corporate
guests, Directors Denise Rowland & weanlings regardless of foal date. Rules to state as follows: The
Francis Bates attended. stallion reports cover the period
4. Action was taken, unanimously from September 1 through
The following actions were taken at that Mr. David Williams shall August 31. The report must be
the meeting. contact the 24 stallion owners postmarked from the country of
who participated in the 2015 origin no later than October 1. It
1. Approval of minutes of the July TWHBEA Futurity, but did not is the responsibility of the stallion
22, 2016 Executive Committee receive invitations to participate owner or authorized agent to see
meeting. in the 2016 TWHBEA Futurity that the form is postmarked by this
in order to solicit these owners’ deadline.
2. Approved new member participation. If these owners
applications received July 22, want to participate in the 2016 8. Approved that effective January
2016 through August 18, 2016. TWHBEA Futurity, they will be 1, 2017, prize money for the
permitted to participate upon Go! Gelding and Motivated Mare
3. Action was taken, unanimously, payment of the $100 late fee to Programs will be dictated by
to clarify that, beginning in 2017, the Association. The deadline for the number of entrants, and the
the Fall Weanling class at the late entry is 5:00 pm on Monday, Association will not continue to
TWHBEA Futurity is intended August 22, 2016. match prize money received by

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TWHBEA NEWS

the programs. These programs A TWHBEA Executive Committee The 2016-2017 Election Committee
will remain in effect; however, Conference Call was held August, 20, is as follows:
they will be entirely self-funded, 2016 at 1:30 pm. The meeting was
independently of TWHBEA, after called to select an Election Committee. Charles Wright
January 1, 2017. Some discussion followed concerning Valton Rummage
names submitted prior to the motion Bruce Vaughn
9. Approved that TWHBEA will being made. It was then decided that Debbie Wells
donate a portion of the proceeds either Mr. Chism or Mr. Rory Williams Virginia Stewart
from the Belfast Horse Show to would contact each of the nominated Sonny Wadsworth (Chairman)
the Legal Defense Fund. committee members to inform them Ty Irby (alternate)
of their selection and obtain their
The meeting was adjourned at acceptance to serve in this capacity.
11:19 am.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Locally - The Marshall County was really exciting, what was more
Horseman’s Association recently exciting in my mind was we took
donated $865 to the Marshall home a beautiful bridle for the
County Leo Club and $1,982 highest amateur individual test score
to the Tennessee Walking Horse of the show with an 89%. In fact,
Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association there were only four scores in the
(TWHBEA). The Leo Club donation 80s at the entire show and Aubrey
benefited their homecoming activities. Hepburn and I received all four of
TWHBEA funds will benefit the these scores!” Congratulations to Dr.
Youth Scholarship Fund. Proceeds Kris Herman and Audrey Hepburn
from the concessions and gate on a great job.
admissions at the annual walking
horse show directly funded these gifts. National – the extension of the
The Marshall County Horseman’s comment period on the proposed
Association is proud to sponsor their rule changes for the Horse Protection
annual Tennessee Walking Horse Act is drawing near to its’ end and
show benefitting youth groups both in all Americans should oppose this
the Marshall County area and in the rulemaking as government overreach
walking horse industry. and an invasion of state’s rights
and individual liberty. The animal
Western Region - Dr. Kris Herman agriculture industries do not want
and her Tennessee Walking Horse, nor need additional governmental
Audrey Hepburn, recently competed at regulations that stymie growth,
the Cowboy Dressage World Gathering disrupt economic stability and worsen
and Finals Show, held September 8-11 already tough conditions of farmers
in Rancho Murrieta, California. and ranchers in this country. The
Tennessee Walking Horse industry
They rode nine gaited horse needs and asks for science-based,
amateur tests over three days of objective, pre-show inspections and
competition, winning eight out of government support by following the
the nine tests and winning the belt existing laws, enforcing the same and
buckle for the gaited amateur high yet providing due process to owners,
point. In addition, they won the exhibitors, trainers and breeders of this
“soft feel” high point award for fine horse. Support Project Pegasus
the gaited division. And they took to find that scientific solution for pre-
home a saddle for the show overall show inspections and help convince
amateur high point award. Kris the government to accept those
stated, “while winning the saddle developments.

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TWHBEA AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

TWHBEA ACADEMIC
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitor’
Association awards two $1,000 scholarships annually Youth Association. Allison has been an ambassador for the
to youth members that have served the industry as Tennessee Walking Horse, taking her horses to preschools
burgeoning ambassadors in a manner bespeaking of their and county fairs. She has also enjoyed many years in the
individual value. The TWHBEA recognizes the importance show ring.
of youth to this industry and the significance of supporting
and encouraging tomorrow’s leaders. These scholarships Jaron Dotson, son of Jesse and Sheron Dotson of
financially assist qualified TWHBEA members with expenses Thompson Station, Tennessee is currently attending
related to post-secondary education. The funds may be used Columbia State Community College in Franklin, Tennessee,
at the junior college, college, university or trade school of with plans on attending Tennessee State University. His
the recipient’s choice. TWHBEA scholarships are awarded career goal is in physical therapy and animal science. Jaron
based on academics, extracurricular and equine activities as has been very active in FFA, 4-H and his church. He has
well as financial need. received many awards showing with horses he has trained
himself. Jaron has also participated, and placed very well, in
The 2016 recipients are Allison Dennis and Jaron Dotson. the Celebration Youth Horse Judging Contest.

Allison Dennis, daughter of Gary and Sandra Dennis of Congratulations to both of these fine young adults, who
Marion, Ohio is attending Middle Tennessee State University represent and participate in our industry with the greatest
in Murfreesboro, Tennessee with a career goal in pediatric and most versatile horse in the world, The Tennessee
oncology. She has been very active in 4-H, FFA, Beta Club, Walking Horse! Their actions reflect the highest standard
National Honor Society and the Tennessee Walking Horse of personal achievement and industry betterment. We wish
them all the success possible in their future endeavors.

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ALL YOUTH DAY

Celebrating Our Industry’s Youth

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) proudly celebrated our industry’s youth during
the 2016 Celebration. As has become tradition, a youth horse judging contest, co-hosted by TWHBEA and The Celebration,
occurred on the first Saturday of the show August 29, 2016. This year 120 youth members from around the region
participated in the contest. Participants arrived with others from their 4-H or FFA group, or participated individually.

Also displayed at the 2016 Celebration was this year’s winners of the Association’s Creative Art Contest. Following the
judging contest TWHBEA honored the winners from both the judging contest and creative art contest in center ring to
resounding accolades of the crowd in attendance. Those who made the trip to center ring hailed from a variety of states
around the south-eastern United States. Again, Congratulations to all the winners.

For complete coverage of the TWHBEA youth events, please visit www.twhbea.com.
47 VOICE • OCTOBER 2016

50 YEARS AGO IN THE VOICE

SHAKER’S SHOCKER

1966 World Grand Champion
Tennessee Walking Horse

Shaker’s Shocker. . . winner of the coveted horseshoe
of roses with his trainer, Betty Sain up. Showing
conformation, natural ability and stamina unsurpassed,
this great horse stood the most strenuous test of the showring
and came out victorious. Betty Sain was the first woman to
ride a horse to the honor. Shaker’s Shocker is the only WGC
Tennessee Walking Horse whose owners purchased internal
space rather than the cover of the post-Celebration issue of Voice
of the Tennessee Walking Horse to feature the coveted win.

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