Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse

taught you about showing horses? (maybe something that can down to this day? I truly don’t have enough space to answer
be applied to other parts of your life) My mom has always en- all that applies here. But, perhaps back at the Western States
couraged me to go in the ring and do my best no matter what Celebration in Reno Nevada when my friend Van Barnes and
show or horse. Always be a good sport, stay humble, take every I wore huge sumo suits and pantyhose over our heads in the
ribbon no matter what place with a smile, and remember how costume class, as it was certainly hilarious! However, I do
lucky we are to be able to enjoy such an amazing animal think Hannah began to distance herself from me at that point!
What’s your favorite memory from showing horses so If you were going to register your child as a horse, what
far and how did your Mom play into that moment? (did she would you name them? The Beast
surprise you with the horse, buy you a special outfit, celebrate What else would you like to share about your horse-crazy
extra hard for you after a big win, etc.) My mom lives in Cal- kid(s)? I’m proud of the dedication and love both of my daugh-
ifornia and I have relocated to Tennessee, so any time spent ters have for the horse, as they recognize that such a creature
with her at shows is precious since we don’t always see each could only be a gift from God, and with that knowledge, comes
other. We have even been known to show against each other. the desire to not squander that gift. This mindset is reflected in
But my most favorite memory (and thank goodness for video the horse’s health, performance, and demeanor and of course,
or I never would have known this) is when I showed in the it’s trust.
2018 Amateur 15.2 and Under World Grand Championship
with my late pony Mr. Trump. There wasn’t enough horses that
year entered to split the 15.2 horses and the ponies so we had Hannah Myatt
to all compete together and I was so nervous with mine being What is the proudest you’ve ever been of your Mom when
one of the smallest. She kept me calm all week with small you think of your time with her at horse shows? There isn’t just
comments of affirmation saying, just go ride your best and one moment because there’s so many, she makes me proud
remember to have fun. I ended up winning and in the video of every show- she comes to each show no matter what time she
me coming out the Abernathy’s and my mom were standing at had been up that morning and how late we stay at the show,
the gate cheering and as I came around the last corner with the doesn’t matter she ALWAYS comes to support me. One mo-
roses James Abernathy yelled “She’s ridin’ him!” And the last ment in particular however I couldn’t be more proud of when
thing you can hear is my mom laugh and scream “ That’s my she won herself a World Grand Championship on her stallion
girl! Oh my gosh!” The joy in her voice and knowing we share that she bred and raised Wicked Image.
a common passion for riding is just really special to me and
always will be. What is the most important lesson or advice that she’s
taught you about showing horses? (maybe something that can
be applied to other parts of your life) She always reminds me
of what the Bible quotes in certain situations (especially those
hard ones) … she is one of the most inspirational people in my
life.
What’s your favorite memory from showing horses so
far and how did your Mom play into that moment? (did she
surprise you with the horse, buy you a special outfit, celebrate
extra hard for you after a big win, etc.) My very first pony was
given to me on a Polaroid picture in a card for Christmas when
I was a very young girl. I’ll never forget the moment and that
moment began where I am today.
What’s the silliest thing or biggest laugh you and your
Mom have shared at the barn or horse show? Putting unused
tampons on peoples back’s before they went in the ring show-
ing.
Anything else you’d like to share about your Mom?
You can’t ask for a better ground person and a more edu-
cated person on horses health and just their well-being. I am
very grateful for the knowledge that she has graciously shared
Jana Anderson, DVM with me throughout all these years.
As a mother, what examples have you tried to consciously
set for your children in terms of sportsmanship and showman-
ship? The win is fine, but the race is what matters Christy Duvall
As a mother, what examples have you tried to consciously
What do you hope your children are most proud of when set for your children in terms of sportsmanship and showman-
they think of you in the ring and at horse shows? The Wicked ship? I have always tried to teach Kylie to be everyone else’s
Gold story. Something so unique and unlikely yet something cheerleader! In any situation, I want her to be happy for others
that bore such fruit. and to always congratulate them!
What is your proudest horse-related moment as a mother?
What do you hope your children are most proud of when
Hannah winning Trainer of the Year, after her humble start in they think of you in the ring and at horse shows? I hope my
this industry. children are proud of how hard I have worked to own and show
What is the most embarrassing thing your child has wit-
horses.
nessed you do at the barn or horse show, that you haven’t lived 49

What is your proudest horse-related moment as a mother? Beth Young Lawwell
Last year during the 4th of July shows, Kylie was extremely happy
and supportive of one of our other barn kids! She was selfless and As a mother, what examples have you tried to consciously set
for your children in terms of sportsmanship and showmanship?
acted far beyond her age! It was truly heart warming for me as Try your best and work hard for what you want but always
her mother and for the rest of the barn family!
What is the most embarrassing thing your child has wit- have respect for others. Keep your head up and keep trying!
What do you hope your children are most proud of when
nessed you do at the barn or horse show, that you haven’t lived
down to this day? I dance all the time!! It’s constant. It is part of they think of you in the ring and at horse shows?
who I am!! Kylie isn’t entertained and definitely doesn’t think it’s I hope they see me as doing something that I love to do and
has grown up doing and now getting to do what I love with them.
funny. Dancing at the barn (or anywhere) is what embarrasses What is your proudest horse-related moment as a mother?
her the most.
If you were going to register your child as a horse, what Watching Jessica and Johnathon learn how to ride/show and
winning World Championships!
would you name them? Short and Sassy What else would you like to share about your horse-crazy
What else would you like to share about your horse-crazy
kid(s)? I would like people to know how much Kylie enjoys show- kid(s)? Their love for horses is so BIG from riding at the barn to
ing, running around with her friends and hanging out with her the show ring then on to trails in the woods!

barn family. She enjoys the entire experience. It isn’t always easy
traveling from northeastern Ohio. She is involved with so much Jessica and Johnathon Lawwell
at school. We drive or fly early in the morning or late at night What is the proudest you’ve ever been of your Mom when
often for her to practice and show. She LOVES it and appreciates you think of your time with her at horse shows?
the opportunities she’s been given. When the horse that her and her daddy raised together won
at the celebration the smile on her face made us so happy
What is the most important lesson or advice that she’s taught
Kylie Duvall you about showing horses? (maybe something that can be applied
What is the proudest you’ve ever been of your Mom when
you think of your time with her at horse shows? In 2019, the to other parts of your life)
She taught us to never give up and to always get back on
first year we were showing in Tennessee my mom won a Reserve when we fall off because it makes us stronger and you can defi-
World Championship on Sheldon (The Big Bang). She was so
happy and I was so proud of her. nitely tell in the way it’s made us better riders.
What’s your favorite memory from showing horses so far
What is the most important lesson or advice that she’s taught
you about showing horses? (maybe something that can be applied and how did your Mom play into that moment? (did she surprise
to other parts of your life) My mom always tells me to just have you with the horse, buy you a special outfit, celebrate extra hard
fun and it’s not about winning. for you after a big win, etc.)
When my papa Ron was really sick on his last days , we had
What’s your favorite memory from showing horses so far
and how did your Mom play into that moment? (did she surprise to go pick up moms suit and there was this gorgeous jacket in the
you with the horse, buy you a special outfit, celebrate extra hard window and I called my papa and was telling him about it and
for you after a big win, etc.) how I just had to have it. Well that day my papa called my mom
My favorite memory is from last year at my first Celebration and told her to go up there and buy the coat for me and now I call
showing in the Big Oval. My mom always makes sure that I take it papas jacket because that was the last thing he ever got for me .
in the experience and makes sure I appreciate how big these What’s the silliest thing or biggest laugh you and your Mom
have shared at the barn or horse show? My mom brought my
moments are!
What’s the silliest thing or biggest laugh you and your Mom wrong shoe boots and they had the whole sole out and they had
have shared at the barn or horse show? Putting my chaps on is to duck tape them for me to show and it was raining so hard so
my whole foot was soaked .
always an adventure! We laugh a lot about it! What famous person or cartoon character does your Mom
What famous person or cartoon character does your Mom
remind you of? Wonder Woman - because my mom is a super- remind you of? Super woman because she can do anything and
she’s so strong
hero in all situations as she is constantly trying to make everyone
happy. 50

TWHBEA NEWS

American National Becomes Title Sponsor of
TWHBEA GO! and Motivated Mares Programs

American National Insurance has signed on as an
annual sponsor of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’
& Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) and will be the title
sponsor of the Gelding Opportunity (GO!) and Motivat-
ed Mares programs. Because of their sponsorship, $1,000
will be added to the jackpot of each program this year.
The sponsorship money along with the nomination fees
collected will be paid out to the top mares and geldings in
each division (performance and pleasure).

“Thanks to the support of American National Insur-
ance we’ll be able to increase the payouts in these two
programs by over 200% compared to last year,” says Mark
Farrar, TWHBEA Executive Director. “We look forward
to working with Dean Crawford and American National
Insurance to grow these programs and reward members
who are showing mares and geldings.”

Points for TWHBEA programs are accumulated
through September 30. With many shows between now
and then, this is a great time to sign up and start accu-
mulating points. The nomination fee is $25 per horse and
more information can be found at www.twhbea.com (The
Breed > Programs) or by calling 931-359-1574.

TWHBEA Hosts
Industry Associations

The TWHBEA Executive Committee re-
cently hosted representatives from the Tennessee
Walking Horse National Celebration (TWHNC),
Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA),
Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA),
and Foundation for the Advancement and Support
of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST) for
an informal luncheon to discuss the current

state of the industry and share accomplishments
and challenges. TWHBEA Executive Director
Mark Farrar commented that while each associa-
tion has their own mission, ultimately we all want
what’s best for the horse and our industry. “We
may not always see eye to eye on every issue, but
I feel like our members expect us to communicate
and work together wherever possible.”

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World Grand Champion Portrait Hung at Tennessee
Department of Agriculture

On hand for the presentation of the portrait were (pictured from left to right) Mark Farrar, TWHBEA executive director,
Warren Wells, Celebration CEO, Jack Heffington, TWHBEA president, Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum, owners of Justified Honors,
Commissioner Hatcher, and John Allen Callaway, the trainer and rider of the champion.

A portrait of the reigning World Grand Champion TWHBEA Awards Banquet and is displayed at Ellington
Tennessee Walking Horse, Justified Honors, was recently Center, home of the Tennessee Department of Agriculture.
presented to the Tennessee Commissioner of Agriculture, The portrait is also displayed at the Tennessee Visitors’
Dr. Charlie Hatcher, in Nashville. Center in Portland, the Tennessee Welcome Center in
Hartford, Henry Horton State Park, the TWHBEA head-
The official World Grand Champion portrait, by pho- quarters, and The Celebration main office.
tographer Shane Shiflet, was unveiled in December at the

More Shows Included in International High Point Program

To date over 80 shows across the country have been gram is free for all members and the high point results are
affiliated with the TWHBEA International High Point included in iPEDS. Information on affiliated shows can be
Program. This means that horses owned by TWHBEA found online at www.TWHBEA.com/events and complete
members have more opportunities than ever to earn points information on the International High Point Program can
towards year-end high point awards. Horses compete be found by clicking on “The Breed” and “Programs.”
against other horses Regionally and Nationally. This pro-

TWHBEA Proclaims 2022 as “Year of the Youth”
Encouraged by a great deal of activity from the Youth Judging Contest, Creative Contest, and Member of the Year
Committee and Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Associ- competition. They’ve also engaged youth members as vol-
ation (TWHYA), the Executive Committee of TWHBEA unteers at several horse shows and raised money to fund
has voted to proclaim 2022 as our “Year of the Youth.” The over 100 youth memberships for 4-Hers who show Tennes-
suggestion was made by Youth Vice-President Dee Cantrell see Walking Horses as part of the 4-H Horse Program.
and was met with enthusiast support by the Executive “Our future depends on our ability to attract and en-
Committee at their most recent meeting. Cantrell pointed gage youth members,” remarked TWHBEA President Jack
out that much of the momentum comes from her 20-mem- Heffington. “Finding ways for them to get involved, make
ber committee which hails from seven states and the friends, and have fun is the most important thing we can
Netherlands and has been very engaged this year. So far do now to assure our long-term success and viability.”
this year, this dynamic committee has revamped the Youth
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TWHBEA NEWS

Tennessee’s Horse Pays a Visit to Tennessee’s Capital

TWHBEA celebrated National Ag Day on March 22 with a return to
Ag Day on the Hill in Nashville. It’s been several years since the walking
horse industry participated in the event, but TWHBEA teamed up with
The Celebration to make sure the official State horse was well-represent-
ed. Aside from the annual milking contest, the highlight of the day was a
visit from the reigning World Grand Champion, JUSTIFIED HONORS.
Trainer/Rider John Allen Callaway and JUSTIFIED HONORS spent four
hours posing for photos with State legislators and fans. Ag Day on the Hill
celebrates the #1 industry in the State of Tennessee.

Photos by Barr Studios

Warren Wells, Celebration CEO, Mark Farrar, TWHBEA State Representative and Speaker
Executive Director, John Allen Callaway, Bill Callaway. Pro-Tempore Pat Marsh with JUSTIFIED
HONORS. Marsh is also a former board
member of The Celebration.

New Show Coming to Illinois

In an effort to expand the availability of Tennessee the beautiful hillsides, open picnic areas, and the eleven
Walking Horse shows across the country, TWHBEA has sparkling lakes and ponds, all of which feature year-round
teamed up with the Illinois Racking Horse Association to fishing and leisure time activities. Proceeds from the show
add a day to their show and a full slate of walking horse will go to a local charity, Gum Drops, which helps feed
classes. The show will be held in DuQuoin, Illinois on at-risk children in Southern Illinois. For more information
July 29-30, 2022 and Dale Watts of Summit, Mississippi on the show, or for stall/camper reservations, contact Tona
will serve as the judge. Located in the heart of South- Reed at 618-889-6868. A class schedule can be found on
ern Illinois, the 600-acre fairgrounds features a covered page 20.
arena, permanent stalls, camper hookups with electric and 53
water. When you’re not at the show, you’ll enjoy roaming

TWHBEA NEWS

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2022

ASSETS Mar 31, 22
Current Assets
Checking/Savings 153,028.28
11006 · CB&S Main Operating Account 255 123,275.43
11007 · CB&S CC Receiving Account 248
11008 · CB&S Futurity 271 52,847.66
11009 · CB&S Member Reserve 263 145,685.78
11010 · Petty Cash
12001 · Bank of Lincoln County CD 300.00
12003 · First Commerce Bank CD 250,000.00
250,000.00
Total Checking/Savings 975,137.15

Accounts Receivable 19,975.59
13002 · Voice Accounts Receivable 14,485.85
13005 · Program Accounts Receivable 34,461.44

Total Accounts Receivable 9,728.75
17,400.00
Other Current Assets
13001 · Registry Rec 2,153.47
13003 · License Plate Rec 8,345.34
13004 · USLGE Rec 12,290.07
14001 · Inventory- Gift Shop 49,917.63
15001 · Prepaid Expense- Insurance 1,059,516.22

Total Other Current Assets 121,636.25

Total Current Assets -997,949.80
1,555,785.38
Fixed Assets
16001 · Owned Land 557,835.58
16101 · Owned Building
16111 · Accumulated Depreciation- Build -164,740.98
16101 · Owned Building - Other 167,503.07

Total 16101 · Owned Building 2,762.09

16102 · Owned Furniture & Fixtures -170,708.41
16112 · Accumulated Depreciation 226,694.73
16102 · Owned Furniture & Fixtures - Other
55,986.32
Total 16102 · Owned Furniture & Fixtures
-281,204.38
16103 · Owned Machinery and Equiptment 417,531.27
16113 · Accumulated Depre- Machinery
16103 · Owned Machinery and Equiptment - Other 136,326.89

Total 16103 · Owned Machinery and Equiptment -124,122.34
208,260.85
16104 · Owned Improvements
16114 · Accumulated Depr- Improvements 84,138.51
16104 · Owned Improvements - Other
-17,297.91
Total 16104 · Owned Improvements 24,430.31

16105 · Intangible Assets 7,132.40
16115 · Accumulated Amorization 965,818.04
16105 · Intangible Assets - Other

Total 16105 · Intangible Assets

16106 · Owned Miscellaneous
16116 · Accumulated Depreciation- MISC
16106 · Owned Miscellaneous - Other

Total 16106 · Owned Miscellaneous

Total Fixed Assets

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Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association

Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2022

Other Assets Mar 31, 22
17101 · Horse Show Research Investment
17111 · Accumulated Amoritization - HSR -56,666.65
17101 · Horse Show Research Investment - Other 100,000.00

Total 17101 · Horse Show Research Investment 43,333.35
43,333.35
Total Other Assets 2,068,667.61

TOTAL ASSETS 6,665.91
6,665.91
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities 276.94
Current Liabilities 6,290.76
Accounts Payable 4,750.00
21001 · Accounts Payable 237,706.69
75,032.78
Total Accounts Payable 15,180.38
36,259.32
Other Current Liabilities 26,383.86
21004 · Sales Tax Payable 39,330.00
21005 · Property Tax Payable
21007 · Youth Scholarships Payable 1,850.00
23001 · Unearned Rev- Membership Dues 1,850.00
23002 · Unearned Rev- Lifetime Member 9,853.00
23003 · Unearned Rev- Voice Sub 5,000.00
23004 · Unearned Rev- Ipeds Sub 2,160.00
23005 · Unearned Rev- Reg items on hold 395.16
23006 · Accounts Payable- DNA Lab Fees
23007 · Unearned Rev- Futurity Programs 460,468.89
Nominations 467,134.80

Total 23007 · Unearned Rev- Futurity Programs 70,197.28
70,197.28
23008 · Unearned Rev - Advertising 537,332.08
23009 · Unearned Rev -Corporate Sponsor
23010 · Unearned Rev-Youth Membership 25,790.25
27001 · Payroll Liabilities 1,440,553.93

Total Other Current Liabilities 64,991.35
1,531,335.53
Total Current Liabilities 2,068,667.61

Long Term Liabilities
27100 · Notes, Mortgages, and Leases

Total Long Term Liabilities

Total Liabilities

Equity
31002 · Net Assets- Restricted
32000 · Retained Earnings
Net Income

Total Equity

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY

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TWHBEA NEWS

World Versatility Championships to Return to Miller Coliseum

TWHBEA is excited to announce that this year’s The World Versatility Championships will offer over
World Versatility Show will be returning to the Tennessee $8,000 in prize money and awards this year, including the
Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN and will be held in highly coveted high point awards, which will be presented
conjunction with the 44th Annual International Pleasure during a complimentary dinner reception at the conclu-
& Colt Grand Championships. “We hope this will make it sion of the show. To promote the all-around versatility of
more convenient for the nation’s top versatility horses to Tennessee Walking Horses, several rail classes have been
compete at both shows,” says Amanda Wright, TWHBEA added to this year’s schedule. The classes are open pleasure
Pleasure Horse Vice President. The Dressage classes for classes with a maximum shoe of 3/8” x 3/4”. A couple of
both shows will be on Thursday, July 21 and the remainder new fun classes have also been added – a Tissue Pairs class
of the World Versatility Show classes will be on Friday, and Panty Hose Race. A complete class schedule can be
July 22. The versatility classes for the International will be found on page 59. For more information, visit www.TWH-
on Saturday, July 23, making it a “can’t miss” weekend for BEA.com/events or call 931-359-1574.
versatility competitors.

New JUSTIFIED HONORS Trading Card Available
The popular World Grand Champion Trading Cards
have been updated and include all winners from STROLL-
ING JIM to JUSTIFIED HONORS. Each full-color card 2021
features the official portrait of the champion on one side Justified Honors
with biographical information on the other. The cards can
be purchased individually or as a set.
Complete Set 1939 - 2021 $30
(in plastic case)
1 Trading Card (any year 1996-2021) $3
10 Trading Cards (any year 1996-2021) $10
25 Trading Cards (1996 - 2021) $20

Walking Horses Were Front and Center at Southern Equine Expo
Coming back after a year off due to the Covid pan- tendees visited the TWHBEA booth, watched our demon-
demic, the 2022 Southern Equine Expo regained its strations, attended clinics, and visited the TWHBEA-spon-
momentum and hosted one of its most successful events sored Smoky Mountain Trail Arena. Horses for our breed
in recent years. Tennessee Walking Horses were well-rep- demonstrations were provided by Dickie Gardner Stables
resented during the three-day event, held at the Miller and Jessica Mast conducted a clinic, “Exploring the Ten-
Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Thousands of at- nessee Walking Horse.”

Dickie Gardner Stables after a breed demonstration. Jessica Mast presented a clinic. TWHBEA booth at the Southern Equine Expo.

Scholarship Deadline is June 15
TWHBEA recognizes that youth are vital to a suc- arship amounts are based on availability of funds and the
cessful future for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry selection is based equally on academic performance, extra-
and awards both graduate and undergraduate scholarships curricular activities, and equine involvement. Applications
each year. Scholarships can be used for accredited colleges, must be submitted by June 15, 2022 and can be download-
junior colleges, universities, or trade schools. The schol- ed at www.TWHBEA.com/youth/programs.

TWHYA NEWS

Youth Members to Receive Subscription to Blaze Magazine
TWHYA members will now start receiving a quarterly nating articles on horses, horse kids and the natural world
copy of Blaze, a magazine for horse-crazy kids that com- they share. Be sure to look for content about Tennessee
bines a mix of entertainment and education. Blaze mag- Walking Horses in upcoming issues!
azine is full of fun facts, cool games and crafts, and fasci-

Date and Judge Announced for TWHYA Summer Splash
The 4th Annual TWHYA Summer Splash will be held fees are the Riders Cup halter classes.
on Saturday, August 13 at the historic S.W. Beech Memo- Several new classes have been added to this year’s
rial Show Grounds in Belfast, Tennessee. Blake Beam from show, including a class for 4-H members and a Youth
Arab, Alabama has been selected as the judge for the 35 Gaited Pleasure class. Neither class requires the horse to be
youth and halter classes. “This show is not only an oppor- registered. In addition to the Leadline class that is judged,
tunity for our youth members to show, but also a chance there’s also an Academy Leadline class for beginning rid-
for them to learn what’s involved in putting on a horse ers. Beginning riders who are currently taking lessons can
show,” explains Youth Vice-President Dee Cantrell. “They gain showring experience by showing in one of two Acad-
are involved in every decision, from selecting a judge to emy classes offered. To make sure the youth riders have
picking out trophies.” Youth members are also tasked with plenty of fun at the show, there’s also a Text & Ride class
calling sponsors and raising the money needed to produce and Water Glass class that have been added to the sched-
the show. Thanks to the hard work of several youth mem- ule. A class schedule can be found on page 32. You can also
bers and the generosity of sponsors, there is no entry fee visit www.TWHBEA.com/events for more information or
for youth participants to show. The only classes with entry call 931-359-1574.

Looking for Youth Photographers
The VOICE Magazine is looking for some aspiring social media. Anyone interested should contact Paulette
young photographers to take candid photos at upcoming Ewing at [email protected] or 931-359-0593.
shows. The photos will be featured in the magazine and on

New Date and Location for Judging Contest
This year’s Youth Judging Contest will be held on the winners will be recognized in center ring. Youth age
Thursday, June 2 at Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, TN. 10 to 18 can participate as individuals and/or teams and
The contest was traditionally held during the Tennessee compete for scholarships and prizes totaling $10,000. The
Walking Horse National Celebration, but has not taken scholarships are sponsored by TWHBEA and The Celebra-
place the past two years due to Covid. This year’s return of tion. Participants are split into Junior and Senior divisions
the contest will be in conjunction with the Central Region and will judge both conformation and performance classes.
4-H Horse Show. Moving the contest to June will hopefully The entry deadline is Friday, May 27, 2022. Entry forms are
make more horses available and provide participants with available online at www.TWHBEA.com/youth/programs.
more opportunities to sharpen their skills. Participants For more information, contact Paulette Ewing at 931-359-
will be invited to attend The Celebration in August and 0593 or [email protected].

Member of the Year Competition
The TWHYA Member of the Year competition has submit an activity will be entered into a drawing for $50.
been re-vamped, and members can now qualify for month- The youth member who accumulates the most points from
ly prizes by simply submitting one qualifying activity in a November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 will be recog-
given month. Youth members accumulate points based on nized as the TWHYA Member of the Year and will receive
their participation in equine events throughout the year. a cash prize, a full-page ad in the VOICE magazine and
While emphasis is placed on TWHBEA sponsored events, have their photo displayed at the TWHBEA headquarters.
members can also receive points for other events and For more information visit www.TWHBEA.com/youth/
horse related activities. Each month youth members who special-youth-awards.

Upcoming TWHYA Events & Deadlines
May 27 Deadline to enter Youth Judging Contest August 13 TWHYA Summer Splash @ S.W. Beech
June 2 Youth Judging Contest @ Miller Coliseum, Memorial Show Grounds, Belfast, TN
June 15 Murfreesboro, TN November 1 Deadline to Submit Activities for Member
August 1 Scholarship Application Deadline of the Year
Creative Contest Deadline
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Betty Ross Bailey FOND FAREWELL
Glasgow, KY
Tom Burton Hey Tomcat
Prescott, AR Owned by Roy and Joan Wester

Edward Roscoe John FK’s Pusher
Breedlove Owned by Robin MacDonald

Sugar Hill, GA 58
Benjamin Coy
“Ben” Brogdon
Tallahassee, FL
Emile F. DeKeyser
Husband of Dr. Karen Baum
Huddleston, VA

zMike Dekle
Athens, GA
Jeffrey Todd Duke
Dickson, TN
Gus “Jack” Richards Jr.
Shelbyville, TN
Jerry Swallows
Baxter, TN
Donald Eugene Todd
Richmond, KY
Buddy Young
Rutherford Co. TN

Equine Obits
Glamorous Grace
Owned by Olivia Curry

Inception
Owned by Lexi Grace Cofer

Senor Generator
Owned by Gus King

TWHBEA TWHBEA

World Versatility Championship

July 21 & 22, 2022 World Versatility Championship

Tennessee Miller Collisum • Murfreesboro, TN

Over $8,000 in prize money & awards! TRIPLE POINT SHOW

Thursday, July 21, 2022 9:00 AM 30. Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 12-17 (No Canter)
Hunt Seat Classes 31. Stock Seat Equitation – Adult (Canter)
1. Hunter Hack 32. Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 17 & Under (Canter)
2. TWH Over Fences 33. Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 11 & Under (No Canter)

Traditional English Gaited Dressage (15 Min Break)
3 Intro Level Test A
4. Intro Level Test A, 1st or 2nd year rider or Youth 17 & Under Rail Classes
5 Intro Level Test B 34. TWH Pleasure Jr. Horse 5 & Under max 3/8 x 3/4 Amateur
6. Intro Level Test C 35. TWH Pleasure max 3/8 x 3/4 Open
7. Training Level Test 1 36. TWH Pleasure max 3/8 x 3/4 Amateur
8. Training Level Test 2 37. TWH Pleasure max 3/8 x 3/4 Youth 17 & Under

Western Gaited Dressage 38. Western Riding – Open
9. Intro Level Test 1 39. Basic Reining – Open
10. Intro Level Test 2, 1st or 2nd year rider or Youth 17 & Under
11. Intro Level Test 3 Obstacle Classes
12. Intro Level Test 4 40. Obstacle Trail – Beginner 1st or 2nd year horse
13. Basic Level Test 1 41. Obstacle Trail – Adult
14. Basic Level Test 2 42. Obstacle Trail – Youth 12-17
15. Basic Level Test 4 43. Obstacle Trail – Youth 11 & Under
16. First Level Test 1 44. Obstacle Trail – Advanced
17. Second Level Test 1
(15 Min Break)
Friday, July 22, 2022 9:00 AM
Driving Classes
Halter Classes 45. Obstacle Driving
18. Showmanship Adult 46. Pleasure Driving
19. Showmanship Youth 12-17
20. Showmanship Youth 11 & Under Gaming Classes
21. Model – Adult 47. Water Glass – Adult
22. Model – Youth 12-17 48. Egg & Spoon – Adult
23. Model – Youth 11 & Under 49. Water Glass – Youth 12-17
50. Egg & Spoon – Youth 12-17
(15 Min Break) 51. Water Glass – Youth 11 & Under
52. Egg & Spoon – Youth 11 & Under
Equitation Classes 53. Tissue Pairs
24. English Equitation – Adult (No Canter)
25. English Equitation – Youth 12-17 (No Canter) Speed Events/Timed
26. English Equitation – Adult (Canter) 54. Barrels – Adult
27. English Equitation – Youth 17 & Under (Canter) 55. Barrels – Youth 12-17
28. English Equitation – Youth 11 & Under (No Canter) 56. Barrels – Youth 11 & Under
57. Pole Bending – Adult
(15 Min Break) 58. Pole Bending – Youth 12-17
59. Pole Bending – Youth 11 & Under
29. Stock Seat Equitation – Adult (No Canter) 60. Panty Hose Race

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Big Changes for 2022 National Futurity

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) and The Celebration have been
in communication for the last two months regarding combining and merging classes into one comprehensive
schedule which would eliminate the TWHBEA National Futurity as a separate show on the first Wednesday
evening of The Celebration.
For the past several years TWHBEA has included jackpot classes and at the 2021 Futurity had a schedule of 28
classes. TWHBEA and The Celebration are both interested in promoting a true Futurity and getting back to
having true Futurity classes that qualify entries for the World Grand Championship classes at The Celebration.
David Sisk, TWHBEA Vice President and Chair of the Breeders’ Committee, said his committee had several
goals they wanted to achieve this year – return to a true futurity, bring two and three-year-olds back into the
program, make sure there are classes in every division for nominated entries, and build excitement and greater
recognition that will start making the futurity prestigious again.
“I am extremely excited about these changes to our show and I look forward to the excitement they will bring
to this amazing breed’s Futurity program. TWHBEA has been a great collaborative partner as we have worked
through the details,” said Celebration CEO Warren Wells.
Sisk echoed Wells’ excitement and added, “We’re excited to be adding two and three-year-olds back to the Fu-
turity program and appreciate The Celebration working with us to add more excitement and provide additional
recognition of the breeders of Tennessee Walking Horses.”
The entry deadline for Futurity nominations will be the same as The Celebration entry deadline on August 2,
2022. The nomination fees:
• Sire – $200 plus on stud fee donated to auction
• Dam – $50
• A $200 fee can be paid for a foal as a weanling for that foal (and mare) to be included in the Futurity for
all four years.
• Weanlings – $50
• Yearlings (previously nominated) – $50
• Two and Three-Year-Olds (previously nominated) – $50
• Two and Three-Year-Olds (not previously nominated) – $250
An online nomination form and more information about the TWHBEA National Futurity can be found at
www.TWHBEA.com/futurity.

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52nd Annual Spring Fun Show

Shelbyville, Tennessee • May 26th-28th, 2022

JUDGES: LEAH BOYD, DEREK BONNER AND JAMIE BRADSHAW

Entries will be taken at the Show Office inside Calsonic Arena from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm each evening.

Entry deadline for the first four classes is 5:00 pm each evening of the show.

THURSDAY EVENING, MAY 26, 2022, 6:00 PM 34. *Show Pleasure Walking Horses
1. *Model Pleasure Walking Horses 35. Amateur Riders on Two-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings
2. Fine Harness 36. Amateur Riders on Walking Horses, Five Years and Over
3. *Two-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings
4. *Trail Pleasure Four and Five-Year-Old Walking Horses, (Canter)
37. *Country Pleasure Walking Horses, Three Years and Under,
Optional Tack
5. Amateur Riders on Western Country Pleasure Walking Horses Optional Tack
6. *Four-Year-Old Mares or Geldings 38. Amateur Riders on Park Performance Walking Horses
7. *Lite Shod Walking Horses, Optional Tack 39. Amateur Riders on Walking Ponies, 60” and Under
8. Amateur Riders on Walking Horses (Trainer family members 40. All Day Pleasure (TWH Registration is required)
41. *Three-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings
eligible) 42. Amateur Riders on English Trail Pleasure Walking Horses
9. Amateur Riders on Lite Shod Walking Horses, Five Years and 43. Amateur Riders on Five-Year-Old Walking Stallions
44. Amateur Riders on Four and Five-Year-Old Country Pleasure
Under, Optional Tack
10. Amateur Riders on Three-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings Walking Horses, Optional Tack
11. *Four-Year-Old Walking Stallions (Canter) 45. Amateur Riders on Walking Stallions, 15.2 and Under
12. Amateur Riders on English Country Pleasure Walking Horses 46. Amateur Riders on Three-Year-Old Walking Stallions
13. Amateur Riders on Five-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings 47. *Walking Stallions, Mares or Geldings
14. Amateur Riders on Walking Mares or Geldings, 15.2 and SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 28, 2022, 6:00 PM
48. Amateur Youth Riders 6-17 Years on Trail Pleasure Walking
Under
15. *Experienced Trainers, 36 Years and Over, on Walking Horses Horses, Optional Tack
16. Amateur Riders on Western Trail Pleasure Walking Horses 49. Amateur Riders on Four-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings
17. Amateur Novice Riders on Novice Walking Horses (No blue 50. Amateur Youth Riders 6-11 Years on Walking Mares or

Fun Show 2020 or 2021) Geldings
18. *Four-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings (Canter) 51. Amateur Riders on Walking Mares or Geldings
19. Amateur Riders on Park Pleasure Walking Horses, 52. 4-H Flat Shod Invitational, Optional Tack

Optional Tack (horse registration not required – Inspection fee $5.00)
20. Amateur Riders on Walking Horses, Classic Horses, Fifteen 53. *Park Performance Walking Horses, Five Years and Under
54. Amateur Youth Riders 17 Years and Under on Show Pleasure
Years and Over
21. *Show Pleasure Walking Horses, Five Years and Under Walking Horses
22. *Trail Pleasure Walking Horses, Three Years and Under, 55. *Two-Year-Old Walking Stallions
56. Amateur Riders on Trail Pleasure Walking Horses, Three Years
Optional Tack
23. Amateur Riders on Park Performance Walking Horses, Five and Under, Optional Tack
57. Amateur Riders on Four-Year-Old Walking Stallions
Years and Under 58. Amateur Novice Riders on Novice Flat Shod Walking Horses,
24. *Four-Year-Old Stallions
FRIDAY EVENING, MAY 27, 2022, 6:00 PM Opt Tack (Max 3/8 x 3/4 Shoe) (No blue Fun Show 2020 or
25. *Yearlings 2021)
26. Amateur Youth Riders 6-17 Years on Country Pleasure 59. Amateur Riders on Walking Stallions
60. Amateur Riders 50 Years and Over on Trail Pleasure Walking
Walking Horses, Optional Tack Horses, Optional Tack
27. *Walking Mares or Geldings, Five Years and Over (Canter) 61. *Park Pleasure Walking Horses, Optional Tack
28. Amateur Riders on Show Pleasure Walking Horses 62. *Three-Year-Old Walking Stallions
29. Amateur Riders on Park Pleasure Walking Horses, Five Years 63. Amateur Youth Riders 17 Years and Under on Walking Ponies,
60” and Under
and Under, Optional Tack 64. *Park Performance Walking Horses
30. Amateur Riders on Two-Year-Old Walking Stallions 65. *Walking Horses, 15.2 and Under
31. Amateur Riders on Four and Five-Year-Old Trail Pleasure 66. Amateur Riders on Lite Shod Walking Horses, Optional Tack
67. *Young Trainers 35 Years and Under on Walking Horses
Walking Horses, Optional Tack 68. Amateur Riders 50 Years and Over on Walking Horses
32. Amateur Youth Riders 12-17 Years on Walking Mares or 69. *Walking Stallions, Five Years and Over (Canter)

Geldings
33. Amateur Riders on Country Pleasure Walking Horses, Three

Years and Under, Optional Tack

The Celebration®, Inc.P.O. Box 1010 • Shelbyville, Tennessee 37162
Phone: (931) 684-5915 Ext. 133 or Ext 116 • Email [email protected] or

[email protected] • Fax: (931) 684-5949 • www.twhnc.com
84th Annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® - August 24 – September 3, 2022

PenBrooke Farm AAllll BBuucckkss SSttaarrtt HHeerree
TWHBEA registration #21501102
Breeders of Registered Tennessee Is the new stallion at Holmes Farm Walkers. This is the rarest of
Walking Horses the rare! He is an EE,AA,CrCr perlino colt with no markings. That
means he will sire a buckskin foal with any color mare except an-
Walterboro, South Carolina other dilute. He is a son of The Buck Starts Here and out of Creamy
Chance. Both parents have no modern blood and this should make
Horses of All Ages For Sale him an excellent cross on all these Pride of Midnight-bred mares.
Yearlings Live cover only. Weanlings for sale after April 2022.

Coming 2 yr. Olds Jim Holmes, owner
Broodmares 113 Cty. Hwy. 840 • Sikeston, MO 63801

Pleasure Horses 573-620-0784 • [email protected]
- Show Horses - For more information www.holmesfarmwalkers.com
Flat Shod & Padded Performance

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Dark Justice . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 41 M TWHBEA WVC .. . .. . .. . .. . . 59
Maravich . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 29 TWHNC Fun Show .. . .. . .. . . 61
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MAY Tarheel Classic(IHP/YM) CALENDAR OF EVENTS 21 grounds, Brownsville, KY
1 Lake Waccamaw, NC 22 KWHA Juvenile Auxiliary(IHP)
6 NCWHA Spring Show(IHP) 11 TWHBEA’s 87th Birthday 26-28 Lincoln County Fairgrounds,
6 Biggerstaff Park, Dallas, NC 12-14 Kathy Dorius Spring Fling(IHP) 27 Stanford, KY
6 West Tennessee Strawberry Fes 27 WHOA Show Series Show(IHP/
tival, Humboldt, TN South Jordan, UT 28 WS), Edmonson County Fair
6-7 Shelbyville Central High School 13 Mid-South Walking Horse 28 grounds, Brownsville, KY
7 Tennis Teams Horse Show Celebration Spring Fun Show
Shelbyville, TN Association Horse Show 30 Calsonic Arena, Shelbyville, TN
7 WHAO Spring Fling(IHP) Parker’s Crossroads, TN TWHBEA Executive Committee
7 Henderson Arena, Jackson, OH 13-14 NWHA Region 5 Regional Meeting , TWHBEA Headquar
PWHAT May Fun Show(IHP/ Championship(IHP/WS/ ters, Lewisburg, TN
7 WS/YM), Marshall County YM), Murfreesboro, TN Deadline to enter Youth Judging
7 Arena, Lewisburg, TN 13-15 Four Beats For Pleasure Eastern Contest
Pine Rock Show Series(IHP/WS) North Carolina Jubilee(IHP/WS/ PPWHANC Spring Fling Fun
Kittrell, NC YM), Williston, NC Show(IHP/WS), Ray Shan Farm,
NCWHA Ladies Auxiliary 14 South Central Area 4-H Show Rocky Mount, NC
Show(IHP), Biggerstaff Park, (IHP), Giles County Agri Park, TWHBEA International Board
Dallas, NC Pulaski, TN of Directors Meeting
Derby Classic(IHP) 14 Smoky Mountain Classic TWHBEA Headquarters,
Harrodsburg, KY Sevierville, TN
Alabama Walking Horse Ladies 14 WWHA Spring Warm-Up(IHP/ Lewisburg, TN
Auxiliary Show(IHP)Decatur, WS/YM), Custer, WI Edmonson Co. 4-H Pony Ex
AL 14 BPWHA Show(IHP/WS) press Fun Horse Show(IHP/WS/
Brodhead, KY MDL) Brownsville, KY
20-21 VWRHOA Spring Show
Chatham, VA
21 WHOA Show Series Show(IHP
WS), Edmonson County Fair

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AND BRUCE MACDONALD

National Trainers’ Show
Amateur Specialty

GRAND CHAMPION
Unanimously

Owned by AND BRUCE MACDONALD
Bruce and Robin MacDonald
Shelbyville, TN National Trainers’ Show
Benny Johnson
Amateur Show Pleasure
GRAND CHAMPION
Unanimously

What a thrill to start the year
with two blues.

and Multi-WC

Lord Stanley

13 years in a row of winning the
Equitation Division at the Trainers’ Show!

©Shane Shiflet