Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse

60th
Anniversary

The Official Breed Journal • January/February 2022

Sire Summary Edition

AND JAKE JACOBS

Trained by

Scrivner Stables
7385 Cobb Road,
Christiana, TN 37037
Owned by Ally Jo Jacobs WHTA Amateur Three-Year-Old Dickie’s cell 931-580-6075
Murfreesboro, TN Mare or Gelding
Shod by Danny Burks

RESERVE HORSE OF THE YEAR

Member Of The Year

Thank you TWHBEA for voting me this honor!
Jake

60th
Anniversary

The Official Breed Journal
January/February 2022 • Volume 61 No. 1

Features 32

8 Voice Magzine 60th Anniversary 60th
10 TWHBEA Annual Awards Banquet Anniversary
20 TWHBEA 2021 Dessarge World Champion Results
22 TWHBEA Virtual Trail Ride Results The Official Breed Journal • January/February 2022
26 TWHBEA Annual Board Of Director Meeting
28 Mark Farrar Named TWHBEA Executive Director Sire Summary Edition
29 David W. Williams, TWHBEA Master Breeder
30 George L. Lenox, TWHBEA Master Breeder
32 WHTA Annual Awards Banquet
38 WHTA Annual Meeting And Election
39 Jayden Jackson
40 Sugar Creek Farm
42 FAST Denim & Diamonds

Every Issue
4 From The President
44 Calendar Of Events
46 Fond Farewell
47 TWHBEA News
50 Horseman’s Directory
52 Stallion Directory
55 TWHBEA Executive Committee and Staff
56 Advertisers’ Index

On The Cover:
Bravo!

Owned by Jack Heffington

10 Standing at Sugar Creek Farm

Shelbyville, Tennessee

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Janice Fostek

WHTA AMATEUR
OF THE YEAR

WHR READER’ CHOICE
AMATEUR OF
THE YEAR

I sincerely
Thank You
for these
honors!

Janice

©Shane Shiflet WHTA 15.2 & Under Amateur Stallion
HORSE OF THE YEAR
Owned by
Joe Fostek WHR READERS’ CHOICE
Roanoke, VA Amateur 15.2 & Under Stallion Champion

TWHBEA INTERNATIONAL HIGH POINT
Amateur 15.2 & Under Champion

From The
PresidenT

Jack G. Heffington

The annual elections of officers and executive committee members is now behind us
and with a combination of newly elected and re-elected positions the new executive
committee is in place and doing great things in moving TWHBEA forward and making the
association relevant again.

Well known horse personality, Mark Farrar, has been hired and is now serving as our ex-
ecutive director. Mark is in charge of the day to day operations at the office and is represent-
ing TWHBEA throughout the horse world with his many connections with other horse breeds.

Thomas Derickson, who is our Chief Financial Officer, is doing a great job and is highly
appreciated by all the staff.

With Mark Farrar and Thomas Derickson in place, I feel that TWHBEA is in the best
management hands that we have ever been in and that seems to be the consensus of our
members.

Shows are being scheduled and I believe that 2022 will be a great year for the Tennes-
see Walking Horse.

Sincerely

TWHBEA President
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5xWC & 5xRWGC

WC &
RWGC

WHTA Two-Year-Old Stallion WHTA Men’s Amateur Specialty
Reserve Horse Of The Year Horse Of The Year

WHTA Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallion WHTA Amateur Specialty
Reserve Horse Of The Year Reserve Horse Of The Year

Owned by
The Bob Adcock Family
Lititz, Pennsylvania

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And 2xWGC, 5xWC Ain’t He Grande

I’m truly honored to receive this very special award,
thank you. To my instructor Ms. Leigh, thank you for

always making sure I’m at my best ~ Ally Jo

Owned by 2021 Equitation
Ally Jo Jacobs Youth Eleven And Under Gold Award
Murfreesboro, TN

Thank you to the WHTA for this special award, and a
special thank you to my Leatherwood barn family and

all who helped make this possible. ~Ally Jo

2021 Youth Eleven and Under

Horse Of The Year

Owned by
Ally Jo Jacobs
Murfreesboro, TN

TWHBEA NEWS

Affiliate Your 2022 Shows
TWHBEA is excited about the upcoming show season and invites all shows to take advantage of
our free show affiliation which allows exhibitors the ability to count points for affiliated shows for our
International High Point Program. TWHBEA will promote all affiliated shows on our website, so-
cial media pages and e-blasts. Shows will also be listed on the TWHBEA calendar, and their results
included as part of the official show record in our registration database. In an effort to promote the
versatility of the Tennessee Walking Horse, for no additional charge, your show can be a double point
show by having at least three (3) halter/versatility classes and (3) pleasure rail classes.
When affiliating, shows can also choose to offer Youth Medallion classes, which encourage youth
riders to learn and become proficient showing in canter classes. Youth Medallion classes are offered
in two divisions, performance and pleasure, at various horse shows throughout the year. Horse Shows
that offer Youth Medallion classes will receive complimentary ribbons (first through fifth) and a me-
dallion for the class. They will be reimbursed for the standard prize money offered for the class ($100
for first, $75 for second, $50 for third, $40 for fourth, and $30 for fifth). There is no charge for a show
to participate in the program and offer Youth Medallion classes.
To affiliate your horse show for 2022, visit www.twhbea.com/affiliate.

New Executive Committee Members Added
We’ve added two new Executive Committee members since the first of the year. Carrie Benedict was
elected in January to fill the term of Joyce Moyer who had resigned. Benedict, who has previously
served on the Executive Committee, is now the Vice-President for Owners/Exhibitors/International.
In February Dee Cantrell was elected to fill the term of Ann King, who had resigned. Cantrell served
as the Breeders Vice-President in 2020 and will now serve as the Youth Vice-President.

Signup Now for 2022 Programs
Don’t miss your chance to be recognized this year - make sure you’re signed up for our 2022 pro-
grams! For more information on the programs offered to our members, visit www.twhbea.com and
click on the Programs tab (under The Breed) or email [email protected].

• The Versatility Program is a showcase for the flat-shod Tennessee Walking Horse. With as
many as 21 different events from which to choose, you and your horse have a variety of events
in which to participate. You may choose to enter one event, or compete in them all!
• The TWHBEA Trails Program is designed to recognize trail riding enthusiasts who enjoy
spending quality time on the trail and competing in trail events.
• The Geldings Opportunity (GO!) Program is open to all registered geldings regardless of
age. Geldings earn points in their competition division (performance or pleasure) and compete
for monetary awards.
• The Motivated Mares Program is open to all registered mares regardless of age. Mares earn
points in their competition division (performance or pleasure) and compete for monetary
awards. The competition year for our programs runs from October 1 – September 30. There’s
still plenty of time to earn points for this year, but you need to sign up as soon as possible!

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SkyIy’m Black
and Allyson Armstrong

TWHBEA International High Point
Show Pleasure Champion

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2021 TWHBEA Annual
Awards Banquet

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Ex- and James Heiting, Equine Welfare Vice President.
hibitors’ Association held its annual awards banquet The Youth Officers were also recognized: Presi-
on Friday, December 5, 2021, at the TWHBEA head-
quarters in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The evening began dent Hardison Greene, Vice President Mia Thomas,
with cocktails and horsd’oevres. Mark Farrar served Secretary Georgia Hazelwood and Treasurer Leilani
as Master of Ceremonies and welcomed everyone Landon.
followed by the invocation and a delicious meal. Then
it was time for the presentation of the 2021 awards. The National Futurity Graduate Award went to
Jose’ I Am, owned and bred by Susan Hills. Jose’ I Am
First on the program was the recognition of the showed at the 2018, 2019, 2020 and the 2021 TWH-
2021 outgoing Executive Committee members for BEA National Futurity, earning more points than any
their hard work and dedication. Ashley Wadsworth, other competitor in the last four years.
Senior Vice President; Joyce Moyer, Administra-
tive/Fiscal/Audit Vice President; Kasey Kesselring, The TWHBEA International High Points Awards
Breeders’ Vice President; Frances Bates, Marketing were awarded to the first place horse in three catego-
Vice President; Amanda Wright, Performance Horse ries; performance, pleasure and halter. Each category
Division Vice President; Kristen Reichard, Pleasure had a winner in open, amateur and youth divisions.
Horse Division Vice President; Dr. Bradley Woodruff,
Owner/Exhibitors/International Vice President; Rob- 2021 TWHBEA International High Point Open
in Webb, Member At Large/Bylaws/Enforcement Vice Performance Horse Champion, Warbird, owned by
President; Chris Hazelwood, Member At Large/Youth Ginger Williams and ridden by Ryan Blackburn.
Vice President; Thom Meek, Trainers’ Vice President;
2021 TWHBEA International High Point Ama-
teur Performance Horse Champion, A Neon Cowboy,
owned and ridden by Glenda Nichols.

2021 TWHBEA International High Point Youth

David, Bevin and Henry Lyle, Theresa Williams, Buie Williams, Walt Williams, Chris Hazelwood, TWHBEA Jeff Givens Friendship Award winner Delaine
and Master Breeder David Williams. Freeman Smith and Paulette Ewing.

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Three Sisters Farm Congratulates. . . .

2021 TWHBEA
Youth Ambassador

Nancy Lynn Greene

From horse shows and trail rides to riding
camps and the breeding barn, the Tennessee
Walking Horse industry has shaped our lives
and provided us with countless opportunities
and lasting friendships. Kristin, Cindi, and I
are blessed to be able to pass along our love for
this horse to our children and the many ex-
traordinary youth in this industry.

It is a great and unexpected honor to receive
this award.

Nancy Lynn

www.threesisters-farm.com

Performance Horse Champion, My Hometown Girl, Horse Hall of Fame. There were three from the mare
owned by John Callicutt and ridden by Luke Callicutt. division and three from the stallion and gelding
division. The Hall of Fame Mares are: Gertrude F-84,
2021 TWHBEA International High Point Open Pride Of Stanley, and Ravishing Ruby. The Hall of
Pleasure Horse Champion, Master Cruiser, owned Fame Stallion honorees are: Delight Bumin Around,
and ridden by Kay Andrews. Spirit of Midnight and The Pushover.

2021 TWHBEA International High Point Am- The Sire and Dam of the Year awards were next.
ateur Pleasure Horse Champion, She’s Flirtin With The 2021 TWHBEA Dam of the Year for Total Point
Disaster, owned and ridden by Carolina Carraway. was Katie Rose, owned by Grace Cozart Wendell. The
2021 TWHBEA Dam of the Year for Percentage and
2021 TWHBEA International High Point Youth Overall Points was Sunny D. Stride, owned by Will
Pleasure Horse Champion, Sheza Drama Mama, Allen and John Callicutt.
owned and ridden by Madeleine Grace McMorrow.
The 2021 TWHBEA Ascending Sire of the Year
2021 TWHBEA International High Point Open was El Zorro’s Star, owned by Rick Compton. The
Halter Champion was a tie, Catherine Zeta-Jones, 2021 TWHBEA Sire of the Year by Total Point was
owned by Edward Lukacevic and She’s Walkin On Jose’ Jose’ owned by Five Star Stallion; The 2021
Fire, owned by Bruce Vaughn. TWHBEA Sire of the Year by Percentage Points and
Outstanding Sire of the Year was presented to Allen
2021 TWHBEA International High Point Ama- All Around, owned by Leland Ritter, Sr.
teur Halter Champion, Gen’s Déjà vu, owned by John
Dorris. 2021 World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking
Horse, Justified Honors was recognized for his accom-
2021 TWHBEA International High Point Youth plishments. He is owned by Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum
Halter Champion was a tie, King Arthur W, owned and was ridden by John Allen Callaway and was bred
by Mariolive Bennett and The Unforgettable Dixie, by Dr. Robert C. Watkins, Jr. His official portrait was
owned by Angela Mullinax and Laney Mullinax.

The next order of business was the induction of
six horses into the TWHBEA Tennessee Walking

Bill Callaway, Jessie Barnes, Lisa Baum and John Allen Callaway pose with the portrait of Justified Honors after it was hung in the Gallery of Champions at
TWHBEA headquarters.

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Jose’s Revival

TWHBEA International High Point
Open Aged Performance Horse
Canter Champion

Owned by
Billy and Debbie Woods
Lexington, Tennessee

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Chris Hazelwood and TWHBEA Youth Ambassador Laurie Toone, TWHBEA Pleasure Horse Ambassador Dr. David Daniels acccepted the award for Hall
Nancy Lynn Greene. with Ashley Wadsworth. of Fame inductee Spirit Of Midnight from Walt
Chism.

Chris Hazelwood and Youth Officers Georgia Hazelwood and Jayden Jackson, TWHBEA President Tracy and Amy Boyd.
Leilani Landon Jack Heffington and Jaquelyn Way.

unveiled at this time, the portrait hangs at TWHBEA BEA Youth Ambassador award was presented to Nan-
headquarters, The Celebration office, and several wel- cy Lynn Greene, 2021 Pleasure Horse Ambassador
come centers and Ag centers across Tennessee. award was awarded to Laurie Toone, the 2021 TWH-
TWHYA Outstanding Youth Member of the Year BEA Performance Horse Ambassador award went to
was presented to Georgia Hazelwood for the third Sister Milligan and the 2021 TWHBEA International
consecutive year. Thank you to Georgia for all of her Ambassador award went Caroline Jungling.
hard work. The TWHBEA Jeff Givens Friendship Award was
The Lizzie Umberger Sportsmanship Award went presented to third generation breeder and enthusiast
to Laney Mullinax. This award is voted on by Laney’s Delaine Freeman Smith.
peers and we congratulate her on receiving this award. The TWHBEA Member of the Year award was
The Youth Medallion Program encourages youth presented to Jake Jacobs.
riders to learn and become proficient at the canter. The Reese L. Smith, Jr. Distinguished Service
Topping the field in the performance division in 2021 Award was presented to Judge Stephen A. Vaden of
was Laney Mullinax, receiving a $1,000 scholarship. Union City, Tennessee.
Second went to Georgia Hazelwood, receiving a $500 The highest and most prestigious recognition
scholarship and third went to Finely Grace Brooks given to a breeder of Tennessee Walking Horses is
who received a $250 scholarship. In the pleasure the Master Breeder Award. This year George L Lenox
division, Corbin Parker collected the most points and and David Williams were awarded the recognition of
received a $1,000 scholarship, Kate Cowan placed sec- TWHBEA Master Breeders. (see articles on pages 29 and 30)
ond and received a $500 scholarship, and Dakoda and Last but not least was the recognition of outgoing
Cheyenne Gardner tied for third and each received a TWHBEA President Jack Heffington for his valuable
$250 scholarship. service to our association.
Next was the Ambassador awards, 2021 TWH-
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©Barr Studios

Delaine Freeman Smith

TWHBEA Jeff Givens Friendship Award

Thank you to TWHBEA for honoring me with this award. I am so humbled to receive this
award. I thank you all for your friendship. Tennessee Walking Horses are in my bloodlines
from my grandfather Lester Bradford and my mother Betty Freeman. I love helping, telling

and teaching others about the best breed in the horse world! As my mother once said,
“Let’s bring a new spirit of unity to our industry.”

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Master Lineman
& Robert Bowden

TWHBEA International High Point

Amateur Pleasure
Driving Champion

Owned by 17 Trained by
Bowden & Moore Shelly Herman
Denville, NJ and Mufreesboro, TN Shelbyville, TN



WC &

Call M yRWGC
Lawyer
& Jack Davis
TWHBEA International
High Point

Fine Harness Amateur
CHAMPION

WHTA
Fine Harness

RESERVE
HORSE OF THE YEAR

Owned by
Jack Davis
Ashville, AL

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Intro A: Exhibitor WDAA Intro 3: Exhibitor
1. Phil The Thrill Roxie Locke 1. BonJovi’s Diva Donna Smith
2.Warpaint’s Solar Eclipse Perri Campbell 2. Banner Headlines Susan Ellis
3. Spirit of Trouble’s Sky Linda Brault 3. Master Enchanter Susan Crotty
4. Pride’s Magic Potion Katharina Lehra

Intro B: Roxie Locke WDAA Basic 1: Roey Mobley
1. Phil the Thrill Linda Brault 1. Dream Liner
2. Spirit of Trouble’s Sky Perri Campbell 2. El Tresor Katie Engleman
3. Warpaint’s Solar Eclipse Danielle Hand 3. Champagne’s Georgia Girl Susan Crotty
4. Coronarita

Intro C: WDAA Basic 4: Karin Pavlovsky
1. Genuine Wired Dynamite Roxie Locke 1. Extendres Carbon Girl
2. Spirit of Trouble’s Sky Linda Brault
3. Pride’s Magic Potion Katharina Lehra
4. My Stormy Morning Carol Myers

1st Level Test of Choice: WDAA Level 1 Test: Kathee McGuire
1. Genuine Wired Dynamite Roxie Locke 1. No Tango Dinero
2. No Tango Dinero Kathee McGuire

WDAA Intro 1: High Scores:
1. BonJovi’s Diva Donna Smith Aged Horse: BonJovi’s Diva 70.55 Donna Smith
2. Master Enchanter Susan Crotty Amatuer: Master Enchanter 72.77 Susan Crotty
3. Extendres Carbon Girl Karin Pavlovsky 1st Year: El Tresor 73.05 Katie Engleman
4. El Tresor Katie Engleman Jr. Horse: Phil The Thrill 72.5 Roxie Locke
5. Banner Headlines Susan Ellis Open: Genuine Wired Dynamite 73.5 Roxie Locke
6. Warpaint’s Solar Eclipse Perri Campbell

WDAA Intro 2: Katie Engleman The 2021 TWHBEA World Versatility Virtual Dressage
1. El Tresor Show was judged and scored on videos submitted to
2. Master Enchanter Susan Crotty TWHBEA using standard NWHA test sheets for tradi-
3. BonJovi’s Diva Donna Smith tional dressage and WDAA for western dressage. Com-
4. Champagne’s Georgia Girl Susan Crotty plete comments were given as if they were at a regular
5. Extendres Carbon Girl Karin Pavlovsky dressage show and emailed to the exhibitors.
6. Banner Headlines Susan Ellis
7. Coronarita Danielle Hand 20

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2021 International
Video Trail Ride Winners
TWHBEA hosted a World-Wide Video Trail THIRD PLACE
Ride last fall and we’re pleased to announce the USA – Northern Illinois
winners. The contest was funded by U.S. Livestock Held at the Franklin Creek State Natural Area,
Genetics Export, Inc and was open to TWHBEA this trail ride was led by Kasey Considine on October
members and their guests. Submissions were limited 17, 2021. Franklin Creek contains upland and ravine
to Tennessee Walking Horses and were to feature the forests, permanent stream, large springs and bedrock
horse, its gaits, its people, and the culture of their outcroppings of the Oregon Section of the Rock
area. Participants were from Illinois, Wisconsin, River Hill Country Natural Division. The gorge area
Puebla, and the Dominican Republic. is highly scenic and rich in both natural and historic
features. The equestrian area contains 12 miles of
If you’re enjoying your Tennessee Walking Horse trails developed and maintained by the Rock River
on the trail, you could be recognized in our TWH- Trail and Horseman’s Association. Equestrian facili-
BEA Trails Program. Visit twhbea.com and click on ties include a picnic shelter, restrooms, drinking water
the “Programs” tab for more information. and an outdoor show area.

Take a look at the submissions for the World- FOURTH PLACE
Wide Video Trail Ride:

FIRST PLACE USA – Wisconsin
Mexico The Town of El Paso, located nearly in the
Our winning trail ride was held in Puebla, a center of Pierce County, WI, was where this trail
beautiful city in Mexico, surrounded by volcanoes ride was held, led by Myra Kerchbaum. With a
and snow-capped mountains. With 2.1 million inhab- population of just over 700, the town is said to have
itants, it’s the fourth largest city in Mexico and the more horses than people. The Rush River and sev-
Capital of the State of Puebla. The city’s main claim eral creeks flow through the small town of El Paso,
to fame is Cinco de Mayo, a festival commemorat- making it a very picturesque place to visit. A day of
ing the May 5, 1862 defeat of a French expedition- trail riding is only made complete with a stop at the
ary army by Mexican general Ignacio Zaragoza. It El Paso Bar & Grill, where you can tie your horse to
was after this battle that the name of the city was a hitching post while you go inside to enjoy this local
changed to “Heróica Puebla de Zaragoza”. The forts watering hole.
where the battle took place are a major tourist attrac-
tion of the city and the site of an annual month-long FIFTH PLACE
carnival marking the anniversary of the battle. The USA – Southern Illinois
city is also famous for its cuisine, being said it is this Led by Lance Meisenheimer, this ride took place
city where “Mole” -a famous Mexican spicy thick at Grand City State Park in Makanda, Illinois. Nes-
sauce- was invented. Hugo Brito, a TWHBEA Inter- tled in the Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State
national Board Member, organized this trail ride. Park was named for the unique impressions made
by its massive sandstone structures and a landscape
SECOND PLACE like none other, with lush garments of fern, moss,
Dominican Republic flowering mints, hundreds of species of wildflowers
The video submission showcased the beauty of and more than 75 varieties of towering trees. The
the Dominican Republic’s scenery while enjoying park boasts a 12-mile equestrian trail and a Class A
their passion for the Tennessee Walking Horse. Angel equestrian campground.
Rondon and Michelle Hazim organized the trail ride.

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We want to express our deep gratitude and thanks to the past and present
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tion of providing quality horse care and service while providing a safe, clean
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Semi Annual
Board of Directors’ Meeting

May 28, 2022

TWHBEA Headquarters, Lewisburg, TN

For more information go to www.twhbea.com

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TWHBEA Holds Annual
Board Of Directors Meeting

The TWHBEA Annual Board of Directors meet- dors who advertised in the Resource Directory. The
ing and election of its executive committee was held money made from this venture will be used to start a
on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at TWHBEA head- new horse show in 2022. Meek has worked really hard
quarters in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The meeting got to partner WHTA and TWHBEA and has increased
off to a contentious start with not only the agenda not the number of trainers as members of TWHBEA
being approved, but also a roll call vote not to ratify from 37 to 108.
the actions of the executive committee. After lots of
discussion the meeting did move forward with the After a lengthy meeting it was time for the elec-
reports. tion of the executive committee. Running unopposed
and being elected by acclimation were the following:
Joyce Moyer Administrative/Fiscal Vice President Administrative/Fiscal – Kasey Kesselring (FL)
reported a positive financial year for TWHBEA al- Breeders/Futurity – David Sisk (TN)
though it was only for eleven months TWHBEA had Marketing – Melanie Lawrence (KY)
a profit of $154,493. The forgiveness of the PPP loan Owner/Exhibitor/International – Joyce Moyer (OH)
of $99,000 increased this profit to $253, 554. Performance Horse – Lance Meisenheimer (IL)
Training – Thom Meek (TN)
Kasey Kesselring Breeders’ Vice President gave his Member at Large Bylaws/Enforcement –
report and spoke of the Futurity and said that several Tom Kakassy (SC)
recommendations had come to the executive commit-
tee regarding how to improve it moving forward. The following positions were contested:
President – Ashley Wadsworth (MS),
Performance Horse Vice President Amanda Jack Heffington nominated from the floor
Wright gave a report on the new show TWHBEA Senior Vice President – Charles Gleghorn (TN),
hosted in Arkansas and also the Summer Sizzler. Cindy Andreas nominated from the floor
With 86 entries the new show in Arkansas was close Pleasure Horse – Kristen Reichard (PA),
to breaking even for TWHBEA, while expanding the Amanda Wright nominated from the floor
reach of our shows. The Sizzler had 253 entries and Member at Large/Youth – Chris Hazelwood (TN)
brought a profit of $17,000 to TWHBEA. Ann King nominated from the floor

Trainers’ Vice President Thom Meek reported on
the printing of the joint venture between TWHBEA
and the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association of the
Resource Directory. Proceeds came mostly from ven-

The 2022 TWHBEA Executive Committee Robin Webb, Tom Kakassy, Kasey Kesselring, David Sisk, Bill Stricklend, Jack Heffington, Joyce Moyer, Melanie Law-
rence, Amanda Wright, Thom Meek and Lance Meisenheimer. Not pictured Charles Gleghorn, and Ann King.

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Secretary – Walt Chism,
Robin Webb nominated from the floor

Each director nominated in the contested po-
sitions was given three minutes to speak and the
following is the final slate as elected by the director.

President - Jack Heffington Bob Lawrence, Scott Barker, and Darlene Harris
Senior Vice President - Charles Gleghorn
Administrative/Fiscal - Kasey Kesselring
Breeders/Futurity - David Sisk
Marketing - Melanie Lawrence
Owner/Exhibitor/International - Joyce Moyer
Performance Horse - Lance Meisenheimer
Pleasure Horse - Amanda Wright
Training - Thom Meek
Equine Welfare - Bill Stricklend
Member At Large/Youth - Ann King
Member At Large/By Laws/Enforcement –
Tom Kakassy
Secretary - Robin Webb

Editors Note: Since the meeting Joyce Moyer resigned
from the Owner/Exhibitor/International position
and was replaced with Carrie Benedict and Ann King
resigned from the Member At Large/Youth and was
replaced by Dee Cantrell.

Ray Beech, Walt Chism, Bobby Beech and Bill Beech

Robin Webb, Kasey Kesselring, Brad Woodruff, Jim Heiting, Joyce Moyer, Thom Meek, Amanda Wright, Frances Bates, Ashley Wadsworth, Chris Hazelwood and
Jack Heffington.

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Mark Farrar
Named

TWHBEA
Executive
Director

The Executive Committee of the Tennessee TWHBEA staff to amplify the organization’s success
Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association and impact on the industry.
(TWHBEA) has named Mark Farrar as the new
Executive Director for the Association. A native of “The equestrian industry has been my passion
Shelbyville, Tennessee, Farrar is well-known in the for more than 30 years,” says Farrar. “I’m excited to
equestrian industry as a manager and announcer of have the opportunity to combine that passion with
major shows nationwide. For the past 20 years he has my professional career.”
built a career managing and growing nonprofit trade
associations across the Southeast. He’s a graduate of Farrar began his TWHBEA Executive Director
Middle Tennessee State University, past president of role on January 10 and will also retain management
the Tennessee Society of Association Executives, and and announcing duties for a handful of shows each
“40 Under 40” award recipient from the Nashville year. He can be reached at [email protected].
Business Journal.
ABOUT TWHBEA
Jack Heffington, TWHBEA President said, Founded in 1935, the Tennessee Walking Horse
“Mark is well respected in the equestrian world Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is
including the Tennessee Walking Horse industry the oldest breed association dedicated to the Ten-
and received overwhelming support of the executive nessee Walking Horse. TWHBEA maintains the
committee; we look forward to Mark’s leadership of official breed registry and records the pedigrees of
TWHBEA and forging a strong partnership.” Tennessee Walking Horses around the world. They
also promote the diverse qualities and uses of the
Farrar brings to the position an extensive back- smooth-riding breed and help assure the general
ground in sales, marketing, public relations, commu- welfare of all Tennessee Walking Horses. The associ-
nications and strategic business management. Under ation headquarters, located in Lewisburg, Tennessee,
his leadership, the events and associations he’s over- is governed by an International Board of Directors.
seen have experienced unparalleled growth and he For more information visit www.twhbea.com.
says he’s looking forward to working closely with the

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TWHBEA Master Breeder

David W. Williams
The following is what was read at the 2021 TWHBEA Award banquet. tive breeding blending technology, statistics, science and
David W. Williams hails from Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee observation to how certain bloodlines and families when
crossed produced great results. He helped the TWHBEA
and resides in Wartrace. He and his wife Theresa have create IPEDS, he had his own method he named “Blue
three grown children, Bevin, Walton and Buie. David was Genes” and researched deeply broodmare sire stats at the
born in 1963 and was first introduced to walking hors- Walking Horse Report and compiled Sire Summary data
es in 1969 by his father, Dr. J.O. Williams. Dr. Williams for TWHBEA.
invested in the horse business and built Five Star Farms in
Mt. Pleasant, TN where David and his younger brother David returned to Rising Star adding to its already
Tommy soon began showing successfully. David was just stellar lineup, the majority of the Waterfall Farms stallions.
15 years old when he won the 1978 Walking Pony World Now at one location, the industry had a menu of stallions
Grand Championship on Magic’s Calico Boy. After unsurpassed in number that rival the qualities of the great-
attending college, where he studied Chemistry, David was est of all time. He’s Puttin’ On The Ritz, JFK, Genera-
drawn back to the industry by his older brother Lee who tor’s Santana, Jose’ Jose’, Lined With Cash, All American
insisted they partner on a yearling purchased from Steve Cash.The Titleist, Gen’s Black Gin The Stonecutter, Ted
Smith. Williams, WGC Main Power. WGC Gen’s Black Maverick,
WGC I Am Jose’, WGC Walk Time Charlie and WGC
David gravitated towards the business side of the Arm’s Deal For Real, WGC He’s Slim Shady, WGC Watch
industry and soon began working evenings at Locust Hill It Now, WGC Line Item Veto, WGC Lined Up At The
Farm for Dr. Andrew Sisk breeding mares, caring for foals Ritz WGC Gen’s Armed and Dangerous and Res. WC
and yearlings. David helped sell yearlings at The Wiser Blue Blooded Bandit.
Sale for Dr. Sisk and Tommy Grider. From that yearling
selling experience he continues to run the longest current- David has managed over 200 stallions in his storied
ly running and largest yearling sale today, The Yearling career and has owned 4 Hall of Fame Stallions, José José,
Gathering at Rising Star Ranch. Lined with Cash, He’s Puttin on the Ritz and Gen’s Black
Gin. David has been on the production end of 1,000’s of
In 1996, David took a full time job with Hoil Walker top foals, and hundreds upon hundreds of Celebration
at Twin Hills farms where he began managing some top World Champion and Ribbon winners. He has also man-
stallions, notably WGC The Touch, WGC Prides Pattern aged the breeding careers of 15 of the last 26 “Big Stake”
and Spotted Alen Again. During the period leading up winners.
to the Y2K millennium the industry was experiencing
tremendous growth, registering upwards to 16,000 foals David’s greatest influences, besides his father, are: on
a year. David’s career as a breeding and stallion manager the reproductive side, the many veterinarians with whom
took him to BlackHawk Farm working the Smiths, were he have shared a great deal of knowledge. They include Dr.
managed Pusher’s Black Hawk, Generator’s Showboat, All Krista Gilliam, Dr. Richard Wilhelm, Dr. Randy Baker,
American Cash and Olympic’s Engergizer among others. Dr. Jim Baum and Dr. Steve Mullins. David also gained
After Black Hawk, David went to Rising Star working for much knowledge from what he calls the “best source”, our
the Eichlers adding WGC Electrifying, Colors In General past Master Breeder Award winners. He has either worked
and Motown Motion the BlackHawk lineup that moved with or had as customers, 23 past Master Breeder Award
with him. winners. The influence of Steve Beech was one that had
the most impact on David. David said, “Steve taught me
A big break came when Bill Johnson asked David to more about breeding horses and horse folks in general
come and manage the Breeding Barn and the Johnson than anyone could learn anywhere. For that I will aways
stallions at Waterfall Farms, a State of the Art facility be grateful.” Mr. David W. Williams has dedicated his life
unmatched in the Industry. Waterfall stood He’s Put- to the propagation and improvement of the Tennessee
tin’ On The Ritz, JFK, Generator’s Santana, Jose’ Jose’, Walking Horse, he is truly a Master Breeder, a man for all
Lined With Cash, The Titleist, Gen’s Black Gin and seasons, and someone for whom this industry owes a great
many others. During this golden industry era David got debt of gratitude.
to see many the best mares and most of the best stallions’
production and pedigrees. He honed his art at selec-

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TWHBEA Master Breeder

George L. Lenox

The following is what was read at the 2021 TWHBEA Award banquet. some of the fattest, slickest group of colts the Walking
Horse business had ever seen. Seventeen colts were
Born of humble beginnings along the banks of sold for an average of just under $2,000.00. There
the White River in Southeast Arkansas, George’s love was a total of 65 GLL’s Carbon Copy colts foaled
of horses began early on when at the height of the in 1966 with 12 of those becoming World Champi-
depression he traded the family’s only milk cow for ons. It was in 1968 when George invited several top
a Shetland pony. That same winter as the pony lay trainers to bring their GLL’s Carbon Copy two-year-
dying on the river bank with George and his mother olds to his now famous barn party to exhibit. In
comforting him, George made a promise to his moth- 1970, a crowd of over 1500 people reached a fever
er that one day he would own the most famous horse pitch when a filly named Wa Moo-Lang (later named
around and he would build a big shed to put him in. Judge’s Choice) trained by Wink Groover was sold at
the barn party for $27,000.00, an unheard-of sum
In 1964 George purchased World Grand that time. Another future World Champion Mister
Champion Carbon Copy for the unheard price of Ree sold for $15,000.00 that same day! The produc-
$125,000.00. He raised eyebrows when he changed tion sale held during the Celebration and its format
the horse’s name to GLL’s Carbon Copy. He had became a fixture in the Walking Horse World and for
already constructed facilities in Collierville, TN that 9 consecutive years. Its yearlings held the record for
was a “state of the art” facility in the horse business highest yearling average-- over $3,500.00. The pro-
and embarked on a program of promotion and pub- duction sale was the starting point for over 44 future
licity that put people on notice that a new force to be World and World Grand Champions, many bred by
reckoned with was on the scene. It had never been George L. Lenox himself. Mr. Lenox was the breeder
done this way before and many observers kept wait- of 1976 WGC Shades of Carbon G.L., WGC Copy’s
ing for the decline and fall of GLL’s Carbon Copy. Valentine, WGC Charming Copy, WC Deacon L.,
Collierville was a long way from Middle Tennessee WC Wa-Moo Lang, WC Copy’s Coquette, WC Co-
where a half-dozen or more World Grand Champions py’s Black Power WC Copy’s Slavedriver, WC Copy’s
were standing at stud with S.W. Beech, Vic Thomp- MeMe, WC Independent Copy 68, RWC Master
son and Harlin Hays. Many people assumed GLL’s Copy.
Carbon Copy would never get any good mares. Not
to be outdone, George purchased 60 hand selected Before Mr. Lenox’s untimely death in 1970 he
brood mares to breed to GLL’s Carbon Copy. His had become well known throughout the walking
first crop of colts was born in the spring of 1966 and horse industry not only in the United States but in
showed great promise. However, nobody was overly many foreign countries. Many dignitaries, celebrities,
excited about the colts until it was announced that and business titans visited GLL Farms over the years.
GLL Farms had purchased a farm just west of Shel- Mr. Lenox was always promoting the Walking Horse
byville, TN and planned to have an annual sale of whether you were a breeder, trainer, exhibitor, or sell-
yearlings there during the Celebration. er. Following Mr. Lenox’s death in 1970, his widow
Mrs. Betty Lenox continued the GLL Farms Legacy
That first sale was heralded by a steady stream with the same Flair and professionalism that her late
of advertising and promotion. Many were skeptical husband had always shown.
about the prospects of an outsider being successful.
The familiar GLL Farms flag was flying high that day
when a large, rambunctious crowd showed up to see

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2nd Annual TWHBEA

International Video Horse Show
June 1 – November 30, 2021
Judge: M. Susan Ellis, Captain USNR (Ret)

Ladies 18 Years & Over, Trail Pleasure Mares & Open Country Pleasure, 2 Gait, Optional Tack/At-
Geldings, 2 Gait, Optional Tack/Attire tire
(1)WILL I AM, Franziska Langer, rider, Germany; (2) (1)DJANGO, JoAnn Keyser, rider, Germany; (2)BAI-
OUPS’ I’M RED, Katrin Marg, rider, Germany; (3) LEY’S PRINCESS RONJA, Katrin Marg, rider, Mexico;
THE GENERAL’S GOLD STAR, Concepcion Mach- (3)ZORRO’S TOP O THE MORNING, Dr. Regine
ado, rider, Mexico; (4)OS PRIDE’S BRIDON, Susana Muller, rider, Germany.
Belmont, rider, Mexico; (5)SHOWBOAT’S FIRE AND Open Country Pleasure , Barefoot Mares & Geld-
ICE, Fang Cheng, rider, Mexico. ings, 2 Gait, Optional Tack/Attire
Gentlemen 18 Year & Over, Trail Pleasure Mares & (1)ZORRO’S TOP O THE MORNING, Dr. Regine
Geldings, 2 Gait, Optional Tack/Attire Muller, rider, Germany.
(1)SUPER HARD LUCK, Jorge Luis Blasco, rider, Youth 12-17 Years Old Country Pleasure Mares &
Mexico; (2)DIXIE’S GREY SOLDIER V, Francis- Geldings, Canter, Optional Tack/Attire
co Xavier Sanchez, rider, Mexico; (3)OS PRIDE’S (1)AWESOME SUNLIGHT, JoAnn Keyser, rider, Ger-
BRIDON, Fidel Ulises, rider, Mexico; (4)KATANA, many.
Eduardo Sanchez, rider, Mexico; (5)JOSE’S WANDER Overall Best In Show
OVER YONDR, Juan Ramon Blasco, rider, Mexico; (6) I’M A SWEET TALKER, Denise Bader, rider, Germa-
OFFICER TEX, Hugo Brito, rider, Mexico; (7)OUT- ny
LAW’S SUNNY BOY, Pedro Gonzalez, rider, Mexico; Best In Show Three Gait
(8)MY MAIN SQUEEZE, Cesar Contreras, rider, (1)AWESOME SUNLIGHT, JoAnn Keyser, rider, Ger-
Mexico. many
Youth Exhibitor 12-17 Years Old, Trail Pleasure (2)WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE, Denise Bader, rider,
Mares & Geldings, 2 Gait, Optional Tack/Attire Germany
(1)WILL I AM, JoAnn Keyser, rider, Germany; (2) Best In Show Two Gait
CLASSIC DIAMOND BOOTS, Kimberley Kogel, (1)I’M A SWEET TALKER, Denise Bader, rider, Ger-
Germany. many
Open Trail Pleasure Stallions, Exhibitors 18 & Over, (2)I’M BIG TIME CHARLEY, Juan Ramos Blasco,
2 Gait, Optional Tack/Attire rider, Mexico
(1)I’M A SWEET TALKER, Denise Bader, rider, Best In Country – Germany
Germany; (2)I’M BIG TIME CHARLEY, Juan Ramos (1)I’M A SWEET TALKER, Denise Bader, rider, Ger-
Blasco, Mexico; (3)MACE’S SPOTTED CROSS, Fran- many
cisco Osorno, rider, Mexico; (4)EXTREME ROWDY, (2)WILL I AM, Franziska Langer, rider, Germany
Susana Mancera, rider, Mexico; (5)EXTREME ROW- Best In Country – Mexico
DY, Salvador Mancera, rider, Mexico; (6)SILVER ON (1)I’M BIG TIME CHARLEY, Juan Ramos Blasco,
FIRE, Jose Luis Minon, rider, Mexico. rider, Mexico
Open Country Pleasure, 2 Gait, Optional Tack/At- (2)MACE’S SPOTTED CROSS, Francisco Osorno,
tire rider, Mexico
(1)WHITE KNUCKLE RIDE, Denise Bader, rider,
Germany; (2)PUSHERS SHORT ROMANCE, Katrin Watch the winners videos:
Marg, rider, Germany.

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2021 Walking Horse Trainers’
Association Convention & Banquet

Blake and Melissa Cammack and Claire Hankins Brad Beard and Jimmy McConnell

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association and the The Auxiliary Equitation high point awards:
Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary held a fun event to Adult: Gold: Allison Thorson; Silver: Ann Marie
recognize the Auxiliary and Riders’ Cup Awards on Couch; Bronze: Jayden Jackson. Youth 11 & Under:
Friday, December 10, 2021 at the Cool Springs Marri- Gold: Ally Jo Jacobs; Silver: (tie)Ruth Collins and
ott in Franklin, Tennessee. Maddie McMorrow; Bronze: Raelynn Williams. Youth
12-14: Gold: Laney Mullinax; Silver: Kate Cowan;
The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Rookie Bronze: Finley Grace Brooks. Youth 15-17: Gold: Ri-
of the Year Award is presented to a member who has ley Gregory; Silver: Jacie Booth; Bronze: Mia Thomas.
been part of the Auxiliary for four years or less and
has participated in projects, given of their time and The Riders’ Cup Program to date, has paid out
cares for the works of the organization it was given to over $1,000,000 to dedicated trainers who continue
Samantha Green. to bring top horses to shows all over the country. The
2021 Riders’ Cup Performance Division Overall win-
The Mudslide Slim Lifetime Achievement Award ner with 51,780 points was Jimmy McConnell. He was
is given to a member that has been part of the organi- presented a check in the amount of $13,954.38.
zation for at least ten years and has worked hard and
supported the Auxiliary consistently, it was presented The Riders’ Cup Pleasure Division Overall hon-
to Jill Derickson. ors went to Laurie Toone with 39,960 points. She was
presented a check in the amount of $9,075.22.
The Auxiliary high point awards were as follows:
Gold: Samantha Green; Silver: Taylor Walters and There was a silent auction with over 100 items to
Bronze: Karen Callaway. bid on. And a 50/50 drawing.

Lorraine Rosbury, Claire Hankins, Kayla Baucom, Jeanette Baucom and Keith Carrie Benedict and Margo Urad
Rosbury

4xWGC

& Michael Wright

Owned by WHTA Park Performance
Great Oaks Farm Horse Of The Year
Bill Williams
Ripley, TN

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association held the Year was Victoria Kalosis. A gold Trainer of the
their annual banquet at the Cool Springs Marriott in Year ring was presented to Gardner and a diamond
Franklin, Tennessee on December 11, 2021. lapel pin was presented to Callaway since he had al-
ready earned a previous Trainer of the Year ring.
Mark Farrar was the emcee and handled all the
announcing duties for the evenings festivities. John Allan Callaway had earned his green blazer
last year with his win aboard Master’s Razzle And
The 2021 WHAT Living Legend Lifetime Achieve- Jazz, so this year, 2021 was added to the chest. The
ment Award was presented to Ramsey Bullington. He blazer is donated by Frank and Shirley Neal in honor
is fondly known as “The Bull” and here are a few of of 1992 World Grand Champion Dark Spirit’s Rebel.
his accomplishments: 1983 and 1990 Trainer of the
Year and he rode Pride’s Final Edition to the 1985 For the first time since 2015, the Trainers’ Associ-
World Grand Championship and Pride’s Jubilee Star ation inducted three new people into the Friendship
to the 1986 World Grand Championship. Club for their support to the association. They were
Bobby Jones, Rachel Reed and Jimbo Conner.
The 2021 Scholarship winners, Jayden Jackson
and Claudia Gribble were acknowledged. For the 11th The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary president,
year the Glenn C. Dowell Jr. family sponsored these Sarah Smith presented Beth Lawwell with the Auxilia-
scholarships. ry Member of the Year Award. Sarah Coffee Burks was
recognized for her win of the 2021 Auxiliary Mem-
Walk For Roses directed by Russ Thompson was bers on Walking Horses World Championship aboard
recognized as the National Trainers’ Show Grand The Iron Door.
Champion. Walk For Roses is owned by Sue Brassy,
Dudley Logan and Joey Manos. The Amateur of the Year award went to Janice
Fostek and the Youth of the Year was presented to Abi
The Performance Trainer of the Year was John Smith.
Allan Callaway, Assistant Performance Trainer of the
Year was Sam Martin and the Pleasure Trainer of the Trevor Plafcan and William Keith “Fast Eddie”
Year was Dickie Gardner and the Assistant Trainer of were awarded the Grooms of the Year awards.

Bill and Allan Callaway, Jessie Barnes, Jada and John Allan Callaway, Claire Hankins, Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum and Dr. Brittney, Jacob and Bentley Baum.

HRoenmoremAbnerd

& Dan Waddell

Riders’ Cup
Three-Year-Old
High Point CHAMPION

WHTA
Three-Year-Old
Stallion
RESERVE HORSE
OF THE YEAR

Owned by
George & Kim Lewis
Newville, AL

Jamie Hankins and Jimbo Conner Victoria Kalosis and Dickie Gardner

Sarah Smith and Trevor Plafcan Dale Steinmetz, Claire Hankins, Shelby Sims and Laurie Toone

The Money Tree Classic received the One-Night Horse
Show of the Year award and The North Carolina Cham-
pionship won the Multi-Night Horse Show of the Year
award.

Congratulations to all the winners.

Clair Hankins, Jake Jacobs and Ally Joe Jacobs

Harley Quinn

& Beth
Collins

WHTA Novice Horse
RESERVE HORSE OF THE YEAR

I am truly grateful and humbled for this award, and thank you is never enough for Scotty
Brooks and everyone who supported us to have a dream of a year.

Owned by Beth Collins • Pilgrim’s Knob, VA
Trained by Scotty Brooks Stables • Bowling Green, KY • 270-791-1548

2021 WHTA Annual
Meeting & Election

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association held their voting that was done online with help from the
annual meeting and election December 10, 2021, in Walking Horse Report. With this change it increased
conjunction with their annual awards banquet. at the the number of trainers who voted by 66%.
Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, Tennessee.
Dee Cantrell gave reports on the Fall Classic and
Wayne Dean gave a budget report that the associa- Yearling Sale. A profit of just over $21,000 came from
tion had $15,000 in its operating account, $191,000 in the Yearling Sale. $16,000 was loaned to the Fall Clas-
its horse show account and $48,000 in its sale account. sic, with a profit of around $2,000.
He also reported that the Riders’ Cup account had col-
lected over $110,000 through sponsorships, affiliation The 2022 National Trainers’ Show is scheduled for
fees and entry fees, which would be paid out during March 17-19, 2022, at the Calsonic Arena in
the weekend. Shelbyville, Tennessee.

Thom Meek, TWHBEA Trainers’ Vice President Russ and Jamie Thompson
attended the meeting and gave a report on the joint
venture with WHTA of the new 2022 Resource Di-
rectory. It was handed out at the meeting and will be
available at WHTA and TWHBEA. Money was raised
through advertising and the proceeds will be used to
start a new one-day horse show.

Meek also told the trainers of the request from
Amanda Wright, TWHBEA Pleasure Horse Vice
President, to add a Two and Three-Year-Old Country
Pleasure Riders’ Cup division, The WHTA committee
granted this request and it will be sponsored by Dale
Steinmetz for 2022.

After the election the following officers and board
members will serve for 2022.

President – Bill Young
First Vice President – Bill Canrell
Second Vice President – Dickie Gardner
Board members – Herbert Derickson, Rodney
Dick, Scott Beaty, Spencer Benedict and Wayne Dean
who is serving out the two years remaining on Brent
Coburn’s term.
Carlyle Johnson reported on the annual awards

Kayla and Jeanette Baucom
and Winky Groover.

Jayden
Jackson

Fairest Of
The Fair

Jayden Jackson is a proud member of the Tennessee Walk-
ing Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association. She has grown
up in a family full of Tennessee Walking Horse generational
love as she is the granddaughter of TWHBEA president, Jack G
Heffington and Nancy Ballentine Elliott, the daughter of Chad
and Jacquelyn Way, and is the big sister of Wylder Way.

Jayden represented Bedford County as Miss Bedford
County Fairest of the Fair at the Tennessee Fairest of the Fairs
State pageant at the 2021 convention. This was the hundredth
anniversary and one of the largest turn outs for a crowd.

Jayden’s resume represented being an Autism Speaks
Ambassador, Children’s Miracle Network Hospital Advocate,
and most importantly her love for the Tennessee Walking
Horse. As Jayden graced the stage, the emcee of the pageant
announced that Jayden was a multi World Grand Champion
and World Champion Tennessee Walking Horse exhibitor as
well as a scholarship recipient of the Tennessee Walking Horse
Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association, Walking Horse Trainers’
Association, Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Association,
Walking Horse Owners Association, and Tenda Equitation
World Grand Champion scholarships. During her interview,
Jayden also had the opportunity to share her love of the breed
and her passion of competing to the three judges in a round
robin style interview. Out of the 49 girls that competed in the
pageant, each girl was asked to design a shoe representing
their county. Of course, Jayden chose to decorate hers with the
theme of Tennessee Walking Horses and she included perfor-
mance and pleasure horses, Tennessee Walking Horse National
Celebration ticket stubs and programs, and a sign highlighting
that the Tennessee Walking Horse is a hometown tradition of
Bedford County.

Out of 49 girls they selected the top 10 and after asking
them each an individual question they eliminated down to top
5. Following top 5, Jayden was selected first runner up. She is
very proud of her accomplishment and enjoys sharing her love
for the Tennessee Walking Horse everywhere she goes. She
loves being able to intertwine her passion for both pageants
and horses.

Jayden is looking forward to the 2022 show season and
wishes luck to all exhibitors, owners, trainers, and breeders
and encourages all Tennessee Walking Horse lovers to be an
ambassador of our breed and advocate for our wonderful breed
everywhere they go.

Sugar Creek Farm
Sugar Creek Farm LLC held their grand open-
ing on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Guest enjoyed a David Williams
delicious catered meal by Rowdy Ranch. Guest got
a chance to meet some of the stallions standing at
Sugar Creek Farm. The two year olds came next
and guests were not disappointed. All the trainers
did a wonderful job with some really nice two year
olds.

David and Theresa Williams purchased Rising
Star Ranch from Frank and Debbie Eichler in De-
cember of 2021. The farm is now call Sugar Creek
Farm and David will keep the same day to day
operation. They will continue with their annual
weanling, yearling and broodmare sale and plan
on new events for the industry.

Stephanie Morton, Susan Coleman and Rondald and Vivi Morton Margo Urad and Carrie Benedict

Larry West and Daniel Schmidt Wayne Moore and Kevin Gilliam

Debbie and Billy Woods

Jacob, Bentley and Brittney Baum Lorraine and Keith Rosbury

FAST Denim And Diamonds

The FAST Denim and Diamonds event was
held Friday, December 31, 2021, at the Blue Ribbon
Circle on The Celebration grounds in Shelbyville,
Tennessee. The event was a fund raiser for the FAST
organization and a New Year’s celebration.

Everyone enjoyed the dinner that was catered
by Rowdy Ranch. Following dinner FAST President,
Kasey Kesselring thanked everyone for coming.
Devin Hale provided the music for the evening as
everyone enjoyed the casino tables and got a chance
to bid on the auction items.

At midnight everyone joined together for a
champagne toast, saying goodbye to 2021 and wel-
coming in 2022.

Joyce Myers, Pam and Larry Russell

Erick and Skylar Sensat and Freda and Wayne Dean Rachel Dorris and Nathan Rymer

Maureen and Kasey Kesselring Mr. and Mrs. Bill Stricklend
Tony and Sonya Edwards Lilly Riddley and Kaitlyn Rippy

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

MARCH Marshall, TX
4-5 Marshall Lions Club Charity Show
Biggerstaff Park, Dallas, NC
5 NCWHA Sneak Preview Pleasure Horse Show(IHP)
Georgia International Horse Park,
10-12 The Southern Belle Show(IHP/WS/MDL)
Conyers, GA
Philadelphia, MS
11-12 Heart O’ Dixie Spring Showcase Glasgow, KY
11-12 Spencer Benedict Stables Annual Showcase & Barn Party Lucas, KY
12 SCKWHA Awards Banquet
Calsonic Arena, Shelbyville, TN
16-19 54th National Walking Horse Trainers’ Show(IHP) Camden, SC
18-19 Four Beats For Pleasure Spring Premiere Shelbyville, TN
19 Highway 43 Auction Co. Spring Fling Walking Horse Sale Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN
18-20 Southern Equine Expo Capitol Hill, Nashville, TN
22 National Ag Day Sumter, SC
26 Palmetto Saddle Club Horse Show Shelbyville, TN
26 WHOA Awards Banquet Corinth, MS
26 Magnolia Classic
Oak Grove Equestrian Center,
31 WHOA Jamboree Show(IHP/WS/MDL)
Oak Grove, KY

Walking In The Smokies Arena,
31 Walking In The Smokies Show(IHP)
Sevierville, TN


APRIL

1-2 WHOA Jamboree Show(IHP/WS/MDL) Oak Grove Equestrian Center,
Oak Grove, KY
Walking In The Smokies Arena,
Sevierville, TN
1-2 Walking In The Smokies Show(IHP)
Decatur, AL
Murfreesboro, TN
Sumter, SC
8 VOICE deadline for March/April Issue McDonald, TN
8-9 Southern Charity Championship Calsonic Arena, Shelbyville, TN
9 PWHAT Fun Show Reflection Arena/Event Center, Festus, MO
9 Palmetto Saddle Club Horse Show Morehead, KY
14-15 East Tennessee Spring Fling Shelbyville, TN
15-16 FAST Spring Showcase West Monroe, LA
Lake Waccamaw, NC
21-23 WHOA Rumble on a River Show(IHP/WS/MDL) Sumner County Fairgrounds, Gallatin, TN
22-23 Bluegrass Classic Sumter, SC
23 The Spring Extravaganza
29-30 The Cajun Classic
29-30 Tarheel Classic

30 WHOA Gallatin Classic Show(IHP/WS)
30 Palmetto Saddle Club Horse Show

*Denotes IHP-International High Point Program, WS- World Series Double Point Program, MDL-Youth Medallion Classes

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William H. “Sonny” Scriv-
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authority on Walking Horses. He was also part owner of Bat-
tleground Stables in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia with his father
in law, the late L.O. “Sheriff” Ledford. He published the Voice
until 1976 when he sold his publishing business.

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TWHBEA NEWS

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association

Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2021

ASSETS Dec 31, 21
Current Assets
Checking/Savings 279,377.90
11006 · CB&S Main Operating Account 255 258,240.00
11007 · CB&S CC Receiving Account 248
11008 · CB&S Futurity 271 51,024.68
11009 · CB&S Member Reserve 263 113,091.27
11010 · Petty Cash
12001 · Certificate of Deposit Lincoln 300.00
150,000.00
Total Checking/Savings 852,033.85

Accounts Receivable 12,622.26
13002 · Voice Accounts Receivable 14,565.85
13005 · Program Accounts Receivable 27,188.11

Total Accounts Receivable 4,059.25
18,300.00
Other Current Assets
13001 · Registry Rec 2,153.47
13003 · License Plate Rec 22,067.50
13004 · USLGE Rec 10,087.34
13006 · Accounts Rec- OTHER 16,783.78
14001 · Inventory- Gift Shop 73,451.34
15001 · Prepaid Expense- Insurance 952,673.30

Total Other Current Assets 121,636.25

Total Current Assets -995,314.97
1,494,764.76
Fixed Assets
16001 · Owned Land 499,449.79
16101 · Owned Building
16111 · Accumulated Depreciation- Build -164,351.59
16101 · Owned Building - Other 167,503.07

Total 16101 · Owned Building 3,151.48

16102 · Owned Furniture & Fixtures -149,527.95
16112 · Accumulated Depreciation 286,405.44
16102 · Owned Furniture & Fixtures - Other
136,877.49
Total 16102 · Owned Furniture & Fixtures

16103 · Owned Machinery and Equiptment
16113 · Accumulated Depre- Machinery
16103 · Owned Machinery and Equiptment - Other

Total 16103 · Owned Machinery and Equiptment

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Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2021

16104 · Owned Improvements Dec 31, 21
16114 · Accumulated Depr- Improvements
16104 · Owned Improvements - Other -272,790.58
417,531.27
Total 16104 · Owned Improvements
144,740.69
16105 · Intangible Assets
16115 · Accumulated Amorization -140,309.80
16105 · Intangible Assets - Other 208,260.85

Total 16105 · Intangible Assets 67,951.05

16106 · Owned Miscellaneous -17,232.15
16116 · Accumulated Depreciation- MISC 24,430.31
16106 · Owned Miscellaneous - Other
7,198.16
Total 16106 · Owned Miscellaneous 981,004.91

Total Fixed Assets -54,166.66
100,000.00
Other Assets
17101 · Horse Show Research Investment 45,833.34
17111 · Accumulated Amoritization - HSR 45,833.34
17101 · Horse Show Research Investment - Other 1,979,511.55

Total 17101 · Horse Show Research Investment 25,743.07
25,743.07
Total Other Assets
98.70
TOTAL ASSETS 25,163.00

LIABILITIES & EQUITY 9,750.00
Liabilities 853.75
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable 165,496.60
21001 · Accounts Payable 73,944.88
11,697.12
Total Accounts Payable 29,921.23
18,245.49
Other Current Liabilities 35,700.00
21004 · Sales Tax Payable
21005 · Property Tax Payable
21007 · Youth Scholarships Payable
21008 · Ipeds Upgrade Payable
23001 · Unearned Rev- Membership Dues
23002 · Unearned Rev- Lifetime Member
23003 · Unearned Rev- Voice Sub
23004 · Unearned Rev- Ipeds Sub
23005 · Unearned Rev- Reg items on hold
23006 · Accounts Payable- DNA Lab Fees

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