Voice of the Tennessee Walking Horse - March/April 2021

Owned by 2021 Three-Year-Old
Allyson Armstrong World Grand Champion
Hickory, NC
Contenders

with Tyler Baucom

and Debbie Simons

National Trainers’ Show

Amateur Trail Pleasure
CHAMPION

HeAat TdhelRiintz er
and Debbie Simons

National Trainers’ Show

Amateur All Day Pleasure
CHAMPION

March/April 2021 • Volume 60 No. 2
www.twhbea.com

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Features

42 8 52nd Annual National Trainers’ Show
26 Snappwood Farm

34 Meet TWHBEA Executive Committee

42 54th Southern Championship Show

46 TWHBEA 2020 Internation High Point Champions

55 Abernathy/MS Walking Horse Assoc. Colt Preview

56 Trail Mount Sunday Morning Rain

58 TWHBEA 2020 Versatility High Point Winners

60 Premier Stables Customer Day and Preview

62 TWHBEA International Board Meeting and Election
56 69 Fond Farewell

Every Issue
64 TWHBEA News
75 Stallion Directory
76 Horseman’s Directory
81 Foto Finale
84 TWHBEA Executive Committee and Staff
85 Advertisers’ Index

2021 Three-Year-Old Cover
World Grand Champion
WGC & WC
Contenders
Oh TrOubadOur
with Tyler Baucom
and Tyler Baucom

2021 Three-Year-Old
World Grand Champion Contenders

Owned by Allyson Armstrong
Hickory, North Carolina

Owned by 2
Allyson Armstrong
Hickory, NC

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From The
PresidenT

Jack G. Heffington

Spring is here and TWHBEA and shows this year. The first show is in Little
all its members are excited about Rock, Arkansas on June 19th and on Octo-
the arrival of a new crop of foals. We have ber 16th in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
waited nearly a year or longer to see if our
planned mating for our mares produces what We are proud of our Tennessee Walking
we have envisioned as a beautiful Tennes- Horse, and we ask that you take friends to
see Walking Horse with the gaits that exem- the shows to see the horse that is unique in
plify the best of the breed. its ride and disposition.

The arrival of spring also brings the ex- Our motto at TWHBEA is “Ride a Tennes-
citement of horse shows and trail rides and see Walking Horse today, own one tomor-
TWHBEA, in an effort to further present our row”.
horse to the world and to let people see our
majestic horse that everyone fell in love with I’ll see you at the show and on the trail.
so many years ago, will bring back two
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Trainers’ Show53rd Annual National

The 53rd Annual National Trainers’ Walk For Roses claimed the title of 53rd
Show was held March 18-20, 2021 at the Annual National Trainers’ Show Grand
Calsonic Arena in Shelbyville, Tennessee. Champion with Russ Thompson in the irons
Judges for the 76 classes were Wayne for Brassy, Logan and Manos. I’m Lombardi
Dean, Newton Park and Johnny Puckett. and Gary Edwards rode to the reserve title
The judges for this event are voted on by for Henry Metcalf.
the WHTA membership. The three-day
event had 411 entries, which was down 93 It was a great show with lots of ex-
from last year, but that was only five months citement at being able to gather and see
ago due to the Covid-19 delay in the 2020 friends and lots of good horses. Congratula-
show season. tions to the WHTA on a great show.

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I’m AWGC&WC Proud American
& Michael Wright

Owned by NNaattiioonnaall TTrraaiinneerrss’’SShhooww
Great Oaks Farm
Ripley, TN PPaarrkk PPeerrffoorrmmaannccee CCHHAAMMPPIIOONN

UUnnaanniimmoouussllyy!!

WGC

And Pam Russell

Owned by National Trainers’ Show
Larry and Pam Russell
Pontotoc, MS Amateur Specialty
GRAND CHAMPION

Unanimously

A special thanks to the entire Wright Stables
team for this top honor!

“To GOD Be The Glory”

Charleston
& Hayden Burks

Owned by National Trainers’ Show
Darren & Jackie Luttrell-Greenwalt Two-Year-Old Stallions
& Carolyn Luttrell
Honey Creek Farm • Brownsville, KY CHAMPION

Continuing their
winning ways at the

Trainers’ Show
Unanimously!

TUA2xWC Tyler Baucom and
MCF
National Trainers’ Show
Four-Year-Old Canter CHAMPION

Owned by
Maple Crest Farm
Keith & Lorraine Rosbury
Bell Buckle, TN

GREEN$PANWC&4xRWC
& Jackson Cammack

National Trainers’ Show

Youth Show Pleasure 17
& Under CHAMPION

Unanimously
We are grateful and humbled

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WC

& Jackson Cammack

National Trainers’ Show

Youth 11 & Under
CHAMPION

Unanimously

by all of the kind comments!

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RWC
& Bob Adcock

Owned by National Trainers’ Show Ad Sponsored by
The Bob Adcock Family
Lititz, PA Amateur Three-Year-Old Stallions ADCOCK
RESERVE CHAMPION BROSSINCE 1972

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& Bob Adcock

National Trainers’ Show

Amateur 50 & Over CHAMPION
Unanimously

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SSuiTmWzHzBmElAeerr
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Calsonic Arena • Shelbyville, Tennessee

Halter Show - 12:00 pm • Judge Newton Parks

A. Riders’ Cup Weanling Filly G. Amateur Yearling M. Amateur Weanlings
B. Riders’ Cup Yearling Filly H. Riders’ Cup Model Mares & Geldings N. Equitation 11 & under, no canter
C. Amateur Model I. Youth Weanlings O. Riders’ Cup Model Stallions
D. Riders’ Cup Weanling Colts J. Riders’ Cup Yearling Colts P. Youth Yearling, no stallions
E. AOT Trail Pleasure O/T K. AOT All Day Pleasure O/T Q. AOT Country Pleasure O/T
F. Riders’ Cup 2 & 3 yr. old Model L. Youth Model R. Equitation 12-17, canter

Evening Show - 4:00 pm • Judge Jamie Bradshaw

1. Amateur All Day Pleasure O/T 20. Amateur All Day Pleasure 5 & under O/T

2. Riders’ Cup 2 yr. old Mares & Geldings 21. Youth 17 & under on Mares & Geldings
3. Amateur Trail Pleasure O/T 22. Riders’ Cup Lite Shod 4 & under O/T
4. Youth Pony 17 & under 23. Amateur Mares & Geldings

5. Riders’ Cup Park Pleasure 4 & under O/T 24. Amateur Country Pleasure O/T
6. Riders’ Cup 3 yr. old Mares & Geldings 25. Riders’ Cup Show Pleasure 5 & under
7. Riders’ Cup Trail Pleasure 3 & under O/T 26. TWHBEA/FAST Youth Medallion Canter (Pleasure)
8. Amateur 4 yr. olds 27. Amateur Stallions

9. TWHBEA/FAST Youth Medallion Canter (Performance) 28. Riders’ Cup Park Performance 5 & under
10. Riders’ Cup Country Pleasure O/T 29. Amateur Country Pleasure 5 & under O/T
11. Riders’ Cup Mares & Geldings Speciality 30. Riders’ Cup 3 yr old Stallions
12. Amateur 2 yr. old 31. Amateur Lite Shod O/T

13. Youth Trail Pleasure O/T 32. Amateur Owned & Trained

14. Amateur Park Performance 33. Riders’ Cup Trail Pleasure O/T
15. Riders’ Cup Show Pleasure 34. Amateur Ladies on Mares & Geldings
16. Amateur 3 yr. old 35. Riders’ Cup 4 yr olds (no canter)
17. Youth All Day Pleasure O/T 36. Amatuer Trail Pleasure 5 & under O/T

18. Amateur Park Pleasure O/T 37. Amateur Canter Double Point

19. Riders’ Cup 2 yr old Stallions 38. Riders’ Cup Stake (canter)

All classes specialty unless indicated • O/T = Optional Tack

All classes with 3 entries or less will start with 2nd place payback
Halter Show: A-R entry fee $40 Rider Cup classes add an additional $10 • Payback for classes A-R 1st $60 2nd $50 3rd $40 4th $20

Evening Show: Reg classes- entry fee $50 payback 1st $75 2nd $50 3rd $40 4th $30

Riders’ Cup classes- entry fee $60 payback 1st $125 2nd $75 3rd $50 4th $30 • Stake- entry fee $200 payback 1st $750 2nd $500 3rd $300 4th $150
$30 Inspection fee is not included in the entry fee • $5 per additional class for halter and pleasure

Medallion- entry fee 0 payback 1st $75 2nd $50 3rd $40 4th $30 • $5 Medallion inspection fee

Show Manager: Margo Urad, (931) 359-0597 or (214) 763-7379 Stalls $15/day
For RV or stall reservations please contact Mallory Maddox: 931-359-0592 • RV spots= $50/day

Persons on federal disqualification cannot transport horses to this show and may only participate as a spectator.

2021

National Futurity

A DOUBLE RIDERS’ CUP POINTS SHOW • A qualifying show for The Celebration

Wednesday, august 25, 2021 - 5:00pm - CalsoniC arena - shelbyville, tn

Deadline to enter is Friday, August 1, 2021 (Classes 7, 15, 20, 25) - Enter online at entermywalkinghorse.com
***Jackpot entries received AFTER August 1 through Noon on August 25 will incur a $200 per entry late fee.***

1. Mare & Foal (barefoot or keg shod, natural tail)
2. Amateur Two & Three-Year-Old Country Pleasure
3. Riders’ Cup Darrah Weanlings
4. Riders’ Cup Two & Three-Year-Old Model
5. Broodmares In Hand (barefoot or keg shod, natural tail - judged on conformation, gait & production)
6. Riders’ Cup Rookie Three-Year-Old Trail Pleasure
7. Riders’ Cup Weanling Colts (must be Futurity nominated)
8. Riders’ Cup Two & Three-Year-Old Lite Shod
9. Model Yearling
10. Riders’ Cup Rookie Two-Year-Old Mares & Geldings
11. Riders’ Cup Two-Year-Old Mares
12. Riders’ Cup Fall Weanlings
13. Amateur Two & Three-Year-Old Trail Pleasure
14. Riders’ Cup Rookie Three-Year-Old Country Pleasure
15. Riders’ Cup Weanling Fillies (must be Futurity nominated)
16. Riders’ Cup Two-Year-Old Stallions & Geldings
17. Riders’ Cup Darrah Yearlings
18. Riders’ Cup Two & Three-Year-Old Trail Pleasure
19. Riders’ Cup Two & Three-Year-Old Park Pleasure
20. Riders’ Cup Yearling Fillies (must be Futurity nominated)
21. Riders’ Cup Two & Three-Year-Old Park Performance
22. Riders’ Cup Two-Year-Old Rookie Stallion
23. Amateur Two & Three-Year-Old All Day Pleasure
24. Riders’ Cup Three-Year-Old Mares
25. Riders’ Cup Yearling Colts (must be Futurity nominated)
26. Riders’ Cup Two & Three-Year-Old Show Pleasure
27. Riders’ Cup Three-Year-Old Stallions & Geldings

Entry Fees: Jackpot Classes: $100/Riders’ Cup $110 (If horse was Futurity nominated in 2020)
Jackpot Non-Futurity nominated horses: $250/Riders’ Cup $260

Futurity Nominated Horses - please contact TWHBEA to declare your class
HIO inspection fees will be added to all entry fees • Jackpot 90% payout

*Rookie classes are for horses that have not shown under saddle or driving.

All Owners, Trainers, and Riders must be TWHBEA members in good standing to participate.

For more information contact TWHBEA at 931-359-1574
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CLASS

WithSass

National Trainers’ Show

Two-Year-Old
Mares & Geldings

CHAMPION

with Tanner Burks

My 20

National Trainers’ Show

Experienced
Trainers 36 & Over

CHAMPION

with Charlie Green
Southern

Championship Charity

Open Specialty

CHAMPION

with Tanner Burks

Owned by
Bill & Karen Bean
Tomball, TX & Shelbyville, TN

with Jimmy McConnell

National Trainers’ Show

Owned by Four-Year-Old Mares & Geldings
Bill & Karen Bean
CHAMPION

Tomball, TX & Shelbyville, TN 21

I Am
BLuosotsine g

& Kelly Duschel

National Trainers’ Show

Amateur Two-Year-Old
Stallions CHAMPION

Unanimously

A special thanks to Sam and Blaise for making our debut
performance memorable. I could not have asked for a better ride!

Pitbull
& Caitlyn Duschel

National Trainers’ Show

Andy Adkins Memorial
Youth 17 & Under

GRAND CHAMPION

Dreams do come true! Thank you, Cottonwood Farm
and Danny Kistler for helping make mine a reality!

Owned by Caitlyn & Kelly Duschel • Lincolnton, NC
Managed by Kistler Stables

Midnight In Mexico

and Jamey Thompson

Owned by National Trainers’ Show
Riverside Summit Ranch
Jim and Cindy Heiting Western Park Pleasure
Wartrace, TN and CHAMPION
Riverside, CA
Unanimously

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2xWGC & 3xWC

As I Am andJasonMyatt

National Trainers’ Show Owned by
The Jerry & Jason
Amateur Five-Year-Old Stallions
CHAMPION Myatt Family
Alvaton, KY
Unanimously!

“For God so loved the World that he gave his only
begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him
should not perish but have everlasting life”
John 3:16

Grayton Beach
and Justin Harney

Owned by National Trainers’ Show Trained by
The Justin Harney Family Shod by Danny Burks
Murfreesboro, TN Three-Year-Old
Amateur Mares & Gelding
Ad sponsored by
CHAMPION

Barn PartySnappwood Farm

February 26-27, 2021 Snappwood Farm Tennessee, and Virginia brought over 75
hosted their first annual barn party at colts to give a sneak peek of the talent for
their new facility in the heart of the Smoky the 2021 show season. Many upcoming
Mountains, Sevierville, Tennessee. Jimbo two-year-olds by many top stallions were
Conner, the owner of Snappwood Farm, recognized and purchased.
welcomes everyone to his facility for Walk-
ing In The Smokies Horse Show to be held Snappwood Farm thanks everyone for
April 8-10, 2021. their participation and support of this event
and welcomes everyone back in 2022 for
Trainers from Kentucky, North Carolina, their second annual barn party.

Colts getting ready for the preview Allan Callaway and Lisa Baum Gail Walling and Kim Bailey

The East Tennessee Ladies Auxiliary raised money by selling shirts and Keith and Lorraine Rosbury
baked goods

Snappwood Farm crew Kelly Duschel, Danny Kisler, Jackie Greenwalt, Sarah
Coffee Burks and Allan Price

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Title
Defense

and Samantha Green

National Traners’ Show

Auxiliary & Family Members
CHAMPION

Unanimously!

Honor
Goes To
Skywatch

and Jeff Green

National Traners’ Show

Show Pleasure
Five & Under
Reserve CHAMPION

Owned by
Bedford Walking Horse
Farm, LLC

Honor My Country
2xWC & RWGC
and Stephanie White

National Trainers’ Show

Amateur Five-Year-Old
Mares and Geldings CHAMPION Unanimously!
Owned by Trained by
Toni White Southern Championship Charity
Eatonton, GA and Carl Edwards &
Shelbyville, TN
Mare & Gelding CHAMPION Sons Stables
Dawson, GA
with Gary Edwards
Shod by Brint Simpson

And Janice Fostek

Owned by National Trainers’ Show
Joe Fostek
Roanoke, VA Amateur 15.2 & Under Stallions CHAMPION

Unanimously!

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WGC & WC

& Patti Pollack

National Trainers’ Show

Amateur Trail Pleasure
Five & Under
CHAMPION
Unanimously!

Trail Pleasure
Two & Three-Year-Old

CHAMPION
with BJ Richards

Owned by Trained by
S & P, LLC The Colt Center
Saratoga, CA and Bobby and BJ Richards, trainers
Shelbyville, TN Franklin, TN • 615-708-2658
photo by Shane Shiflet Shod by Terry Moran

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2xWC

& Tanner Johnson

National Trainers’ Show

All Day
Pleasure Youth

CHAMPION

Unanimously!

Proudly Owned by
Tanner & Tucker Johnson
Shelbyville, TN

Semi-Annual International
Board of Directors Meeting

TWHBEA Headquarters
Lewisburg, Tennessee

May 29, 2021
10:30 am

For more information 931-359-1574

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Meet TheTW2HB0E2A1

Jack Heffington
President

Jack G. Heffington was born into walking horses. His parents attended the first Tennessee Walking
Horse National Celebration on their honeymoon in 1939, and he showed in his first show at age nine.
He graduated from the University of Memphis and the University of Arkansas School of Law, and is a
member of the bar in Tennessee and Alabama. He has had a law practice in Murfreesboro and Shel-
byville, Tennessee and currently resides in Shelbyville.
His two daughters have shown horses all their lives and now his three grandchildren are winning
championships in the show ring. A granddaughter, Jayden Jackson, won more championships at the
2020 Celebration than any rider in history.

Ashley Wadsworth
Senior Vice President

In the 35 years Ashley has been a part of our wonderful breed, she has enjoyed and shown in most dis-
ciplines of our breed. Ashley had previously served 6 years as our marketing Vice President. And is now
serving as our Senior Vice President.
Not only an advocate for the Tennessee Walking Horse, but she has a thriving career in the agriculture
industry. She is a territory manager for Bush Hog Inc. In the state of Tennessee and Kentucky.
Her biggest accomplishment in our industry is her recent win of the Amateur Five and under Trail Pleasure
World Grand Championship in 2020 with her beloved Mr. Bentley.
Ashley has a fundamental belief in the future of the walking horse industry, and recognizes the invaluable
contribution of breeders, owners, volunteers and competitors alike. She hopes to continue to serve our breed
well in the future.

Dr. Kasey Kesselring
Breeders Vice President

Dr. Kesselring graduated from St. James School in St. James, Maryland and attended Dickinson College in
Carlisle, Pennsylvania where he earned a BA. He later earned a M.Ed from Middle Tennessee State Uni-
versity, an EdD from California Coast University and a Post-Doctoral Certificate in School Management
from Harvard. During his tenure at Webb School, his search for a recreational outlet he was introduced to
walking horses. With his love of Tennessee Walking Horses, Dr. Kesselring has served as a member of the
TWHBEA National Board of Directors as well as on the Executive Committee in multiple capacities. He
served as a board member for the Tennessee Walking Horse Foundation and later was a founding member
of FAST where he currently serves as Chairman of the Board. Dr. Kesselring has shown both pleasure and
performance horses and in recent years has enjoyed developing his breeding program which has produced
multiple world champion pleasure horses under the Christmas Creek Farm banner.
Dr. Kesselring is supported by his wife Maureen and their two children, Kailin and Konnor.

Dr. Bradley Woodruff
Owners/Exhibitors/International Vice President

Dr. Bradley Woodruff has been a member of TWHBEA since 1990 and a Tennessee Walking Horse breeder
for 30 years. In that time he has been fortunate to have produced a number of Regional Futurity Cham-
pions, State Fair Champions, flatshod winners and trail pleasure horses. He was a long time member of
the Illinois Walking Horse Association, a co-founder and director of the Champagne Breeders and Owners
Association, a past member of WHOA and RHBAA Brad has served on the Executive Committee for 5
terms as VP of the Owners, Exhibitors, International Committee. He is proud to have played a leadership
role in the establishment of the Tennessee Walking Horse Hall of Fame and opening new markets for our
breed in Mexico. Brad was honored as 2020 TWHBEA Member of the Year. He supports all divisions of our
horse and believes it to be the most versatile of any breed

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Executive Committee

Thom Meek
Training Vice President

For Thom, it’s all about quality — in life and in work. It makes sense that one of his most notable profes-
sional accomplishments to date has been giving a new life and identity to Nashville’s beloved Tennessee
Performing Arts Center after 25 years. Past top projects as an Architect include the Opryland Hotel Nash-
ville, Wildhorse Saloon, Bell South Headquarters and currently the Uncle Nearest Distillery in Shelbyville.
As an alum of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Architecture, Thom engages his acquired design
expertise, listening skills and love of innovation and quality when approaching any project.
His proudest moment was when he made his first spot light ride with “The Phantom Menace” in 2003. It is
a night that is still hard to match.
His favorite place is watching a Bedford County sunset from the porch with a favorite beverage. His last
words? “Never ask anyone to do anything that you wouldn’t do yourself.”

James Heiting, Esq.
Equine Welfare Vice President

Jim Heiting, a practicing attorney since 1976, was the president of all the lawyers in California, vice presi-
dent over finances and discipline in the State Bar and has held a variety of positions in the State Bar of Cali-
fornia and the American Bar Association. He is admitted to practice before all relevant courts in California,
including the United States Supreme Court.
Jim has served as the Secretary of the TWHBEA Board of Directors and Executive Committee for two years
before being elected vice president to head the division of Equine Welfare.
Jim and his wife Cindy greatly enjoy all of their Tennessee Walking Horses and competing with them. Jim
has several world championships and world grand championships. Jim and Cindy have three adult sons and
seven grandchildren and make their main residence in Riverside, California. They also frequently visit their
second home in Wartrace, Tennessee.

Frances Bates
Marketing Vice President

Frances is a retired medical professional who also ran her own DOT Drug Screen Collection and BAT
business for 27 years. She is a resident of Wartrace, Tennessee where she serves as President of the Tennes-
see Walking Horse National Museum. She has worked with the museum for 11 years, conducting tours and
educating people on the gait, versatility and beauty of the Tennessee Walking Horse. Frances started with
trail riding and showing flat shod horses in south Georgia, to owning and winning the junior World Grand
Championship and the World Grand Championship and most everything in between. Frances has been a
proud member of TWHBEA for 49 years and have served as a director for the past five years she has served
as Marketing VP for the past year and is now working on her second term.

Joyce Moyer
Administrative/Fiscal/Audit Vice President

Born and raised in Castalia, Ohio Joyce Moyer owns Moyer Accounting Services LLC, a tax account
business. Joyce has a Masters in Education through BGSU, teaches college-level courses through the BGSU
extension college and for business in the State of Ohio.
Joyce also owns Maple Crest Horse Farm LLC and has extended her love, success and involvement of the
Tennessee Walking Horse by being a lifetime member of TWHBEA and serving as an Ohio director since
1988. She has served on all committees for TWHBEA, Executive Committee five times, plus presently Ad-
min-Fiscal. She has consistently promoted and marketed the Tennessee Walking Horse in the United States,
Canada, South America and European countries. Joyce also owned Genius’ Boy Pride, three time Plantation
World Champion. She has operated a breeding, boarding, and lesson farm since the early 90’s. Joyce has
been awarded TWHBEA Pleasure Horse Ambassador.

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Amanda Wright
Performance Horse Vice President

Amanda’s grandfather bought her first registered Tennessee Walking Horse in 2001. She began showing
Tennessee Walking Horses in 2006 after previously showing Spotted Saddle Horses since 1998. Amanda and
her family have a large collection of Tennessee Walking Horses ranging from their beloved WGC Master of
Jazz, over a dozen broodmares, show horses, retirees, and dependable trail horses. They have multiple show
horses in training for both padded performance and flat shod. She has shown and supported almost every
division from weanlings, to trail pleasure, to the amateur canter World Grand Championship. Amanda
is passionate about the halter division and it is her first love, but does equally love her trail horses. She has
traveled across the country and ridden her Tennessee Walking Horses in ID, WY, CO, UT, AR, and Ohio
just to name a few states. Due to her broad involvement in the Walking Horse industry, she has an apprecia-
tion for all aspects of the Tennessee Walking Horse. Amanda is honored to serve this year as your Perfor-
mance Horse VP.

Kristen Reichard
Pleasure Horse Vice President

Kristen is a 4th generation Tennessee Walking Horse owner, breeder, and exhibitor. She currently own seven
registered Tennessee Walking Horses. Kristen supports all facets of the breed from trail riding, to versatili-
ty, to showing, to breeding, and will continue to do so because Kristen believes it is the best breed of horse
alive. Aside from her love for the horse, she is happy to say that her and husband, Kenny, are expecting
their first child this coming July! Kristen truly cannot wait to share her love for the Tennessee Walking
Horse with her baby girl.

Robin Webb, Esq
Member At Large Bylaws/Enforcement Vice President

Senator Robin L. Webb has been a member of the Kentucky State Senate sine 2009. Sen. Webb previously
served in the House of Representatives for 10 years (1999-2009), where she was First Vice-Chair of the
House Appropriations and Revenue Committee and served on all House Budget Subcommittees. A practic-
ing attorney in Carter County, Sen. Webb is a graduate of Morehead State University, with an A.A.S. degree
in mining technology and B.S. in energy and reclamation; and a J.D. from the Chase College of Law at
Northern Kentucky University. She enjoys riding, showing and breeding Tennessee Walking Horses. She is a
certified 4-H Equine and Livestock Instructor and is a member of the Kentucky Walking Horse Association
and the Kentucky Walking Horse Trainers’ Association.

Chris Hazelwood
Member At Large/Youth Vice President

Three generations of my family have bred, raised, and owned Tennessee Walking Horses. I grew up on a
farm in Marshall county which is, today, the base of my family’s breeding operation. I received my bachelor’s
degree in equine sciences from Middle Tennessee State University which opened the door to my first job in
the Walking Horse industry, an internship at Waterfall Farms. From there I went on to serve for a short pe-
riod of time as the manager of Dr Bill Gaw’s G-IV Farm. I took the skills that I learned at both those farms
and applied them to my family’s own breeding operation.
I have a very active 12 year old daughter, Georgia. In addition to her activities in 4-H, Girl Scouts, and her
church choir, Georgia keeps us very busy showing dairy cows, the foals that she’s raising as well as showing
in the 12-17 and equitation divisions.

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T WHBEA Youth
Medallion Class

The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and
Exhibitors’ Association is proud to once again
offer the Youth Medallion Program for the 2021
show season. This class encourages youth riders
to learn and become proficient at the canter. It is
a great way for our industry to regain the canter, and to
reward our youth for achieving excellence at this level.
Youth Medallion classes will be offered at various horse shows throughout the
year. The Medallion program consists of two divisions, performance and plea-
sure, each division with its own end-of-year award. Riders will receive points
determined by their placings in these two divisions, with the rider accumu-
lating the most points in each division receiving an educational scholarship
valued at $500.00.

Guidelines for the Youth Medallion Classes are:

• Open to all youth riders, age 17 and under (age as of January 1).
• Ownership of the horse is not required. Stallions are not allowed.
• Two Medallion Classes exist, one for Flat-Shod horses and one for Performance horses,

performing all three gaits - flat walk, running walk, and canter.
• The rider, not the horse, accumulates points awarded for placing and participating in th

class. Therefore, riders are not required to show the same horse throughout the season.
·
• A $500 college scholarship will be awarded in each division to the rider accumulating

the most points for the current year.

Points of Interest for Show Managers

• There is no cost to a horse show to provide these classes.
• All medallions, ribbons, and payout will be provided to the horse show.
• Payout for medallion classes will be $75, $50, $40, $30, $20, all paid

by TWHBEA.
• There is no entry fee to be collected for Medallion classes.
• At SHOW affiliated shows, the inspection fee for Medallion

entries will be $5.00.

Any horse show manager interested in adding
Medallion classes at his/her show should contact

Mallory Maddox at (931) 359-1574
[email protected]

or Chris Hazelwood at (931) 215-2255
[email protected]

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and Kylie Duvall

Owned by Southern Championship
Christy Duvall
Atwater, OH Youth Country Pleasure
Champion

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& Jamie Lawrence

Southern Championship ©Nat
GRAND CHAMPION

Owned by Roy & Joan Wester • Tomcat, LLC
Trained by Jamie Lawrence Stables • Vinemont, AL • 256-385-0523

Honor And Remember

and Dan Waddell

Southern Championship
Charity

Three-Year-Old Stallions
CHAMPION

We are blessed to enjoy this
journey! Thank you all for your
kind comments and support.

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George and Kim Lewis
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Newville, AL

TLahbeelD i x i e
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©Barr Studio

Southern Championship Charity

Youth 11 & Under

Owned by CHAMPION Trained by
Khloe McSwain Carl Edwards & Sons Stables
Atlanta, GA & Shelbyville, TN 41
Dawson, GA
Shod by Brint Simpson

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The 54th Southern Championship Horse was Hey Tomcat with Jamie Lawrence for
Show was held in Decatur, Alabama for owners Rory and Joan Wester and Tomcat
2021 and proved to be a great move with LLC. Reserve went to I’m Lombardi and
268 entries. The two day event had 57 Gary Edward and rounding out the top three
classes with 16 being Riders’ Cup classes. was Putt For Dough and Bill Cantrell.
The judge was the honorable Chad Adams
of Goldsboro, North Carolina. After the cancelation of the show in
2020 due to Covid-19, what a comeback.
The Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitors’ Congratulations to the Georgia Walking
Association host this legendary show with Horse Exhibitors’ Association on a great
Camp Smile-A-Mile being this years charity. show.

The Walking Horse Grand Champion

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& Jake Jacobs

©Barr Studios Southern Championship Charity

Owned by Amateur Canter
Holton & Jacobs CHAMPION
Murfreesboro, TN
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4xWGC & 7xWC

and Robert Deutsch

TWHBEA International High Point
Adult Walking Ponies Performance

Amateur/Amateur Performance
CHAMPION

3xWGC & 8xWC

©Barr Studio and Robert Deutsch
Unretouched
TWHBEA Motivated Mares
Super Performance Mare of the Year

Southern Championship Charity
Amateur Specialty GRAND CHAMPION

Heart of Dixie Spring Show
Amateur Mare & Gelding CHAMPION

Owned by Anne and Robert Deutsch • Greensboro, NC

2020 High Point Winners

International High Point Open Trail Pleasure AOT Lite Shod
Awards Region 3 RED SUNCHIP ROYAL REIGN ALL AROUND

Weanlings Open Owner – Amy Spinelli Owner – Lori Snyder-Lowe
PRINCESS POPPY
Owner – Sara Ostrum Amateur Lite Shod Open Aged Horses
ROWDY’S CLAIM FORTUNE Performance Specialty
Yearlings Open -- Tie Owner – Richel Underwood
JOSE’ RITZ WATCH PACKIN’ A PISTOL
Owner – Linda Thompson Youth Lite Shod Owner – Amy Spinelli
HAWK’S JUSTICE IS SERVED
I’M THE TALK OF THE TOWN Open 2 Yr. Olds Performance
Owner – Sara Ostrum Owner – Brenley Boyce LUCIEN DEAL FOR REAL
Owners – Eugene Bowling &
Model Open Open Lite Shod Conrad Long
HONEY I’M GOOD MY TITLEIST MOMENT
Owner – Courtney Vaughan Owner – Richel Underwood Country Pleasure 5 & Under
LINE EM UP SILVER
Amateur Country Pleasure Amateur Plantation Pleasure Owner – Erika Dehart
PACKIN’ A PISTOL EXTRA CLASSIC
Trail Pleasure 5 & Under -- TIE
Owner – Amy Spinelli Owner – Margaret Ranft LINE EM UP SILVER
Owner – Erika Dehart
Country Pleasure Youth Open Plantation Pleasure
MISS SARAH ALLEN EXTRA CLASSIC DIXIELAND HONORS
Owner – Lexi Nelms Owners – Regina Swinford &
Owner – Margaret Ranft
Open Country Pleasure Jennifer Stanley
PRINCESS POWER Amateur Park Pleasure
Owner – Terri Smith TITLE BOUT Plantation 4 & Under
DADDY’S LAST DIME
Amateur Trail Pleasure Owner – Elizabeth Thomas Owner – Carolina Carraway
SIOUX NAMI
Open Park Pleasure Lite Shod 5 & Under
Owner – Lauren Green OVERPASS ROWDY’S CLAIM FORTUNE
Owner – Richel Underwood
Trail Pleasure Youth Owner – Brandy Tackett
CLASSICALLY DANGEROUS Park Performance Amateur
AOT Country Pleasure DIXIE’S HOUDINI
Owner – Carolina Carraway HOLY JOSE!
Owners – Harley McClung &
Owner – Sara Ostrum Bo Adams

AOT Trail Pleasure
CODE BLUE RK

Owner – Regan Kaetzel

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All Day Pleasure Amateur International High Point International High Point
WHOOPI’S PROMISE ANGEL Awards Region 4 Awards Region 5

Owner – Wendy Kaufman Model – Open Weanlings Open
LIMELIGHT’S GOLDEN ANGEL LAH TEE DAH
All Day Pleasure Youth
LIMELIGHT & ROSES Owner – Dodi Speece Owners – Chris & Georgia Hazelwood
Owner – Catherine Winstead
Amateur Country Pleasure Model Open -- TIE
All Day Pleasure Canter LIMELIGHT’S GOLDEN ANGEL FIREWITCH
MY RAVINA
Owner – Dodi Speece Owner – Rhonda Ingle
Owner – Caitlin Winstead
Amateur Trail Pleasure BLACK DEVIL IS ARMED
AOT All Day Pleasure ROCKIN’ AT THE RITZ Owners – Kelly & Caitlyn Duschel
14 CARET DIAMOND Owner – Shelli MeHaffey
Owner – Carol Lamberson Lessee - Margo Urad In Hand – Open
I JUST WANT TO SHOUT THF
All Day Pleasure Open Amateur Lite Shod
BLUEGRASS TUNE UNDENIABLY DANGEROUS Owner – Travis Hale

Owner – Charles Hartzheim Owner – Elaine Kapinos Amateur Country Pleasure
MEGABUCKS MM
Gaited Pleasure – Amateur AOT Lite Shod
SHEZA DRAMA MAMA COIN MAKERS LEGACY Owner – Shana Hughes
Owner – Rosalee Manning
Owner – Madeleine McMorrow Country Pleasure Youth
Amateur Specialty I’M A LITTLE FUNKY
5 & Under Amateur SWEEPSTAKES STRONG DOLLAR Owner – David Bullock
All Day Pleasure
MY RAVINA Owner – Butch Allen Amateur Trail Pleasure
SHE’S JAZZ STATION 109
Owner – Caitlin Winstead Park Performance Owner – Franklin Harvey Jr.
A KENNEDY HALF DOLLAR
5 & Under Amateur Trail Pleasure Youth
Country Pleasure Owner – Carole Baxter MY NOVIA
CASH’S JUNE LADY
Owner – Bruce Vaughn Show Pleasure Amateur Owners – Jerry Swallows &
A MARQUISE CUT Karen Allen
5 & Under Amateur Trail Pleasure
THE GIRL’S KNIGHT OUT Owners – Lesia McDowell & Open Trail Pleasure
Owner -- Kala Burgett Kiley Shelby LABELED A PAROLEE
Owners – Eliza & Rachel Dekleyn
5 & Under Amateur Lite Shod Park Performance Amateur
ROYAL REIGN ALL AROUND I’M A SPECIALIST Amateur Lite Shod
MISS DIXIE FLYER
Owner – Lori Snyder-Lowe Owner – Lesia McDowell Owner – Donna Byard

Youth Pleasure Canter All Day Pleasure Amateur Youth Lite Shod
CLASSICALLY DANGEROUS DON’S ANGEL BLACK DEVIL IS ARMED
Owners – Caitlyn & Kelly Duschel
Owner – Carolina Carraway Owner – Dodi Speece
Open Lite Shod
Amateur Country Pleasure – Canter All Day Pleasure Youth I WALK THE WALK
PRINCESS POWER PARTY IN PARIS Owner – Carol Missildine
Owner – Terri Smith
Owners – Margo Urad & Sydney Klein Amateur Park Pleasure
Gaited Pleasure – Youth JOSE’S NO COUNTING ME OUT
SHEZA DRAMA MAMA Lite Shod Canter
UNDENIABLY DANGEROUS Owner – Darden Gladney
Owner – Madeleine McMorrow
Owner – Elaine Kapinos

Youth Park Pleasure
BLACK DEVIL IS ARMED

Owners – Caitlyn & Kelly Duschel

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4xWGC & 4xWC

Do Right

TWHBEA International High Point
Amateur Park Performance
Region 5 & 7
Champion

RWGC & 4xWC

A Sunday
Rose

TWHBEA
International High Point
Amateur Five-Year-Old
Region 7 Champion

4xWGC & 4xWC

Maroon 5

TWHBEA
International High Point
Amateur 50 & Over Region 5
Amateur 60 & 70 and Over Region 7
Champion
Owned by The Dr. Jim Baum Family • Shelbyville, Tennessee

“Continuing to support this great industry day after day, year after year, decade after decade.”