Contender Pre-Celebration Edition The Official Breed Journal • August 2023 CELEBRATION Windermere Farm Jannie Chapman Memphis, TN OWNED BY: WORLD GRAND CHAMPION
& Lilly Riddley The Alan Riddley Family King’s Mountain, NC OWNED BY: Amateur Mares & Geldings Champion Red Carpet Show of the South WGC Contender
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with Kim Lewis LIONSTONE Owned by Kim & George Lewis Newville, AL Three-Year-Old Stallions Open & Amateur CONTENDER Two-Year-Old Geldings Open & Amateur CONTENDER A RED ALERT AMATEUR PARK PERFORMANCE CONTENDER MAYOR BILL 706-816-4821 The Voice • August 2023 2
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FEATURES 12 German Championship 23 A Legacy of Triumph 34 Belfast Lions Club Horse Show 46 Arab Summer Classic 54 West Virginia Summer Classic 64 Walking For The Angels Show 68 Four Generations And Still Walking On 76 Christmas In July 84 Nancy Groover - Yellowstone Connection 90 Money Tree Classic 100 Woodbury Lions Club 108 Khloe McSwain 114 IB Smokin Joe - A TWH Legacy Continues 120 Kentucky Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary Jubilee 121 Illinois Racking & Walking Horse State Chapionship 122 Owingsville Lions Club Horse Show 126 The Tireless Midwife of Sugar Creek Farm’s Foal Success 130 Cornersville Lions Club Horse Show 136 The 2023 Maiden Champion 140 International Pleasure and Colt Grand Championship 145 World Versatility Championship Feature - Koen Morris 148 TWHBEA World Versatility Championship 155 Marshall County Horseman’s Association Horse Show 156 Red Carpet Show of the South 158 TWHBEA Summer Sizzler Halter Show 160b TWHBEA National Futurity 194 TWHBEA Declared Candidates 196 Alabama Walking Horse Ladies Auxiliary Show EVERY ISSUE 190 TWHBEA News 197 Go Geldings Standings 198 Motivated Mares Standings 199 TWHYA News 201 Youth Medallion Class Standings 202 Calendar Of Events 204 Celebration Events 212 Stallion Directory 216 Horsemans Directory 222 TWHBEA Executive Committee & Staff 223 Advertisers’ Index On The Cover: Glory JC and Jeff Laughlin Owned by Windermere Farm, Jannie Chapman World Grand Chapion Contenders Contender Pre-Celebration Edition The Official Breed Journal • August 2023 CELEBRATION Windermere Farm Jannie Chapman Memphis, TN OWNED BY: WORLD GRAND CHAMPION The Official Breed Journal August 2023 • Volume 62 No. 4 Pre-Celebration Issue 159 The Voice • August 2023 4
Owned by Kimberly & Perry Walden Shelbyville, TN &Joe Lester Bred & Raised By Christmas Creek Farm Wartrace, TN Dr. and Mrs. Kasey Kesselring 5 The Voice • August 2023
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• Licensed for 17 years in Tennessee • Principle Broker for 5 years • Qualifying Broker for Alabama for 3 years • Productivity Coach for 5 years • 1 out of every 4.67 homes were sold by a Keller Williams agent • 2.1 Billion IN VOLUME • KELLER WILLIAMS AGENTS HAVE MORE LISTINGS THAN ANY OTHER BRAND #1 BRAND KELLER WILLIAMS RUSSELL REALTY AND AUCTION CELL 931-637-0195 OFFICE 931-359-9393 935 West Commerce St Lewisburg, TN 37091 independently owned and operated ROLLIE T. BEARD 1 OUT OF EVERY 4.67 HOMES WERE SOLD BY A KELLER WILLIAMS AGENT MIDDLE TENNESSEE OR NORTH ALABAMA Let me work for you buying or selling. 7 The Voice • August 2023
Janice Fostek Roanoke, VA OWNED BY: Amateur 15.2 & Under Stallions Contender & Janice Fostek Amateur 15.2 & Under Amateur 15.2 & Under Amateur Specialty Champion Champion Grand Champion Money Tree Classic Columbia Spring Jubilee National Trainers’ Show Unanimously! Unanimously! Unanimously! The Voice • August 2023 8
Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallions Contender & Janice Fostek Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallions Two-Year-Old Stallions with Knox Blackburn Champion Champion Money Tree Classic Spring Extravaganza Unanimously! 9 The Voice • August 2023
Owned by Greg & Melissa Kiser Rosedale, VA & Greg Kiser Christmas In July Amateur Three-Year-Old Stallion CHAMPION Amateur Three-Year-Old Stallion Celebration CONTENDER The Voice • August 2023 10
& Brandon Ailshie Owned by Greg & Melissa Kiser Rosedale, VA Money Tree Classic Two-Year-Old Stallion CHAMPION Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallion Celebration CONTENDER 11 The Voice • August 2023
German Championship Halter Grand Champion - Ole’s Twister & Constanze Schöner Schwarzenbeck After a long Covid break, it was finally time again for the German Championships. It was the 13th time that the championship took place at Josef’s Walkaway Farm in Wemding, Germany. The Show took place June 8th through the 11th, Exhibitors across Germany and the Netherlands made their way to Wemding to show in front of the honorable Judge Leah Boyd from Murfreesboro, TN. 26 Horses made their appearance during the 4 Day Event with overall 287 Entries in the different Classes. Additional to Tennessee Walking Horses the European Foxtrotter Association joined the event during Friday and Saturday for their High Point Show while about 50 Dogs were present for the Landscape Boerboel Show and SABBS Appraisal all 4 days. Probably the greatest thing about the German Championship was that 8 proud youth riders showed their skills. This is the first big Horse Show in Europe to date, where so many youth riders participated. On Thursday morning there was an Exhibitors meeting and a small prep talk with judge Leah Boyd, show management and Announcer Susanne Werner and the participants. Afterwards, it was finally time to start on the oval track with the qualifications in the English Rail classes and after a short break, the evening session of the qualifying Western Rail classes in the Barefoot, All Day, Country and Trail Pleasure divisions began. Friday morning belonged to the Showmanship, Halter and Model classes, where the first Grand Champions were already crowned. Dressage, TWH over Fences provided variety on Friday afternoon, before the evening continued with Youth, Equitation and the first Grand Championship Rail classes under a beautiful sunset on the oval. Submitted By Denise Bader The Voice • August 2023 12
Above: Obstacle Trail Mariska Hoogesteger Below: Youth Champions Saturday morning provided fun and excitement for spectators and exhibitors in Barrel Race, Pole Bending, Western Dressage as well as the Obstacle Trail which consisted of complete natural trail obstacles and provided great competition for competitors in the sunshine outdoors. In the late afternoon, Grand Champions continued to be crowned in the Rail classes and in the Champagne/Water Glass class and Ride a Buck, the competitors once again showed that Tennessee Walking Horses are the horses with the smoothest gaits in the world. At the final session on Sunday morning, competitors showed up and showed out in the Lead Line, Egg & Spoon, Youth and Western Rail classes Grand Championships and the Grand Championship Canter Stake class. Congratulations to all participants and many thanks to TWHBEA and all supporting helpers without whom, the championship could not have taken place. Halter Morning Egg & Spoon Champion Sara Garcia and Ritz’s Final Affair 13 The Voice • August 2023
Model Grand Champion - Black Series & Denise Bader Amateur English or Western Grand Champion - Smokin’s Last Pixie & Linda Stadler Wekimas Colour Jazz and Kimberley Kögel Obstacle Trail Constanze Schöner Schwarzenbeck Over Fences Loyal Label and Constanze Schöner Schwarzenbeck Denise Bader with judge, Leah Boyd The Voice • August 2023 14
Two-Year-Old Walking Stallions Contender & Bill Callaway The Bob Adcock Family Lititz, PA Shelbyville, TN OWNED BY: 15 The Voice • August 2023
& Ashley Young Owner-Amateur Riders on Two-Year-Old Walking Mares or Geldings Contender Ashley Young Panama City, FL Lititz, PA OWNED BY: The Voice • August 2023 16
Owner-Amateur Riders on Five-Year-Old Walking Stallions Contender & Bob Adcock RWC The Bob Adcock Family Lititz, PA Shelbyville, TN OWNED BY: 17 The Voice • August 2023
Three-Year-Old Walking Stallions Contender & Bill Callaway The Bob Adcock Family Lititz, PA Shelbyville, TN OWNED BY: The Voice • August 2023 18
Owner-Amateur Riders on Four-Year-Old Walking Stallions Contender The Bob Adcock Family Lititz, PA Shelbyville, TN OWNED BY: & Bob Adcock 2xWC & 2xRWC 19 The Voice • August 2023
The Bob Adcock Family Lititz, PA Shelbyville, TN OWNED BY: Elite Owner-Amateur Gentlemen Riders on Walking Stallions Contender & Bob Adcock The Voice • August 2023 20
Owner-Amateur Riders on Walking Stallions, 15.2 & Under Contender & Bob Adcock The Bob Adcock Family Lititz, PA Shelbyville, TN OWNED BY: 21 The Voice • August 2023
Dawn Dill Dexter, KY Leighanne Tibbs Photo by: Lisa McCoy Photography OWNED BY: HANDLER: Model Contender for World Championship Honors The Voice • August 2023 22
A Legacy of Triumph Justified Honors and the Baum Family When Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum stepped into the winner’s circle after the final class of the 2022 Celebration, it was not the first time they had won back-to-back world championships. In fact, Lisa had just ridden Strike to the title for the second year in the Owner-Amateur Ponies World Grand Championship on Friday night and Dr. Baum and Do Right had captured the Owner-Amateur Park Performance World Grand Championship on Thursday night for the second time. What more could you ask? How about a second World Grand Championship? By Mary Beth Pruett The crowd roared its approval as Justified Honors, ridden by John Allan Callaway, took the spotlight ride around the big oval, repeating their 2021 victory and joining the rarified ranks of horses winning two World Grand Championships. John Allan became only the eighth trainer in the history of the John Allan Callaway & Justified Honors Celebration to win back-to-back world titles. at the 2021 National Celebration 23 The Voice • August 2023
Originally from the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area, the Baums made their way to Middle Tennessee in the early 1970s. Dr. Baum inherited a love for the Tennessee Walking Horse from his parents Leo and Jean Baum. Beginning with trail riding, the family soon developed the itch for showing and bought their first show horse. That one horse led to a whole string of show horses and a strong involvement in the Tennessee Walking Horse business. Jean, who continued showing until the age of 91, served on the Walking Horse Owners’ Association board and was a Walking Horse Report correspondent. She was inducted into the Celebration Hall of Fame in 2008. The family’s love of horses also led son and daughter Jim and Karen Baum into careers as veterinarians, Karen with a practice in Virginia and Jim just outside Shelbyville, Tennessee. The third sibling, Jeff Baum, operates three airports and has an air charter business. Horses also led to Jim’s introduction to Lisa, who showed dressage, hunter-jumpers and Arabians. After being introduced to the Tennessee Walking Horse, she wasted no time becoming a fixture in the walking horse show ring. Justified Honors came into the Baum’s lives in 2020. Bred by Dr. Robert C. Watkins of Chicago Heights, Illinois, sired by Honors and out of Maypine’s Doll Baby, the black stallion was originally named Maypine’s Chauncy. “Dr. Watkins had a really good friend whose name was Chauncy,” Lisa explains. “He died right before this colt was born and that’s where the name came from. Even though Dr. Jim & Lisa Baum The Voice • August 2023 24
“We were so lucky to get that horse,” says Lisa Baum. “We had seen him working, and John Allan and Bill told us that if we wanted him, it was time to buy him.” The purchase was made in the spring with plans for Jim to show him in the amateur division. Those plans changed when they realized they had a potential World Grand Champion on their hands. “Jim showed him for the first time in Columbia,” says Lisa. “It was pouring rain and it was a big class, but Chauncy won in a unanimous decision.” The couple changed course, turning his show ring career over to John Allan. Their confidence was well founded, as he went on to be a three-year-old world champion stallion and a fouryear-old world champion stallion. When it was time to decide between showing in the Junior World Grand Championship in 2021 or going for it all in the World Grand Championship, the Callaways and the Baums met and took a vote. They decided to go for it. In winning the stake class as a four-year-old, he joined the ranks of such horses as I Am Jose, Shaker’s Shocker and Sun’s Delight. “It’s still hard to explain,” Lisa remembers, “how we felt that night. We never the name was changed before we bought him, I still call him Chauncy, out of respect for his breeder’s friend.” Chauncy had limited saddle time as a two-year-old and did not show that year. But his talent and ability caught the attention of Dr. Baum as he was making veterinary visits to Twin Oaks, where the Callaways have their training operation. Justified Honors’ portrait is on display at the TWHBEA Headquarters in Lewisburg, TN “Those plans changed when they realized they had a potential World Grand Champion on their hands” 25 The Voice • August 2023
had dreamed of having a horse win the big stake class. I get shivers just talking about it, even now. I remember sitting there when those lights went out, and I thought he had won. But you just don’t know what was written on those judges’ cards.” The win in 2021 led to a full breeding schedule at Sugar Creek Farm, with the champion making the trip three or four times a week from Twin Oaks, where he continued in training. His championship form only got better during the 2022 show season, as he made numerous appearances in exhibitions. Demand from the crowds grew for the five-year-old to make another Celebration appearance and when the gate opened for the qualifying class for the big stake in 2022, his appearance was greeted with a roar. The last night of the Celebration was a wet one, with on and off rain, lighting and a deluge that delayed the show for over an hour. The wet track was no deterrent to John Allan and Justified Honors, and he once again wore a horseshoe of roses out of the ring. “It was a little strange in the winners circle,” says Lisa. “The owners from the previous year are supposed to present the trophy to the new winners. So they just handed me the trophy and said I would have to present it to myself!” She goes on, “Something that is so special to me is our grandson Bentlee, Jacob’s son, who accompanied the family to the presentation. It brings tears to my eyes to see him – the fourth generation of this family to enjoy horses and horse shows. I’m glad he gets to experience it. After all, how many people ever get to win a World Grand Championship?” Lisa Baum, Justified Honors, trainer John Allan Callaway & Dr. Jim Baum The Voice • August 2023 26
Justified Honors continues his breeding career at Sugar Creek Farm, where his first crops of colts are hitting the ground. Stud manager David Williams says, “We haven’t seen a stallion like Justified in a very long time. The ease at which he performs is enjoyable to watch. His structure is the main reason it’s so easy for him and we are seeing this structure in his foals. The length of leg, the up-right head set and proportional length of neck, his focus in the show ring. With each performance you think he could be no better, but he raises the bar every time he enters the ring. When he won in 2021, he was still an immature horse in structure and attitude. The maturation of his body and mind contributes to the flawlessness of his performances. We are very excited at Sugar Creek to see the development of his offspring. We have high expectations.” The big question in everyone’s mind is whether Justified Honors and John Allan will take a shot at making their repeat win a three-peat. Lisa is cautious but hopeful. “It will be a team decision,” she says firmly. “If the stars line up and he’s feeling good and working good, we may show him,” she said. Time will tell, and the question will be answered on the first Saturday night in September when the organist plays “Flat Walk Boogie” and the horses make their entrance into the big oval. “he raises the bar every time he enters the ring” 27 The Voice • August 2023
& John Allan Callaway Dr. Barbara Moersch Jacksonville, AL OWNED BY: Youth Mare & Gelding Class Mare & Gelding Canter Class Julia Callaway John Allan Callaway Watch for this high-stepping horse at the Celebration! The Voice • August 2023 28
Walking For Cancer AMATEUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD STALLIONS CHAMPION & Jake Jacobs 29 The Voice • August 2023
OWNED BY Belfast Lions Club WALKING HORSE CHAMPIONSHIP CANTER & R.M. Kellett The Voice • August 2023 30
Owned by Vying for honors in the Open Specialty Class at the Celebration
Owned by Three-Year-Old Mare & Gelding CONTENDER & Michael Wright The Voice • August 2023 32
The Jacobs Family would like to wish everyone the best of luck at the Celebration!
& Ally Jo Jacobs Larue, Anne, Bart McWaters & Ally Jo Jacobs Shelbyville, TN Murfreesboro, TN OWNED BY: Youth 11 & Under Pony Contender
& Ally Jo Photos by Shane Shifflet Ally Jo Jacobs Murfreesboro, TN OWNED BY: Youth 11 & Under Gelding Contender
& Ally Jo Photos by Shane Shifflet Ally Jo Jacobs Murfreesboro, TN OWNED BY: TRAINED BY: Youth 11 & Under Show Pleasure Contender
Ain’t He Grand Photo by Shane Shifflet . . .and though she be but little, she is fierce Ally Jo Jacobs Murfreesboro, TN Leigh Stewart OWNED BY: INSTRUCTOR: Youth 11 & Under Equitation Thank you, Miss Leigh! Contender
& Ally Jo Photo by Marty Barr Leighann Gregory Ally Jo Jacobs & Riley Gregory Murfreesboro, TN Franklin, KY TRAINED BY: OWNED BY: Youth 11 & Under Country Pleasure Contender
& Ally Jo Jacobs Ally Jo Jacobs Murfreesboro, TN OWNED BY: Youth 11 & Under Mare Contender Photos by Jennifer Barr
“A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” - Yoko Ono
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS As a member of TWHBEA, you have access to programs that are designed to recognize achievers who enjoy their Tennessee Walking Horses in a variety of ways. Whether you enjoy a peaceful stroll down a wooded trail, the exhilaration of rounding the third barrel or making a blue-ribbon ride in the show ring – we have a program for you! New in 2023, we are offering ONE FREE PROGRAM with your membership. And, it’s easier than ever to enroll in our programs online! Our program year runs through September 30, so there’s still plenty of time to sign-up and earn points/ hours for your achievements. Take a look at the offering of member programs and let us know if you have any questions. You can find more information at twhbea.com, by emailing [email protected], or calling 931-359-1574. Don’t forget, your membership also entitles you to discounts from Sherwin Williams, Office Depot, John Deere, Toro, New Holland, tenda, FarmPaint.com, and more. 250 N. Ellington Pkwy, Lewisburg, TN 37091 (931) 359-1574 | twhbea.com MOTIVATED MARES This program is open to all registered mares regardless of age. Once you pay the nomination fee, you start earning points immediately every time you show. The program is broken down into four categories - Junior Mare (5 & under) and Senior Mare (6 & over) for both performance and pleasure divisions. There will be payouts to the top mares in each category. GELDING OPPORTUNITY This program is open to all registered TWHBEA geldings regardless of age. Once you pay the nomination fee, you start earning points immediately every time you show. The program is broken down into four categories - Junior Gelding (5 & under) and Senior Gelding (6 & over) for both performance and pleasure divisions. There will be payouts to the top geldings in each category. VERSATILITY 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 ways to participate. You can enter one event or compete in them all! Visit our website for complete information on eligibility and rules. TRAILS The TWHBEA Trails (Distance) Program is designed to recognize trail riding enthusiasts who enjoy spending time on the trail and competing in trail events. Horse/rider teams climb the achievement ladder and receive awards based on how many hours they spend on the trail. You can learn more about the awards on our website. YOUTH Several programs and competitions are available to our youth members, including scholarships, scout patches, creative contests, and special achievement awards for participating in 4-H and/or FFA. INTERNATIONAL HIGH POINT Horses owned by TWHBEA members automatically earn points at affiliated shows toward year-end high point awards. Horses compete against other horses Regionally and Nationally. High point results are included in iPEDs and owners of winning horses receive recognition. CERTIFIED RIDING INSTRUCTOR TWHBEA promotes consistent, prepared, and educated instructors in the Tennessee Walking Horse field through the Certified Riding Instructor (CRI) and Trail Riding Instructor (TRI) programs. Individuals who complete the certification receive the CRI and/or TRI designation and are listed on the TWHBEA website. 33 The Voice • August 2023
Belfast Lions Club Horse Show José It Ain’t So with R. M Kellett, met by Jake Jacobs Family & friends after a Championship win On June 16, 2023, the historic 62nd annual Belfast Lions Club Horse Show took place, organized by the Belfast Lions Club. The event proved to be a resounding success, generating approximately $6,500, which will be thoughtfully allocated to various worthy causes throughout the year. Notably, a portion of the proceeds was directed towards the International Lions Club, aiming to assist individuals in acquiring much-needed eyewear. Additionally, the Belfast Lions Club demonstrated their commitment to the local community by contributing funds to illuminate the city’s streets, ensuring safer and more well-lit public spaces. Moreover, a portion of the profits was dedicated to maintaining the grounds of the community-based park throughout the year, highlighting Robert Deutsch & Georgia Florida Line The Voice • August 2023 34
Michael & Gay Dempsey, Jordan Golden, and Charles Gleghorn Jerry Williams, Layne Leverette, Laynie Jo & Mandy Leverette, and The Queen the Lions Club’s dedication to the beautification and upkeep of the area. Joseph Goldman expertly judged and marked the cards for the 31 classes and 85 entries. R.M. Kellett and Jose’ It Ain’t So claimed the coveted championship ribbon and floral horseshow as symbols of their Belfast championship win, carrying them back to Murfreesboro, Tennessee for the Jake Jacobs family. The Belfast Lions Club Horse Show not only showcased the extraordinary talent of participants but also exemplified the spirit of philanthropy and community service. Through their charitable endeavors and commitment to excellence, the Belfast Lions Club once again demonstrated why their horse show remains an eagerly anticipated and cherished event in the equestrian world. She’s Whiskey Tango & Emma Black are met by Mandy and Layne Leverette Perfect War Hawk & Robert Nelms met by Tate Abernathey, Taylor Legate, Cena Martin, owner Chavengy Beasley & Amber Nelms 35 The Voice • August 2023
The Dempsey Family with Drop A Line, Spencer Benedict, Charles Gleghorn, & Jeff Brown Larry & Elsie West with Tejano and Daniel & Aubrey Schmidt Bobby Beech & David Landrum Freda Dean, Jane Priolo, & Anne Frank enjoying the show Family & Friends meet He’s Back In The Saddle Again with Robert Nelms The Voice • August 2023 36
& Lakelyn Mathews Laci Mathews Clarksville, TN OWNED BY: Trail Pleasure Youth Contender 37 The Voice • August 2023
Laci Mathews Look for this team as they vie for World Grand Champion Honors! & Amateur Five-Year-Old Stallions Contender Laci Mathews Clarksville, TN OWNED BY: The Voice • August 2023 38
& Laci Mathews Laci Mathews Clarksville, TN OWNED BY: Youth 12 - 17 Contender 39 The Voice • August 2023
& Jimmy McConnell Mike Floyd Columbia, TN Photo by Sid Abernathy OWNED BY: 15.2 & Under Contender The Voice • August 2023 40