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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Exp erienced Trainers Say Cash Sp otted Model Stuntman’s Magic Maker /Juke Joint Sp otted Country P leasure The Skywalker Sp otted Trail P leasure Rock That Thing Sp otted L ite Shod There Aint Nothin To I t Sp otted O p en Shod W ithout A W arning Sp otted Trainer O f The Year Dickie Gardner Sp otted Am ateur/ Youth Jaylnn Evans O ne N ight Show W oodb ury L ions Club Multi-N ight Show Christmas I n July B arn of the Year Joe L ester Stab les
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Am ateur Exhib itor Randy Stone Youth Exhib itor Madalyn Smith Trainer of the Year P erform ance Blaise Broccard Trainer of the Year P leasure Keegan Meadows O w ner of the Year L arue and Ann McW aters Industry Am b assador Terry Mosley B est D ressed Am ateur Rob yn Parson/Kala Burgett B est D ressed Youth Aub rey Derickson
Congratulations to all of the Readers’ SCOOP SELECTIONS ChoiceCHOICE award winners TheWINNERS Scoop! READERS’ RESERVEfrom AWARD The Scoop Selection Readers’ Choice had more ballots sent in this year than ever before because we offered an online ballot for the first time. Several divisions had ties so we congratulate both winners. The Scoop enjoys seeing everyone’s votes each year!
LEVERETTE HOSTS PREVIEW
Layne Leverette and Sons Stables welcomed a large group of Walking Horse supporters on Saturday, February 4th to their annual Colt Preview. Those attending were served a great meal and treated to a viewing of some of the industry’s youngest contenders for the upcoming show year. This event easily cured the winter blues with a great time of fellowship, food, friends and horses, topped off with a beautiful backdrop of blue skies and sunshine. The Scoop enjoyed capturing some great moments of the day!
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COVERAGE
Layne Leverette Barn Party
ADVERTISERS VOLUME 27 ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The Scoop, Inc. 409 Elm Street, P. O. Box 1658, Shelbyville, TN 37162-1658 931-680-5696 • 931-680-2860 (fax) www.thescooponline.com
PUBLISHER
Jacquelyn Elliott Way
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Lisa Baker
ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Laura Brandon Julie Graham Sally Reiley
EDITOR Jeffrey McGee GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Crystal Carter Pamela Moore Lauren Wilkinson
Scan to view The Scoop Social Media! The Scoop Walking Horse Publication (ISSN 15551040) is published semi-monthly, except monthly in January and February by The Scoop Inc, 409 Elm St, Shelbyville TN 37160. Periodicals Postage Paid at Shelbyville TN and at additional mailing offices. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: The current subscription rate is $50.00/ year but is subject to change without notice. Foreign subscriptions may be subject to additional charges depending upon shipping costs. All foreign subscriptions must first contact the publication office at the address listed on this page prior to receiving subscription rights.
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................................................ Switchblade ............. Superbowl MVP/I Am Big Enough/ ................................. The Country Lineman .......... Cavender/Mr. Heisman/Uptight Jose ........................................... He’s Chillin Out Catherine Zeta Jones I’m A Dixie Dolly Caroline Stanley Jose’s Twist of Gin Legend of Zelda Phyllis Langley King Mojo Headliner At The Ritz/Daddy’s Home
4 Mac Stables A Dixie Lady A King Pin A King Thing A Rain Delay Ally Jo Jacobs Aubrey Derrickson Barron Witherspoon Black Gins Scout Blaise Broccard Bombay Sapphire Boon’s Gin Born A Maverick Carl Edwards and Son Stables Carrie Martin Charlie Savage Charlie’s Phantom Charlie’s Ritzy Lady Charlies Perfect Angel Chupacabra Cole Haan Conover Dan Waddell Deb Sims Deep Down In Dixie Dobbie Gray Donald Midkiff Epic Ferrani 308 First Knight Out Form A Line Forrest Gump Georgia Florida Line Gi Gi’s Majestic Harley Quinn He’s Relentless Honor And Remember Honor And Salute Honor Of The Ritz Hotty Toddy Gosh Almighty I Am Lady Wolf
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I’m Charlie Daniels I’m Coach Cal IB Smokin Joe Jaylnn Evans Jimmers Country Girl Joe Jacoby Jose Tom Boy Karen Gaither Kaufux Keegan Meadows Kid Can Do Kimberly Walden Knock Down Drag Out Laney Mullinax LaRue & Ann Mcwaters Laura Gilliam Lined With Silver Dollars Look Who I Am Mayor Bill Me and Pocahontas Miss Stone’s Cash Mr True Blue North Carolina Championship Our Girl Charlie Powerstroke’s Evening Star Pride Of Oopz Doo Randy Stone Resurgence Robyn Parsons Self Made Money She’s My Shady Lady She’s Salsarita Shipwrecked Stuntman’s Magic Maker Tha Pink Panther The Iron Door Tinman Too Titleist Masterpiece Top Shelf Toddy Trump Card Twisted With Honors Two Guns LLC Ultra Gray Pistol Walkin Chic Without A Warning Zendaya Tinman Too Titleist Masterpiece Top Shelf Toddy Trump Card Twisted With Honors Two Guns LLC Ultra Gray Pistol Walkin Chic Without A Warning Zendaya
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Yearling Tee Martin W eanling Charlene Darling Model Catherine Z eta Jones L ead L ine Tinman Too Youth 11 & Under Cole H aan Youth 12-17 The Dixi e L ab el / A Sup er Bowl MVP Youth N ov ice Jose’s Tomb oy 2 Year O ld Mares/ Gelding I ’m A Dixi e Dolly 2 Year O ld Stallion W ichita 2 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings A Dix ie L ady 2 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions H otty Toddy Gosh Almighty 3 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings I Am L ady W olf /Smokin’
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS 3 Year O ld Stallions Cavender 3 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings U ltra Grey Pistol 3 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Born A Maverick 4 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings Pap p y Time 4 Year O ld Stallion Mr. True Blue 4 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings H onor And Salute 4 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Black Gin’s Scout 5 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings A Code O f H onor 5 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions TU A 15. 2 Stallion Form A L ine 15. 2 Mare/ Gelding I Am Bold And Sp icy 15. 2 Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Nine Carat Diamond
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS 15. 2 Am ateur Stallion A Kingp in Youth P ony 14 & Under I Am Big Enough Youth P ony 15-17 Time To Tease Adult P ony Strike Am ateur Canter H onor My Country Elite Am ateur Mr. H eisman/A King Thing Am ateur/ Am ateur Twisted W ith H onors N ov ice Am ateur a n Am ateur Mare H arley Q uinn Am ateur Gelding U p tight Jose Am ateur Stallion Gin’s Shadow AO T Ferrari 3 0 8
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Show P leasure Georgia Florida L ine Am ateur Show Ep ic
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Youth Show P leasure Annie’s L ined W ith Cash L ite Shod O p en Big Time Bandit L ite Shod Am ateur H ello I ’m Johnny Cash F ine Harness Call My L awyer/Koufax All D ay P leasure Adult H eadliner At The Ritz / Miss Belle Starr W All D ay P leasure Youth I B Smokin Joe All D ay P leasure 5 & Under 4 0 1K O p en P ark P erform ance Praise And H onor Am ateur P ark P erform ance Do Right/A Touche
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS O p en P ark P leasure A Titleist Masterp iece Am ateur P ark P leasure L ined W ith Silver Dollars Trail P leasure 3 & Under Peaky Blinders Trail P leasure 5 & Under King Moj o/Jose’s Twist O f Gin Trail P leasure Am ateur Self Made Money Youth Trail P leasure L ab eled A Parolee N ov ice Trail P leasure Resurgence Country P leasure Am ateur Gigi’s Maj estic / L ine I tem Veto N ov ice Country P leasure Z endaya Country P leasure 5 & Under Ship wrecked Country P leasure Youth First Knight O ut
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Equitation Youth 11 & Under Ally Jo Jacob s Equitation 12-14 Kate Cowan Equitation Youth 15-17 Riley Gregory Equitation Adult Allison Thorson Instructor of the Year L eigh Stuart Aged Mares & Geldings H onor And O b ey Aged Stallion ifie n Sire of the Year Dixi e L ineman /H onors Auxiliary Horse of the Year Dob ie Gray Classic Horse of the Year Cashin I n O n The Faith Young Trainers She’s My Shady L ady Exp erienced Trainers Dixi e Road
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Sp otted Model I ’m General Jackson/Jail H ouse Bandit Sp otted Country P leasure Polish Me A Grammy Sp otted Trail P leasure H e O wns The Night Sp otted L ite Shod L ittle Big Town Sp otted O p en Shod Chewb acca/Trump Card Sp otted Trainer O f The Year L eighanne Tib b s Sp otted Am ateur/ Youth L aura Gilliam O ne N ight Show Red Carp et Show of the South, Pulaski Multi-N ight Show North Carolina Champ ionship , Asheville B arn of the Year Formac Am ateur Exhib itor Karen Gaither
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Youth Exhib itor L aney Mullinax Trainer of the Year P erform ance Dan W addell Trainer of the Year P leasure Carrie Martin O w ner of the Year Phyllis L angley/ Ray and Serena Carr Industry Am b assador Kimb erly W alden B est D ressed Am ateur na Mi i B est D ressed Youth Kara Brooke Adams
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Yearling The Golden Ticket /Chup acab ra W eanling Fire M U p Charlie Model Back I n The Saddle Again L ead L ine Annie O akley/My L ittle Pony Youth 11 & Under Pride O f O op Z Doo Youth 12-17 The Pink Panther Youth N ov ice Jose’s Vindicator 2 Year O ld Mares/ Gelding Jimmer’s Country Girl 2 Year O ld Stallion L ook W ho I Am 2 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Conover 2 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Charlie Savage 3 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings H ap p y Face /Summer Roses
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS 3 Year O ld Stallions H onor O f The Ritz 3 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Kid Can Do 3 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Voyager 4 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings O ur Girl Charlie 4 Year O ld Stallion H onor And Rememb er 4 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings The Mandalorian 4 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Glory/Cap tain W oodrow F Call 5 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Top Shelf Toddy 5 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions H e’s Relentless 15. 2 Stallion I ’m Pushin N L ine /StarPower CC 15. 2 Mare/ Gelding Charlie’s Phantom 15. 2 Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Charlie’s Ritzy L ady
OBITUARY- MICHAEL BASKETT Michael Keith Baskett of Fall Branch, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. We want the latest Scoop… Send your News items to The Scoop! (931-680-5696) or thescoopgraphics@gmail.com
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He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was a service member of the Tennessee National Guard. He worked over 20 years at Kingsport Press/Quebecor. Horses were his passion and the barn his castle. He also enjoyed many sports: softball, basketball, and golf. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and son. Most ll e l ed pending i e i
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his daughter and son-in-law. Mike had a great sense of humor. He was a kindhearted, genuine, hardworking, and a loving man. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Along with his wife Lisa, he is also survived by his; daughter, Amber Zahnd and husband Chris, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruble Baskett Sr.; his mother, Eva Brawner Baskett; sisters, Lorna Evans, Wilma Baskett, and Geneva Murray; brothers, Paula and Ruble Baskett, Jr. Mickey and Dru McCormick enjoyed a day of sun and fun at the recent Colt Preview hosted by Layne Leverette.
GLADNEY TO JUDGE SOUTHERN BELLE The Walking Horse Owners Association recently announced their selection to judge the Southern Belle Triple Crown Horse Show. Darden Gladney of Homer, Louisiana has accepted the task. The event is scheduled for March 30–April 1, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida. For more information about the show, please visit the WHOA website at www.walkinghorseowners.com.
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EVENTS, DEADLINES & HAPPENINGS AT THE PENNYROYAL The Pennyroyal Charity Horse Show is set as the kick-off show for the 2023 season. It will take place on March 3rd & 4th at Oak Grove Equestrian Center in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The show is in its second year as a new fundraiser for Pennyroyal Hospice (a 501(c)3). e ne i iller H p in ille, en i e fi i l spirit of The Pennyroyal and will host the Exhibitors’ Party on Thursday, March 2, beginning at 6:00PM. Dinner will be provided and a cash bar will be available. This party is free to attend, but attendees must reserve a ticket as capacity is limited. Contact Jennifer Barr by text or phone at 931-205-3493 or email thepennyroyal22@gmail.com to reserve your free ticket.
Stalls are available at $45/night and includes 2 bags of shavings. ddi i n l ing ep r ed r g e fi e r $6.50/bag. If working from your trailer, there is a $27 grounds fee per horse, per day (arena required). Stall deadline is Wednesday, February 23. Stalls may be reserved by calling or texting 931-2053493 or email thepennyroyal22@gmail.com. WKDZ and WHVO radio stations will be broadcasting live from The Pennyroyal from 3-5:00PM both Friday and Saturday of the show, including interviews with trainers and exhibitors. Entries may be made online at www.entermywalkinghorse.com. SHOW HIO fees are NOT included in the entry fees. e ded i le d n i n r find re enn r l Hospice, visit pennyroyalhospice.com and click donate. We’re looking forward to an amazing weekend of friends, horses, and fellowship! Join us!
OBITUARY- MERLE STUART Walking Horse supporter Merle Stuart has passed away. He was the husband of Shirley Stuart and the father of Leigh Stuart, Lynn Marchetti and Jim Stuart. Please keep the Stuart Family in your thoughts and prayers. A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS 15. 2 Am ateur Stallion Knock Down Drag O ut Youth P ony 14 & Under The Country L ineman /The U ltimate H onor Youth P ony 15-17 I Am Busting L oose Adult P ony Dreamcatcher’s Santana /Joe Jacob y Am ateur Canter I ’m Jordan Elite Am ateur Miss Stone’s Cash Am ateur/ Am ateur U sher N ov ice Am ateur Alfa Romeo Am ateur Mare Powerstroke’s Evening Star Am ateur Gelding Flying H igh CC Am ateur Stallion The I ron Door
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS AO T Mr Gamecock /Google Com Show P leasure W alkin Chick /An Exe cutive Privilege Am ateur Show Acclaim
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Youth Show P leasure I ’m Coach Cal L ite Shod O p en The Mexican Mafia L ite Shod Am ateur Two Gunns L L C F ine Harness I n Ted’s I mage All D ay P leasure Adult Petal Pushin Jazz All D ay P leasure Youth L et’s Get Rowdy All D ay P leasure 5 & Under O verknight Success /John W ick O p en P ark P erform ance W anted TH F
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Am ateur P ark P erform ance Mayor Bill O p en P ark P leasure Pap acito Am ateur P ark P leasure Boston Bay Trail P leasure 3 & Under The Tiger L ily Trail P leasure 5 & Under Daddy’s H ome DH Trail P leasure Am ateur A Rain Delay Youth Trail P leasure I ’m Pab lo Escob ar N ov ice Trail P leasure Betrayal Country P leasure Am ateur H ey Charlene /L egend O f Z elda N ov ice Country P leasure Bomb ay Sap p hire Country P leasure 5 & Under Deep Down I n Dixi e Country P leasure Youth H e I s Forrest Gump
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Equitation Youth 11 & Under Ruth Collins Equitation 12-14 John Garrett Burton Equitation Youth 15-17 Marley Doyle Equitation Adult Brooklyn Fuss Instructor of the Year Kim Bailey/Nicole Carswell Tolle Aged Mare & Gelding Charlie’s Perfect Angel /She’s Salsarita Aged Stallion Joe Pa /Mach 1 Sire of the Year Jose Jose Auxiliary Horse of the Year Bad Economy /Me And Pocahontas Classic Horse of the Year Versace’s Dollar Young Trainers Beiga Cheval
12-14- Four Beats for Pleasure Eastern NC Jubilee Williamson, NC 13- Smoky Mountain Classic Sevierville, TN
PLACES TO BE February 24- Snappwood Farm Annual Barn Party Sevierville, TN
22- PWHAT Show Murfreesboro, TN
March
26-29- RHBAA Spring Celebration Shelbyville, TN
3-4- The Pennyroyal Oak Grove, KY
28-29- Spring Extravaganza Shelbyville, TN
15-18- WHTA National Trainers’ Show Shelbyville, TN
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17- Four Beats for Pleasure Spring Premiere Camden, SC 30-April 1- Walking in the Smokies Sevierville, TN
5- SCHS Tennis Teams Horse Show Shelbyville, TN 6- Mid-South Walking Horse Association Horse Show Parker’s Crossroads, TN
April
6- Alabama Walking Horse Ladies’ Auxiliary Show Cullman, AL
14-15- East Tennessee Spring Classic McDonald, TN
12- West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Humboldt, TN
21-23- Bluegrass Classic Morehead. KY
24- Northside Lions Club Samantha, AL 30- Money Tree Classic Shelbyville, TN July
June
8- PWHAT Show Lebanon, TN 20- International Pleasure & Colt Grand Championship Murfreesboro, TN
1-3- Columbia Spring Jubilee Columbia, TN
21- Marshall County Horseman’s Association Horse Show Lewisburg, TN
25-27- Spring Fun Show Shelbyville, TN
9-10- Professional Trainers’ 22- Red Carpet Show of the South Pulaski, TN Show Racking Huntsville, TN August 10- West Georgia Charity 4- Fayetteville Blue Ribbon Show Show Fayetteville, TN Franklin, GA 10- 16th Annual 5- Wartrace Horse Show Cumberland County Open Wartrace, TN Walking Horse Show Crossville, TN 5- CKRHA KY State Championship 16-17- The Ohio Classic Stanford, KY Springfield, OH 17- Arab Football Summer Classic Arab, AL 23- Four Beats for Pleasure June Jubilee Lake Waccamaw, NC
23-September 2- Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Shelbyville, TN
COVERAGE
Layne Leverette Barn Party
ADVERTISERS VOLUME 27 ISSUE 2 FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The Scoop, Inc. 409 Elm Street, P. O. Box 1658, Shelbyville, TN 37162-1658 931-680-5696 • 931-680-2860 (fax) www.thescooponline.com
PUBLISHER
Jacquelyn Elliott Way
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Lisa Baker
ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVES Laura Brandon Julie Graham Sally Reiley
EDITOR Jeffrey McGee GRAPHIC DESIGNERS Crystal Carter Pamela Moore Lauren Wilkinson
Scan to view The Scoop Social Media! The Scoop Walking Horse Publication (ISSN 15551040) is published semi-monthly, except monthly in January and February by The Scoop Inc, 409 Elm St, Shelbyville TN 37160. Periodicals Postage Paid at Shelbyville TN and at additional mailing offices. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: The current subscription rate is $50.00/ year but is subject to change without notice. Foreign subscriptions may be subject to additional charges depending upon shipping costs. All foreign subscriptions must first contact the publication office at the address listed on this page prior to receiving subscription rights.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Scoop Walking Horse Publication, PO Box 1658, Shelbyville TN 371621658. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: In the event of address changes, please contact The Scoop, Inc. in writing and allow one month advance notice. Please include the address portion of your last available paper, and make a note as to the date in which you would like the change to take place.
DEADLINE: Advertising deadline is Wednesday at noon of each week. PREPARATORY WORK: All work such as sketches, copy, art design, logo design formats created or furnished by The Scoop, Inc. shall remain the business property unless otherwise agreed in writing. The Scoop claims no responsibility for any misrepresentations that may occur as a result of submitted materials. These materials may include photographs, text, suggestions, ideas and editorials, but are not limited to this listing. Any party submitting The Scoop agrees to dismiss The Scoop from any and all liability in the case that a conflict arises as a result of that materials publication.
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................................................ Switchblade ............. Superbowl MVP/I Am Big Enough/ ................................. The Country Lineman .......... Cavender/Mr. Heisman/Uptight Jose ........................................... He’s Chillin Out Catherine Zeta Jones I’m A Dixie Dolly Caroline Stanley Jose’s Twist of Gin Legend of Zelda Phyllis Langley King Mojo Headliner At The Ritz/Daddy’s Home
4 Mac Stables A Dixie Lady A King Pin A King Thing A Rain Delay Ally Jo Jacobs Aubrey Derrickson Barron Witherspoon Black Gins Scout Blaise Broccard Bombay Sapphire Boon’s Gin Born A Maverick Carl Edwards and Son Stables Carrie Martin Charlie Savage Charlie’s Phantom Charlie’s Ritzy Lady Charlies Perfect Angel Chupacabra Cole Haan Conover Dan Waddell Deb Sims Deep Down In Dixie Dobbie Gray Donald Midkiff Epic Ferrani 308 First Knight Out Form A Line Forrest Gump Georgia Florida Line Gi Gi’s Majestic Harley Quinn He’s Relentless Honor And Remember Honor And Salute Honor Of The Ritz Hotty Toddy Gosh Almighty I Am Lady Wolf
INFORMATION News
I’m Charlie Daniels I’m Coach Cal IB Smokin Joe Jaylnn Evans Jimmers Country Girl Joe Jacoby Jose Tom Boy Karen Gaither Kaufux Keegan Meadows Kid Can Do Kimberly Walden Knock Down Drag Out Laney Mullinax LaRue & Ann Mcwaters Laura Gilliam Lined With Silver Dollars Look Who I Am Mayor Bill Me and Pocahontas Miss Stone’s Cash Mr True Blue North Carolina Championship Our Girl Charlie Powerstroke’s Evening Star Pride Of Oopz Doo Randy Stone Resurgence Robyn Parsons Self Made Money She’s My Shady Lady She’s Salsarita Shipwrecked Stuntman’s Magic Maker Tha Pink Panther The Iron Door Tinman Too Titleist Masterpiece Top Shelf Toddy Trump Card Twisted With Honors Two Guns LLC Ultra Gray Pistol Walkin Chic Without A Warning Zendaya Tinman Too Titleist Masterpiece Top Shelf Toddy Trump Card Twisted With Honors Two Guns LLC Ultra Gray Pistol Walkin Chic Without A Warning Zendaya
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Yearling Tee Martin W eanling Charlene Darling Model Catherine Z eta Jones L ead L ine Tinman Too Youth 11 & Under Cole H aan Youth 12-17 The Dixi e L ab el / A Sup er Bowl MVP Youth N ov ice Jose’s Tomb oy 2 Year O ld Mares/ Gelding I ’m A Dixi e Dolly 2 Year O ld Stallion W ichita 2 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings A Dix ie L ady 2 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions H otty Toddy Gosh Almighty 3 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings I Am L ady W olf /Smokin’
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS 3 Year O ld Stallions Cavender 3 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings U ltra Grey Pistol 3 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Born A Maverick 4 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings Pap p y Time 4 Year O ld Stallion Mr. True Blue 4 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings H onor And Salute 4 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Black Gin’s Scout 5 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings A Code O f H onor 5 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions TU A 15. 2 Stallion Form A L ine 15. 2 Mare/ Gelding I Am Bold And Sp icy 15. 2 Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Nine Carat Diamond
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS 15. 2 Am ateur Stallion A Kingp in Youth P ony 14 & Under I Am Big Enough Youth P ony 15-17 Time To Tease Adult P ony Strike Am ateur Canter H onor My Country Elite Am ateur Mr. H eisman/A King Thing Am ateur/ Am ateur Twisted W ith H onors N ov ice Am ateur a n Am ateur Mare H arley Q uinn Am ateur Gelding U p tight Jose Am ateur Stallion Gin’s Shadow AO T Ferrari 3 0 8
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Show P leasure Georgia Florida L ine Am ateur Show Ep ic
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Youth Show P leasure Annie’s L ined W ith Cash L ite Shod O p en Big Time Bandit L ite Shod Am ateur H ello I ’m Johnny Cash F ine Harness Call My L awyer/Koufax All D ay P leasure Adult H eadliner At The Ritz / Miss Belle Starr W All D ay P leasure Youth I B Smokin Joe All D ay P leasure 5 & Under 4 0 1K O p en P ark P erform ance Praise And H onor Am ateur P ark P erform ance Do Right/A Touche
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS O p en P ark P leasure A Titleist Masterp iece Am ateur P ark P leasure L ined W ith Silver Dollars Trail P leasure 3 & Under Peaky Blinders Trail P leasure 5 & Under King Moj o/Jose’s Twist O f Gin Trail P leasure Am ateur Self Made Money Youth Trail P leasure L ab eled A Parolee N ov ice Trail P leasure Resurgence Country P leasure Am ateur Gigi’s Maj estic / L ine I tem Veto N ov ice Country P leasure Z endaya Country P leasure 5 & Under Ship wrecked Country P leasure Youth First Knight O ut
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Equitation Youth 11 & Under Ally Jo Jacob s Equitation 12-14 Kate Cowan Equitation Youth 15-17 Riley Gregory Equitation Adult Allison Thorson Instructor of the Year L eigh Stuart Aged Mares & Geldings H onor And O b ey Aged Stallion ifie n Sire of the Year Dixi e L ineman /H onors Auxiliary Horse of the Year Dob ie Gray Classic Horse of the Year Cashin I n O n The Faith Young Trainers She’s My Shady L ady Exp erienced Trainers Dixi e Road
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Sp otted Model I ’m General Jackson/Jail H ouse Bandit Sp otted Country P leasure Polish Me A Grammy Sp otted Trail P leasure H e O wns The Night Sp otted L ite Shod L ittle Big Town Sp otted O p en Shod Chewb acca/Trump Card Sp otted Trainer O f The Year L eighanne Tib b s Sp otted Am ateur/ Youth L aura Gilliam O ne N ight Show Red Carp et Show of the South, Pulaski Multi-N ight Show North Carolina Champ ionship , Asheville B arn of the Year Formac Am ateur Exhib itor Karen Gaither Sid Abernathy photo
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNERS Youth Exhib itor L aney Mullinax Trainer of the Year P erform ance Dan W addell Trainer of the Year P leasure Carrie Martin O w ner of the Year Phyllis L angley/ Ray and Serena Carr Industry Am b assador Kimb erly W alden B est D ressed Am ateur na Mi i B est D ressed Youth Kara Brooke Adams
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Yearling The Golden Ticket /Chup acab ra W eanling Fire M U p Charlie Model Back I n The Saddle Again L ead L ine Annie O akley/My L ittle Pony Youth 11 & Under Pride O f O op Z Doo Youth 12-17 The Pink Panther Youth N ov ice Jose’s Vindicator 2 Year O ld Mares/ Gelding Jimmer’s Country Girl 2 Year O ld Stallion L ook W ho I Am 2 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Conover 2 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Charlie Savage 3 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings H ap p y Face /Summer Roses
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS 3 Year O ld Stallions H onor O f The Ritz 3 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Kid Can Do 3 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Voyager 4 Year O ld Mares/ Geldings O ur Girl Charlie 4 Year O ld Stallion H onor And Rememb er 4 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings The Mandalorian 4 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions Glory/Cap tain W oodrow F Call 5 Year O ld Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Top Shelf Toddy 5 Year O ld Am ateur Stallions H e’s Relentless 15. 2 Stallion I ’m Pushin N L ine /StarPower CC 15. 2 Mare/ Gelding Charlie’s Phantom 15. 2 Am ateur Mares/ Geldings Charlie’s Ritzy L ady
OBITUARY- MICHAEL BASKETT Michael Keith Baskett of Fall Branch, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was 71 years old. We want the latest Scoop… Send your News items to The Scoop! (931-680-5696) or thescoopgraphics@gmail.com
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He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. He was a service member of the Tennessee National Guard. He worked over 20 years at Kingsport Press/Quebecor. Horses were his passion and the barn his castle. He also enjoyed many sports: softball, basketball, and golf. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, brother, and son. Most ll e l ed pending i e i
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his daughter and son-in-law. Mike had a great sense of humor. He was a kindhearted, genuine, hardworking, and a loving man. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Along with his wife Lisa, he is also survived by his; daughter, Amber Zahnd and husband Chris, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruble Baskett Sr.; his mother, Eva Brawner Baskett; sisters, Lorna Evans, Wilma Baskett, and Geneva Murray; brothers, Paula and Ruble Baskett, Jr. Mickey and Dru McCormick enjoyed a day of sun and fun at the recent Colt Preview hosted by Layne Leverette.
GLADNEY TO JUDGE SOUTHERN BELLE The Walking Horse Owners Association recently announced their selection to judge the Southern Belle Triple Crown Horse Show. Darden Gladney of Homer, Louisiana has accepted the task. The event is scheduled for March 30–April 1, 2023, in Pensacola, Florida. For more information about the show, please visit the WHOA website at www.walkinghorseowners.com.
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EVENTS, DEADLINES & HAPPENINGS AT THE PENNYROYAL The Pennyroyal Charity Horse Show is set as the kick-off show for the 2023 season. It will take place on March 3rd & 4th at Oak Grove Equestrian Center in Oak Grove, Kentucky. The show is in its second year as a new fundraiser for Pennyroyal Hospice (a 501(c)3). e ne i iller H p in ille, en i e fi i l spirit of The Pennyroyal and will host the Exhibitors’ Party on Thursday, March 2, beginning at 6:00PM. Dinner will be provided and a cash bar will be available. This party is free to attend, but attendees must reserve a ticket as capacity is limited. Contact Jennifer Barr by text or phone at 931-205-3493 or email thepennyroyal22@gmail.com to reserve your free ticket.
Stalls are available at $45/night and includes 2 bags of shavings. ddi i n l ing ep r ed r g e fi e r $6.50/bag. If working from your trailer, there is a $27 grounds fee per horse, per day (arena required). Stall deadline is Wednesday, February 23. Stalls may be reserved by calling or texting 931-2053493 or email thepennyroyal22@gmail.com. WKDZ and WHVO radio stations will be broadcasting live from The Pennyroyal from 3-5:00PM both Friday and Saturday of the show, including interviews with trainers and exhibitors. Entries may be made online at www.entermywalkinghorse.com. SHOW HIO fees are NOT included in the entry fees. e ded i le d n i n r find re enn r l Hospice, visit pennyroyalhospice.com and click donate. We’re looking forward to an amazing weekend of friends, horses, and fellowship! Join us!
OBITUARY- MERLE STUART Walking Horse supporter Merle Stuart has passed away. He was the husband of Shirley Stuart and the father of Leigh Stuart, Lynn Marchetti and Jim Stuart. Please keep the Stuart Family in your thoughts and prayers. A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS 15. 2 Am ateur Stallion Knock Down Drag O ut Youth P ony 14 & Under The Country L ineman /The U ltimate H onor Youth P ony 15-17 I Am Busting L oose Adult P ony Dreamcatcher’s Santana /Joe Jacob y Am ateur Canter I ’m Jordan Elite Am ateur Miss Stone’s Cash Am ateur/ Am ateur U sher N ov ice Am ateur Alfa Romeo Am ateur Mare Powerstroke’s Evening Star Am ateur Gelding Flying H igh CC Am ateur Stallion The I ron Door
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS AO T Mr Gamecock /Google Com Show P leasure W alkin Chick /An Exe cutive Privilege Am ateur Show Acclaim
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Youth Show P leasure I ’m Coach Cal L ite Shod O p en The Mexican Mafia L ite Shod Am ateur Two Gunns L L C F ine Harness I n Ted’s I mage All D ay P leasure Adult Petal Pushin Jazz All D ay P leasure Youth L et’s Get Rowdy All D ay P leasure 5 & Under O verknight Success /John W ick O p en P ark P erform ance W anted TH F
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Am ateur P ark P erform ance Mayor Bill O p en P ark P leasure Pap acito Am ateur P ark P leasure Boston Bay Trail P leasure 3 & Under The Tiger L ily Trail P leasure 5 & Under Daddy’s H ome DH Trail P leasure Am ateur A Rain Delay Youth Trail P leasure I ’m Pab lo Escob ar N ov ice Trail P leasure Betrayal Country P leasure Am ateur H ey Charlene /L egend O f Z elda N ov ice Country P leasure Bomb ay Sap p hire Country P leasure 5 & Under Deep Down I n Dixi e Country P leasure Youth H e I s Forrest Gump
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READERS’ CHOICE RESERVE AWARD WINNERS Equitation Youth 11 & Under Ruth Collins Equitation 12-14 John Garrett Burton Equitation Youth 15-17 Marley Doyle Equitation Adult Brooklyn Fuss Instructor of the Year Kim Bailey/Nicole Carswell Tolle Aged Mare & Gelding Charlie’s Perfect Angel /She’s Salsarita Aged Stallion Joe Pa /Mach 1 Sire of the Year Jose Jose Auxiliary Horse of the Year Bad Economy /Me And Pocahontas Classic Horse of the Year Versace’s Dollar Young Trainers Beiga Cheval
12-14- Four Beats for Pleasure Eastern NC Jubilee Williamson, NC 13- Smoky Mountain Classic Sevierville, TN
PLACES TO BE February 24- Snappwood Farm Annual Barn Party Sevierville, TN
22- PWHAT Show Murfreesboro, TN
March
26-29- RHBAA Spring Celebration Shelbyville, TN
3-4- The Pennyroyal Oak Grove, KY
28-29- Spring Extravaganza Shelbyville, TN
15-18- WHTA National Trainers’ Show Shelbyville, TN
May
17- Four Beats for Pleasure Spring Premiere Camden, SC 30-April 1- Walking in the Smokies Sevierville, TN
5- SCHS Tennis Teams Horse Show Shelbyville, TN 6- Mid-South Walking Horse Association Horse Show Parker’s Crossroads, TN
April
6- Alabama Walking Horse Ladies’ Auxiliary Show Cullman, AL
14-15- East Tennessee Spring Classic McDonald, TN
12- West Tennessee Strawberry Festival Humboldt, TN
21-23- Bluegrass Classic Morehead. KY
24- Northside Lions Club Samantha, AL 30- Money Tree Classic Shelbyville, TN July
June
8- PWHAT Show Lebanon, TN 20- International Pleasure & Colt Grand Championship Murfreesboro, TN
1-3- Columbia Spring Jubilee Columbia, TN
21- Marshall County Horseman’s Association Horse Show Lewisburg, TN
25-27- Spring Fun Show Shelbyville, TN
9-10- Professional Trainers’ 22- Red Carpet Show of the South Pulaski, TN Show Racking Huntsville, TN August 10- West Georgia Charity 4- Fayetteville Blue Ribbon Show Show Fayetteville, TN Franklin, GA 10- 16th Annual 5- Wartrace Horse Show Cumberland County Open Wartrace, TN Walking Horse Show Crossville, TN 5- CKRHA KY State Championship 16-17- The Ohio Classic Stanford, KY Springfield, OH 17- Arab Football Summer Classic Arab, AL 23- Four Beats for Pleasure June Jubilee Lake Waccamaw, NC
23-September 2- Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Shelbyville, TN