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ADVERTISERS VOLUME 25 ISSUE 22 DECEMBER 22, 2021
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................................Justified Honors .................................................Joe Pa ..............................A Superbowl MVP ....................................I Am The Lady
A King Thing ............................................. 16 A Touche ................................................... 25 Adam Johnson.......................................... 59 Ailshie Stables .......................................... 45 Ain’t He Grande .......................................... 8 Alfonsos .................................................... 58 Allison Thorson ......................................... 21 Ally Jo Jacobs........................................... 21 An Urban Legend ..................................... 31 Bedford Tack............................................. 78 Beiga Cheval ............................................ 15 Blackburn Stables..................................... 30 Born A Maverick........................................ 16 BP ‘ s Captain Jack Sparrow ..................... 57 Brianna Boyce .......................................... 64 Broadway Honors ..................................... 15 Call My Lawyer ......................................... 47 Catch Me If You Can................................. 82 Caudill Stables.......................................... 80 Charlie Danger ........................................... 5 Charlie’s Perfect Angel ............................. 15 Cole Haan............................................. 9, 47 Colorado Ritz ............................................ 72 Daddy’s Home DH .............................. 48, 49 Deal With It ............................................... 65 Denali Construction .................................. 89 Dickie Gardner Stables............................. 56 Dixies Desire ............................................ 44 East Tennessee 4B Horse Sale ................ 50 El Mexico .................................................. 60 Epic .......................................................... 3 Fabio ........................................................ 44 Georgia Florida Line ................................... 2 Glory JC.................................................... 25 Grayton Beach.......................................... 10 Greg Cass ................................................ 58 Hawk’s Perfect Coach .............................. 73 He’s Hot .................................................... 52 High Horse................................................ 73 Honor My Country .................................... 33 Hot Toddy ................................................. 73 I’m Diamond Rio ....................................... 73 In Line At The Ritz .................................... 73 In Ted’s Image .......................................... 17 It’s High Maintenance ............................... 52 J Jordan Boutique..................................... 87
Jake Jacobs................................................ 7 Jayden Jackson .................................. 21, 95 Jimmy Baumgardner Stables ................... 51 Joe Fleming Stables ................................. 43 Jose’s Thunderstruck ............................... 72 Just Charlotte ........................................... 42 Kate Cowan .............................................. 21 Knock Down Drag Out ....................... 14, 15 Laney Mullinax.......................................... 22 Latham Stables Barn Party....................... 94 Layne Leverette Horse Sale ..................... 91 Legado...................................................... 42 Leonardo Dicaprio .................................... 59 Little Big Town .......................................... 24 agnificent Gin......................................... 52 Marcom Stables........................................ 60 Master Class............................................. 44 Midnight In Mexico.................................... 40 Morris Stables........................................... 46 Mr. Heisman ............................................... 2 My Hometown Girl .................................... 15 My Little Red Wagon ................................ 90 Nip Of Gin ........................................... 14, 15 North Carolina Championships................. 41 Pippi Longstocking ................................... 42 Powerstoked By Jose .............................. 53 Ramsey Bullington.....................................11 RBG .......................................................... 5 Riley Gregory............................................ 21 Self Made Money........................................ 1 She’s Major Money ................................... 57 Shipwrecked ............................................. 73 Simply Country ......................................... 33 Skywalk’s Threat ...................................... 15 Slingblade ................................................ 65 Spotacular ................................................ 73 Strike It Blue ............................................. 73 Tee Martin ................................................. 64 Tennessee Line Man ............................... 65 The Tim Lambert Family ........................... 88 Tommy & Nancy Mills ............................... 81 Top Shelf Toddy ........................................ 47 Trevor Plafcan .......................................... 32 Ultra Grey Pistol ......................................... 5 Uptight Jose................................................ 2 Walkin’ Chick .............................................. 6 Warbird ....................................................... 5 Westpoint.................................................. 44 William Keith ............................................. 15
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F R A N K LI N , T N - T h e C o o l S p ri ng s M arri o tt i n F rankl i n, T ennesse e w as o nce ag ai n th e h o st o f th e W al ki ng H o rse T rai ners’ A so c i ati o n A w ard s Banq u et. T h i s b anq u et i s co nsi d ered th e “Academy Awards” of the Walking Horse industry. The fun-filled weekend began the morning o f F ri d ay, D ece m b er 1 0 th w i th b reakf ast sp o nso red b y Ji m b o C o nner & S nap w o o d F arm . F o l l o w i ng th e m eal w as a h o st o f m eeti ng s; 9 : 0 0 - W H T A Bo ard o f D i rect o rs, 1 0 : 0 0 - R enew al o f T rai ners Li ce nse & M em b ersh i p , 1 0 : 3 0 - Lad i es A u xi l i ary and 1 1 : 0 0 - G eneral M em b ersh i p / Election. The newly elected officers for the WHTA are as follows: President- Bill Young, 1st Vice President- Bill Cantrell, 2nd Vice President- Dickie Gardner, Board members- Herbert Derickson, Rodney Dick, Scott Beaty, Spencer Benedict, and Wayne Dean (finishing out the tw o years rem ai ni ng f o r Brent C o b u rn) . F ri d ay ni g h t w as s et as i d e to h o no r th e l ead ers i n th e R i d ers ’ C u p d i vi s i o ns and to h o no r W H T A u x i l i ary m em b ers . T h e M eet & G reet b eg an at 6 : 3 0 and w as s p o ns o red b y W G C Justified Honors/ Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum. Following a time of food and fellowship, awards w ere p res ented to th e w i nners i n eac h R i d ers ’ C u p d i vi s i o n, as w el l as , th o s e au x i l i ary members that were voted specific honors. Riding to the top of the leader’s board in the Performance Riders’ Cup division for 2021 was Jimmy McConnell. Laurie Toone topped the chart in the Riders’ Cup Pleasure division. A s S atu rd ay eveni ng , D ece m b er 1 1 th ro l l ed aro u nd , exci tem ent w as i n th e ai r to l earn w h o the WHTA voters selected as the Horses of the Year. The catered dinner began at 7:00. Stage d ec o rati o ns and c enterp i ec es f o r th e el eg ant b anq u et w ere s p o ns o red b y C h ar J o h ns o n and c reated b y Lo rrai ne R o s b u ry. F o l l o w i ng th e d el i c i o u s m eal , th e aw ard s w ere p res ented f o r eac h c ateg o ry. T h es e p res ti g i o u s aw ard s w ere s p o ns o red b y J ak e J ac o b s C o ns tru c ti o n. A h i g h l i g h t each year is learning who has been selected Trainers of the Year. This is a huge honor, annually, because it is voted on by their fellow trainers. In the Pleasure division, Dickie Gardner received Trainer of the Year and Victoria Kalosis received Assistant Trainer of the Year for a second year in a row. In the Performance division, John Allan Callaway won Trainer of the Year with Sam Martin winning Assistant Trainer of the Year. The Scoop was delighted to share in this memorable w eek end i n th e T ennes s ee W al k i ng H o rs e i nd u s try. W e ex tend o u r c o ng ratu l ati o ns to eac h h o rs e, o w ner, trai ner and w o rk er w h o rec ei ved a s p ec i al h o no r.
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Vivian Woodruff shows off her award for Lead Line Horse of the Year Rattle & Snap.
Wylder Way accepted the Reserve Lead Line Horse of the Year Award on behalf of the late pony, My Little Red Wagon.
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LEAD LINE Rattle & Snap My Little Red Wagon
ELITE Mr. Heisman Maroon 5
PROFESSIONAL PARK PLEASURE Dose’ Papacito
15.2 & UNDER AMATEUR STALLION Marty McFly He’s Made In The USA
TWO-YEAR-OLD AMATEUR MARE OR GELDING Ultra Grey Pistol My Lorie Darlin’ T.H.F. Simply Country
THREE-YEAR-OLD AMATEUR STALLION Glory JC Captain Woodrow F Call
FOUR-YEAR-OLD STALLION ustified Honors r. agnifico
WESTERN LITE-SHOD Big Time Bandit Miss Dixie Flyer
FIVE & UNDER COUNTRY PLEASURE BP’s Captain Jack Sparrow Sabotage
AMATEUR SPECIALTY Uptight Jose’ A King Thing Gin Toddy
THREE-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING My Honey Bee RBG
AMATEUR PARK PERFORMANCE Do Right A Touche’
WESTERN PARK PLEASURE Papacito A Titleist Masterpiece
AMATEUR SHOW PLEASURE Epic Georgia Florida Line Charlie Danger
WEANLING Tee Martin My Hopes And Dreams TWO-YEAR-OLD AMATEUR STALLION Sam I Am Jose’ Born A Maverick YEARLING Cash Kid She’s Walkin On Fire TWO-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING I Am The Lady My Lorie Darlin’ T.H.F. LITE-SHOD SPECIALTY Big Time Bandit Moonshine At Midnight Two Gunns LLC TWO-YEAR-OLD STALLION Broadway Honors Born A Maverick YOUTH SHOW PLEASURE Benelli Nip Of Gin YOUTH PONY Time To Tease Skywalk’s Threat TRAIL PLEASURE Machete Luciano ADULT PONY Strike Dark Rain COUNTRY PLEASURE Hey Charlene Slingblade NOVICE All About Jose’ Harley Quinn THREE-YEAR-OLD AMATEUR MARE OR GELDING My Honey Bee Grayton Beach
THREE-YEAR-OLD STALLION Kobe 24 Honor And Remember FINE HARNESS n Ted’s Image Call My Lawyer MODEL Demonic Presence Back In The Saddle Again LADIES AMATEUR She’s Limitless Gin Toddy MEN’S AMATEUR A King Thing Z eta AMATEUR CANTER The Mason Dixie Line Country And Famous FOUR-YEAR-OLD AMATEUR MARE OR GELDING Miss Heavenly Cash Top Shelf Toddy FOUR-YEAR-OLD AMATEUR STALLION Smoky Mountain Strong Powerstroked By Jose’ AMATEUR PARK PLEASURE Dose’ I Walk The Walk AMATEUR LITE-SHOD Roscoe Jenkins Big Time Bandit FOUR-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING A Dixie General Wilma LJ
FIVE & UNDER TRAIL PLEASURE The Maiden Daddy’s Home DH Habanero Picante
15.2 & UNDER MARE OR GELDING Pappy Van Winkle TN Lineman 15.2 & UNDER STALLION Knock Down Drag Out Samsung 15.2 & OVER MARE OR GELDING She’s Limitless Beiga Cheval 15.2 & OVER STALLION ustified Honors Mach I Living Legend Ramsey Bulllington
PROFESSIONAL PARK PERFORMANCE I’m A Proud American PERFORMANCE TRAINER OF THE So Real YEAR John Allan Callaway ALL DAY PLEASURE Petal Pushin’ Jazz PLEASURE TRAINER OF THE YEAR IB Smokin’ Joe Dickie Gardner AMATEUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD STALLION All About Jose’ As I Am
ASSISTANT PERFORMANCE TRAINER OF THE YEAR Sam Martin
YOUTH 11 & UNDER Cole Haan Extra Special Jose
ASSISTANT PLEASURE TRAINER OF THE YEAR Victoria Kalosis
AMATEUR SPOTTED PLEASURE She’s Major Money Little Big Town
AMATEUR OF THE YEAR Janice Fostek
PROFESSIONAL SHOW PLEASURE He’s Starbucks Georgia Florida Line AMATEUR FIVE-YEAR-OLD MARE OR GELDING Honor My Country Charlie’s Perfect Angel 15.2 & UNDER AMATEUR MARE OR GELDING Gin Toddy A Pink Floyd
YOUTH OF THE YEAR Abi Smith GROOMS OF THE YEAR Trevor Plafcan & William Keith “Fast Eddie” ONE-NIGHT HORSE SHOW OF THE YEAR The Money Tree Classic MULTI-NIGHT HORSE SHOW OF THE YEAR The North Carolina Championship
YOUTH 12-17 My Hometown Girl A Superbowl MVP
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A K ing Thing won the Reserve Amateur Specialty Horse of the Year.
Abi Smith received the Youth of the Year Award.
Ally Jo and Jake Jacobs honored Grayton Beach by accepting her Reserve Amateur Three Year Old Mare or Gelding Horse of the Year Award. Page 26 / The Scoop
A Superbowl MV P and Bibi Beasley were awarded Reserve Youth 1 2- 17 H orse of the Year.
Allan Callaway had the honor of presenting Performance Horse Trainer of the Year to his son, John Allan, who also won this award in 20.
Ally Jo Jacobs sports a big smile after her ride, Cole Haan, received Youth 1 1 & Under Horse of the Year.
Beth and Sarah Beth Thomas accepted the award on behald of the Five & Under Country Pleasure Horse of the Year, BP’s Captain Jack Sparrow.
Beth Lawwell was voted Auxiliary Member of the Year.
Big Time Bandit is owned by Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum and received the Lite Shod Specialty Horse of the Year.
Bob Adcock proudly accepts for Born A Maverick, the Reserve Amateur Two Year Old Stallion of the Year Award and the Reserve Two Year Old Stallion of the Year Award.
Bob Adcock returned to the stage to accept the Men’s Amateur Specialty Horse of the Year on behalf of A K ing Thing.
Dan Waddell accepts the Reserve Three Year Old Stallion Horse of the Year on behalf of Honor And Remember and owner K im Lewis. The Scoop / Page 27
Dose’ was awarded Professional Park Pleasure Horse of the Year.
Dr. Ann Rea accepted the Amateur Two Year Old Stallion Horse of the Year Award on behald of Sam I Am Jose.
Jannie Chapman carried home the Amateur Three Year Old Stallion Horse of the Year Award honoring Glory JC.
Jessica Lawwell’s ride, Time To Tease, won the Youth Pony of the Year.
Jimbo Conner was a proud recipient of one of the Friendship Club Awards presented by Trainers’ President, Jamie Hankins.
Jimmy McConnell was proud to recognize Sam Martin as the Performance Assistant Trainer of the Year.
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Joe Lester presents the Pleasure Trainer of the Year to Dickie Gardner.
Justin and Amanda Manis were looking very regal as they accepted the Country Pleasure Horse of the Year Award on behalf of Hey Charlene.
K eith and Lorraine Rosbury were thrilled to accept the Two Year Old Stallion Horse of the Year on behalf of Broadway Honors.
K obe 24 w as named Three Year Old Stallion Horse of the Year.
Lisa Baum’s ride, Strike, received the Adult Pony of the Year Award.
Luciano won the Reserve Trail Pleasure Horse of the Year.
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Miles I rby proudly accepts the Reserve Amateur Canter Horse of the Year Award honoring Country And Famous.
Jessica Mast proudly accepts the Trail Pleasure Five & Under Reserve Horse of the Year Award honoring Daddy’s Home.
Receiving the Reserve Amateur Three Year Old Stallion of the Year was Captain Woodrow F. Call.
Robert Nelms led Tee Martin to the Weanling World Grand Championship title and the duo was honored to be the Weanling Horse of the Year.
Shelby Sims’ ride, Miss Heavenly Cash, was awarded Amateur Four Year Old Mare or Gelding Horse of the Year.
She’s Maj or Money received the Amateur Spotted Pleasure Horse of the Year
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Smoky Mountain Strong was awarded Amateur Four Year Old Stallion Horse of the Year.
Susan Coleman, Heather Beard and Sarah Smith were happy to accept the Best One Night Show of the Year in honor of the Money Tree Classic.
Trainer John Allen Callaway proudly accepts his traditional green blazer bearing 201 W orld Grand Champion.
V ictoria K alosis received the Pleasure Assistant Trainer of the Year Award for the second year in a row.
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Ultra Grey Pistol was awarded the Amateur Two Year Old Mares or Geldings Horse of the Year. Accepting the honor was Jennifer Bingham.
Trevor Plafcan was honored to be voted Groom of the Year.
Ramsey Bullington was honored by receiving the Lifetime Living Legend Award.
Beth Collins ride, Harley Quinn, received Novice Horse Reserve Horse of the Year.
Sarah Coffee Burks and The Iron Door were recognized as the 2021 TWHNC Ladies’ Auxiliary World Champions.
All About Jose’ and Jackie Whatley were honored to receive Novice Horse of the Year and Amateur Five Year Old Stallion Horse of the Year.
Petal Pushin’ Jazz was voted WHTA All Day Pleasure Horse of the Year.
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FAST, Inc. will be hosting a New Year’s Eve gathering called Denim & Diamonds. Wear your denim or diamonds and celebrate the coming New Year with your Walking Horse industry friends. There will be dinner, music, casino fun, auction and so much more. This event will take place December 31st at the Blue Ribbon Circle in Shelbyville. Starting time is 7:00PM. For more information contact Sarah Smith at 931-580-5085.
UNITED IN MARRIAGE Molli Beth Hobgood and Nick Price were united in marriage on December 18, 2021 at Fairmount First United Methodist Church. A reception followed at Price Stables where Nick is trainer. The Scoop congratulates the newlyweds.
2021 Lifetime Living Legend Award recipient Ramsey Bullington is joined by Rodney Dick, Winky Groover and Chad Way, three championship trainers who have worked under Bullington at some point in their careers. Jamie Hankins made the presentation. (photo compliments of Shane Shiflet)
AUXILIARY ELECTS OFFICERS The WHT Ladies’ Auxiliary held a meeting on Friday, December 10th in conjunction with the Walking Horse Trainers Association’s annual banquet. This hard-working group of ladies elected their new officers for the upcoming show year. Those elected are the same as 2021: President- Sarah Smith; First Vice President- Susan Coleman; Second Vice President- Kari Tisma; Heather Beard- Secretary and Allison Becknell- Treasurer. The Scoop / Page 37
RIDERS’ CUP HIGH POINTS CHAMPIONS
Williams Purchases Rising Star Ranch
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At the recent Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Banquet, the two winning Riders’ Cup trainers received their award for earning the most points. Jimmy McConnell was at the top for performance trainers while Laurie Toone was the leader for pleasure trainers. The Scoop congratulates each one on this outstanding accomplishment.
Congratulations to the 2021 WHTA Trainers of the Year and Assistant Trainers of the Year
Performance Horse Trainer of the Year- John Allan Callaway, presented by his father Allan Callaway.
Performance Horse Assistant Trainer of the Year- Sam Martin, presented by Jimmy McConnell.
Pleasure Horse Trainer of the Year- Dickie Gardner, presented by Joe Lester.
Pleasure Horse Assistant Trainer of the Year- Victoria Kalosis, presented by Dickie Gardner.
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Dr. Steve Mullins Dr. Nichole Dammann 3515 Hwy 231 North Shelbyville, TN 37160 Fax: 931-437-2466 www.equineservicesllc.com E-mail: Equineservicesoffice@yahoo.com EQUINE & LIVESTOCK TRANSPORTATION SERVICES Specializing in equine and livestock hauling needs. Providing local and out of state transportation year round. For information contact John at Mohon Farms 931-625-0136 mohonfarms@gmail.com
ALABAMA CHOOSE YOUR GAIT FARM A Full time Equestrian Center – specializing in Training, Breeding & Sales. Announcing Elysium: The South’s newest Multi-Function Facility located inside Choose Your Gait Farm. Plan to have your next event here! Danville, Alabama 256-426-0749 CALIFORNIA POLLACK’S SILVER SPUR RANCH Training, Boarding and Breeding Facility. Sherri & Patti Pollack, Owners, Justus Carter, Trainer. 14990 Columbet Ave. Sam Martin, CA 95046 Phone 408-667-1080 GEORGIA CARL EDWARDS & SONS STABLES, INC (Walking Horses) Training and Sales Facility Larry and Gary Edwards 689 Horse Farm Road Dawson, GA 39843 229-698-3070 PRICE STABLES TRAINING FACILITY Trainers: Alan and Nick Price. Fairmount, Georgia. Alan- 770-324-4685 Nick- 770-362-8931 KENTUCKY COTTONWOOD FARMS Walking Horse Training & Sales Facility. “Where Your next Champion is Made” Cotton Road Corbin, Kentucky. Contact us at 606-526-6946 barn or 606-422-8897 Ryan Cell Quality Horses For Sale At All Times YELLOWSTONE FARM Grayson, KY Tennessee Walking Horses For Sale Weanlings-Yearlings-Broodmares Sired by the Industries’ Top Stallions Van Stephens - Phone: 740-352-6060 NORTH CAROLINA ACADEMY at BAYFIELD FARM Tennessee Walking Horse Training. Riding Lessons available with 3 TWH Certified Instructors. Boarding, and Sales. School and Summer Camps. Located less than one hour from Raleigh. Standing at Stud WC Allen’s Avenger & WGC Dillon’s Law and Order, both Reg. TWH & SSH. 6025 Highway 96 North, Oxford, NC 27565 Kevin Gilliam, Trainer/Instructor, 919-691-2569 BALLENTINE FARMS RIDING ACADEMY Walking and Spotted Saddle Horses - Full-time riding academy, boarding and sales facility. Lessons and summer camp. Gift certificates available. Producing North Carolina’s most accomplished riders.
New Wedding Venue. Located conveniently near Raleigh, NC at 6921 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Call 919-552-3536. BAUCOM STABLES Training and Sales Facility. Tyler Baucom, Trainer. Monroe, North Carolina. 704-989-0788 TENNESSEE 5 STAR FARMS Full Service Training and Sales Facility Trainer- Brandon Givens (865) 740-5878 Manager- Terry Givens (865) 389-5541 Located in Rogersville, TN CARRIE MARTIN TRAINING Walking Horse Training Facility 3065 Old Columbia Road Lewisburg, TN 37091 (352)-242-7683 www.silvercreekstable.net EQUIKNOX FARMS Trainer Knox Blackburn Now accepting Outside Horses! Contact Us Today! Equiknox Farms 3041 Duplex Rd, Spring Hill, Tn 615-310-3151 FORMAC STABLES Walking horse training and sales facility. Jimmy McConnell, Trainer. 731-884-9135, Shelbyville, TN LEATHERWOOD FARM Full time Training and Sales Facility 2799 Finley Beech Road Lewisburg, TN 37091 931-224-2968 Do business where business is being done! MICKEY MCCORMICK STABLES AT SUMMER WIND FARM A Walking Horse Breeding and Training Facility 1450 Highway 64 West Shelbyville, TN 931-703-9997 RUSS THOMPSON STABLES Training, Boarding and Breeding Facility. 2417 Midland Rd. Shelbyville, TN Russ Thompson 909-226-9671(Cell) WHITE OAK FARM Breeding, training and sales facility. Robert and Lisa Marbry, Owners. Standing at stud: Silver Express, Stud Fee: $550. Located at 10023 Rosemark Road, Atoka, TN 38004. Call the office 901-458-4314, barn 901-829-3303, fax 901-458-9792, email lbrock9526@ aol.com or visit www.whiteoakstallions.com. WINDING CREEK STABLES Training, boarding, breeding, mare care. Mare and foals for sale at all times. Farm 865-376-4477. WISER FARMS/TRIPLE “M” FARMS 1112 Hwy 64 West, ,Shelbyville, Tennessee 37160. Ann McWaters- 334-790-9653. LaRue McWaters334-797-1827 Performance Horses & Yearlings Limited RV Sites Available XENA HORSE FARM BOARDING AND TRAINING 2523 Midland Road Shelbyville, TN 37160 Full, Partial and stall rent available. Discounts for multiple horses. Patty Biggs, Owner, 214-208-0050 Russ Bene’t, Business & Farm Manager 931-4924601.
TEXAS McDODI FARM AND STABLES Training, boarding and riding instructions. Show and trail horses for sale. Dr. Jim and Dodi Speece, owners Marco Suarez, trainer Kim Lewis, riding instructor 817-614-0623 (Dodi) 817-896-7073 (Barn) Email mcdodi@mcdodifarms.com or visit our website www.mcdodifarms.com Located in Burleson, Texas WEST VIRGINIA PAINTER FARMS. Breeding and Training Standing at Painter Farms... ARMED DANGEROUS PREMIER Stud Fee: $300 MONEY MAN Stud Fee: $300 For information, contact: Brian K. Painter, 304-541-6661 69 Saskatoon Lane Red House, WV 25168
PLACES TO BE DECEMBER
December 31, 2021, Shelbyville, TN Fast Denim & Diamonds. Located at the Blue Ribbon Circle, Shelbyville, TN. For information contact 931-580-5085.
JANUARY
January 1, 2022, Shelbyville, TN Hwy 43 Auction Co. Walking Into The New Year Sale. Located at Wiser Farm in Shelbyville, TN. January 15, 2022, Shelbyville, TN SSHBEA Awards Banquet. Located at the Blue Ribbon Room in Shelbyville, TN. Contact Janice Pope for information at 931-684-7496. January 21-22, 2022, Nashville, TN NWHA Annual Meeting & Award Banquet. Friday-Annual Membership & Committee Meetings. Saturday-Judge’s Training & Awards Banquet. Located at Embassy Suites, Nashville Airport, Nashville, TN. Visit nwha.com. January 22, 2022, Sevierville, TN ETWHA Awards Banquet. Located at the Ridges Outdoor Resort in Sevierville, TN. Contact Bill Daugherty at 423-836-3607. January 22, 2021, Jackson, TN
Mid-America Horse Show Association Awards Banquet.
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HARRODSBURG, KY- Members of the Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Trainers’ Association held their annual awards banquet on December 3, 2021. The event honoring the best of the 2021 show year took place at the Bright Leaf Golf Resort. Awards were given in Walking and Racking Horse Performance and Pleasure divisions, Sportsmanship and even mule. The Walking and Racking Horse industries appreciate the hard work that comes from the KWRHTA. The Scoop congratulates each winner.
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Leverette H o st s H o l i d ay E vent SH E L B Y V I L L E , TN - O n Sat u r d ay , D ecem b er 1 1 t h of pastry muffins. Also available was a Bloody Mary L ay n e L ev er et t e hos t ed a hol i d ay gat her i n g an d col t
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Layne Leverette Barn Party
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