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INFORMATION News............................................................. 42 Who’s Who ................................................ 50

VOLUME 23 ISSUE 22 DECEMBER 23, 2019

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ADVERTISERS FC IBC IBC BC

..................................................................................................................... Me And Pocahontas ..................................................................................................................................... I’m Mayhem ..................................................................................................................................... Mr. Heisman ...................... Caper’s Shakes and Shadows/I’m All Jacked Up/I’m Jacked Up Too

A Big Reputation ................................................................................................................................ 30 Allison Thorson ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Ani Drane ................................................................................................................................................. 3 As I Am...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Backroads .............................................................................................................................................. 27 Bailey Momb ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Beyond The Border ........................................................................................................................... 44 Blacklist ....................................................................................................................................................31 Carolina Chrome ...................................................................................................................................13 Cash Reaction .......................................................................................................................................41 Charlie’s Ritzy Lady ............................................................................................................................ 10 Cohen Abernathy ..................................................................................................................................11 Extra Special Jose................................................................................................................................18 Hayden Burks.........................................................................................................................................14 Hey Charlene..........................................................................................................................................31 Honor My Country ..............................................................................................................................35 I Am A Mighty Jose .............................................................................................................................. 4 I’m Unforgettable ................................................................................................................................ 27 Jayden Jackson .................................................................................................................................2, 3 Knock Out Drag Out ............................................................................................................................ 7 Kenny & Kristen Younger ................................................................................................................ 46 Kudos For Cash....................................................................................................................................35 Landers Tire...........................................................................................................................................43 Little Sista ..............................................................................................................................................26 Luciano.....................................................................................................................................................31 Minor Ordeal ..........................................................................................................................................15 Mountain Voodoo ...............................................................................................................................39 Mr. For Real.............................................................................................................................................19 My Black Cadillac .................................................................................................................................12 My Gin And Roses................................................................................................................................18 NC Championships ..............................................................................................................................21 Papacito .................................................................................................................................................. 10 Petal Pushin Jazz ............................................................................................................................... 30 Phillip Gilliam Stables ........................................................................................................................38 Price Stables .........................................................................................................................................39 Samsung .................................................................................................................................................... 1 Slingblade ...............................................................................................................................................31 So Real ................................................................................................................................................... 30 The Country Lineman ........................................................................................................................23 The Dixie Label ....................................................................................................................................34 Time For Honors ..................................................................................................................................38 Zeta .........................................................................................................................................................23

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WALKING HORSE TRAINERS’ AUXILIARY AND RIDERS’ CUP BANQUET

Girls Rule in Franklin FRANKLIN, TN- On Friday evening, December 13th, people gathered at the Marriott of Franklin, Tennessee to recognize the Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary and the Riders’ Cup Sponsors. The auxiliary recognized their honorees the first part of the evening. The familiar voice of Mark Farrar announced each award as auxiliary president, Sarah Smith, presented the awards on stage.

The WHTA Auxiliary was created on May 21, 1971. 48 years later, they are one of the strongest forces in the Walking Horse Industry. Each auxiliary member works hard promoting the Tennessee Walking Horse in Shelbyville, as well as their own local community. Those elected to lead this dynamic group of ladies in 2020 are Sarah Smith- President, Susan ColemanFirst Vice President, Jennifer Barr- Second Vice President, Allison Becknell- Treasurer, and Heather Beard- Secretary.

The following accepted awards for their achievements for the 2019 show year.

2019 Auxiliary World Champion Amy Trimble & We Will Rock You Rookie of the Year- Sarah Thomas Member of the Year- Allison Becknell Mudslide Slim Lifetime Achievement Award- Jennifer Barr

The Scoop congratulates the WHTA Auxiliary for their great success.

TWHNC announcer Mark Farrar served as emcee for the awards’ banquet.

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Jennifer Barr was honored as the recipient of the 2019 Mudslide Slim Lifetime Achievement Award. She accepts from WHTA Auxiliary officers, Sarah Smith and Susan Coleman.

AUXILIARY EQUITATION AWARDS 11 & Under Gold- Rylee Ellerman Silver- Raelynn Williams Bronze- Taylor Williams 12-14 Gold- Ani Drane Silver- Morgan Norris Bronze- Marley Doyle 15-17 Gold- Jayden Jackson Silver- Mia Thomas Bronze- Svanah Martin Adult Gold- Allison Thorson Silver- Sarah Huffman Caudill Bronze- (Tie) Victoria Kalosis, Morgan Wolin Auxiliary High Point Awards Gold- Susan Coleman Silver- Jaclyn Williams Bronze- Linda Scrivner

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Ani Drane took a candid moment to pose with her family and instructor Leigh Stuart. Ani won the Auxiliary Equitation 12-14 High Point division.

Jayden Jackson was proud to accept her Auxiliary Equitation 15-17 High Point Champion’s Award.

Tua MCF won the Two Year Old Riders’ Cup High Point Award.

Owners Keith and Lorraine Rosbury accepted the honor.

On behalf of owners Bill and Karen Bean, Sam Martin accepts the Riders’ Cup Three Year Old Open High Point Award for Papacito.

Joe and Janice Fostek join trainer Tim Smith on stage to accept the 15.2 & Under High Point award for champion I’m Pushin’ N Line.

Accepting the Walking Horse Stake award on behalf of owners LaRue, Ann and Bart McWaters was Jimmy McConnell and Sam Martin. Jose Cold Chills claimed the High Point title.

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WALKING HORSE TRAINERS’ AUXILIARY AND RIDERS’ CUP BANQUET

Taking the top spot in the For the second year in a row, Bill Callaway Accepting the Three Year Old Mare & Gelding award were Five & Under Trail Pleasure directed Samsung to the Riders’ Cup Hailey and Debbie Simons. Jimmy McConnell and Sam division was One Breath High Point Award in the Young Trainers/ Martin showed Jose’s Solid Pusher in 10 Riders’ Cup classes Away. Owner & trainer Experienced Trainers division. Don and claiming the High Point Award.

Carrie Martin accepts the George-Ann Pratt own the champion. award.

My Gin And Roses won the Four Year Old Mare & Gelding division. Josh Wright accepts the award on behalf of owners, Sammy and Gayle Cagle and trainer Casey Wright.

Claiming the top spot in the Aged Mare & Gelding division was Cash Reaction.

Trainer Brad Beard accepts for owner Kim Widner.

Topping the Park Performance division was Dulcinea. Owner Chris Hutchinson proudly accepts.

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Rodney Dick proudly accepts the Open Specialty award for Really Coach? and owners Russell Enterprises and Carol Missildine.

Jackson Cammack joins trainer Edgar Abernathy on stage to accept the Show Pleasure award for winner, Benelli.

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Liz Gassaway smiles beautifully as she accepts the Park Pleasure award for her horse, Double Shot Of Cash.

Blake Cammack of Champion Stables accepts the Western Park Pleasure award for A Titleist Masterpiece.

Sophia Borg was proud of her entry, Carolina Chrome. For the second year in a row, Laurie Toone and Carolina Chrome topped the Riders’ Cup Model division.

Everybody Calls Me Sir topped the Weanlings division for owner Gus Richards. Trainer Robert Nelms accepts the award.

Allison Thorson accepts the Riders’ Cup Lite-Shod Award for My Black Cadillac and ThorSport Farm.

Patrick Thomas was pleased to accept A Big Reputation’s Riders’ Cup Award on behalf of owners Kimberly and Perry Walden. The duo won the Five & Under Lite-Shod division.

Joyce Myers proudly accepts the Riders’ Cup Award for Mr. For Real. Formac Stables directed Mr. For Real to the Four Year Old Open division title.

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WHTA AWARDS BANQUET WHTA Riders’ Cup Achievements

Jimmy McConnell accepts his winnings from topping the WHTA Riders’ Cup Performance Division.

FRANKLIN, TN- The fun continued on Friday, December 13th at the Marriott of Franklin. The second half of the evening recognized those individuals who sponsored Riders’ Cup Classes and those who won the high points in each division. The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Riders’ Cup Program began in 2005, and since its inception has become very competitive. To date, the group has paid out close to one million dollars to the trainers that work tirelessly showing their top show horses.

Winning the 2019 Riders’ Cup Performance Division was Jimmy McConnell.

He showed in 115 classes, earning 43,390 points. He was awarded a check for $13,144.31. Taking the top prize in the Riders’ Cup Pleasure Division was Robert Nelms. He earned 30,540 points in the 80 classes he entered.

Nelms received a check for $6,665.54.

The Riders’ Cup classes would not be possible without the gracious sponsors for each division. Each were recognized and given a token of appreciation. The 2019 Riders’ Cup Sponsors were Baum Equine, Bling Tie Affair and Patti Pollack, Circle T Stables, Dale Steinmetz and La Patrona, Etta James By TJB and the late Kathy Zeis, F.A.S.T., Keith and Lorraine Rosbury and Gen’s Black Maverick, Kyle Bush and Joe Lester Stables, LaRue, Ann & Bart McWaters and Triple M Farm, Maury County Horseman’s Association, The Andrew Waites Family, The Bob Nelms Memorial, The Celebration, The Howell Family and Southridge Farms, The Molly Walters Family, The Roberts Family, The Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary, Walking Horse Association of Alabama, and Winner’s Circle.

After the Riders’ Cup Sponsors were recognized it was time to award the High Point winners in each division. Claiming the Two Year Old Open division was Tua MCF owned by Keith and Lorraine Rosbury. Hawk’s Miss Carmelita claimed the Two Year Old Mare & Gelding division for owner Maureen Kesselring. Bill and Karen Bean own Papacitio, the Three Year Old Open division winner. Jose’s Solid Pusher won the Three Year Old Mare & Gelding division for owners Wayne & Debbie Simons. Capturing the Four Year Old Open division was Mr. For Real for owners Meadows & Myers while My Gin And Roses claimed the top prize in the Four Year Old Mare & Gelding division for owners Sammy and Gayle Cagle.

Joe Fostek was proud of his 15.2 & Under division winner, I’m Pushin N Line. Jose Cold Chills captured the coveted Walking Horse Stake division.

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Robert Nelms was proud to accept his check from claiming the Riders’ Cup Pleasure Division.

This stallion is owned by LaRue, Ann and Bart Mcwaters of Triple M Farms. Cash Reaction topped the Aged Mare & Gelding division for owner Kim Widner. Capturing the Open Specialty division was Really Coach?, the entry of Russell Enterprises and Carol Missildine.

Champion Stables had a stellar year as their Benelli topped the Show Pleasure division. For the second year in a row, Bill Callaway and Samsung claimed the Young Trainers/Experienced Trainers division for Don and George-Ann Pratt.

Chris Hutchinson had the honor of accepting a second award; this time with Dulcinea topping the Park Performance division. ThorSport Farm is also no stranger to accepting awards for their great horses.

Their entry, My Black Cadillac won the Lite-Shod division. Double Shot Of Cash won the Park Pleasure title for Liz Gassaway, It’s Gametime won the Classic Park Pleasure title for Tammy Crum, Hey Charlene claimed the Miscellaneous Pleasure division for Lindy Holt, and Carolina Chrome topped the Riders’ Cup Model division for a second year in a row for owner Sophia Borg.

Another outstanding horse claiming a Riders’ Cup High Point Award was A Titleist Masterpiece in the Western Park Pleasure division for Champion Stables. This was an exciting second award of the night for the owners. Everybody Calls Me Sir won the Weanlings division for Gus Richards while A Mission Impossible claimed the Yearlings division for owners Steve and Denise Smith. The Trail Pleasure division was captured by Lindy Holt’s entry, Luciano.

One Breath Away earned the title of Five & Under Trail Pleasure Riders’ Cup Champion with owner Carrie Martin. The final group of division winners included A Big Reputation, Five & Under Lite-Shod division for Kimberly and Perry Walden; and The Market Maker, Two & Three Year Old Trail Pleasure winner for owner JoAnn Palazzo. The Scoop was delighted to be part of this night of recognition and we congratulate each winner. The night’s festivities continued with an Elvis impersonator providing great tunes. “Elvis” was sponsored by Rodney Dick and Denny Russell.

WHTA AWARDS BANQUET The Grand Finale of 2019

Ronal and Judy Young were honored to receive the Lifetime Living Legend Award. The two have been married for 35 years and both have won numerous World and World Grand Championships.

Joe Martin was also recognized by the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association and received the second Lifetime Living Legend Award. Martin sadly passed away two days later, but was very aware of the special recognition as his wife, Cena, showed him the presentation and standing ovation via Facebook Live.

FRANKLIN, TN- The festivities continued on Saturday, December 14th as the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association hosted the final event of the year, the WHTA Banquet. This banquet is set aside annually to award the horses, owners, trainers and horse shows selected by the association as the best of the best!

As the WHTA celebrated their 51st anniversary this year, that means there have been 51 National Trainers’ Show champions. This year’s Grand Champion was recognized.

Hayden Burks accepted the award on behalf of the 2019 winner The Darkest Hour and trainer Tyler Baucom.

After a delicious meal and a time of fellowship, the evening began with an update from Washington lobbyists, Jeff Speaks and Jeff Terhune. When the time arrived to hand out awards, Mark Farrar served as the night’s emcee, and first, recognized those receiving the Lifetime Living Legend Award. Ronal and Judy Young were recipients, as well as Joe Martin, who watched from home via Facebook Live.

Next, the 2019 scholarship winners were acknowledged.

Receiving the gift provided by the Glenn C. Dowell Jr. Family were Molly Alyssa Thompson and John Dalton Puckett.

As part of history, the trainer for the reigning World Grand Champion is presented a green blazer. Rodney Dick was proud to accept his blazer honoring I’m Mayhem. He was also presented with a new suit from Marsha’s on the Square.

Scott and Cruz Shepard made the suit presentation.

Others recognized were Philip Trimble, Performance Trainer of the Year; Jeff Laughlin, Pleasure Horse Trainer of the Year; and Cohen Abernathy, Youth Council Member of the Year. Emma Wright and Jayden Jackson were also both recognized as being Youth Council members winning a World Grand Championship.

The Assistant Performance Trainer of the Year was awarded to Hayden Burks while Bailey Momb won the Assistant Pleasure Trainer of the Year. The Groom of the Year went to Carlos Fernandez. Others recipients were Claudia Gribble, Youth of the Year; Kathy Zeis (posthumously), Amateur of the Year; Money Tree Classic, Best One-Night Show; and North Carolina Championship, Best Multi-Night Show.

The next item on the agenda was the announcement of the Horses of the Year. Those honors went to the following:

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WHTA AWARDS BANQUET

Lead Line 1st- Little Sista and Walker Williams 2nd- My Little Red Wagon and Alexis Cofer Walker Williams proudly accepts his award.

Amateur Two Year Old Mare or Gelding 1st- Oh Susannah 2nd- Wilma LJ Kayla Baucom accepts on behalf of the John Callicut Family.

Weanling 1st- Backroads 2nd- Time For Honors Amanda Wright proudly accepts the award.

Amateur Two Year Old Stallion 1st- Smoky Mountain Strong 2nd- Mountain Voodoo Lexie Stinnett accepts with a happy smile.

Yearling 1st- A Mission Impossible 2nd- I’m Unforgettable

Two Year Old Mare or Gelding 1st- Bingo In Dixie 2nd- Charlie’s Ritzy Lady Herbert and Thomas Derickson accept the award.

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Lite-Shod Specialty 1st- Big Time Bandit 2nd- Miss Dixie Flyer Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum proudly accept their award.

Two Year Old Stallion 1st- Mr. Magnifico 2nd- Tua MCF Judy and Ashley Case were presented the award.

Youth Show Pleasure 1st- Godfather By Ultra Copy 2nd- Benelli Hayden Burks accepts on behalf of Alex Luttrell.

Youth Pony 1st- The Country Lineman 2nd- Anthony Davis

Claudia Gribble joins owner Robert Deutsch on stage for the presentation.

Adult Pony 1st- Mr. Trump 2nd- Big Blue Nation Taylor Walters proudly accepts her award.

Trail Pleasure 1st- Machete 2nd- Etta James By TJB Susan Coleman was presented the award.

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WHTA AWARDS BANQUET

Country Pleasure 1st- Slingblade 2nd- Line Item Veto Debbie Marbry accepted the award.

Novice 1st- We Will Rock You 2nd- A Strong Statement Graciously accepting was owner Chris Hutchinson.

Amateur Three Year Old Mare or Gelding 1st- Honor My Country 2nd- America Strong Stephanie White was presented the award.

Elite 1st- Mr. Heisman 2nd- Unreal Tim Smith accepts on behalf of owners Bruce and Robin MacDonald.

Amateur Three Year Old Stallion 1st- As I Am 2nd- The Night King Jerry & Jason Myatt proudly accepts their award.

Western Lite-Shod 1st- Big Time Bandit 2nd- Miss Dixie Flyer Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum were presented the award.

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Three Year Old Mare or Gelding 1st- Me And Pocahontas 2nd- She’s Charismatic Allyson Armstrong sports a beautiful smile as she accepts her award.

Western Park Pleasure 1st- A Titleist Masterpiece 2nd- Lined Up At The Ritz Accepting the award is Blake Cammack of Champion Stables.

Three Year Old Stallion 1st- Jose’ Revival 2nd- Starpower CC Owners, Billy and Debbie Woods were present for the recognition.

Fine Harness 1st- In Ted’s Image 2nd- Kudos For Cash Ron Lawrence proudly accepts the honor.

Model 1st- Carolina Chrome & Promise Keeper (tie) 2nd- Mystic Jazz Sophia Borg was honored to accept her horse’s award.

Ladies Amateur Specialty 1st- She’s Limitless 2nd- Gin Toddy Taylor Walters was present for the award.

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WHTA AWARDS BANQUET

Men’s Amateur Specialty 1st- A King Thing 2nd- I’m Biscayne Bay Bob Adcock proudly accepts the honor.

Amateur Canter 1st- Led Zeppelin 2nd- The Mason Dixie Line

Amateur Four Year Old Mare or Gelding 1st- A Sunday Rose 2nd- He’s Remington Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum were thankful to accept this award.

Amateur Four Year Old Stallion 1st- I Am Mighty Jose 2nd- Playing Gin

Amateur Park Pleasure 1st- I Walk The Walk 2nd- Lined Up At The Ritz

Jeff Laughlin accepts on behalf of proud owners Denny Russell and Carol Missildine.

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Shane Porterfield accepts the award as former owner Jason Myatt joins him on stage.

Amateur Lite-Shod 1st- Big Time Bandit 2nd- La Patrona Accepting again for the champion were Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum.

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Four Year Old Mare or Gelding 1st- Gotcha Jose’ 2nd- Beiga Cheval

Professional Park Pleasure 1st- Dose’ 2nd- A Dangerous Deal Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum accept the award.

Four Year Old Stallion 1st- Minor Ordeal 2nd- Gin’s Shadow

Five & Under Country Pleasure 1st- Hashtag 2nd- He’s High Maintenance Whitlei Green graciously accepts her award.

On behalf of Jacob and Brittany Baum, Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum accept the award.

Hayden Burks accepts the award on behalf of the Dean and Ridley families.

Amateur Park Performance 1st- Do Right 2nd- A Touch’ Dr. Jim and Lisa Baum accepts this honor.

Amateur Show Pleasure 1st- He’s Starbucks 2nd- I’m Moonlighting Beautiful Julia Callaway accepts on behalf of Suzanne Moore.

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WHTA AWARDS BANQUET

Five & Under Trail Pleasure 1st- Blacklist 2nd- I’m Thunderstruck NDR

On behalf of Perry and Kimberly Walden, Joe Lester and Bailey Momb accept the award.

All Day Pleasure 1st- Petal Pushin’ Jazz 2nd- IB Smokin Joe Lauren Hamilton smiles beautifully as she accepts this honor.

Juvenile 11 & Under 1st- Extra Special Jose’ 2nd- Kinfoke and Memphis Raines (tie)

Emma Wright joins owners Sammy and Gayle Cagle for the presentation.

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Professional Park Performance 1st- I’m A Proud American 2nd- So Real Bill Williams was present for the recognition.

Amateur Five Year Old Stallion 1st- Von Miller 2nd- Knock Down Drag Out Hayden Burks accept for owners Carol Missildine and Denny Russell.

Professional Show Pleasure 1st- Entitlement 2nd- He’s Primetime Kyle Bush proudly accepts the award.

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Amateur Five Year Old Mare or Gelding 1st- Nip Of Gin 2nd- Walk With Me WTC Dee Yoder accepts the honor.

Amateur 15.2 & Under Mare or Gelding 1st- Boure’ 2nd- Be My Baby The crew from Charlie Green Stables proudly accepts the award.

Youth 12-17 1st- The Dixie Label 2nd- Miss Ebony Rose Sellers Veazey was present to receive the award.

Amateur 15.2 & Under Stallion 1st- Marty McFly 2nd- He’s Made In The USA Janice and Joe Fostek proudly accept the award.

Amateur Specialty 1st- Deal Me Aces 2nd- Zeta Hayden Burks accepts for owners Carol Missildine and Russell Enterprises.

15.2 & Under Mare or Gelding 1st- Pappy Van Winkle 2nd- Boure’ Kim Butler was presented the award.

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WHTA AWARDS BANQUET

15.2 & Under Stallion 1st- I’m Pushin In Line 2nd- He’s Made In The USA and Samsung (tie) Joe and Janice Fostek join the stage crew to receive their second award.

15.2 & Over Mare or Gelding 1st- Country And Famous 2nd- Manning Miles Irby and Marla Lovett proudly accept their award.

15.2 & Over Stallion 1st- I’m Mayhem 2nd- Master’s Razzel and Jazz Rodney Dick accepts on behalf of JoAnn and SueAnn Dowell.

Congratulations to the WHTA for a successful Awards Banquet and to all the Award Recipients!

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OBITUARY- JOE MARTIN

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OBITUARY- SHARON PERRY The Tennessee Walking Horse Industry mourns the loss of icon Joseph Daniel Martin, Jr. of Shelbyville, Tennessee. He passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home. He was born in Gallatin, Tennessee to the late Joseph Daniel Martin and Sue Green Martin. While he was a graduate of Gallatin High School, during his high school years he was beginning his career by riding and training horses with Billy Gray at the Sumner County Fairgrounds.

It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Sharon Perry, age 77, of Fayetteville, Tennessee. Sharon was born on October 24, 1942 in La Porte, Indiana to the late Robert and Eileen Pearl. Mrs. Perry passed away on December 14, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.

Sharon was a managing partner of S.A. Perry Heating & Air in Gallatin, Tennessee. After moving to Fayetteville, she worked as a substitute teacher for Unity School for ten years. She was an avid mystery book reader and enjoyed caring for her Walking Horses.

Sharon was a member of the Walking Horse Owners Association, Pleasure Walking Horse Association of Tennessee and the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association. She enjoyed volunteering at the FAST Spring Showcase Show for the last 10 years. One of her biggest thrills was winning the 2014 PWHAT Horse of the Year with her beloved “Little Bit of Coppertop”. She was a member of the Eastern Star and was of the Baptist Faith.

Sharon was a loving daughter, wife and sister. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Steve Perry; sister, Sandra McComb of Winslow, IN; nephew, Robert Burke; beloved dog, Leah; and her horse of a lifetime, Little Bit. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Perry was preceded in death by her sister, Shirley Pearl; and nephew, Jarod Burke.

No services will be held. Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sharon’s name to FAST Inc. or Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) Gift and Donor Services, 3322 West End Avenue, Suite 900, Nashville, TN 37203-1197. The Scoop sends our condolences to the Perry Family.

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Joe was a lifelong dedicated Tennessee Walking Horse trainer and master breeder. Just two days prior to his death, Joe was honored to receive the WHTA’s Lifetime Living Legend Award. Though absent, he was still very present in the hearts and minds of many. Each person stood in applause, recognizing all the years of hard work he endured to help build a great Walking Horse Industry. In addition to his love of horses, he enjoyed University of Tennessee sports, SEC football & basketball, horse racing, professional bull riding and was a huge supporter of Shelbyville girl’s basketball.

If you knew Joe, you would know he loved dogs; big dogs, little dogs and all dogs in between. You would also know that any time when his big orange semi-trailer pulled on the show grounds, something special was going to happen at the horse show that night.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Cena Biles Martin of Shelbyville; son, Joe (Mike) Martin-Grimes of Montclair, NJ; first wife, Judy Wiser Martin; stepson, Justin Douglas Reed of Shelbyville; granddaughters, Sydney Martin-Grimes and Kendall Martin-Grimes of Montclair, NJ; grandson, Ethan Martin-Grimes of Montclair, NJ; step-grandson, Jayeton Reed of Shelbyville; sister Mary Glen (Robert) Lassiter of Louisville, KY and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Suzanne Martin Roddy.

His final days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends who Joe had touched in some way. His final wishes were truly played out and the number of visitors to come through the doors was a tribute to his life.

Though we grieve our loss, there is joy, too in having known and loved such a special person. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, December 20, 2019. Visitation with the family was held from 4-6 pm at the Blue Ribbon Circle Room on the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee. A service followed at 6 pm.

Arrangements were made by Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 1stAve NW, Winchester, TN 37398 (931) 967-2222 www.moorecortner.com. The Scoop sends our deepest sympathies to the Martin Family.

MR. AND MRS. KENNY YOUNGER

KWHA MAKES HIGH POINT ANNOUNCEMENT The KWHA, Kentucky Walking Horse Association, recognizes high point winners at their banquet each year. This association is vital, as it manages the Kentucky Celebration Horse Show.

In early January, information will be sent to all show managers affiliated with the KWHA. The annual affiliation fee will cover the following: The show listed in the annual Blue Book, show advertisement on the KWHA’s website, and it allows members to acquire points for the year-end awards. Please note- In order to acquire points, the rider, owner and trainer are required to have membership in the KWHA. Beginning in 2020, points from all shows affiliated with KWHA and any certified HIO will count in the High Point records. Please direct any inquiries to Terry Logan Lunsford, KWHA President at 859-576-8433.

Congratulations to Kristen Reichard and Kenny Younger. The couple married on December 14, 2019. The Scoop wishes the Youngers a lifetime of loving memories.

CANDID OF THE WEEK

WHOA CALENDAR SCHOOLING SHOW March 7, 2020 New to the show ring world, this show is for beginning riders and horses. Coaching is allowed from the side ring.

Helmets required for children 11 and under.

Casual Attire (Collared shirt, long pants & boots) WHOA JUDGES CLINIC March 7, 2020 Refresher course for current or aspiring judges

PWHAT CALENDAR 2019 High Points and Awards Banquet Reservation Save the date! The PWHAT Awards Banquet and Annual Business Meeting will be held on January 18th, 2020 at the Bell Buckle Café Conference Center. Social Hour will start at 5:30pm (BYOB — setups provided). Dinner will begin at 6:30pm and is catered by the Bell Buckle Café. Award presentations will take place after dinner. We hope to see everyone there! (Reservations are due by December 29th, 2019) Join Now for 2020 There are lots of good reasons to join PWHAT! Here are just a few: multiple horse shows with high points and awards at the end of the year, organized trail rides throughout the year, and clinics and other educational opportunities. There are many opportunities where we can join together to enjoy and support our wonderful Tennessee Walking Horses!

Go ahead and send in your membership now so you don’t miss out on any of our activities and events for 2020!

PWHAT PO Box 712 Shelbyville TN 37162 Note the new fee structure for 2020: single adult $25 and single youth $10. We no longer offer the family membership and lifetime membership options.

The future of the Walking Horse Industry is looking mighty pretty. Throughout the years, these young beauties have each won multiple championship awards, including World Grand Championship titles. Pictured from left are Whitlei and Counti Green, Jayden Jackson and Kaitlyn Rippy.

HAPPY H O L I D AY S

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Amateur Specialty Gelding -

Model Mare -

Amateur Specialty Stallion -

Model Gelding-

Amateur Owned & Trained -

Model Stallion-

Novice Performance Ladies-

Lead Line -

Novice Performance Gentleman -

Youth 11 & Under Mare-

Show Pleasure Mares and Geldings-

Youth 11 & Under Gelding -

Show Pleasure Stallions -

Youth 12-14 -

Show Pleasure Ladies -

Youth 15-17-

Show Pleasure Gentlemen -

Youth Novice -

Show Pleasure Youth 6-11-

2 Year Old Mare/Gelding-

Show Pleasure Youth 12-17

2 Year Old Stallion -

Lite Shod Open -

2 Year Old Amateur Mare/Gelding-

Lite Shod Five and Under -

2 Year Old Amateur Stallion-

Lite Shod Youth -

3 Year Old Mare-

Lite Shod Amateur Western-

3 Year Old Gelding-

Lite Shod Amateur English-

3 Year Old Stallion -

Lite Shod AOT-

3 Year Old Amateur Mare/Gelding-

Amateur Novice Lite Shod -

3 Year Old Amateur Stallion-

Western Lite Shod-

4 Year Old Mare-

Ladies Fine Harness -

4 Year Old Gelding-

Gentlemen’s Fine Harness-

4 Year Old Stallion -

Open Fine Harness -

4 Year Old Amateur Mare/Gelding-

All Day Pleasure Adult-

4 Year Old Amateur Stallion -

All Day Pleasure Youth 6-17

5 Year Old Mare/Gelding-

Park Performance 5 & Under -

5 Year Old Stallion -

Park Performance Open -

5 Year Old Amateur Mare/Gelding-

Amateur Park Performance Mare/Gelding-

5 Year Old Amateur Stallion-

Amateur Park Performance Stallions-

15.2 Stallion-

Amateur Park Performance 5 and Under-

15.2 Mares/Gelding-

Park Performance Youth 6-17-

15.2 Amateur Mare/Gelding-

Amateur Owned & Trained Pleasure-

15.2 Amateur Stallion -

Amateur Novice Park Pleasure-

Youth Pony 14 & Under -

Open Park Pleasure -

Youth Pony 15-17 -

Amateur Western Park Pleasure-

Adult Pony -

Amateur English Park Pleasure-

Amateur Canter-

Amateur Park Pleasure 5 & Under -

Pro-Am -

Elite Amateur Park Pleasure-

Elite Amateur Ladies-

Youth Park Pleasure-

Elite Amateur Gentlemen -

Trail Pleasure Western 5 and Under -

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Trail Pleasure English 5 and Under

SPOTTED

Trail Pleasure English Amateur -

Model -

Trail Pleasure Western Amateur -

Spotted Country Pleasure-

5 & Under Youth Trail Pleasure-

Spotted Trail Pleasure-

Youth Trail Pleasure 6-11-

Lite Shod Spotted-

Youth Trail Pleasure Western 12-17

Open Shod Spotted-

Youth Trail Pleasure English 12-17

BEST ATTIRE AWARDS

Youth Novice Trail Pleasure 6-17

Trainer -

Amateur 5 & Under Trail Pleasure-

Ladies -

2 Year Old Trail Pleasure -

Gentlemen-

Amateur 2 Year Old Trail Pleasure-

Youth Female -

Amateur 3 Year Old Western Trail Pleasure -

Youth Male -

Amateur 3 Year Old English Trail Pleasure-

Western Youth -

Elite Amateur Trail Pleasure -

Western Adult -

Amateur Novice Western Trail PleasureAmateur Novice English Trail Pleasure-

One Night Show -

Amateur Trail Pleasure Canter-

Multi-Night Show -

Trail Pleasure AOT Western -

Barn of the Year -

Trail Pleasure AOT English-

Amateur Exhibitor -

Country Pleasure Adult -

Youth Exhibitor -

Amateur Country Pleasure English -

Trainer of the Year Performance-

Amateur Country Pleasure Western -

Trainer of the Year Pleasure-

Amateur Country Pleasure 5 and Under -

Assistant Trainer- Performance

3 Year Old and Under Country Pleasure-

Assistant Trainer-Pleasure

2 Year Old Amateur Country Pleasure -

Groom of the Year

Country Pleasure Youth English 6-17 -

(Include Name of Barn)

Country Pleasure Youth Western 6-11-

Youth Sportsperson -

Youth Country Pleasure Novice-

Adult Sportsperson -

Equitation Youth 11 & Under -

Owner of the Year-

Equitation Youth 12-14 Exhibitor -

Industry Ambassador-

Equitation Youth 15-17 Exhibitor -

Newcomer of the Year-

Equitation Adult Exhibitor -

Cheerleader of the Year-

Instructor of the Year - Aged Mare - Aged Gelding - Aged Stallion - Sire Of the Year - Auxiliary Horse of the Year - Classic Horse of the Year-

Printed Name Signature Phone #

Must Be Signed Double points if all categories are complete.

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BED & BREAKFAST LANE STREET INN BED AND BREAKFAST Historic Mansion with 5 guestrooms on 3 acres. Located one block from Calsonic arena. Themed rooms, comfortable beds, free WIFI, TV in all rooms. View our rooms and rates at www.lanestreetinn.com. 508 East Lane Street, 931-684-6226.

SEASONS BED AND BREAKFAST “To everything there is a season.” Ecc. 3:1 Vendor Spaces, Special Occasions, Luncheons, Group Gatherings 101 Webb Road East 615-516-3421 Bell Buckle, TN 37020 615-971-9365 www.seasonsbnb.com CLOTHING/APPAREL MARSHA DeARRIAGA, LLC Equestrian riding apparel; ready made and custom western and saddle seats. “The Choice of Champions in Fine Equestrian Apparel.” Marsha Shepard. Located at 115 South Side Square, Shelbyville, TN 37160.

Call 931-684-3500, fax 931-684-6544 or email marshadea@msn.com.

ROY ROGERS WESTERN WEAR Located at 1708 Huntsville Hwy., Fayetteville, TN 37334.

Call 931-438-4052.

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-5, Sun. 1-4.

BLING TIE AFFAIR One of a Kind Swarovski Chrystal Enhanced Designer Ties. Contact Patti Pollack at 408-202-5752 or email wiphome@aol.com.

14500 Big Basin Way Saratoga, CA 95070 FEED DISTRIBUTORS ALL FEED “Whatever The Need All Feed” Bulk & Bag Sales/GMO & Non GMO Feeds.

Joe F. Green, Sr. 931-310-0063 Jgreen.allfeed@yahoo.com/ www.allfeedcompany.com Pleasant Shade, TN & Hillsboro, AL INSURANCE BARNES EQUINE INSURANCE AGENCY Insurance for any horse related coverage.

Including full Mortality, Major Medical, Surgical, Stable fire, Liability for training, instructions, boarding, etc. Call Joe Barnes or Krissy Evans. Phone 877-332-2500/865774-2500 or fax 865-908-0066. Joe Barnes cell : 865-654-2700: Krissy Jones Cell :865654-0284. PO Box 609 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868. Website www.barnequine.com JONES EQUINE INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Providing all types of insurance coverage for

the horseman. Full mortality, major medical, prospective foal, farm & liability and workers’ compensation. Contact Bobby Jones at 1330 Moberly Road, Richmond, KY 40475.

Phone 859-893-1097, fax 859-369-7952, or email bjonesins@bellsouth.net. Whitney McConnell Davis - phone 901-292-5598, fax 615-395-4152 or email whittermac23@msn.com.

MARKEL INSURANCE COMPANY Providing coverage for horses and horse-related businesses for over forty years.

Whether you ride for pleasure or competitively, owning a horse is a substantial commitment. The horse people at Markel can help you protect the emotional and financial investment you’ve made. Coverage’s include agreed value horse mortality with optional medical/ surgical plans, farm pack and liability only policies, independent trainer/ instructor liability and excess/ umbrella liability. P.O. Box 1094 Murfreesboro, TN 37133.

Contact Bill Carrington at 615-890-1163 or Holly Liddell Sanders at 931-703-0267 or visit www.horseinsurance.com.

PHOTOGRAPHERS BARR STUDIOS Marty & Jennifer Barr 1911 Bel Aire Dr. • Tullahoma, TN 37388 jennifer@barrstudios.com • www.barrstudios.com JACK GREENE, PHOTOGRAPHER Located at P. O. Box 33, Christiana, TN 37037. Call 615-893-3993 or visit www. jackgreene.com.

JAMIE MCCOY PHOTOGRAPHY Now booking for horse shows. Also, portraits, action shots or conformation shots on location or at your farm/training barn. Other photography available, including senior and family portraits. Located in Corinth, MS. Call 662-808-0323 or email jmmccoy@frontiernet.net. Portfolio at http://photosbyjamie. photoreflect.com.

PHOTOS BY NAT Natasha Douglas, Photographer. Offering extraordinary show horse photography in the ring and at the farm. Serving the eastern United States and beyond! Located at 2212 Frog Level Road, Ewing, VA 24248. Call 865-585-4083, email tasha@photosbynat. com. or visit www.photosbynat.com.

PJ WAMBLE PHOTOGRAPHY View and order proofs online at www.pjwamble. com. Located at 1245 Cochran Cemetery Road, Lewisburg, TN 37091. Call or fax 931359-6363 or call cell 931-993-7353.

SANDRA HALL PHOTOGRAPHY Located at RR 2, Box 111, Chesterfield, SC

29709. Call 843-623-6652.

SHANE SHIFLET PHOTOGRAPHY Located at 2767 Lazy Pine Rd., Randleman, NC 27317. Call 336-318-2116, fax 336-3182764 or visit www.shaneshiflet.com.

SID ABERNATHY PHOTOGRAPHY Specializing in equine photography, including horse shows, on the farm and stallion, family and senior portraits. Sid Abernathy, P. O. Box 12, Shannon, MS 38868. Call 662767-8281 or 662-401-0822, email Jsid46@ bellsouth.net or visit http://www.sid.photoreflect.com.

TERRY YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHY Located at P. O. Box 54911, Lexington, KY 40555. Call 859-264-8579, 859-263-3623 or email terryyoung@prodigy.net.

TLC PHOTOGRAPHY Booking horse shows now! Teresa Castle, P. O. Box 176, Means, KY 40346. Call 606768-4221, 606-768-2457 or visit castlephotography.photoreflect.com.

TOM OAKLEY PHOTOGRAPHY Horse shows, portraits and action shots.

Will transfer your home movies, photos or slides to DVD. Located at 132 Mankin St., La Vergne, TN 37086. Call 615-213-2931, 615347-3835, email tomandelaine@comcast. net or visit www.tomoakley.com.

RIDING INSTRUCTORS BALLENTINE FARMS RIDING ACADEMY Full-time riding academy, boarding, and sales facility. Lessons and summer camp.

Gift certificates available. Producing North Carolina’s most accomplished riders. Located at 6921 Sunset Lake Road, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Call 919-552-3536.

TACK BEDFORD TACK, INC. Manufacturers and importers of fine quality horse equipment at competitive prices (retail and wholesale). Large selection of English and Western attire. Call for catalog. Located 8 miles north of Shelbyville. Located at 148 Ebb Joyce Road, Bell Buckle, TN 37020.

Order toll free at 1-800-523-4971, fax 931437-221 or visit www.bedfordtack.com.

ALABAMA CHOOSE YOUR GAIT FARM A Full time Equestrian Center – specializing in Training, Breeding & Sales. Announcing Elysium: The South’s newest Multi-Function

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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 (Walking Horses) Boarding, Training and Breeding Facility. Standing at Stud: Our Mr. Hollywood. Sherri & Patti Pollack, owners.

Lindsey Luna, trainer. 14990 Columbet Ave. San Martin, CA • 95046. Phone number 931-205-2173 (Lindsey cell) 408-867-1080 (office) 408-867-7360 (fax) Email:rspwip@ sbcglobal.net.

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 606526-6946 barn or 606-422-8897 Ryan Cell Quality Horses For Sale At All Times MYATT MANOR TRAINING FACILITY Specializing in Flat Shod show horses.

Hannah Pulvers Myatt, Trainer Bowling Green, KY 503-871-5755 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 - Fulltime 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. 704-9890788 TENNESSEE FORMAC STABLES Walking horse training and sales facility.

Jimmy McConnell, Trainer. 731-884-9135, Shelbyville, TN JUSTUS CARTER STABLES Specializing in Flat Shod Show Horses Justus “Bub” Carter Trainer Shelbyville, TN 931-619-1993 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 901-8293303, 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 McWaters- 334-797-1827 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 931-492-4601.

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

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