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| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The last night of The Celebration had come. With spectators and exhibitors all in their finest attire, the stands crowded with people waiting to watch the crowning of the 2025 World Grand Champion. Prior to the usual Saturday night performance, David and Theresa Williams carried on with their tradition of sponsoring the annual Stick Horse class, free to all willing participants aged seven and under. |
8/31/2025 |
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8/31/2025 |
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8/31/2025 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Friday night marks the second world grand championship night at The Celebration. It also has come to be known as Military and First Responder Appreciation Night. The festivities began with the flag being presented by White Diamond Dollar and Vicki Self, posting in the south turn. Then, Tim Brooks of the Christian Ministries Church in Hot Springs, Arkansas, said the invocation, while Jody McBrayer of Franklin sang the national anthem. |
8/30/2025 |
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8/30/2025 |
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8/30/2025 |
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8/30/2025 |
| We are writing to update you on changes to our Horse Protection program. Following a recent order from the District Court in North Texas, APHIS is making changes to the expectations for Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) who affiliate with horse shows and the managers of horse shows, sales, and events: |
8/30/2025 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The first of the world grand championship nights had arrived. With it, those monumental moments that a whole year of preparation led up to had finally come. The gate opened at precisely 7PM for White Diamond Dollar and Vicki Self to come in the ring and present the colors. Austin Harden of the Wartrace Church of Christ gave the invocation, and Leah Boyd of Murfreesboro sang the national anthem. Then, Mark Farrar invited the first of 16 classes into the ring |
8/29/2025 |
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8/29/2025 |
| The Walking Horse Report is saddened to share the news of the passing of Charity Latham. We extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to her family and friends during this difficult time. A formal obituary will be posted once it becomes available. |
8/29/2025 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – The last night of world championship classes had arrived. Spectators crowded into box seats near the end of the cool, sunny August day. Tonight was Pink Night, and everyone was invited to wear their favorite, brightly colored, pink attire for a chance to win a gift card to The Palomino Hat Bar. Mark Farrar called to open the gate for White Diamond Dollar and hall-of-fame trainer, Vicki Self. |
8/28/2025 |
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8/28/2025 |
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8/28/2025 |
| SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. – Tuesday night marked another Fan Appreciation night, where tickets and select concessions were only $1. And what a night it would be! From Owner-Amateur Four-Year-Old Mares & Geldings to Two-Year-Old Trail Pleasure, to Show Pleasure Stallions, to Owner-Amateur Stallions, the best of the best were set to enter the show ring for stiff competitions. |
8/27/2025 |