The Pennyroyal Charity Horse Show is set for March 7-9, 2024 at the Covered Arena at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The show is WHOA affiliated and the first leg of WHOA’s Triple Crown of 2024. Three judges will adjudicate the show with one alternate.

The Pennyroyal is now a double point Riders’ Cup show and affiliated with the Kentucky Breeders’ Incentive Fund, TWHBEA International High Point, Double Point World Series and Youth Medallion programs.

Stall reservations are due by February 16, 2024, and can be made by calling or texting Jennifer at 931-205-3493 or email thepennyroyal22@gmail.com.

Online entries will be accepted through www.horseshowsonline.com until February 23, 2024. Entries made after February 23rd will be subject to a late fee. Adds/scratches can be made until noon each day of the show. Championship and Best in Show entries may be made until 2:00PM on Saturday, March 9 without penalty and horses must have competed in a prior class at The Pennyroyal to qualify for championship or Best in Show classes.

Shavings, stall mats and golf cart rentals can be made through Dever at Kentucky Horse Park. You can order your shavings and stall mats by visiting https://deverrentals.com/shop/. Stall mats are highly recommended as the stalls have concrete bottoms.

The Pennyroyal host hotel is Fairfield by Marriott | Lexington North with a special discounted rate just for Pennyroyal attendees. Book by February 6 to receive the special rate by calling 859-977-5870 or by following this link Book Your Group/Corporate Rate | Marriott International.

Camper reservations must also be made through Kentucky Horse Park. Visit www.reserveamerica.com or call 888-4KY-PARK (888-459-7275).

The Pennyroyal serves as the host show to The Premiere, a three-year-old debut trail pleasure competition. Splits will be held on Thursday with the final of The Premiere falling on Saturday evening. More information can be found concerning The Premiere by visiting www.maidenholdingsllc.com. The Premiere entry deadline is February 8.

Be sure to follow The Pennyroyal on Facebook for all the latest happenings with the show.

All proceeds from this charity horse show benefit Pennyroyal Hospice of Hopkinsville, Ky., a 501( c)3 non-profit organization.

For further show information, please contact Marty Barr at 615-586-3220 or marty@barrstudios.com.

Jerry Stephen “Daddy Big” Way, age 77, of Columbia, TN passed away February 3, 2024. Jerry was born January 7, 1947 in Corona, California to the late George and Colleen Way. Jerry graduated from Corona High School in 1964. He served his Lord and served his country in the Vietnam War with US Marine Corp. Jerry was a drywall contractor while in California and retired as a car hauler. After retiring, he enjoyed working around the farms. Two of Jerry’s passions was spending time with his family and friends and raising TN walking horses.

Jerry is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 57 years, Sue Way; children, Milo (Lisa) Way, Chad (Jacquelyn) Way, Angela Bagsby and Jake (Nicole) Way; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Larry (Evelyn) Way and sister in-law, Nancy Way. He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, George (Sharon) Way and Robert Way.

Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00AM Wednesday, February 7, 2024 in the chapel of Lawrence Funeral Home, Jason Daniels officiating. Visitation with the Way family will be held 4-8:00 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2024 and one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Morton Cemetery in Columbia, TN with military honors to be presented. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to https:emilywhiteheadfoundation.org/donate/.