2024 WHTA Horse of the Year Recipients

WHTA Horse of the Year Recipients

Performance Trainer of the Year
John Allan Callaway

Pleasure Trainer of the Year
Joe Lester

Assistant Performance Trainer of the Year
Lake Weaver

Assistant Pleasure Trainer of the Year
Victoria Jamison

Groom of the Year
Jack Davis

Youth of the Year
Harper Grider

Amateur of the Year (tie)
Lisa Baum
Janice Fostek

Best One-Night Show
Money Tree Classic

Best Multi-Night Show
ETWHA Fall Classic

Lead Line
Winner – Leading Man and Harlee Beard
Reserve – The Silver Lining and Piper Anne Teague

Amateur Two-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – She’s Lined With Love 4G
Reserve – She’s Almost A Ten

Weanling
Winner – Simply Timeless
Reserve (tie) – She’s On The Money
Sweet Georgia Brown J & R

Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Country As Cornbread
Reserve – Straight Republican

Yearling
Winner – Josephine’s Time
Reserve – Fire’m Up, Charlie

Two-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner (tie) – Gimme A Redneck Girl
Private Dixie
She’s Lined With Love 4G
Reserve – He’s Walking In Dixie

Lite-Shod
Winner – Coachman
Reserve – Banks

Two-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – No Apology
Reserve – Spotlight On Jose 4G

Youth Show Pleasure
Winner – Well Armed American
Reserve – Annie’s Lined With Cash

Youth Pony
Winner – The Ultimate Honor
Reserve (tie) – I Like Gin
Time To Tease

Trail Pleasure
Winner – Machete
Reserve – Blacklist

Adult Pony
Winner – Dark Rain
Reserve – Pappy Van Winkle

Country Pleasure
Winner – Stapleton
Reserve – BP’s Captain Jack Sparrow

Novice
Winner – Patrick Mahomes
Reserve – Master’s Cool Jazz

Amateur Three-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – Design By Dixie
Reserve – Miss Annie Rose

Elite (50 & Over)
Winner – We Will Rock You
Reserve – All About Jose

Amateur Three-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Slim And Hot
Reserve – Big Henry

Western Lite-Shod
Winner – Big Time Bandit
Reserve – The Master Of Ceremonies

Three-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – Oh! My Black Betty
Reserve – I Am Sweet Maggie May

Western Park Pleasure
Winner – Gomez
Reserve – Boston Bay

Three-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Honky Tonk
Reserve – I’m Classic Rock

Fine Harness
Winner – American Titliest
Reserve – Call My Lawyer

Model
Winner – Back In The Saddle Again
Reserve (tie) – Machado
My Miranda Lambert

Ladies Amateur Specialty
Winner – Harley Quinn
Reserve (tie) – Flying High CC
Ole Rocky Top
Twisted With Honors

Men’s Amateur Specialty
Winner (tie) – A Home Run By Ted
Uptight Jose
Reserve – Maroon 5

Amateur Canter
Winner (tie) – A Big Honor
Honor My Country
Reserve – I’m Jordan

Amateur Four-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner (tie) – Milagro’s Command
Ultra Grey Pistol
Reserve – Google.com

Amateur Four-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Born A Maverick
Reserve – Primo

Amateur Park Pleasure
Winner – Papacito
Reserve – Dose’

Amateur Lite-Shod
Winner – Roscoe Jenkins
Reserve – Banks

Four-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – Smoking
Reserve – Happy Face

Professional Park Pleasure
Winner – Gomez
Reserve – Papacito

Four-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Cavender
Reserve – Honor Of The Ritz

Five & Under Country Pleasure
Winner – Shipwrecked
Reserve – He’s Off The Wall

Amateur Park Performance
Winner – A Touche’
Reserve – Do Right

Amateur Show Pleasure
Winner – Kong
Reserve – Evan Williams Black Label

Five & Under Trail Pleasure
Winner – Silverback
Reserve – Jalapeño

Professional Park Performance
Winner – Praise And Honor
Reserve – Wanted THF

All Day Pleasure
Winner – Miss Belle Starr W.
Reserve – 401K

Amateur Five-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – I Will Honor Thy Father
Reserve – Black Gins Scout

Youth 11 & Under
Winner – Dollar’s Silver Collector
Reserve – It’s The Medalist

Spotted Pleasure
Winner – There Ain’t Nothin’ To It
Reserve – Sheza Freightliner

Professional Show Pleasure
Winner – Honor Code
Reserve – Acclaim

Amateur Five-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – My Honey Bee
Reserve – I Am Bold And Spicy Jose

Amateur 15.2 & Under Mare or Gelding
Winner – Punisher
Reserve – I Am Bold And Spicy Jose

Youth 12-17
Winner – Nevermore
Reserve – He’s A Lucky Strike

Amateur 15.2 & Under Stallion
Winner – Form A Line
Reserve (tie) – A Kingpin
Cousin Bob

Amateur Specialty
Winner – The Iron Door
Reserve – All About Jose

15.2 & Under Mare or Gelding
Winner – I Am Bold And Spicy Jose
Reserve – Pappy Van Winkle

15.2 & Under Stallion
Winner – I Am Mighty Jose’
Reserve – Boons Gin

Open Specialty
Winner – Warbird
Reserve – TUA MCF

15.2 & Over Mare or Gelding
Winner – Me And Pocahontas
Reserve – I’m Charlie Daniels

15.2 & Over Stallion
Winner – Justified Honors
Reserve – Honor And Remember



Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association offers scholarship

Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association offers scholarship
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

 

The Smoky Mountain Walking Horse Association wishes to announce the offering of a college scholarship of $500 to qualified applicants. The scholarship will be awarded May 11, 2024, and is available to candidates meeting the following requirements:

1. High school junior/ senior, or student pursuing a degree regardless of age.
2. Member of Smoky Mountain or East Tennessee Walking Horse Associations for a year before the April 1 deadline.
3. Demonstrate an interest in equine activities.

For applications and information direct requests to: SMWHA, P.O. Box 4821, Maryville, TN 37802, or ETWHA website.



WHOA announces 2024 election results

WHOA announces 2024 election results
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

 

The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is proud to announce the following candidates were elected to the WHOA Board of Directors by the WHOA Membership.

2024 WHOA President: Amy Cross Nance – Tennessee

Jared Carrier – Tennessee

Kyle Elliott – Tennessee

Jessica Ellis – North Carolina

Brad Gregory – Kentucky

Dennis Hills – Missouri

Justin Miller – Tennessee

Eli Murphy – Tennessee

Lynn Womack – Tennessee

These eight will serve a three-year term. The WHOA Board of Directors is made up of 26 members.



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TWH industry mourns Jane Hardy Meredith

Obituary – Jane Hardy Meredith
Monday, January 8, 2024

Jane Hardy Meredith passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024 in Roswell, Georgia with her husband of 40 years Tom Meredith at her side. Jane had been diagnosed with clear cell cancer in 2022 and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Sadly, the cancer returned a few months later.

Jane was well known and loved, and highly successful in every aspect of her life. She was always known for her beauty, grace, loyalty and for standing up for everything she believed.

Jane was the daughter of the late L.C. and Evelyn Hardy. She grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama with her three brothers, Glenn, Mike and Lyman. She also loved her nieces Taylor, Emily, Evelyn, Caroline and Ainsley and nephews Charles and James.

The Tennessee Walking Horse industry was a huge part of Jane’s extended family and it occupied a big piece of her heart ever since she started riding as a child. When she became involved with Tennessee Walking Horses, she pursued that with all the love and passion that was synonymous with Jane.

The Walking Horse Report is grateful for the help of her longtime friend Sarah Burks who is assisting with a tribute story highlighting her successes in the show ring, in her breeding program, and in her dedicated years of service to TWHBEA and the academy program. Friends who would like to share memories of Jane for possible inclusion in this feature can send them to Sarah Burks via Facebook or Christy Howard Womack at cwomack@horseworld.net.

Just as great as Jane’s love for the Tennessee Walking Horse was her love for the people in the industry. She has countless friends who are shocked and saddened by her death. If you were a friend of Jane Hardy Meredith, you knew you were loved greatly by her. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to Tom Meredith at 735 Ebenezer Road, Roswell, GA 30075.

A memorial service for Jane is being planned and details will be announced soon. Tom plans to start a Walking Horse industry- based scholarship in Jane’s memory and instead of flowers or other donations, he would like her friends to participate in that. Plans are also underway for a memorial trophy for Jane at the Celebration.



Trainer Blaise Broccard recovers from accident.

WGC Trainer Blaise Broccard was involved in a car accident Sunday, January 7, 2024, and was airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Broccard sustained several minor injuries but is undergoing surgery for a broken femur. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as she recuperates from the accident.



TWH Industry celebrates life of Bill Jenne’

William F. Jenne’, 92, of Shelbyville, TN went to be with his Lord on December 23, 2023. Bill was born December 7, 1931 in Memphis, TN to Clayborn and Lillian Jenne’ of Memphis. He leaves his wife of 49 years, Joni, of the home address, children Justin (Hope), Rodney, Charles, William, and Lynn, and the pride and joy of his life, grandchildren Jagger, Juke Rein, and Judge.
31-684-5011Bill spent his life as an industrial contractor building hospitals, military installations, and multi-million dollar private sector structures. His favorite project, the Airborne Museum in Fayetteville, NC, was named the North Carolina Project of the Year in 2000. Bill spent his last years working on projects for his church, family and friends.
In addition to woodworking, Bill loved the Tennessee Walking Horse. He participated in the industry for more than 60 years and enjoyed watching his wife, Joni, and son, Justin, show horses. He was always behind the scenes helping them when they showed and assisting with putting on many, many horse shows.
At the deceased’s request there will be no funeral. Monetary donations may be made in Bill’s honor to Bedford Cancer Foundation, P. O. Box 1523, Shelbyville, TN 37162.
Doak-Howell Funeral Home is serving the family.
www.doakhowellfuneralhome.com



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TWHBEA EXE BOARD ELECTION RESULTS

The International Board of Directors for the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association met today and elected their Executive Committee for the coming year. The slate that was presented by the Nominating Committee was elected without opposition.

Executive Committee Members elected for two-year terms are:

⭐️President: Amanda Wright (TN)
⭐️Senior Vice-President: David Williams (TN)
⭐️Administrative/Fiscal/Audit Vice-President: Kasey Kesselring (TN)
⭐️Marketing & Communications Vice-President: Dale Daniels (AR)
⭐️International Vice-President: Denise Bader (Germany)
⭐️Trainers Vice-President: Dee Cantrell (AL)

The following will continue their service on the Executive Committee for one-year to complete their EC term:

⭐️Advocacy Vice-President: Bill Stricklend (AL)
⭐️Bylaws & Enforcement Vice-President: Tom Kakassy (SC)
⭐️Membership & Registry Vice-President: David Sisk (TN)
⭐️Show Horse Vice-President: Lance Meisenheimer (IL)
⭐️Versatility & Trail Vice-President: Lyn Montgomery (CA)
⭐️Youth Vice-President: Chris Hazelwood (TN)

Following the meeting the Executive Committee held their first meeting where they appointed Kasey Kesselring to a dual role as secretary. A complete recap of the meeting will be in a future issue of the VOICE Magazine.