Our hearts are heavy as we share that one of our own has suffered a devastating loss due to a barn fire on February 15, 2026— a disaster resulting in the loss of 36 horses, tack, and more. The Callicutt family has given so much to the Walking Horse industry over the years, always supporting others with kindness, generosity, and dedication. Now, it’s our turn to support them. The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is donating $1,000 to help this family begin to rebuild. We invite each of you to join us in showing your support by donating any amount you can. Every dollar will make a difference and will go directly toward helping them recover from this tragedy. Let’s stand together as the Walking Horse Owners Association and support this family during this very difficult time. Donations can be made to: John Callicutt 351 Highway 82 East Bell Buckle, TN 37020 Anyone wishing to donate through Venmo, please send to: @ann-callicutt. If you choose to Venmo your donation, please take a screenshot of your donation and text it to Beverly Burgess 931-703-5378 or Carrie Benedict 270-590-5285. With gratitude, Mark Taylor Executive Director WHOA

Thank you to our Fall Festival Sponsors! Click here to see the list of sponsors Thank you all very much -- We couldn't do it without you!!

The summer is coming to an end, but the fall season is just firing up!

Don't miss these great WHOA shows this fall including:

October 5 - The 17th Annual Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Show - Liberty, KY

October 16-18 - WHOA Fall Festival (last Triple Crown stop of the season!) - Oak Grove, KY

November 1 - WHOA Show Series - Franklin, KY

BE SURE TO SIGN UP SO YOU WON'T MISS ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE GOING ON DURING THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL!  YOU WILL ALSO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT ANY SCHEDULE CHANGES AND RECEIVE A DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE. (IF YOU SIGNED UP EARLIER IN THE YEAR, YOU ARE STILL SIGNED UP UNLESS YOU OPTED OUT)

As of 7/2/2025, all stalls are sold out for the International!  Please contact the WHOA office to be added to the waiting list in case someone cancels.

The Dr. Ann Johnson Canter Challenge To be included at all WHOA Triple Crown Shows and the International Grand Championship! This will be a Special class for 2025. 2 Classes included at all 2025 Triple Crown shows: Amateur/ Youth Canter Open to any Division Professional Canter Open to any Division 3 Classes at 2025 International: Amateur Canter Open to any Division Youth Canter Open to any Division Professional Canter Open to any Division Class will be Judged as follows: 50% Canter Gait 20% Flat Walk 20% Running Walk 10% Conformation Horses Must Back Properly Incentives for 2025: $3000 - WHOA Year End High Point Awards - Top 5 Amateur/ Youth Canter Open to any Division  $3000 - WHOA Year End High Point Awards - Top 5 Professional Canter Open to any Division WHOA would like to thank Dr. Ann Johnson for graciously sponsoring this exciting Challenge for 2025.

Congratulations to our WHOA members Tami Steinbrecher and Scot MacGregor and their Tennessee Walking Horses who were big winners at the 2024 WDAA Western Dressage World Championships in Guthrie Oklahoma! They competed at all levels against gaited and non-gaited horses and achieved great success!  Thanks for doing such a wonderful job of representing our breed!

                                         Click here for more details and photos

The Walking Horse Owners Association is proud to announce winners of the 2024 International High Point Awards! 

 Amateur High Point Winners

• 1. Maggie Moore 
• 2. Jennifer Batts 
• 3. LeAnn Werner Osborn 
• 4. Jean Marie Degville 
• 5. Tina Singleton    

Youth 12-17 High Point Winners

• 1. Finley New
• 2. Jalynn Evans
• 3. Lexi Nelms
• 4. Alex Luttrull
• 5. RiLeigh Bre Cole

Youth 11 & Under High Point Winners

• 1. Ella Jane Rook
• 2. Sterling Woodruff
• 3. Hannah Starnes
• 4. Harper New
• 5. Ally Jo Jacobs

Versatility High Point Horse Winners  

• 1. Spirits Generator- Owned by Shelby Kubly
• 2. Blues American Woman- Owned by Dan Starnes
• 3. Blues Traveler- Owned by Linda Starnes
• 4. Believable Teen- Owned by Jalynn Evans
• 5. I'm Sleight of Hand- Owned by Sandy Harris

1st Place Winners Receive: Custom Belt Buckle- Photo Frame and Gift Card from Barr Studios -Saddle Pad- 2024 International Medallion 

2nd Place Winners Receive: Custom Leather Halter- 2024 International Medallion 

3rd -4th -5th Place Winners in Youth Divisions Receive: Tractor Supply Buckets filled with Horse Supplies

Congratulations to all and thanks for Walking With Us!