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Wartrace continues history

Annual horse show Saturday

By DAWN HANKINS - dhankins@t-g.com
Posted 8/4/22

Saturday, Aug. 6, marks the 116th anniversary of the Wartrace Horse Show. There are over 30 classes this year.

The event, sponsored by Civic Enterprises of Wartrace, begins at 6 p.m., at Jernigan …

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Wartrace continues history

Annual horse show Saturday

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Saturday, Aug. 6, marks the 116th anniversary of the Wartrace Horse Show. There are over 30 classes this year.

The event, sponsored by Civic Enterprises of Wartrace, begins at 6 p.m., at Jernigan Field. General admission is $5. Children ages 12 and under will be admitted free. Box seats are $50.

Ronnie Sutton will once again serve as show chairman. Sutton notes that the trainer with the most entries gets a $100!

Classes include amateur riders on 3-year-old mares and the 3-year-old stallions RIDERS CUP class, which is always a favorite with its heavy competition.

Bobby Sands of Columbia returns for another year as announcer. Farrier will be John Schmidt of Shelbyville.

Judge will be Brandon Givens of Rutledge. Organist will be Brian Peery of Hampshire.

Robert M. West, DVM, of Cascade Veterinary Clinic will preside.

Regarding the Tennessee Walking Horse, Wartrace is historically famous—once home to the first World Grand Champion, Strolling Jim. Over the years, the stallion has had everything from restaurants to marathon races named in his memory.

So, come on out for food, music and all things which make living in the Tennessee Walking Horse Capital so grand.