This post is for anyone to post the latest industry news. Although this is primarily a trivia site, I realize many of us are interested or at least curious about current events. As always, please try to avoid controversial topics and general gossip.

Thanks!

Stallion Class Splits

Class 78A

It’s Billy The Kid Russ Thompson
Star Gary Edwards
Jose’s Intimidator Jamie Bradshaw
Smooth Like JFK Ray Gilmer
Gen On The Run Justin Harris
Mister Push Button Scott Beaty
Sky Jam Allan Callaway
Jazz Country Tim Smith
Another RPM Rob Brainard
Santana’s El Nino Link Webb
Blue Blooded Bandit Knox Blackburn
Atlanta Ritz Larry Edwards
King Of The Jungle Charlie Green
A Strong Dollar Joel Weaver
Busting Special Jimmy McConnell
Cash Maker Tim Thompson
Jazz Cash Allen Abee
He’s A Weekend Warrior Joe Cotten
Steal Justice Jack Way


Class 78-B



MOAB Steve Hankins
Escalade Robert Stivers
Puttin Cash On The Line Ray Gilmer
Victory Colors Jim Huffman
U C I’m Ultra Gold Bill Cantrell
Skywatch’s Masterpiece John Allan Callaway
Jose’s Hot Pepper Tim Smith
Missed The Boat Jason Day
Holyfield Link Webb
Private Charter Knox Blackburn
General’s Show Stopper Jeff Green
Cash’s All Star Larry Edwards
P.G.A. Joel Weaver
Rowdy Rev Bill Bobo
Watch It Now Jimmy McConnell
The Who Jimmy McConnell
Impressive Motion Larry Latham
Don Diego Joe Cotten

Hard to say what will happen, but if all things go normally........I tend to think when they call runnin walk the second way of the ring, Mr. Bill & Rowdy Rev will stand out like a sore thumb.

Jose's Intimadator could be in the mix if he shows up as well as Joel Weaver's grey horse.
I also like The Who and Don Diego as longshots. Some folks say Billy The Kid is a nice horse.

We will see..........

I think Bill and Rowdy win win his class
Gary and Star will win his class

THEN ITS BILL AND ROWDY 2008 WGC'S

BILL and ROWDY ALL THE WAY IN 08

Now we talkin!.........makes me want to jump in the car and head on down!

CELEBRATION ANNOUNCES STREET PARTIES, MUSIC IN THE PLAZA


The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® will be hosting four post-show street parties during the world championship horse show. There will be one karaoke night and three live band parties. These four parties will take place in the outdoor warm-up ring, beginning at the end of the nightly performance and go for two hours. In addition, there will be live music in Celebration Plaza each night prior to the show.

“We’re really happy to be able to do this,” said Celebration CEO Dr. Doyle Meadows. “It should enhance the festival atmosphere on the Grounds during the show. Director Henry Hulan, III, Association Member Christy Parsons and Connie Nixon of our staff have worked very hard on the street parties while Chip Walters has put together the music in the plaza.”

Celebration Street Parties (begins as soon as evening performance ends)

Friday, 8/22 – BJ’s Karaoke (sponsored by Spencer Benedict Stables)

Thursday, 8/28 – Entice (sponsored by Barrow Brown and Rowdy Rev)

Friday, August 29 – Burning Las Vegas (sponsored by World Grand Champion® Contender Jose’s Intimidator)

Saturday, August 30 – Four on the Floor (sponsored by Stonegait Farm – Arthur, Kelly, and Stephanie Gordon)


Music in the Plaza (5:15-6:45 p.m.)

All Nights Sponsored by The Stables at Alpha Place and Adcock Bros., Inc., Manheim, PA

Thursday, 8/21 – Mike Lane

Friday, 8/22 – Sugar Lime Blue

Saturday, 8/23 – Metro Parks Jammin’ Band

Sunday, 8/24 – Two His Glory

Monday, 8/25 – Rob Hawkins

Tuesday, 8/26 – Mike Lane

Wednesday, 8/27 – TBA

Thursday, 8/28 – Us Two and Him

Friday, 8/29 – The Dean Martinis

Saturday, 8/30 - TBA

The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® takes place each year during the 11 days and nights prior to Labor Day. It is the premier event for the Tennessee Walking Horse, during which the breed’s World Grand Champion Tennessee Walking Horse® and some 33 other World Grand Champions® are crowned. It is a festival event, encompassing exciting classes in competition where more than $700,000 in prizes and awards are given. Other activities include a barn decorating contest, a trade fair and a dog show. For more information, visit www.twhnc.com.

As my GREAT AUNT NONIE would have said "SIMPLY GEORGEOUS" or she might have said "PERFECTLY EXQUISITE"!

He is one of the GREATEST natural horses I've ever been around and I can hardly wait to go see him.I'll be with him every morn till he wins the BIG ONE on Sat. night.GO ROWDY and BILL. 2008 WGC

Smitty, you surprised me...Thanks for posting that article and thanks to you Bubbadog and Senator as well for you nice comments.
Those are two nice guys in that picture and my two best buds.

Ramsey has already decided what mares he's going to breed to ROWDY next spring. He doesn't usually plan this far in advance.

GO, ROWDY!!! It won't be the first time I have cheered for you!! Best wishes to a great horse and great families that support him.

Oh My.....

Just saw this elsewhere........I assume it's true and I wish CB the best. She's been through so much this year.


"I learned last night that Connie Bobo is in the Heritage Medical Center with kidney stones.

Ask that everyone please keep Bill, Connie, and Chris in their prayers. Hopefully she will have a speedy recovery so that she will be able to attend a "ROWDY" Celebration."

Connie, Too much going on for you to be sick right now..Get Well in a hurry...praying for you

I know I posted in that other forum but please feel better very soon, Connie. Those stupid stones just have terrible timing.

Connie we have you in our prayers,you gotta see ya boys win

Connie,please GET WELL SOON,you know my thoughts and prayers are with you.Hope to see you soon.Jr.

Connie,
I'm praying for you to be over this episode pronto!

Connie, your in my prayers for a super speedy recovery and I know your boy's will win the big one...

I see my bub Sonny Holt won the 3 yr. old mare class last night in the Futurity
Congrats Sonny

Also, a big congrats to "Two Gun Silver Dollar" and Evan Alexander in the Novice Show Pleasure class yesterday. Evan is the son of Tammy (May) Alexander and grandson of Donnie May of Richmond, Ky.


Touchdown!

Congrats to TERMITE for his win in the three-year-old gelding class last night!

My thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts and prayers.
I have just learned today that I have pneumonia and will not be able to attend until maybe the last Saturday night.

I'm trying to take this in stride but it is really getting difficult.

Hang in there Connie, we are praying you get better so you can enjoy the show , this stuff happens at the wrong time

Thanks, E.