Mid South Horse Show Association

09/25/2024

The MSHSA is honored to have the 57th Annual Alabama Jubilee as the next show in this year's spectacular season!
Come join us this Friday and Saturday in Huntsville, AL.

08/18/2024

The Mid-South Horse Show Association wants to let each of our members know that we wish you lots of luck at the Celebration.
Luck is when opportunity meets preparedness.
Yall are prepared and each of you have a wonderful opportunity ahead of you.
You've got this!
So go, have fun, make a lot of memories. And, don't forget, ENJOY THE RIDE!

08/13/2024

Elvis and his family owned several horses during their years here at Graceland, and there are still horses that live in the stables behind the king’s castle. When Elvis wasn’t working, he loved to spend time riding horses all over the Graceland grounds.
In celebration of the 144th Kentucky Derby next week, let’s meet the horses who call Graceland home.
It was almost destined for Elvis to own horses.
In 1957, Elvis purchased Graceland, which included the barn behind the mansion itself. The barn, like the house, was built in 1939. Graceland was originally a cattle farm, and the barn actually had air conditioning before the mansion did, to keep the prize bull cool.
When Elvis moved in, he kept a few animals in the barn – he owned a few horses and a donkey. But he became a serious horse owner in 1966. That Christmas, Elvis purchased a Quarter Horse named Domino for Priscilla, his soon-to-be wife. He also purchased a horse named Sheba for Priscilla’s friend Sandy, so the pair could ride their horses together.
Elvis soon bought a horse that would become his favorite, a golden palomino Quarter Horse named Rising Sun. Of course, the barn had to get a new name, too, and it became House of the Rising Sun.
It wasn’t long before the barn was full of horses. One of Elvis’ favorites was a Tennessee Walking Horse named Bear. He also loved Mare Ingram, a grand mare he named after Memphis Mayor William B. Ingram. He purchased horses for his friends and family, too.
A few of Elvis’ horses include Ebony’s Double, Beauty, Buckshot, Lady, Golden Sun, Star Trek, Sun Down, Thundercloud, Memphis, Flaming Star (doesn’t that name sound familiar?) and Traveler, who had been previously owned by Mary Travers of Peter, Paul and Mary. Elvis’ daughter Lisa also had her own horse, Moriah.
The last horse Elvis purchased was a Tennessee Walking Horse named Ebony’s Double. Alene Alexander rode Ebony’s Double in the horses’s retirement ceremony in 1983 at the Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration. Alene started working as a tour guide at Graceland when it opened to the public in 1982, and she still works at Graceland as the stables ambassador. She and her team care for the four horses that live at the barn behind Graceland.
It’s easy to remember the horses’ names if you think of Elvis’ famous “Taking Care of Business in a Flash” motto: TCB with the lightning bolt. There’s Tucker, Candy, Bandit, and, making up the side-ways lightning bolt, is Max.
The “little old man” of the group is Candy, who, at 25 years old, has a few health issues. Alene and her team work overtime giving Candy the utmost care and attention. His full name is No Candy Just Cash.

07/31/2024

I’m looking for books for Babyfest. If you have any lightly used or new children’s books you would like to get rid of ….. I’m your girl! 

07/30/2024

Okay friends, we have flown through another great season.
But wait, we have one more show. And that show is the 118th Annual Wartrace Horse Show.
You know it is a great show if it has been around 118 wonderful years! So, let's get out there and support Wartrace.
6:00 Saturday, August 3, 2024!

07/24/2024

Let the great horse shows continue!
You have another great MSHSA affiliated show to showcase your TN Walking Horse.
Where is it?
So glad you asked.
Friday night will be the 48th Annaul Marshall County Horse Show in Lewisburg.
Don't be late like me- See you there at 6:00!

07/23/2024

Several have asked how they can support Delanee Fowler and her classroom. This is her Amazon wish list. She is a teacher for a very low income school and can use all the help she can get! 



07/19/2024

UPDATE:
Parkers Crossroads, tommorow night, July 20, has added a class to their original schedule.
Class 2A will be Amateur 50 & Over.
We will see you at 7:00 pm!

07/05/2024

Hey folks - remember tonight is The Money Tree Classic Show. See you at 4:00 at Cooper Steel Arena!

06/28/2024

Okay folks, if you are a "horseaholic", and admit it, you have multiple shows to pick from starting tonight.
This is a great opportunity to support the TWH and the charities associated with each.
Pay close attention to each show's location and starting time.
Thank you for supporting these MSHSA affiliated shows!!

06/03/2024

We have jumped into a new month. Let's jump into a Jamboree!! This Friday at Champions Arena in Shelbyville will be the Amateur-Youth Jamboree. So let's have a large, energetic Jamboree showing our TN Waking Horses! See you at 5:00 on June 7th.

05/29/2024

Is there a spring in your step?
Step on over tomorrow night through Saturday night for the Columbia Spring Jubilee. The ring is prepared and ready for us!
See you at 6:00 at the Maury County Park!

05/29/2024

The Mid-South Horse Show Association has been notified of the passing of TN Walking Horse supporter, Bill Williams, of Ripley, TN. We are saddened to hear this news. He will be missed. So glad he was able to attend the MSHSA Show and the Humboldt Strawberry Festival Show.

05/10/2024

05/07/2024

Next on the MSHSA horse show tour is the world famous Humboldt Strawberry Festival show. For 86 years Humboldt has hosted this Show. I know you want to be a apart of it. I'll beat you there because Ed has to have his Strawberry shortcake before it is gone. Come on everyone let's show Humboldt how much this show is appreciated.

05/05/2024

Congratulations to everyone!
And a HUGE THANK YOU for each person who volunteered to help with the show. A sincere appreciation to each sponsor! It takes a village to put in a horse show, and the MSHSA has a large village with big hearts!

05/04/2024

I want to personally invite you to our show tonight. It will be wonderful to have you here. We look forward to seeing you.
It's horse show time in West Tennessee!

05/01/2024

What better way to showcase our TN Waking Horse to the public - come to Parkers Crossroads Saturday night at 6:00. For 36 years the MSHSA has held a first class show. You don't want to miss it.

04/24/2024

Good Morning MSHSA!
This your horse show planner.
You have two big weekends coming up.
First, don't miss the 36th Annual Mid-South Horse Show Association Show on May 4th at the City Park in Parkers Crossroads.
Then, travel down the highway to the 86th Annual Humboldt "Strawberry" Show on May 10th. The Strawberry shortcake will be ready for you.
Both of these shows provide you with great opportunities to showcase your TN Walking Horse!

03/27/2024

Please refer to this updated class sheet for the FAST Spring Showcase this weekend.

03/26/2024

Spring is upon us and isn't it beautiful. Something else that is beautiful is the TN Walking Horse! You will have 65 classes to enjoy beautiful horses and incredible talent. The FAST Spring Showcase starts this week.

03/21/2024

The points race is underway.
Next on the circuit is the FAST Spring Showcase beginning March 28th through the 30th.
We are proud to support FAST and the affiliation with our MSHSA.

03/09/2024

Hello Friends! This is your personal invitation to attend the first MSHSA affiliated show of 2024. You know you have had separation anxiety from horse shows and friends.
The wait is over!
Let's go and we will see you Wednesday!!!

WALKING HORSE TRAINERS’ ASSOCIATION NATIONAL TRAINERS’ SHOW
March 13-16, 2024, Shelbyville, TN
Located at the Cooper Steel Arena (formerly Calsonic Arena) in Shelbyville, TN.

Start time: 6:00 pm

Judge(s): Dean Byard, Brent Grider & Chris Zahnd

02/19/2024

It is Horse Show Time in Tennessee.
The MSHSA kicks off the 2024 High Point race on March 13th in Shelbyville at the WHTA Show. Join us March 14th -16th!
Remember- you must be a member and your trainer (not the barn) must be a member in order for your points to count.