TIFTON —
Sellers Veazey of Tifton recently won a Grand Championship in the Owner Amateur Youth 11 & Under Mares/Geldings Grand Championship class at the 74th annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Sellers was riding his horse, The American General.
“Sellers Veazey should be commended for a fine performance at the Celebration. Sellers’s exceptional skill coupled with The American General’s athleticism made this a memorable win,” said Doyle Meadows, CEO of the Celebration.
While riding The American General, Veazey also won a 1st Place Blue Ribbon in the Owner-Amateur Youth Riders 6-11 Years on walking Geldings class.
The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration is the world’s largest and most prestigious event celebrating the Tennessee Walking Horse. Founded in 1939, The Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration® is based on a vision of Henry Davis of Wartrace, Tenn. The event is an 11-day and night annual festival in Shelbyville, Tenn., during which there are 2,660 entries and 1,500 horses compete in 171 classes and more than $650,000 in prizes are awarded. The Celebration names 39 World Champions of the breed and the festival culminates in its main attraction, the crowning of the World Grand Champion, on the last day of the event. Additional activities include a barn decorating contest, trade fair and dog show.
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Sellers Veazey is shown atop The American General. Veazey captured a Grand Championship for his age group at the recent Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration. Contributed Photo
Sellers Veazey wins Grand Championship at national Tennessee Walking Horse event
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