TWHBEA to Honor Carol Wakefield with Retirement Celebration
Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) will host a retirement celebration in honor of Carol Wakefield on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The event will take place from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Blue Ribbon Circle on the Celebration Grounds in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Friends, colleagues, and members of the walking horse community are invited to attend as they gather to celebrate Wakefield’s contributions and dedication to the industry.
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