Maiden Holdings, LLC

08/22/2026

📣📋 OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 MAIDEN SPLITS + REDEMPTION CLASS JUDGES’ CARDS NOW AVAILABLE 📋📣

In accordance with Maiden Holdings LLC’s new policy for 2026, the judges’ cards from all four preliminary splits of The Maiden have now been released for public review.

These cards are available on the Maiden Holdings LLC website and may be viewed at the link below:

https://www.maidenholdingsllc.com/judges-cards-2026

Maiden Holdings LLC remains committed to transparency and to providing exhibitors, owners, trainers, and supporters access to the official preliminary judging results.

07/30/2026

Your 2026 Reserve Maiden Champion - Blue Strips & Joe Lester! Owned by Bourdeau, Harvey, and James. By Jose Jose and out of the talented Show mare Ample Cash Down.

07/27/2026

Your 2026 final Maiden Results!

From the bottom of our hearts at Maiden Holdings LLC, thank you to all entries and their teams that made this year so special. This year's final was another unforgettable class, and we could not be more grateful. Our events are only as good as the competition you bring.

07/25/2026

We would like to send a special thank you to TWHBEA! They are offering two special incentives for The Maiden: $500 for the breeder of the Maiden Champion and $500 to the highest placing entry that is Futurity nominated.

TWHBEA National Futurity Nominate Online Download 2026 Nomination Form The TWHBEA National Futurity is the premier event for breeders of Tennessee Walking Horses. Held annually in conjunction with the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, the futurity offers the biggest payout in the industr...

07/25/2026

Get ready... we have a very special guest joining us at the 2026 Maiden Finals! 👑✨

Please help us welcome Miss Tennessee 2026, Makalyn Heaslett, to Miller Coliseum today for the final day of the WHOA International Grand Championships! Makalyn will be spending time on the showgrounds meeting exhibitors and fans before taking center ring tonight to present awards to each of our Top 10 Maiden horses!

If you see her throughout the day, be sure to stop by, say hello, and help us give her a warm welcome! We can't wait to have her be part of one of the biggest nights in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry! 🐴🏆

07/24/2026

🤝 Thank you to Gannon Stables for returning as a Premium Sponsor of the 2026 Maiden!

We're grateful to have Gannon Stables back for a second consecutive year of support. Sponsors like these help us continue growing The Maiden and creating an unforgettable experience for our owners, trainers, exhibitors, and fans.

❤️ Your continued belief in Maiden Holdings LLC means more than you know. Thank you for being part of the Maiden family, and we look forward to celebrating tomorrow night's Maiden Finals together!

07/24/2026

🏆 Champions have a special place in the history of The Maiden—and few know that feeling better than Jalapeño.

⭐ We're incredibly grateful to welcome back WGC Jalapeño and his owners, Kimberly and Perry Walden, as Elite Sponsors of the 2026 Maiden!

🐴 As a former Maiden Champion himself, Jalapeño represents exactly what this event is all about: giving exceptional young horses the opportunity to launch unforgettable careers. It's especially meaningful to have a past champion continuing to invest in the next generation of Maiden competitors.

❤️ Thank you to Kimberly and Perry Walden for your continued support of Maiden Holdings LLC and for believing in the future of this class. Your commitment helps ensure tomorrow night's Maiden Finals will be another unforgettable chapter in Maiden history.

👏 Thank you for being part of the journey!

07/24/2026

Some partnerships go far beyond sponsorship.

For the second consecutive year, we're proud to recognize the Walking Horse Report as a Select Sponsor of the 2026 Maiden!

As the premier publication of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, the Walking Horse Report has been an invaluable partner to Maiden Holdings LLC. For the past two years, they've helped us bring The Maiden and WHOA International coverage to audiences around the world through livestreaming, allowing thousands of fans to experience these special moments no matter where they are.

Their commitment to promoting our breed and supporting its biggest events is something we never take for granted. Thank you, Walking Horse Report, for believing in our vision and for continuing to stand beside us. We are honored to call you a partner and can't wait to celebrate another incredible Maiden Finals together tomorrow night!