An idea. A new reality.
Maiden Holdings LLC was formed with a goal to foster the growth of the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. Each event hosted by Maiden Holdings seeks to support young horses in various divisions and disciplines throughout the year.
Since the inaugural Maiden Championship in 2019, success of that single class lead to call outs for variations. 2023 saw the debut of the All Day Pleasure Challenge offering young horses a multi-phase competition in the breed’s largest division in the country. 2024 will unveil what the Walking Horse industry has wanted for years - a class for unshown 3-year-olds called The Premiere!
We at Maiden Holdings are simultaneously proud of our short history and excited for the future. It is only through support of people within the Walking Horse industry that events like this are possible. Please take time to peruse this site as well as the Facebook page to learn all about our vision as well as the next event on the calendar!
Our Founders
Jessica Mast
Jessica lives and trains horses in Shelbyville, Tennessee alongside her husband and fellow trainer David Mast. They both own Stonewall Farm. She values all the various disciplines offered by the Tennessee Walking Horse, and she is always excited to take on a new challenge with each horse that she rides. The creation of Maiden Holdings, LLC began an adventure for the walking horse breed that she is proud to see grow.
Find Jessica & Stonewall Farm on Facebook.
Kyle Elliott
Kyle lives and trains horses in Shelbyville, Tennessee as the owner of Elliott Performance Horses. He values fully-rounded horses to their maximum potential. His favorite “Money-gait” (the canter) is an element of his training for which he is widely known. For Kyle, the creation of Maiden Holdings, LLC provided an avenue to feature young horses in the walking horse breed. The excitement grows each year!
Find Kyle & Elliott Performance Horses on Facebook.