Maiden Holdings LLC was formed with a goal to foster the growth of the Tennessee Walking Horse breed. Under new ownership, each event hosted by Maiden Holdings will seek to continue supporting 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 brought 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 browse this site as well as the Facebook page to learn all about our vision as well as the next event on the calendar!

MHLLC Founders

Jessica Mast + Kyle Elliott

Jessica Mast and Kyle Elliott both live and train horses in Shelbyville, Tennessee, where they are dedicated to the development and success of the Tennessee Walking Horse. Jessica, who trains alongside her husband David at their Stonewall Farm, values the versatility of the breed and welcomes the unique challenge each horse presents. Kyle, owner of Elliott Performance Horses, is widely known for his focus on fully-rounded horses and his signature emphasis on the canter—his favorite “Money-gait.” Together, through the creation of Maiden Holdings, LLC, they have helped launch an exciting new avenue for showcasing young horses in the industry—an adventure they are proud to see grow year after year.