Multi WGC Final Keeper was humanely euthanized on Nov. 8, as a result of progressive arthritis. Owned by the LeGate family, Final Keeper was a great ambassador of the Tennessee Walking Horse breed and served his owners and riders well in multiple divisions.  Final Keeper was 18.

Throughout his early show career, under the direction of Chad Way Stables, Final Keeper was awarded four World Championships and three World Grand Championships with owner, Ed Breedlove.  Final Keeper was later purchased by baseball legend, Cecil Fielder, and then was sold to his most recent owners, the LeGate family of Shelbyville, Tenn.

The LeGate family campaigned Final Keeper in the Youth Ponies division with Morgan Legate and was awarded numerous titles, including four World Championships and one World Grand Championships. Altogether, he won a total of eight World Championships and four World Grand Championships.

The Scoop expresses its condolences to the family and friends of this impressive show horse.