National Walking Horse Association

News September 2007

September 25, 2007

September 24, 2007
Press Release
National Walking Horse Association

The Sound of "SOUND" Walking Horses Echoed loudly in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

The National Walking Horse Association had the largest flat shod WalkingHorse Show since its inception, and the National Show was one of the largest horse shows ever held at Miller Coliseum. Over 368 horses, with 2,241 pre-entries, and 1,761 final entries competed in 152 classes, from states as far away as California. Thirty three championships were awarded over the five day event.

NWHA is extremely proud that we had a huge number of youth participants.
Total final entries for our youth classes were 439; our youth showmanship at halter (17 and under) class had 23 participants, and Trail Pleasure Youth (17 and under) 2gait/English had 26 participants.

Our versatility classes also exploded this year as we had 49 participants in our dressage classes; 38 entries in barrels and pole bending classes. Western riding, reining, and Trail Obstacle had 68 entries.

Some of our Championship Classes included:

Lite Shod Open 3 Gait Championship / English was Allen All Around
Owned by Lee Ritter and ridden by Lynn MacGregor

Trail Pleasure Open 3 Gait Championship / English was Looking Back
Owned by Charles Fulton and ridden by Charles Fulton

Plantation Pleasure Open 3 Gait Championship / English was Rock Solid Rev,
Owned by Henri and Gary Williams and ridden by Jim Potter

Trail Pleasure Youth 17 & under 2 Gait Championship / English was Teabiscuit
Owned by Glenda Levin and ridden by Jeremiah Jackson

Lite Shod Youth 17 & under 2 Gait Championship / English was Count It All Joy
Owned by Walkin On Ranch and ridden by Jeremiah Jackson

Racking Country Pleasure 3 Gait Championship / English was Midnight McCellen
Owned by Doug Smith and ridden by John Laskey

SSH Trail Pleasure/Lite Shod 2 Gait Championship / Optional Tack was Justifiably Spotted
Owner and rider Jane Pirolo

The participants in the National Show were 100% in compliance with USDA and USHS with only three technical violations occurring that were corrected and those horses were shown.

National Walking Horse Association
Lexington, Kentucky
Don Vizi
Executive Director
859-252-6942

Absolutely the best National ever! 368 Horses, 1761 entries

Classes remain large
11 exhibitors in 11 & under class - Classes of 25 + in several classes during the day

Everyone gearing up for two big days of versatility
Championship classes start Friday Night

Large Classes
Demonstration by Michelle Hibler & her Fresian Stallion to rave reviews

456 entries went thru the gate
10 classes with 20 plus horses
Finished at 11 PM last night
Great Classes with GREAT HORSES!!!

2007 National Championship Show Judges

From results of ballots received from last years National Show Participants, the Board of Directors has approved the following judges to judge our National Show at Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on September 18-22, 2007.

Rail
Dr. Jerrilee Cave
Mr. Dale Seidel
Mr. Jim Singleton

Versatility
Ms. Lonnie Kuehn

Martha Day withdrew her name from consideration to judge the National Show, due to accepting a new position that would not enable her to take the time off needed to judge.

The NWHA Auction and Exhibitor's Party will be on Friday, Sept 21

NWHA Youth

This year you can be a judge at The National Championship Horse Show!! Ms. Christie Ayers, editor of The NWHA National News, will head up an all - youth judging committee who will be responsible for judging the stall decorations at the show.   Judging will begin immediately after the party.

Hey youth--looking for some real fun at The National Championship Horse Show?
Then let the five "W's" help you out.

Who:    You

What:   NWHA Youth Exhibitor Party

Where: Hospitality Room behind show office

When:   Friday, September 21st at 3:00 PM

Why:     Because we can't let the adults have ALL the fun!

The nominating committee has nominated the following individuals for positions as officers and directors of NWHA

President - Juana Grover
Vice President - John Lewis
Secretary - Lisa Hite
Treasurer - Gordon Lawler

Eastern Region Director - Tracy Weir
Central Region Directors - Martie Jacobson and Collette Pfender
At Large Directors - Margaret Hershberger, Jimmy Black, Linda Richwine ( 1 year Term)

September 7, 2007

Press Release
September 07, 2007

JUDGE ORDERS WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATIONS TO DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In a move to halt the National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) from registering a horse using its pedigree, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA) filed for a permanent injunction against the NWHA. This was one more volley in the federal lawsuit filed against the NWHA by the TWHBEA. The NWHA is the horse association who is known for its zero tolerance for soring stance. TWHBEA, the breed registry, has been rife with internal issues.

The NWHA has maintained its firm stance that the horse's pedigree is factual information and cannot be copyrighted. NWHA believes the protection of walking horse owner's rights to the use of a horse's pedigree has far-reaching implications for the rights of all animal owners and industries that use, in some manner, an animal pedigree. The judge ruled in February 2007 that the pedigree is factual. Facts are not copyrightable.

Judge Campbell did not rule on TWHBEA's request for injunctive relief but instead issued an Order for the parties to participate in alternative dispute resolution. NWHA embraces the opportunity to resolve the lawsuit and continue in its mission to protect and promote the naturally gaited Walking Horse.

National Walking Horse Association
4059 Iron Works Parkway, Suite 4
Lexington, KY 40511
859-252-6942
Donald Vizi, Executive Director

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