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 Click here to see 2010 Show Schedule
  • NWHA 2010 National Championship Show
    September 27 – Oct. 2
    Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro
    More information

END OF SHOW SEASON 2010

BEGINNING OF SHOW SEASON 2011

October 2010

November

  • 13th Annual Membership Meeting
    Marriott Cincinnati Airport
    November 12-14
    Room Reservations:  1-800-696-0165
    Ask for the “NWHA” room block

December

  • Dressage Clinic for Tennessee Walking Horses
    Dec. 4, 2010
    Sunset Acres, Camden, SC
    Organizer: Betty Rugman
    (803) 713-3463 or     scwalker7@gmail.com
    This clinic will provide an overview of basic dressage training methods to help develop communication between horse and rider, and also develop the horse’s ability to use its muscles and improve its gait.  This clinic will also provide the basics for individuals that wish to start showing Tennessee Walking horses in the dressage division at NWHA shows as well as open schooling shows.  The instructor will work with beginners as well as advanced dressage participants.
    Additional information & Registration Form

January

February

  • DQP Clinic - 2011
    (Saturday, Feb 5th from 8:30-4:30
    Sunday, Feb. 6th until noon)
     Courtyard Marriott, Goodlettsville, TN
    865 Conference Drive
    Goodlettsville, TN 37072
    615-851-3000
    Room Block: National Walking Horse Association
    Deadline for Room Rate: On or before Jan 22, 2011
    Rate: $79 per night plus 8.25% tax
    Application
    Dr. Martha M. Day
    615-319-1099 Cell
    270-618-5721 Home
    dayconsulting@gmail.com

March

April

  • Tennessee Spring Fling
    April 1-2
    Tennessee Livestock Center (MTSU Campus) – Murfreesboro, TN
    Contact:  Show Manager, Connie Holbrook
     connie@showhorsemanagement.com or (615) 207-2754
     http://www.showhorsemanagement.com/calendar.html

  • Dressage Clinic for Gaited Horses
    April 2
    Mirkwood Farm, Foster, KY
    Clinician: Betty Ortlieb
    Organizer: Lisa Hite
    (502) 523-1123 or lchite57@gmail.com
    Registration/Sign Up Form
    Release Form
    This clinic will use classical riding principles and the training pyramid to develop better communication between horse and rider. This will help riders have a better understanding of correct, forward energy and how to use it for better balance, transitions, and acceptance of the rider’s aids.

  • TREC Competition
    April 9-10
    Chadbourne Farms, Hoffman, NC
    Contact: USNETO at 910-944-5797
     shmumma@gmail.com

    TREC is the ultimate equine sport that every rider can enjoy. The competition is composed of three parts which takes place over two days. Orienteering, control of gaits, and the obstacle course are designed to test communication and horsemanship skills between you and your horse. Our Spring TREC competition is Saturday, April 9th and Sunday April 10th Orienteering, Obstacle, and Mastery of Gaits. For more information and forms, check out     www.trec-usa.org  

  • Monterey Springfest (multi-breed horse show)
    April 14-16
    Monterey County Fairgrounds, Monterey, CA
    Show Manager:  Rae Deane Stone
    raedeane@cox.net (805) 969-9812
    Show Bill Link

  • Texas NWHA Regional Jubilee (Regional 6 Championship)
    April 15-16
    Brazos County Expo Center
    Contact: Val Delana
    (903) 675-2953
     Tnwalkin3@sbcglobal.net
    http://www.gaitedgala.com/region6jubilee.html

  • Old Dominion Gaited Horse Association Classic
    April 15-16
    Virginia Horse Center
    Lexington, VA
    Show Manager: Tom Gossard
     Tom-gossard@hotmail.com  or 540-630-1632
    Show Secretary: Alice Martens
     alice@truckequip-va.com  or 540-879-9976
     www.odgha.net

  • MOWHA Spring Spectacular All Pleasure Show
    April 16
    Franklin County Fairgrounds, Hilliard, OH
    Contact: Mag Ranft
    (614) 946-7046 or     magranft@hotmail.com
    www.mowhaonline.com 
    Showbill

  • The Cumberland Classic (Region 5 Championship)
    April 29 & 30
    The Henry/Stafford East Tennessee Agricultural Exposition Center
    Harriman, Tennessee
    Contact:  Connie Holbrook, Show Manager
    (615) 893-9358 or     connie@showhorsemanagement.com
     http://www.showhorsemanagement.com/calendar.html 

May

June

July

  • Indiana Celebration (Region 7 Championship)
    July 7-9
    Henry County Fairgrounds, New Castle, IN
    Contact:  Gordon or Pam Lawler
    (765) 533-2080 or (765) 644-3628
     devonshirevc@comcast.net
    Showbill
    Registration Form

  • Walkin' For Fun Show 2
    July 9
    Wilson College Equestrian Center, Chambersburg, PA
    Show Chair: Jeff Smith
    (814) 330-9767 or dillionsdqp@verizon.net
    www.ppwha.org
    Showbill
    Flyer
    Entry From

  • Mid-Atlantic Tennessee Walking Horse Classic
    July 23 Canceled due to the extreme heat. Please check back at a later date for possible rescheduling. Thank you!
    Howard County Fairgrounds, W. Friendship, MD
    Show Contact: Steve Bucher
    (717) 263-5279 or bandsbucher@comcast.net
    www.matwha.com Show schedule, rules and entry form.

  • 1st Annual Gaited Jubilee (United Mountain Horse/NWHA Show)
    July 29-30
    Kentucky Equestrian Center, Winchester, KY
    Start Time on 29th: 3 PM and Start Time on 30th: 9:30 AM
    Contact:  Show Secretary Connie Holbrook
    (615) 207-2754
     connie@showhorsemanagement.com
    www.showhorsemanagement.com
    Showbill
    Abner's Motel (Host Motel
    87 E. College Ave
    Stanton, KY 40380
    606-663-4379

  • Minnesota Celebration
    July 29-31
    Simon Arena, Randolph, MN
    Show Manager:  Jacob Couch
    (952) 432-7519 home or (612) 325-2381 cell
     sofac@frontiernet.net

August

September 2011

END 2011 Show Season

BEGINNING 2012 Show Season

October

  • Equine Versatility Event
    October 15-16
    Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA
    Organizer: Maggie MacAllister, 540-885-6740 or breezewood@mgwnet.com
    Clinician: Martha Chatten, 609-628-3215 or mchatten_gm@hotmail.com
    A fun event designed to promote the versatility of the gaited horse. Includes an ACTHA ride to benefit therapeutic riding. Also, a Dressage Clinic and a Musical Freestyle Class. Other events are: Dressage (choice of NWHA or FOSH tests), Trail Obstacle, Reining, Western Riding, Barrels, and Poles. Hi Point Divisions are Youth, Pleasure, and Open. Youth and Pleasure will be adapted to 2-gait horses; Open will canter. Prizes to Hi Point winners in each division and an overall Hi Point Trophy will be given. Enter online at www.gaitedjubilee.com  Contact Maggie McAllister for more information.

  • MOWHA Fall Round Up
    Oct. 21-22
    Champions Center, Springfield, OH
    Contact: Mag Ranft
    (614) 946-7046 or magranft@hotmail.com
    www.mowhaonline.com
    Showbill

  • Moon Walker Memorial
    October 21-22
    Henderson County Expo, Athens, TX
    Contact: Sheila Guillory
    (409) 382-5270
    bsguillory@cmaaccess.com
    Show Bill and Information

  • 4th Annual Oktoberfest Horse Show
    October 22-23
    Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa, CA
    Manager: Kris Herman
    Secretary: Anne Frost
    209-256-4043 or maidenrock@fiddletownca.net
    www.norcalwalkers.com

  • Four Beats for Pleasure Fall Classic I
    (Double Run Show with Four Beats for Pleasure Fall Classic II)
    October 28-30
    Camden, SC
    Contact: Shannon Gibbs, Show Manager
    919-255-0429 or shgibbs29@gmail.com
    Entry Form - www.4beatsforpleasure.com

  • Four Beats for Pleasure Fall Classic II
    (Double Run Show with Four Beats for Pleasure Fall Classic I)
    October 28-30
    Camden, SC
    Contact: Shannon Gibbs, Show Manager
    919-255-0429 or shgibbs29@gmail.com
    Entry Form - www.4beatsforpleasure.com

  • Mid-Atlantic Tennessee Walking Horse Classic
    October 29 (Rescheduled from July 23)
    Howard County Fairgrounds, W. Friendship, MD
    Show Contact: Steve Bucher
    (717) 263-5279 or bandsbucher@comcast.net
    www.matwha.com Show schedule, rules and entry form.

November

  • 14th Annual Membership Meeting
    Indianapolis, IN
    Holiday Inn at the Pyramids and Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park
    November 4-6
    Room Reservations: 1-317-872-9790 (CST)
    Annual Meeting Flyer

    Book before 5:00 pm 10/13/11 for discounted rate, and
    Ask for the “National Walking Horse Association” room block

    www.indypyramids.com and www.caribbeancovewaterpark.com 

December

  • Dressage Clinic for Tennessee Walking Horses
    December 10, 2011 – 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
    Sunset Acres, Camden, SC
    Organizer: Betty Rugman
    (803) 713-3463 or scwalker7@gmail.com
    This clinic will provide an overview of basic dressage training methods to help develop communication between horse and rider, and also develop the horse’s ability to use its muscles and improve its gait. This clinic will also provide the basics for individuals that wish to start showing Tennessee Walking horses in the dressage division at NWHA shows as well as open schooling shows. The instructor, Ms. Mary Werning, will work with beginners as well as advanced dressage participants.
    Additional information & Registration Form


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 




 
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