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Adam Hall is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a BS in Animal Science with an Equine Emphasis. He has been in the Real Estate business for 13 years. He enjoys spending time with his wife Joy and their two beautiful daughters Em- ory who is 10 and Harper who is 8! They recently built a home on 8 acres, that is a part of Joy's Fam- ily farm in Chapel Hill TN. Adam has over 20 years of experience judging horse shows all over the coun- try! This will be his 5th time judging the Nationals! A lifelong Tennessee Walking Horse enthusiast, Dee Dee Miller brings a wealth of knowledge to the 2017 NWHA Champion- ship Horse Show. Her love affair with this smooth gaited and versatile breed began as a toddler, riding with her father on the historic trails of Central Kentucky. From that early age, Tennes- see Walking Horses, in all the breeds' many facets, have been her passion. From learning the basics on the historic Wilderness Trail of Kentucky, Dee Dee soon began competing with her horses locally and through 4-H competitions and quickly progressed to state and national levels at open shows. She is a world class equestrian in her own right, and horses under her guidance have been awarded International and World Championship titles within the industry. As a competitor, Dee Dee has successfully shown horses in all divisions, including rail, versatility, hal- ter, conformation, and under harness. As a judge, she has officiated in many of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry's championship events, including: NWHA National Championships, WHOA Interna- tional Championships, TWHBEA World Versatility Championships, the European Championships. Locally this year, she officiated at the Germantown Charity Horse Show. Her involvement with horses has also led her into leadership positions within the industry. Along with serving several Board of Directors positions, Dee Dee is the immediate WHOA Past President, guiding the organization through three consecutive terms. She also served as Senior Vice President of TWH- BEA, and chaired several terms for the Breeders" and Youth divisions there. Currently, Dee Dee actively sits on the American Horse Council's Trails and Recreation Committee, and is active with the Tennessee Walking Horse Foundation where she serves as Secretary/Treasurer.