NWHA National News March 2019 | Page 3

Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The dinner and awards banquet hosted many current and many first-time members from across the country. During the awards banquet, NWHA awarded: • 64 High Point Categories • Youth Achievement Award • Overall Rail Horse of the Year • Overall Versatility Horse of the Year • Overall Horse of the Year Each year NWHA recognizes an individual for the Pegasus and Phoenix award. Our congratulations to Ted Degville and Denise Parsons for their achievements and support of the sound horse. 2019 has started strong – with significant membership and event growth – and it’s only the beginning. Our sustained, strong financial performance backed by steady growth throughout the year continues to advance NWHA forward. Amy Spinelli-Olson NWHA President NWHA National News / March 2019 3