WHOA Dispatch
International Updates
DRESSAGE
Recognizing the ever-growing popularity of Gaited Dressage and the needs of exhibitors from across the country , this year ’ s International Grand Championships will feature ten Gaited Dressage and four Gaited Western Dressage classes , all of which will be adjudicated by a USDF “ L ” graduate judge . For Gaited Dressage , USEF Dressage rules will apply and NWHA Dessage tests will be used . Western Dressage rules and tests will be from WWDA . These classes will be held starting at 12 Noon on Saturday , July 23rd , in the air-conditioned Tennessee Miller Coliseum .
WORKING PLANTATION On Sunday , July 24th at 8:00 am the 2016 International Grand Championships will feature a Working Plantation Horse Competition . A showcase for the athletic ability and versatility of the Tennessee Walking Horse as a working ranch or farm horse , this competition will require entrants to compete in five events – Conformation or Halter , Working Plantation Pleasure ( English ), Water Glass , Working Western , and Trail Obstacle . Each of these events will be judged and the competition winner will be determined by the points accumulated in all five events . A unique and challenging competition , this will no-doubt be a highlight for both exhibitors and spectators at the 2016 International Grand Championships .
SERVICE HORSE With the aim of promoting and rewarding those that use their horses in the service of their communities , the Walking Horse Owners ’ Association ( WHOA ) is proud to announce that the 2016 International Pleasure and Colt Grand Championships will host an open breed Service Horse Competition . The competition , which has no entry fee for WHOA members and only a $ 5.00 entry fee for non-WHOA members , is open to all service horses or potential service horses and their riders . It will be held from 8 - 11 a . m . on Saturday , July 23rd , in the air-conditioned Tennessee Miller Coliseum . The competition will feature five classes - Patrol Ride , Five Team Member Formation Riding , Tandem Obstacle Course , Novice Single Person Obstacle Course , and Open Single Person Obstacle Course - with ribbons to be awarded to the first five placings , prizes for the winner of each class , and a high point award for the day ’ s high point service horse .
For more information email JD Harber at jdharber @ gmail . com .
For more information on the International , including stall and camper reservations , click here or visit www . walkinghorseowners . com .
WHOA Gives Back Incentive Program Introduced
The Walking Horse Owners ’ Association ( WHOA ) is pleased to introduce a new incentive program aimed at encouraging and rewarding those that regularly compete at WHOA events . Generously sponsored by WHOA Director Phyllis Langley , the program will award $ 500 in bonus monies in each of five divisions – All Day Pleasure , Country Pleasure , Trail Pleasure , Lite Shod , and Classic Park . The monies will awarded via a drawing at the Association ’ s annual awards banquet . In order to be placed in the drawing exhibitors must show in a given division at the International Grand Championships and must show a total of ten times in that division at WHOA affiliated shows throughout the year . For Country Pleasure , Trail Pleasure , Lite Shod , and Classic Park , there will be separate drawings for trainers and amateurs with one trainer and one amateur being awarded $ 250 . For All Day Pleasure two amateurs will be awarded $ 250 .
Please note that members of the WHOA Board of Directors will not be eligible to participate in this program .
For more information contact WHOA at joinwhoa @ aol . com or 615-494-8822 .
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