Walking horse owners association |
The Walking Horse Owners Association (WHOA) |
The Walking Horse Owners Association (WHOA) was founded in 1976 for the purpose of advocating for and promoting the Tennessee Walking Horse. Our membership is over 1,000 members strong and in the last five years alone, WHOA has affiliated 279 shows with over 63,400 entries.
Most of these shows are one-day local area shows in various areas of the country. WHOA also sponsors three multi-day shows in various locations in the Southeast which are called the Triple Crown Shows as well as a ten-day premiere event, the WHOA International Grand Championship. The 2023 International Grand Championship had over 1900 entries from all over the United States.
The WHOA Board of Directors is composed of twenty-six members. As part of its duties, the WHOA Board establishes and formulates the issuing of a WHOA Rulebook, the licensing of WHOA judges, and the affiliation/sponsorship of WHOA horse events.
WHOA POLICY STATEMENT Ensuring that the overall and on-going welfare of the TWH is the primary concern of all owners, trainers, breeders, and exhibitors. Ensuring that all owners, trainers, breeders and exhibitors treat their horses humanely and with dignity and respect, and use proper care in training, handling and showing of the TWH. Inhumane treatment of any horse or any other animal on show grounds is strictly prohibited. Continuing to work with government and industry officials to ensure that the highest standards of welfare, safety, and health are maintained at al WHOA events. Developing and enforcing stringent rules that govern the exhibiting, judging, showing, and selling of the TWH, in order that the natural abilities of the animals are best reflected. Increasing awareness of the rules among all owners, trainers, breeders, and exhibitors emphasizing their responsibility for the welfare and humane treatment of the TWH entrusted to their care. WHOA GOVERNANCE WHOA is governed by an Executive Director and a Board of Directors consisting of 22 members and four Officers. Much of the work of WHOA is accomplished by various Committees consisting of BOD members. WHOA conducts business according to its' By-Laws which have been approved by members. WHOA By-Laws
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VERSATILITY In addition to it's smooth ride and gentle disposition, the Tennessee Walking Horse is well-suited to a variety of versatile tasks. From practical ranch and farm work to competitive events ranging from reining and cutting to dressage and jumping, the Tennessee Walking Horse is your ideal partner. A breed for all ages, all skill levels and nearly every discipline, the Tennessee Walking Horse truly is America's most versatile breed! MORE ABOUT VERSATILITY |
