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Here is a great opportunity to learn more about Western Dressage for the gaited horse!
Apr 21, 2026 06:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada) Presented by the WDAA'S Gaited Horse Committee
Please join professional horse trainer Lauren Merchant, USEF licensed WD “R” judge Barbara Wood and experienced amateur rider Tami Steinbrecher as they explore how Western Dressage can benefit the gaited horse and rider and how to start your journey in this exciting discipline.
Register by April 19th. Click here to register: Webinar Registration - Zoom
2026 Equiskill Guidelines
Edmonson County Fairgrounds WHOA Show Series
Kentucky Breeders Incentive Fund Eligible
Hwy 259 S., Brownsville, KY 42104
Casual Attire show (Collared shirt, long pants, & boots)
Saturday, April 11, 2026 11:00 am
Saturday, May 23, 2026 11:00 am
Saturday, August 15, 2026 11:00 am
CLASS SHEET
Our hearts are heavy as we share that one of our own has suffered a devastating loss due to a barn fire on February 15, 2026— a disaster resulting in the loss of 36 horses, tack, and more. The Callicutt family has given so much to the Walking Horse industry over the years, always supporting others with kindness, generosity, and dedication. Now, it’s our turn to support them.
The Walking Horse Owners’ Association is donating $1,000 to help this family begin to rebuild. We invite each of you to join us in showing your support by donating any amount you can. Every dollar will make a difference and will go directly toward helping them recover from this tragedy.
Let’s stand together as the Walking Horse Owners Association and support this family during this very difficult time.
Donations can be made to:
John Callicutt
351 Highway 82 East
Bell Buckle, TN 37020
Anyone wishing to donate through Venmo, please send to:
@ann-callicutt. If you choose to Venmo your donation, please take a screenshot of your donation and text it to Beverly Burgess 931-703-5378 or Carrie Benedict 270-590-5285.
With gratitude, Mark Taylor
Executive Director
WHOA
Congratulations to our WHOA members who did a fabulous job of showing their Tennessee Walking Horses at the 2025 WDAA Western Dressage World Championships in Guthrie Oklahoma! They competed at all levels against gaited and non-gaited horses and achieved great success! Thanks for doing such a wonderful job of representing our breed!
The summer is coming to an end, but the fall season is just firing up!
Don't miss these great WHOA shows this fall including:
October 5 - The 17th Annual Kentucky Breeders' Incentive Show - Liberty, KY
October 16-18 - WHOA Fall Festival (last Triple Crown stop of the season!) - Oak Grove, KY
November 1 - WHOA Show Series - Franklin, KY
BE SURE TO SIGN UP SO YOU WON'T MISS ANY OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE GOING ON DURING THE 2025 INTERNATIONAL! YOU WILL ALSO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT ANY SCHEDULE CHANGES AND RECEIVE A DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE. (IF YOU SIGNED UP EARLIER IN THE YEAR, YOU ARE STILL SIGNED UP UNLESS YOU OPTED OUT)
As of 7/2/2025, all stalls are sold out for the International! Please contact the WHOA office to be added to the waiting list in case someone cancels.
The Dr. Ann Johnson Canter Challenge
To be included at all WHOA Triple Crown Shows and the International Grand Championship!
This will be a Special class for 2025.
2 Classes included at all 2025 Triple Crown shows:
Amateur/ Youth Canter Open to any Division
Professional Canter Open to any Division
3 Classes at 2025 International:
Amateur Canter Open to any Division
Youth Canter Open to any Division
Class will be Judged as follows:
50% Canter Gait
20% Flat Walk 20%
Running Walk 10% Conformation
Horses Must Back Properly
Incentives for 2025:
$3000 - WHOA Year End High Point Awards - Top 5 Amateur/ Youth Canter Open to any Division
$3000 - WHOA Year End High Point Awards - Top 5 Professional Canter Open to any Division
WHOA would like to thank Dr. Ann Johnson for graciously sponsoring this exciting Challenge for 2025.
Congratulations to our WHOA members Tami Steinbrecher and Scot MacGregor and their Tennessee Walking Horses who were big winners at the 2024 WDAA Western Dressage World Championships in Guthrie Oklahoma! They competed at all levels against gaited and non-gaited horses and achieved great success! Thanks for doing such a wonderful job of representing our breed!
Walking Horse Owners Association
304 W. Thompson Lane Suite A
Murfreesboro TN 37129
(615) 494-8822
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