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  • 03/19/2025 8:46 AM | Anonymous

    We are excited to announce that the 2025 International schedule, rules and class sheet are now available!  Click on the links below to download your copy.  Please review the rules carefully, including the deadlines!

    Class Schedule

    Rules & Regulations

    Make Entries


  • 03/05/2025 1:42 PM | Anonymous

    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

    Professional 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.


  • 09/26/2024 7:36 PM | Anonymous

    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!

                                             Click here for more details and photos
  • 07/30/2024 1:26 PM | Anonymous

    The Walking Horse Owners Association is proud to announce winners of the 2024 International High Point Awards! 

     Amateur High Point Winners

    • 1. Maggie Moore 
    • 2. Jennifer Batts 
    • 3. LeAnn Werner Osborn 
    • 4. Jean Marie Degville 
    • 5. Tina Singleton    

    Youth 12-17 High Point Winners

    • 1. Finley New
    • 2. Jalynn Evans
    • 3. Lexi Nelms
    • 4. Alex Luttrull
    • 5. RiLeigh Bre Cole

    Youth 11 & Under High Point Winners

    • 1. Ella Jane Rook
    • 2. Sterling Woodruff
    • 3. Hannah Starnes
    • 4. Harper New
    • 5. Ally Jo Jacobs

    Versatility High Point Horse Winners  

    • 1. Spirits Generator- Owned by Shelby Kubly
    • 2. Blues American Woman- Owned by Dan Starnes
    • 3. Blues Traveler- Owned by Linda Starnes
    • 4. Believable Teen- Owned by Jalynn Evans
    • 5. I'm Sleight of Hand- Owned by Sandy Harris

    1st Place Winners Receive: Custom Belt Buckle- Photo Frame and Gift Card from Barr Studios -Saddle Pad- 2024 International Medallion 

    2nd Place Winners Receive: Custom Leather Halter- 2024 International Medallion 

    3rd -4th -5th Place Winners in Youth Divisions Receive: Tractor Supply Buckets filled with Horse Supplies

    Congratulations to all and thanks for Walking With Us!

Walking Horse Owners Association 

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