National Show Program September 2024 | Page 4

We want to Welcome everyone to the National Walking Horse Association ’ s biggest show of the year , The 2024 NWHA National Championship Show ! This year , our class list went through some minor revisions , still allowing down time to visit all that Murfreesboro and Shelbyville have to offer !

We are pleased to welcome back our returning vendors and excited to announce several new vendors joining us this year , so please take the time to look around and do some shopping ! Please frequent Joe Deans , Pivot , and Sweet T ’ s food trucks , since the National Show Committee was instrumental in arranging to have these food options conveniently located . Additionally , Luka Bowman is back as our star photographer , taking perfect pictures of you and your horse for those forever keepsakes .

A special thank you is in order for those who help support The National with their various skillsets ; Kim Richwine has created our photo area to allow you to take your winning and candid photos outside of the show ring , Isaac McGee ’ s Landscaping Group , C & M Lawn Service , has set up the center ring decorations and has the ring in top-notch condition , and Roey Mobley is heading up the Consignment and Pay It Forward Rack at stall 39 , as she does each year .

events Tuesday morning at 9 a . m . our trainers will be treated to breakfast as a thank you for participating in the show . Thursday evening , after our Western Championship Session be sure to attend the Exhibitor ’ s Party sponsored by the NC State Veterinary Medical Program and their new state-of-the-art facility , coming soon . Catering is by Rowdy Ranch and Choice DJ will be there to offer a great variety of music after dinner , along with karaoke ! The party will be held in the Miller Room . We also encourage all of you to ride with us on Friday evening and participate in our Wounded Warriors Class # 149 as we honor our Veterans . Youth are encouraged to participate in our Trivia and Ice Cream Social on Friday at lunch .

As we enter Saturday evening and crown the final National Grand Champions , we will also welcome Versatility All Around Adult and Youth Champions , Rail Adult Amateur and Youth Champions , and Dressage High Score Champions . We are excited to welcome you
all to the show and encourage our members to have fun , enjoy themselves , and

Good luck !

Mag Ranft and Shannon Gibbs Co-Chairs , National Show Committee 2024
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