2024
Zach Parsons is a professional Tennessee Walking horse trainer who resides at his training facility in Bolivar , Tennessee with his wife Jessica and their three year old daughter Shiloh . Zach has been riding horses his entire life and grew up on a farm that raised Appaloosas . In his early twenties Zach rode his first Tennessee Walking horse and never looked back . His love for the breed grew and he has devoted much of his life to the care and training of these wonderful horses .
In his career Zach has won world , international , and national titles and trained and started many top tier horses in the industry . He looks forward to bringing these many years of experience into center ring as a judge for the National .
Zach is also a licensed minister and loves to share the love of Christ wherever he goes . His principles of incorporating faith , family , and fun into his horse business has helped him and his family enjoy great longevity in the business . He is also a staff pastor at their home church and looks forward to what God has in store for the future for him and his family .
“ It is an honor and privilege to be able to judge the National and I look forward to a judging with honesty and integrity . NWHA has and will continue to be an industry leader and advocate for the sound horse and I look forward to what the future holds for everyone involved !”
DRESSAGE JUDGE
Janice Mumford is a USEF R Western Dressage judge , USDF L graduate , and a USDF Silver & Bronze medalist . In 2022 Janice judged the WDAA Dressage Online International Challenge and Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration .
“ In 2013 I attended one of the first Train the Trainers program in Lumberton , NC . I started out showing in AQHA moved to hunters then classical dressage and finally to western dressage . I have developed a variety of breeds of horses and taught many levels of riders . I am a firm believer in focusing on the basics at all levels .”
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