4 Welcome to the National
6 Show Officials
8 The National Judges
11 Our Sponsors
30 Regional Grand Championship Qualifiers
34 The National Showbill
43 Events Calendar
26th Anniversary
SEPTEMBER 2026 2026 NWHA Officers
President JoEllen Finerfrock( GA)
Vice President Merleene Pacheco( TX)
Treasurer Alex Ostrum( OH)
Secretary Lori Snyder-Lowe( OH)
CONTENTS
4 Welcome to the National
6 Show Officials
8 The National Judges
11 Our Sponsors
30 Regional Grand Championship Qualifiers
34 The National Showbill
43 Events Calendar
2026 Regional Directors Katie Engleman( NC) Sandy Harris( TN) Martie Jacobson( MN) Matt Janish( OH) Dana Kanstul( CA) Emily Mahoney( FL) Leah Terrell( IN) Mag Ranft( OH)
2026 Administrative
Executive Director Kimberly O’ Connor( TN)
Office Manager Tammy Baker( TN)
NWHA
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