Carol Camp comes to judge the 2026 NWHA National with a wealth of judging experience, including six previous NWHA National championship shows, four Rocky Mountain Horse Association International championship shows, three Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders’ world championship shows, and many, notable shows in 23 states.
She has competed successfully in all divisions of rail classes, versatility, dressage, and has coached winning equitation and showmanship exhibitors. She has semi-retired from professional training after a thirty-five year full time training career.
She resides in Eagleville, Tennessee where she operates New Canaan Farms with her husband, D. J. Combs, a famous bass guitar player.
Jim has been training flat shod Tennessee Walking Horses professionally since 1988. Growing up, Jim always had a deep love for animals and specifically horses. He purchased his first horse at the young age of 17— a lovely and talented Quarter Horse mare— that he trained and later competed at Quarter Horse Congress with. In his early career, Jim worked part-time out of a local boarding barn where he was first introduced to the Tennessee Walking Horse. At this time, he was asked to train a Tennessee Walking Horse named Razzmatazz, which put the wheels in motion and little by little and success by success, Jim grew his knowledge and his business overtime. Today, Jim owns and operates Jim Potter Stables in New London, Ohio with over 25 Tennessee Walking Horses. He particularly enjoys working and starting young horses, developing their potential along the way. Jim trains a number of multi-National Grand
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Champions that have been successfully showing for over 10 years. Jim has supported the National Walking Horse Association since its early years— participating in shows and events all across the country— and has served on the NWHA Board for nearly 15 years in many roles; Regional Director, Secretary, Vice President, and President. Jim is devoted to training sound, flat shod walking horses.