NWHA National News August Issue | Page 12

2017 HIGH POINT PROGRAM Beginning in 2017, NWHA has eliminated the need to pay and enroll in the annual high point program. Simply join or renew your membership and start earning points. It's that simple. Pleasure Racking Division ~ 2017 High Point Program ~ 2017 Events New for 2017 - the addition of the pleasure racking division will provide a ven- ue for a broader spectrum of racking horses to participate in our NWHA Rack- ing Divisions. The high point program has gone through modifications to be more inclusive across divisions, allowing points from more classes to count and NO enrollment fee or nominations required, only a valid membership. Last- ly, in an effort to increase awareness of current events, we would like to direct members to the NWHA calendar on our website and the NWHA Facebook events page. All events and NWHA happenings are displayed in both areas with specific details. PLEASURE RACKING DIVISION New for 2017, NWHA has added pleasure racking into our Racking Divisions! This new division will accommodate the increased demands for the pleasure racking horse in the show ring, align NWHA with current racking industry norms and encourage new membership and more entries. For further description and outlined rules, please see the updated rule book available by clicking here or visiting www.nwha.com NWHA National News 12 New for 2017: • 2 Gait and 3 Gait Optional Tack categories in all divisions. • Spotted Saddle Horse now has an Open Shod category (replaced the LS/TP combination) • Pleasure Racking added to the Racking Horse Division • Versatility division updated categories now have untimed events and speed events. This change allows previously excluded game classes to now be in- cluded in the points while also providing an over-all category for barrels, poles and other timed speed classes that have grown in popularity. • For more details on the updated NWHA High Point program, visit the High Point tab on the NWHA website. Owner's must join no later than the 2017 National Championship horse show. Board of Directors and Executive Committee Applications are due September 1st. Executive Committee positions are open for election each year: President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary (Immediate Past President is not an electable position but is on the EC). Possible Regional Director vacancies available for the 2018 Board of Directors: 1 seat Central, 2 seats Western, 2 seats Northeast and 1 seat Southeast. The election procedures allow a maximum of two qualified candidates for each vacant position to be presented on the ballot. A qualified candidate is a mem- ber who submits their application by the deadline and is approved by the Nom- inating Committee to be put on the ballot. For more information contact the NWHA office 859 252 6942. NWHA National News 13