NWHA National News May 2017 | Page 12

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 mem- bership and more entries. ALL DAY PLEASURE DIVISION SURVEY Following up to the Member Forum discussion session at the 2017 annual meeting, the NWHA Board of Directors is interested in your feedback on the All Day Pleasure Divi- sion. We have received a number of comments and requests regarding All Day Pleasure, and before making any changes or alterations, it is important to get membership feedback. The survey link provided was created to gather your feedback specifically on the All Day Pleasure division. Please provide as much detailed input as possible. Let your voice be heard! As an organization, we believe we have an opportunity to expand, develop and grow overall. As a result, the NWHA as a whole works diligently to allow broader participation across our organization. NWHA encourages each of our members to share their thoughts and comments. Please share your input, the survey can be accessed via the nwha website, click the red but- ton labeled All Day Pleasure Division Survey located at the top left of each page. Or click the below link: Pleasure Racking Division ~ 2017 High Point Program ~ 2017 Events New for 2017 - the addition of the pleasure racking division will provide a venue for a broader spectrum of racking horses to participate in our NWHA Racking Divisions. The high point program has gone through modifications to be more inclusive across divi- sions, allowing points from more classes to count and NO enrollment fee or nominations required, only a valid membership. Lastly, 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. For further description and outlined rules, please see the updated rule book available by clicking here or visiting www.nwha.com 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. New for the 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 combina- tion) • 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 included in the points while also providing an over-all category for barrels, poles and other timed speed class- es that have grown in popularity. • For more details on the updated NWHA High Point program, visit the High Point tab on the nwha website or click here. Owner's must join no later than the 2017 National Championship horse show. 2017 NWHA SCHEDULED EVENTS Did you know that NWHA has a full calendar of events available on our website or on the events page of the official Facebook page? All NWHA events are available with pertinent information at the click of a button. Find shows, clinics, trail rides and other events and make plans to attend. Details and locations are provided along with show bills, entry forms and more.