4 Happy Holidays from the NWHA
5 Rule Change Proposal Decision
16 Youth Spotlight – Shenandoah LeBlanc
17 You are Invited to the Annual Judges Clinic , Membership Meeting & Awards Banquet
19 NWHA Trainer Directory
20 Events Calendar
21 Call for Award Nominations
36 Trail Riders Awards Program
41 Calling All Youth !
NATIONALNEWS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION
DECEMBER 2023
2023 NWHA Officers
President Jim Potter ( OH )
Vice President Shannon Gibbs ( NC )
Treasurer JoEllen Finerfrock ( GA )
Secretary Lori Snyder-Lowe ( OH )
Past President Amy Spinelli ( WI )
Office Manager Cassidie Stevens ( PA )
CONTENTS
4 Happy Holidays from the NWHA
5 Rule Change Proposal Decision
16 Youth Spotlight – Shenandoah LeBlanc
17 You are Invited to the Annual Judges Clinic , Membership Meeting & Awards Banquet
19 NWHA Trainer Directory
20 Events Calendar
21 Call for Award Nominations
36 Trail Riders Awards Program
41 Calling All Youth !
2023 Regional Directors Susan Ellis ( VA ) Sydney Deal ( VA ) Jackie Dean ( TN ) Robin Lucareli ( WI ) Merleene Pacheco ( TX ) Dana Kanstul ( CA ) Morgan Head ( TN ) Mag Ranft ( OH )
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