NATIONALNEWS
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL WALKING HORSE ASSOCIATION
MARCH 2023
CONTENTS
4 Welcome Members ! 2023 Annual Meeting Updates
6 For the Love of Versatility
8 Peggy Moore , Director of DQP
8 Director of Judges
19 Youth Spotlight – Addy Ostrum
21 Youth Spotlight – Kara Brooke Adams
22 Trainer Directory
23 Youth Spotlight – Kenzie Gildow
24 NWHA Programs and Awards
25 Trail Riders Awards Program
26 Events Calendar
27 Upcoming Shows
38 Save the Date for The 2023 National
40 Calling All Youth !
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 )
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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