Walking On Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2020 | Page 12

2020 WHOA Aw
Ann Johnson- Adult Sportsmanship Winner
with Sis Osborne
Tommy Hall with Detha Broom
and Tim Smith
Tommy Hall and Emma Wood
12 • Walking On
The Walking Horse Owners Association Awards
Banquet was held Saturday, February 7 2020 at the
James Union Building on the Middle Tennessee State
University campus. The attendance was awesome in
spite of a raging flu epidemic in Middle Tennessee.  
Two hundred sixty five turned in reservations and I
really believe that all of them were present to receive
their awards. The number of 265 did not include
WHOA staff which were kept busy with awards, the
silent auction, and 50/50 tickets. (Did you see Brandon
Crawford & ME doing the “happy dance”?) The atmo-
sphere was a cheerful and expectant one that did not
disappoint those seeking a merry time.
The Kentucky Awards were presented first, following
by the Register Of Merit Awards and the Versatility
awards.
The Overall High Point Versatility Horse was earned
by Belle Of Rocky Hill with Linda Starnes riding for
the Larry Starnes family of Brownsville, Kentucky.
These awards were presented prior to a delicious
dinner. After the dinner break the National High
Points awards were announced. 
WHOA presents several awards that are not related
to the winnings of a horse. Following are awards that
are not particularly horse related are the High Point
Awards that one must have shown and shown and
shown some more to come out on top of the best walk-
ing horses exhibited. Congratulations to all!!!!