WHOA Dispatch
Annual Awards Banquet Announced
WHOA ’ s annual awards banquet will be held February 11 , 2023 at the James Union Building on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University . The theme for this year ’ s banquet will be Western . Attendees are welcome to wear western attire including jeans , western shirts , or NFR fashion . The hope is that , with current rates of inflation , this will allow banquet-goers to save a bit on attire . We look forward to a great night together celebrating the successes of 2022 .
Two Triple-Crown Dates Announced
The Walking Horse Owners Association will once again host a Triple Crown Show Series in 2023 .
The first of the shows will be held March 30-April 1 , 2023 at the Escambia County Equestrian Center in Pensacola , Florida .
The second of the three shows is pending show grounds availability and will soon be announced .
The third and final show will be held October 12-14 , 2023 at the Oak Grove Racing and Equestrian Center in Oak Grove , Kentucky .
Please be sure to mark your show calendar for these important dates .
From the Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee of the Walking Horse Owners ’ Association has nominated the following people for the Board of Directors for a 3 year term : Kim Bennett , Kentucky Jodi DeDecker Bubar , Illinois Dickie Gardner , Tennessee Brad Gregory , Kentucky Rhonda Martocci , Tennessee Dee Dee Miller , Tennessee Sis Osborne , Tennessee David Pruett , Tennessee The Nominating Committee has nominated for President Amy Cross Nance , Tennessee .
Consider becoming a DQP
Information will be out in the coming months regarding the WHOA Judges Clinic and also DQP training . We are in great need of expanding our DQP pool around the country . If you know of someone who can work well around horses and pickup feet for numerous hours please let WHOA know ! We need them--we all need them or we will not be able to have shows .
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