2011 TWHBEA World Versatility Show Queen Susan Shelton, with outgoing 2009 and 2010 queen Maggie Mae White

TWHYA Programs

Achievement Letter Program

High school aged TWHYA members can earn a varsity style letter by participating in show and trail events with their Tennessee Walking Horse.

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All Youth Day

Held annually on the first Saturday of the National Celebration in Shelbyville, Tennessee, All Youth Day features a judging contest, clinics, and plenty of time to hang out with friends. All Youth Day is free so come have some fun!

Youth Judging Contest Form

Mark your calendars for August 25th 2012!

Apprentice Certified Riding Instructor

This is a program to start youth on the road to becoming certified riding instructors. You would work with kids under a certified instructor and learn the proper ways to teach someone to ride. You must be 14-18 years of age for this program.

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Creative Contests

"Stirrup" Your Creativity! TWHYA youth members are invited to compete in nine different contests for ribbons, and certificates. Winners will be acknowledged in Voice™ magazine.

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4-H Program

Youth that participate in 4-H with a registered Tennessee Walking Horse can earn special awards in these programs.

4-H Halter

4-H Achievement Award

High-Point Program

An overall high point program designed for members of TWHYA.

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Horsemanship Program

The purpose of this multi-level program is to recognize youth that are active with the Tennessee Walking Horse in a variety of capacities.

Level 1 Ambassador Award

Level 2 Achievement Award

Level 3 Merit Award

Level 4 Horsemanship Award

Scholarship Programs

Recognizing that youth are vital to a successful future for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, TWHBEA awards both graduate and undergraduate scholarships.

Graduate Application

Undergraduate Application

Scout Patch Program

Any youth using a registered Tennessee Walking Horse to earn his/her horse related scout merit badge will receive a colorful embroidered patch from TWHBEA.

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Trail

TWHBEA offers many overall and high point awards to our youth in the sport of trail riding. We offer the following programs; Competitive Trail Riding, Distance, Endurance, Limited Distance, Open Gaited Breed Trail Riding and Orienteering.

The Tennessee Walking Horse is fast becoming the preferred breed of horse to enjoy on the trail and in an effort to give back TWHBEA also offers youth awards for Trail Volunteering and Trail Promotion. You may obtain more information about these programs by clicking on the Association tab and then programs.

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TWHYA International Costume Contest

This is a youth costume photography contest for all members. Photo can be taken anywhere, show, clinic, camp or your backyard. Winning photo will appear on TWHBEA website, facebook, in the youth email blast and in the Voice magazine. Contestants may enter one photo per judging. Photo may be an individual or group theme shot. A special prize will be sent to the champion.