The Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA) isset to host its International Pleasure and Colt Grand Championship Horse Show July
26 – August 1 at the Miller Coliseum in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The Tennessee Walking
Horse industry’s largest and most prestigious pleasure horse show, the International
offers something for just about everyone.
Competition at this year’s show will be hot as talented contenders vie for top
honors in numerous disciplines including rail, model, and colt classes, driving
classes, and versatility events such as dressage, reining, jumping, and barrel
racing. Additionally, this year’s show will welcome a selection of Paso Fino classes
and on Saturday, August 1, there will be a Service Horse Competition sure to attract
several of the region’s most accomplished mounted patrol teams.
For those interested in learning more about the Tennessee Walking Horse, or for
those simply interested in a fun day with horses, the International will feature a
free field day and open house on Friday, July 31, starting a 10 a.m. During this
time visitors will be able to enjoy a variety of family-friendly activities
including Tennessee Walking Horse test rides, a complimentary ice cream social, and
a horse equipment consignment sale.
For more information visit www.walkinghorseowners.com or call (615) 494-8822.
