Welcome to the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders & Exhibitors Association of Washington (TWHBEA of WA) web site.

TWHBEA of WA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote and exhibit Tennessee Walking horses; to encourage the exhibition of these horses at trail rides, endurance rides, clinics, recognized horse shows and any other activities or events to create enthusiasm for the owning and riding of the Tennessee Walking Horse.

 
Tennessee Saturday Night Horse Show - Here it is!  We're running nearly 100 classes, including ten versatility events with only $5 entry fees!  Three great days of showing at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Vancouver Washington, a Silent Auction and Exhibitors Party.  How can you pass this up?  You can't!  Please send your forms in as soon as possible as entries close on Saturday May 15, 2010.  Send to: Karen Lanpher, 522 Chapman Road, Camano Island, WA 98282-8465 or E-mail: kal48@verizon.net • Phone 425 533 6098
 
Download membership dues forms and amateur, youth & trainers cards at twhbeaofwa.com or twheao.com.
 
Looking forward to seeing you and your fine steeds, your Show Committee Members and Contributors. (view the Premium and Class list by clicking on the "view more" link).

Next trail ride is at Burke Lake! Open the attached documents for more information on the ride, a map, and trail courtesy guidelines. Please let us know if you will be attending by responding to the Evite or emailing Cyndy. 

Have you heard about the Promotion Award? To recognize those who show their Walking Horses at open shows, exhibitions, parades, other-than-club trail rides, and any other event that promotes are amazing breed. Each event counts for one point, with the WA or OR club member with the most points to be recognized at the banquet. The attached reporting form must be completed and returned for each event.
Diane Gueck Memorial Horsemanship Clinic - Specifically desinged for Walking Horses with Clinician Jenny Calkins, Parelli Level II. September  17 & 18 at the Eagle Bear Guest Ranch in beautiful Sisters, OR. Clinic includes 2 half days of instruction (morning or afternoon), unlimited trail riding, lunch for riders & guests, and great company all around! Horse stalls or paddock included. Total cost is $250 for the weekend, including $80 deposit to be paid with registration. Final payment due by August 16th. Call or email Betsy Oakes to register: 503.806.5750, oakesart@aol.com, 27140 SE Currin Rd, Estacada, OR 97023. Limited to 12 human/horse pairs and unlimited auditors. You are responsible for your own lodging. Area hotels: Best Western Ponderosa Lodge (541.549.1234), Sisters Motor Lodge (541.549.2551), Comfort Inn (541.549.7829).
 

2010 Events Calendar

May 15 – Ranch Sorting & Trail Clinic
May 21-23 - TSN Horse Show – Vancouver, WA
June 11-13 - SUMMER SPECTACULAR
June 18-20 - TWHEAO Summer Extravaganza Horse Show – Eugene, OR
June 19-20 Montana Versatiliy Show - Blue Ribbon Arena in Deer Lodge, Montana
July 7-11 - Pacific Northwest Jamboree – Elma, WA
July 24 – Club Trail Ride – Capitol Forest – Olympia, WA
Jul 31 - Aug 1 - Inland Empire Celebration – Spokane, WA
Spetember 11 – Club Trail Ride – Farrel McWhirter Park to Red Hook Brewery – Redmond, WA
Septembter 24-26 – WIWHA Show & Futurity – Eugene, OR
October 2 – Club Trail Ride, Meeting, & BBQ – Mt Baldy/Enumclaw, WA
October 23-24 – NCWHA Octoberfest – Santa Rosa, CA
December 4 – Club Meeting & Christmas Party
January 22 or 29, 2011 – NW Regional Highpoint Banquet – TBD, WA



TWHBEA of WA Sponsors:
The web site also provides current association announcements and direct links to corporate sponsors who are able and willing to provide our members with special member’s discounts throughout the year. (see our SPONSOR tab)