WHTA Auxiliary Dues Deadline: March 1, 2025

Time is running out! Ensure your eligibility for the 2025 WHTA Auxiliary classes by submitting your dues and membership form by March 1, 2025.

Key Details:

• Dues Amount: $30 annually (waived for past presidents).
• Payment Methods:
  • Mail checks to: P.O. Box 1821, Shelbyville, TN 37162.
  • PayPal: Send to whtauxiliary@yahoo.com.
• Member Form Requirement: Submit an updated membership form even if your information is unchanged. Forms can be mailed to the address above or emailed to whtauxiliary@yahoo.com.

Eligibility Requirements for 2025 Shows:

• Returning Members:
  • Pay dues by March 1, 2025.
  • Complete one service project and attend one meeting in 2024.
• New Members: Fulfill three eligibility requirements (contact for details) prior to showing.

The first WHTA Auxiliary classes of the season will kick off at the 2025 Trainers’ Show—don’t miss out!

Questions or Need a Form?
Call 931-580-5085 or email whtauxiliary@yahoo.com.

Act now to secure your spot in this year’s events!

Posted: February 3, 2025

Outline for WHTA Horse of the Year Voting Instructions

Written by: Tommy Williams
email:tommywhc@aol.com
931-492-2825
WHC Publisher-Williams Media Entertainment

#### 1.Voting Deadline**
– Voting ends at **11:59 PM on January 31, 2025**.
– Ensure your vote is counted by clicking **“Submit My Final Ballot”**.

2. **Steps to Access the Voting System**
1. Open your browser and type:
**https://hoy.walkinghorsereport.com/**
2. Enter your **trainer’s license number**.
– If the number is incorrect or inactive, an error message will appear with a contact number for assistance.
3. Provide your **email address** and create a **password** when prompted.

3. **Voting Process**
– After logging in, you will be directed to the **ballot page** with available voting categories.
– To vote:
1. Click the **“Vote”** button next to a category.
2. Select a horse’s name and click **“Save Vote”**.

4. **Text Entry Categories**
– For categories like **One Night Show** or **Multi-Night Show**, complete a text entry instead of selecting from a list.
– Follow the same steps to save your text entries.

5. **Saving and Reviewing Votes**
– If you are not ready to submit your final ballot:
1. Log out using the button in the top-right corner.
2. Revisit the login page and enter your license number along with your newly created credentials.
– This ensures your progress is saved for later completion.

6. **Submitting Your Final Ballot**
– When ready, click the **“Submit My Final Ballot”** button to finalize your vote.
– After submission:
– You can view your ballot but will no longer be able to make edits.
– A confirmation email with a copy of your ballot will be sent to you.

7. **Important Notes**
– Ensure all selections are accurate before submitting your final ballot.
– Contact support if you encounter any issues with login or voting.

This outline provides a structured guide for completing the WHTA Horse of the Year voting process efficiently and accurately before the deadline.

WHTA to not host Blue Ribbon Yearling Sale
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Money Tree Classic announces judges

The Money Tree Classic is pleased to announce that Scotty Brooks, Jamie Lawrence and Amy Trimble will mark the cards for this year’s event. The show will be held on Cooper Steel Arena on July 5, 2024. The class sheet will be released in the coming days. For more information on the event contact Kari Tisma at 678-576-1290.

On Friday evening of the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association Convention, Robert Nelms and R.M. Kellett were awarded their grand prizes for winning their respective Riders’ Cup divisions in 2023. Nelms topped the pleasure division and Kellett claimed the performance division.

WHTA Horse of the Year Recipients

Performance Trainer of the Year
John Allan Callaway

Pleasure Trainer of the Year
Joe Lester

Assistant Performance Trainer of the Year
Lake Weaver

Assistant Pleasure Trainer of the Year
Victoria Jamison

Groom of the Year
Jack Davis

Youth of the Year
Harper Grider

Amateur of the Year (tie)
Lisa Baum
Janice Fostek

Best One-Night Show
Money Tree Classic

Best Multi-Night Show
ETWHA Fall Classic

Lead Line
Winner – Leading Man and Harlee Beard
Reserve – The Silver Lining and Piper Anne Teague

Amateur Two-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – She’s Lined With Love 4G
Reserve – She’s Almost A Ten

Weanling
Winner – Simply Timeless
Reserve (tie) – She’s On The Money
Sweet Georgia Brown J & R

Amateur Two-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Country As Cornbread
Reserve – Straight Republican

Yearling
Winner – Josephine’s Time
Reserve – Fire’m Up, Charlie

Two-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner (tie) – Gimme A Redneck Girl
Private Dixie
She’s Lined With Love 4G
Reserve – He’s Walking In Dixie

Lite-Shod
Winner – Coachman
Reserve – Banks

Two-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – No Apology
Reserve – Spotlight On Jose 4G

Youth Show Pleasure
Winner – Well Armed American
Reserve – Annie’s Lined With Cash

Youth Pony
Winner – The Ultimate Honor
Reserve (tie) – I Like Gin
Time To Tease

Trail Pleasure
Winner – Machete
Reserve – Blacklist

Adult Pony
Winner – Dark Rain
Reserve – Pappy Van Winkle

Country Pleasure
Winner – Stapleton
Reserve – BP’s Captain Jack Sparrow

Novice
Winner – Patrick Mahomes
Reserve – Master’s Cool Jazz

Amateur Three-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – Design By Dixie
Reserve – Miss Annie Rose

Elite (50 & Over)
Winner – We Will Rock You
Reserve – All About Jose

Amateur Three-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Slim And Hot
Reserve – Big Henry

Western Lite-Shod
Winner – Big Time Bandit
Reserve – The Master Of Ceremonies

Three-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – Oh! My Black Betty
Reserve – I Am Sweet Maggie May

Western Park Pleasure
Winner – Gomez
Reserve – Boston Bay

Three-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Honky Tonk
Reserve – I’m Classic Rock

Fine Harness
Winner – American Titliest
Reserve – Call My Lawyer

Model
Winner – Back In The Saddle Again
Reserve (tie) – Machado
My Miranda Lambert

Ladies Amateur Specialty
Winner – Harley Quinn
Reserve (tie) – Flying High CC
Ole Rocky Top
Twisted With Honors

Men’s Amateur Specialty
Winner (tie) – A Home Run By Ted
Uptight Jose
Reserve – Maroon 5

Amateur Canter
Winner (tie) – A Big Honor
Honor My Country
Reserve – I’m Jordan

Amateur Four-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner (tie) – Milagro’s Command
Ultra Grey Pistol
Reserve – Google.com

Amateur Four-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Born A Maverick
Reserve – Primo

Amateur Park Pleasure
Winner – Papacito
Reserve – Dose’

Amateur Lite-Shod
Winner – Roscoe Jenkins
Reserve – Banks

Four-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – Smoking
Reserve – Happy Face

Professional Park Pleasure
Winner – Gomez
Reserve – Papacito

Four-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – Cavender
Reserve – Honor Of The Ritz

Five & Under Country Pleasure
Winner – Shipwrecked
Reserve – He’s Off The Wall

Amateur Park Performance
Winner – A Touche’
Reserve – Do Right

Amateur Show Pleasure
Winner – Kong
Reserve – Evan Williams Black Label

Five & Under Trail Pleasure
Winner – Silverback
Reserve – Jalapeño

Professional Park Performance
Winner – Praise And Honor
Reserve – Wanted THF

All Day Pleasure
Winner – Miss Belle Starr W.
Reserve – 401K

Amateur Five-Year-Old Stallion
Winner – I Will Honor Thy Father
Reserve – Black Gins Scout

Youth 11 & Under
Winner – Dollar’s Silver Collector
Reserve – It’s The Medalist

Spotted Pleasure
Winner – There Ain’t Nothin’ To It
Reserve – Sheza Freightliner

Professional Show Pleasure
Winner – Honor Code
Reserve – Acclaim

Amateur Five-Year-Old Mare or Gelding
Winner – My Honey Bee
Reserve – I Am Bold And Spicy Jose

Amateur 15.2 & Under Mare or Gelding
Winner – Punisher
Reserve – I Am Bold And Spicy Jose

Youth 12-17
Winner – Nevermore
Reserve – He’s A Lucky Strike

Amateur 15.2 & Under Stallion
Winner – Form A Line
Reserve (tie) – A Kingpin
Cousin Bob

Amateur Specialty
Winner – The Iron Door
Reserve – All About Jose

15.2 & Under Mare or Gelding
Winner – I Am Bold And Spicy Jose
Reserve – Pappy Van Winkle

15.2 & Under Stallion
Winner – I Am Mighty Jose’
Reserve – Boons Gin

Open Specialty
Winner – Warbird
Reserve – TUA MCF

15.2 & Over Mare or Gelding
Winner – Me And Pocahontas
Reserve – I’m Charlie Daniels

15.2 & Over Stallion
Winner – Justified Honors
Reserve – Honor And Remember

Trainers’ hold election; Banquet to come in February
Friday, December 1, 2023

The Walking Horse Trainers’ Association held their annual general membership meeting on December 1, 2023 at the headquarters of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association. The change in venue is due to the change in the Horse of the Year banquet from this traditional weekend in December to February.

The Riders’ Cup and Horse of the Year banquets will be held at the Cool Springs Marriott in Franklin, Tenn., on February 2-3, 2024. The move was an effort to increase participation at the banquet and try to avoid the holiday season for owners and trainers.

Per the WHTA bylaws, the election and general membership meeting had to be conducted in December. The following trainers were elected to the board, which had three seats needing to be filled.

President – Bill Young
1st Vice President – Edgar Abernathy
2nd Vice President – Clay Sanderson
Board members – Blaise Broccard, Wayne Dean and Dan Waddell

The trainers also presented their Riders’ Cup checks for the 2023 show season. The top three finishers in the performance category were R.M. Kellett, Dan Waddell and Jimmy McConnell. In the pleasure division the top three were Robert Nelms, Joe Lester and Laurie Toone.

WHTA General Membership meeting scheduled
Wednesday, October 11, 2023