TWHBEA PROGRAMS FOR CANADA! TWHBEA CANADIAN GO! PROGRAM CANADIAN GELDING
OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM TWHBEA INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES BEST OF AMERICA
BY HORSEBACK As a fellow Canadian, and avid supporter of TWHBEA, I am really
excited to announce the expansion of the TWHBEA GO! PROGRAM to Canada! I know
that many of you feel that TWHBEA has not provided many localized events for
Canadian members, and the launch of the GO! PROGRAM in Canada is reflective of
an increased initiative to reach out to and support our international members.
This is a program for Canadian Gelding owners to compete and interact with other
Canadian Gelding owners. The program is for Canadians only! See the attached
information sheet on the Canadian Go! Program. TWHBEA has established an
International Committee. This Committee is charged with overseeing the development
and promotion of activities outside of the United States. TWHBEA is committed to
helping international affiliated organizations develop membership, provide clinics,
help with trade show exposure, sponsor horse shows, trails initiatives, and any
other activities to promote the Tennessee Walking Horse in Canada and other
countries. Already, the European TWHBEA members have, with the help of TWHBEA
staff and professionals, had numerous clinics, participated in significant trade
shows, developed the European Championships and Futurity and are on track for a
very busy and productive 2009. It is time for Canada to get on board. TWHBEA
has a large membership in Israel, and this year will mark the first TWHBEA clinic
held in Israel! If we ask for TWHBEA support in Canada, TWHBEA will listen!
We all know that Alberta has a large contingent of TWH Owners, and an active
Association, the Tennessee Walking Horse Association of Western Canada (TWHAWC).
They are already making plans with TWHBEA to sponsor a booth at the Mane Event,
a significant Equine Trade Show in Red Deer, AB, April 24th to 26th; to host
a Canadian Clinic that will cover general horsemanship, and horsemanship unique
to the TWH, show preparation and good trail riding the weekend of May 29th to
31st in Central Alberta, and the presentation of the first annual Canadian
Championships, September 11th through 13th, which will include both a TWHBEA
Regional Versatility Show and a TWHBEA Regional Futurity Show. Top TWHBEA
Clinicians will be attending at these events. Mr. Stan Butt, Executive Director
of TWHBEA will be on hand at the May event. In addition, it is anticipated that
other Executive Committee members will be on hand at these events to listen to
members concerns and input into the development of Canadian programs. For
many of you, travelling to Alberta is quite an event; particularly in these
hard times. However, if you are able to do so, you might seriously want to
try to attend either the Mane Event or the Clinic. Bobby Richards will be in
attendance at both events. There will be other representatives from TWHBEA
at both events as well. Mr. Pruett, the President of TWHBEA is hoping to attend
both events, and Mr. Butt, the Executive Director anticipates attending the
clinic in May. I am looking forward to attending both of these events. The
Mane Event will have demonstrations both by TWHAWC members and mini gait clinics
presented by Bobby. Obviously, the Clinic in May will be full of activities and
will be a great chance to visit with fellow Walking Horse enthusiasts and TWHBEA
executives. There will clinic activities, social activities and some excellent
trail riding. For information on either of these events, please contact Grace
Adams at 780 748 3663, or e-mail her at quintetwalkers@hotmail.com.
Alberta is not the only province with TWHBEA members or other TWH owners. It
was not that long ago that British Columbia had 2 strong TWH Associations.
There are still many members in BC. What can TWHBEA do to assist the
re-establishment of a TWH Association in BC? Speak up BC members, we would like
to see the re-emergence of your presence. There can be no better place on earth
to ride a Tennessee Walking Horse, than British Columbia - everyone knows that!!!
Those of you in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are obviously more isolated.
What can we do for you? We would hope that programs like the GO! Program
would allow members in areas where there are not as many TWH owners to participate
in programs for Tennessee Walking Horses. Are there other things we can do to
promote the Tennessee Walking Horse in your area? To help you and your fellow
members to really get more enjoyment from your horses? Please tell us.
And not to be accused of being regional and a typical Westerner, what about
those of you in Eastern Canada - Ontario and beyond. What can TWHBEA do for you?
Please let us know. TWHBEA wants to listen to your needs, your interests
and your concerns. TWHBEA is not looking to bring any programs to your area that
are not welcome there. For example, we have developed a special
rule book for International Horse Shows, recognizing that many countries do not
promote performance horses, or heavy shod horses. The new Rule Book provides
classes for barefoot horses. It recognizes European restrictions on the clipping
of horses. TWHBEA respects cultural and international differences and will
work to ensure that Canadian interests and concerns are addressed. As many of
you may be aware, TWHBEA established an International Committee in 2007. Like
many things, it has taken some time to really get this Committee up and running.
This Committee is still a work in progress, but at the December meetings of TWHBEA,
I attended the International Committee meeting and there were many others there;
both in person and by conference call. If you are interested in being a part of
this Committee - and all TWHBEA members are welcome - contact TWHBEA. You do not
have to go to Tennessee to participate in any TWHBEA Committee. All Committee
meetings include the option to participate by conference call, and the telephone
number is an 800 number, so it is toll free. In fact, in the December meeting,
there were participants from France, Germany and Israel by telephone. If you are
not in a position to participate on the International Committee, you can also send
your concerns to TWHBEA in a variety of ways - contact your Regional Director and
ask him/her to take your concerns to TWHBEA. You can contact TWHBEA directly
- send your concerns, questions, suggestions, comments to any of the TWHBEA contact
persons listed below. You are encouraged to check out our new website. You won't
recognize it. Of particular interest may be the various programs that TWHBEA
hosts. Click on "Association" and then go to Programs. There are several programs
there developed for trail riders, endurance riders, etc. If there is a program
there that interests you, you are encouraged to get involved. If the program
doesn't quite work for you in your area, contact us. We want to work with you
and develop programs that will work for Canadians! Another interesting program in
the US, that might interest to some of you, particularly those of you in Central
Canada, is the Best of America by Horseback program. Saskatchewan and Manitoba,
this ride is on your back door! You can check this event out on our website. TWHBEA
is an official partner with BOABH. In 2009, BOABH is going to host a ride from
the Mexican border to the Canadian border. There will be an official contingent
of TWHBEA members and TWH's on this ride. BOABH televises its events on television
, and it is seen throughout the US and in many other countries. Participants can
ride all or just parts of the ride. A Canadian contingent in the ride or that
part of it as it approaches the Canadian border could be really something! Personally,
I have participated in a Best of America by Horseback ride, and it is a great
experience. All individuals riding gaited horses ride in a separate group - after
all, we don't want to run over those poor souls who have not yet seen the way. TWHBEA
has negotiated special rates for TWHBEA members wishing to participate in this
event or any part of it. You can get the full details of the ride, and Best of
America by Horseback by going to the TWHBEA website and clicking on the links to
BOABH (Associations and then click on Partnerhsips). If you are interested in
this project, contact us. The details are not firmed up yet, but we will make
sure that we keep you in the loop and that you are part of TWHBEA plans. Finally,
make sure that TWHBEA has your e-mail address. We are in the process of initiating
a variety of communications to our Members by e-mail, including an e-mail
Newsletter. Check the website: www.twhbea.com regularly. Lots of information
is posted there. If there is something that catches your eye, let us know. If
you see a program that is being initiated elsewhere, and you think it would work
well in your area, tell us. Work with us to adapt such programs to fit your
needs. Contact Persons: Kathy Zeis: VP - Owners/Exhibitors, (Chairperson of
the International Committee): kzeis@twhbea.com
Nicole Carswell: TWHBEA staff
member responsible for International Affairs: ncarswell@twhbea.com
Stan Butt: Executive Director, TWHBEA: sbutt@twhbea.com
David Pruett:
President, TWHBEA: dpruett@twhbea.com
Debra Jack: VP, Member at Large -
Bylaws, Region 6 Director (BC, SK): djack@twhbea.com
Kasey Kesselring:
VP, Marketing, (BOABH program): kkesselring@twhbea.com
Alberta Director:
Randy Johnson: randy@jusfine.ca
Region 6 Director: Debra Jack:
djack@twhbea.com, phone: 403 589-3383
Region 7 Director: Kim Pringle:
kimstwh@hotmail.com We all look forward to hearing from you. Yours truly,
Debra Jack
TWHBEA Trails Program THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE:
(Information can be
found on the TWHBEA website under "Association" and "Programs")
Easy Rider Program
Endurance Program
Limited Distance Program
Competitive Trail Riding Program
Trail Volunteer Award
Trail Promotion Award
Host-A-Ride Program
Trail Registration Program
Gaited Trail Riding Program (Open Gaited Breed)
The TWHBEA TRAILS PROGRAM is designed to recognize trail riding enthusiasts who
enjoy spending quality time on the trail and competing in trail events.
All TWHBEA Trail Programs are horse/rider combination.
Owners and riders must be members in good standing of the Tennessee Walking
Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA) during the time the points
are accumulated.
Any number of TWHBEA registered horses may be entered by a member.
Hours or mileage logged in one ride cannot be recorded toward multiple programs.
(For example: Mileage and hours from an Endurance Ride cannot be recorded toward
Easy Rider hours.)
All riding must be done on trails, arena riding is not eligible.
TWHBEA trail ride awards recognize the highest scoring TWH on approved trail
rides. Approved trail rides include those sanctioned by National and International
trail ride associations (AERC, NATRC, etc) or those approved by TWHBEA.
Log pages can be downloaded from the TWHBEA website for each event. However
it is suggested that each Trail Program participant keep copies of these pages
which are submitted for backup.
Log pages should be mailed Monthly.
For those members who do not utilize the computer download pages, TWHBEA Trail
Program Log Pages must be sent in by November 1st. Separate log pages must be used
for each horse.
TWHBEA will be collaborating with organized trail associations on point
tabulations for Competitive Trail Riding. Endurance and Limited Distance Program
points will be tracked through AERC.
All Trail Volunteer and Trail Promotion LOG PAGES should be mailed in by November
1st, mailing separate events is not necessary.
Trail program year November 2nd November 1st.
TWHBEA members must fill out an application for each horse and rider combination
in each program. Include your request for Log Pages with your TWHBEA Trails
Program application, or simply download event log pages as you attend different
events. For More information, please call 931-359-0592 or email
kstegall@twhbea.com.
Canadian GO! Program Canadian Gelding
Opportunities Program
The Canadian GO! Program is open to all registered TWHBEA geldings in Canada,
regardless of age. Each participant (owner) must be a member of TWHBEA in good
standing. Upon paying the annual nomination fee, the nominated gelding is eligible
to participate in any category of this program. The program is broken down into
two award categories: Category I - The Canadian GO! Competition Division and
Category II - The Canadian GO! Super Gelding Award. The Canadian GO! Competition
Division is divided into four categories: pleasure, versatility, endurance trail
and recreational trail. Each category is further broken down into two age
categories: Junior Gelding (4 years and under) and Senior Gelding (5 years and
over). The Canadian GO! Super Gelding Award will be awarded to the gelding that
accumulates the most points during the year. This program will run from year to
year. Points will be counted beginning on November 1st of each year and running
through October 31st of the next year. Points will begin to accumulate after
entry forms have been turned in and all nomination fees have been paid. The
Canadian GO! Program Points Log must be turned in by November 1st and will be
verified by TWHBEA. For shows that are not turned into TWHBEA to be published as
show records on IPED's, a class sheet signed by the show secretary verifying the
placing must be included with the Log Book. Points will be earned by the placing
of each gelding in a judged competition with the only exception being the
Recreational Trail division. Single judge shows will be counted as single points,
three judge shows will be counted as double point shows, and five judges will be
counted as triple point shows. The points in a single judge show will be awarded
by 1st place - 10 points, 2nd place - 9 points, etc. Recreational Trail geldings
must fill out the GO! Canadian Recreational Trail Log where for each 5 hours of
recreational riding, one point will be awarded. Thus, for 50 hours of
recreational riding (time in the saddle), the gelding would earn 10 points. A
detailed Log must be kept naming place, time and distance ridden. There will be
an annual nomination fee of $20.00 for each Competitive Division entered. $10.00
will be placed in the Competitive Division that the horse is nominated for, and
$10.00 will be placed into the Canadian GO! Super Gelding Award account. All
monies collected will be paid out in a given year. The owner of record at the
conclusion of each point year, as determined above, will be the recipient of the
Canadian GO! Programs cash awards. Awards will be presented at the TWHBEA Awards
Banquet each year. TWHBEA will match the nomination fees up to the first 100
geldings in all GO! Programs. The number will be reviewed at the March Executive
Committee Meeting. The top five geldings in each division of The Canadian GO!
Competitive Division (Category I), will receive monetary awards, with recognition
given also to geldings ranking 6 through 10. A special bonus discount of 10% will
be given for advertising in the VOICE Magazine in a special section for these
winners. There will be only one winner with payout for the Canadian GO! Super
Gelding Award (Category II). The winner will be the gelding with the highest
overall accumulation of points.
Category I - The Canadian GO! Competitive Division A. GO! Pleasure
Junior
Geldings (4 years and under)
Senior Geldings (5 years and over) B. GO!
Versatility
Junior Geldings (4 years and under)
Senior Geldings (5 years and
over) C. GO! Endurance Trail
Junior Geldings (4 years and under)
Senior
Geldings (5 years and under) D. GO! Recreational Trail
Junior Geldings (4
years and under)
Senior Geldings (5 years and under) Category II - The
Canadian GO! Super Gelding Award
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