After the popularity of the “Pick Your Partner” class at last year’s United Fall Finale, the class will now be featured at five different shows this year as a fundraiser for the industry. The first classes of the year was held during WHTA National Trainers’ Show, raising over $9,000 for the Foundation for the Advancement & Support of the Tennessee Walking Show Horse (FAST). These classes are open to teams of youth, amateurs, and/or trainers. Any combination is acceptable. One team member will ride first way and their partner will ride second way. Teams solicit sponsors (much like a walk-a-thon) to support them in the class. All online donations go directly to FAST. A “Fan Favorite” award is given for the team that raises the most money by the end of the class.
In addition to the Trainers’ Show, these other shows will be hosting “Pick Your Partner” classes this year:
- May 23-25 – TWHNC Spring Fun Show (Celebration Arena, Shelbyville, TN)
- July 18-28 – International Grand Championships (Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN)
- October 3-5 – NC State Championships (Western NC Ag Center, Fletcher, NC)
- November 14-16 – United Fall Finale
These classes are directed by the TWHBEA Training Committee, chaired by Dee Cantrell. For more information, contact Cantrell at birddogs@bellsouth.net or TWHBEA at info@twhbea.com. You can also call the TWHBEA office at 931-359-1574.
