Summer International Video Horse Show
May 1, 2026 – July 20, 2026
Join us for the Summer International Video Horse Show, proudly produced by the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association! Designed to provide our members with valuable competition opportunities beyond the U.S., this event allows participants to showcase their skills and vie for awards not only from this show but also in our International High Point Program. With 14 diverse classes available, members have until July 20, 2026, to enter one or more categories and submit their best video performances. Don’t miss this chance to shine on an international stage!
Class 1: Open Trail Pleasure – 2 gait – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 2: Ladies 18 years and over – 2 gait – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 3: Youth Exhibitors 11 years & Under – Mares and Geldings – 2 gait – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 4: Gentlemen 18 years and over – 2 gait – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 5: Youth Exhibitors 12-17 years old – Mares and Geldings – 2 gait – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 6: Open Trail Pleasure – Canter – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 7: Open Country Pleasure – Canter – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 8: Open Country Pleasure – 2 gait – Optional Tack/Attire
Class 9: Model Stallions and Geldings
Class 10: Model Mares
Class 11: Halter Yearling Stallions and Geldings
Class 12: Halter Yearling Mares
Class 13: Weanling Stallions
Class 14: Weanling Mares
Class 15: Traditional Dressage Intro A
Class 16: Traditional Dressage Intro B
Class 17: Western Dressage Intro 2
Class 18: Western Dressage Intro 3
Specifications:
Venue: Rail Classes (1-14) should be in an indoor or outdoor arena ideally measuring 60 meters by 20 meters width, but not less than 40 meters by 20 meters.
Dressage Class Tests (15-18) must be ridden in a standard dressage arena marked with cones or fencing. If you do not have a standard arena, you may submit your ride with poles marking the corners.
ENTRIES: All classes must be designated with a unique class number; no horse may be ridden more than once in any class with the same class number. Horses may be entered in more than one class (see class sheet) but cannot be shown multiple times in the same class. Bridle or saddle pad numbers are not allowed, a unique back number for each class entry required-supplied by TWHBEA after entry form submission.**Use the entry form found online at www.twhbea.com and email programs@twhbea.com for entry number(s) assignment.**
Camera: You do not need a special camera to record videos – a cell phone video will work, however you must record from the horizontal position. Horse/Rider entries should be videoed individually and must be submitted separately.
Rail Classes (1-14) should be videoed from the center where the judge would normally view a class. The natural background sound or walking horse organ music for the test is allowed, but not required. No post production music edits are allowed. Coaching is not allowed.
Dressage Class Tests (15-18) must be videoed from Letter C and the horse/rider must be in clear view at all times. The sound must be turned ON. You may announce your test, rider and horse name prior to the start of the test. Coaching during the test is not allowed. Appropriate Dressage Attire must be worn.
Submission: Ridden tests may be submitted to ONLY ONE online show. A video of a trial/ride from another competition/or show that has already been judged must be eliminated. Any video suspected of having been filmed during another competition or traditional horse show will not be scored. High resolution submissions should be emailed to programs@twhbea.com via WeTransfer. Only one video clip recorded per entrant per class may be submitted. Files should be named in this manner: ClassNumber_EntryNumber_HorseName (2_201_StrollingJim)
JUDGING/PLACEMENT: Judging will be by a recognized and knowledgeable U.S. Judge of Tennessee Walking Horses, 8 placements per class will be awarded and reported in IPEDS and will count for points in the International High Points Awards program for 2026. Results and feedback will be reported after the close of the show. Placements will receive Award Certificates. BEST IN COUNTRY and BEST IN SHOW will be named.
RAIL CLASSES (1-14):
Trail – 2 Gait: One attempt going to the left (1st way of the ring) beginning at a centerline at a flat walk for 1 lap, then execute a running walk for 1 lap, then transition back to a flat walk and halt, reverse and step off to a flat walk for 1 lap, then execute a running walk for 1 lap, transition back to a flat walk and halt. Back 4 steps. End of attempt.
Canter: One attempt beginning at a centerline at a flat walk for 1 lap, then execute a running walk for 1 lap, then transition back to a flat walk and canter for 1 lap, transition back to a flat walk and halt, reverse and step off to a flat walk for 1 lap, then execute a running walk for 1 lap, transition back to a flat walk and canter for 1 lap, transition back to a flat walk and halt. Back 4 steps. End of attempt (see diagram for more clarification).
Model: One attempt park your model horse and video it all the way around so the Judge can get a view at the front, the left side, the right side as well as the back of your horse. The handler cannot block and cover up the horse.
Halter: One attempt lead your horse in a walk to the left (1st way of the ring) for one lap, halt and reverse and show a walk. Park your horse in the middle of the ring. Video it all the way around so the Judge can get a view at the front, the left side, the right side as well as the back of your horse. The handler cannot block and cover up the horse.