TWHBEA World Versatility Championship

July 26-28, 2024
Tennessee Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN

 Over $8,000 in prize money and awards!

FRIDAY, JULY 26, 2024 – 8:00am

Halter Classes

1. Showmanship Adult Amateur – Download Pattern
2. Showmanship Youth 12-17 – Download Pattern
3. Showmanship Youth 11 & under – Download Pattern
4. Model – Open
5. Model – Adult Amateur
6. Model – Youth 12-17
7. Model – Youth 11 & Under

(15 Minute Break)

Equitation & Rail Classes

8. English Equitation – Adult Amateur (No Canter) – Download Pattern
9. English Equitation – Youth 12-17 (No Canter) – Download Pattern
10. English Equitation – Adult Amateur (Canter) – Download Pattern
11. English Equitation – Youth 17 & Under (Canter) – Download Pattern
12. English Equitation – Youth 11 & Under (No Canter) – Download Pattern
13. TWH Pleasure (max shoe 3/8 x 3/4) – Adult
14. TWH Pleasure (max shoe 3/8 x 3/4) – Youth
15. TWH Pleasure (max shoe 3/8 x 3/4) (Canter)
16. Stock Seat Equitation – Adult Amateur (No Canter) – Download Pattern
17. Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 12-17 (No Canter) – Download Pattern
18. Stock Seat Equitation – Adult Amateur (Canter) – Download Pattern
19. Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 17 & Under (Canter) – Download Pattern
20. Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 11 & Under (No Canter) – Download Pattern

(15 Minute Break – Ring Drag)

Driving Classes

21. Obstacle Driving – Open – Download Pattern
22. Pleasure Driving – Open

23. Precision Pattern Class – Download Pattern

(10 Minute Break – Ring Drag)

Western Riding & Reining

24. Western Riding – Open – Download Pattern
25. Basic Reining – Open – Download Pattern

Gaming Classes

26. Water Glass – Adult Open
27. Egg & Spoon – Adult Open
28. Water Glass – Youth 12-17
29. Egg & Spoon – Youth 12-17
30. Water Glass – Youth 11 & Under
31. Egg & Spoon – Youth 11 & Under

(10 Minute Break – Ring Drag)

Speed Events/Timed

32. Barrels – Adult Open
33. Barrels – Youth 12-17
34. Barrels – Youth 11 & Under
35. Pole Bending – Adult Open
36. Pole Bending – Youth 12-17
37. Pole Bending – Youth 11 & Under
38. Panty Hose Race – Open

Exhibitors Party

SATURDAY, JULY 27, 2024

Obstacle Classes (Horse Science Center)

Walkthrough for all Obstacle classes from 8-8:30am

Course open from 8:30am-5pm

39. Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Beginner, 1st or 2nd year horse – Download Pattern
40. Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Adult Amateur – Download Pattern
41. Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Youth 12-17 – Download Pattern
42. Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Youth 11 & Under – Download Pattern
43. Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Advanced, Open – Download Pattern
44. Obstacle Trail In Hand – Open – Download Pattern

Western Gaited Dressage (Miller Coliseum) 9am
(All Dressage Classes are Open)

Dressage classes run concurrent with the International Grand Championships. Exhibitors who wish to compete in both will need to make entries with both shows separately.

258. Intro Level Test 1 – Download Test
259. Intro Level Test 2, 1st or 2nd year rider or Youth 17 & Under – Download Test
260. Intro Level Test 3 – Download Test
261. Intro Level Test 4 – Download Test
262. Basic Level Test 1 – Download Test
263. Basic Level Test 2 – Download Test
264. Basic Level Test 3 – Download Test
265. First Level Test of Choice
266. Second Level Test of Choice

Reception & Presentation of Obstacle Trail & Western Dressage Awards

SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2024

Traditional Gaited Dressage (Miller Coliseum) 8am (All Dressage Classes are Open)

Dressage classes run concurrent with the International Grand Championships. Exhibitors who wish to compete in both will need to make entries with both shows separately.

267. Intro Level Test A – Download Test
268. Intro Level Test A, 1st or 2nd year rider or Youth 17 & Under – Download Test
269. Intro Level Test B – Download Test
270. Intro Level Test C – Download Test
271. Training Level Test 1 – Download Test
272. Training Level Test 2 – Download Test
273. First Level Test of Choice
274. Second Level Test of Choice

Lunch & Presentation of Traditional Dressage & Overall High Point Awards

2024 WORLD VERSATILITY CHAMPIONSHIP GENERAL INFORMATION

CLASSES: The Management reserves the right to limit entries; alter patterns; prohibit or disqualify exhibitors; change, limit or combine classes at its discretion to compensate for excessive or inadequate entries due to acts of nature, without claim for damages. All classes are for amateur and limited amateur riders unless they are designated as “Open.” Dressage classes are “Open.”

In timed events and/or individually worked classes, the only time a horse can be entered with two different exhibitors is if the class is an open class and one of the riders is an adult and the other is a youth exhibitor, and this is allowed only if there is no other class for the adult/elite or youth exhibitor.

COGGINS TESTS & HEALTH CERTIFICATES: A current negative coggins test certificate dated within one year must be provided for each entry. Health Certificates are required for horses traveling from out of state.

CONCESSIONS: Complimentary bottled water will be available during the show and we’ll make every effort to have food trucks onsite for lunch.

DRESSAGE: TWHBEA rules dictate that a horse and rider team may only compete in tests in two consecutive levels. There is no limit to the number of tests within those levels however. To be eligible for Intro Level, a horse/rider combination must not have shown in Level 1 or above in that division (traditional/western) in the same competition year.

ENTRY DEADLINE & FEES: All entries and changes must be made by Noon on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Entries received by July 10, 2024 will receive a $10 discount on the office fee for each horse/rider combination and will be listed on the back of the official 2024 WVC t-shirt.

Beginning June 1, 2024 you can make entries online using HorseShowsOnline.com.

Each horse/rider combination is considered an entry and will be assigned a unique back number.

All entries must be registered with TWHBEA and entered using their officially recorded name and owner.

All exhibitors and owners must be current members of TWHBEA.

FEES:

• Entry Fee (per class): $30
• Entry Fee (entire show): $250 for each horse/rider combination – does not include Dressage classes
• Inspection Fee: $15 per horse (only applies to halter, equitation, and rail classes)
• Office Fee: $20 per horse/rider combo (enter by July 10, 2024 and save $10)
• T-Shirts: $18
• Stalls, Campers, and Shavings must be ordered and paid for through the Walking Horse Owners’ Association.

EQUITATION CLASSES: Horse and rider combinations cannot show in both Canter and No Canter classes for English and Western Equitation. In English Equitation, a standard Walking Horse cutback saddle is required. Patterns will be posted for equitation classes, however it is at the judge’s discretion to require them in the class.

HIGH POINT AWARDS: The following High Point Awards will be offered:

• Overall Champion: $500, saddle, belt buckle, ribbon
• Adult Champion: $500, belt buckle, ribbon
• Adult Reserve Champion: $250, halter, ribbon
• Youth Champion: $500, belt buckle, ribbon
• Youth Reserve Champion: $250, halter, ribbon
• Elite (50 & Over) Champion: $500, belt buckle, ribbon
• Elite (50 & Over) Reserve Champion: $250, halter, ribbon

Each entry (horse/rider combination) earns points based on their placing in every WVC class. Please specify which high point division you belong in on your entry form (Adult, Youth, or Elite)

HORSE SHOW OFFICE: The TWHBEA Horse Show Office will be located in Miller Coliseum in the room behind the International’s Show Office and will be open the following times:

Thursday, July 25, 2024 – 8am – 5pm

Friday, July 26, 2024 – 7am – 5pm

Saturday, July 27, 2024 – 7am – end of show

Sunday, July 28, 2024 – 7am – end of show

MEMBERSHIP: All owners and exhibitors participating in the World Versatility Championship must be current members of TWHBEA.

OFFICIALS: We reserve the right to substitute a show official in the event or failure of an advertised show official to attend this show or perform his/her duties.

PATTERNS: For classes requiring patterns, the pattern will be posted no later than 48 hours prior to the class. Patterns will be posted at the horse show office and online at www.twhbea.com/WVC.

PRIZES & AWARDS: The top eight in each class will receive a ribbon with the winner also receiving a trophy. Prize money will be paid for the top four in all classes: 1st: $30, 2nd: $20, 3rd: $15, 4th: $10.

REFUND POLICY: Pre-paid entry fees will be refunded only upon presentation of a vet certificate before July 26. After an entry is accepted, there will be a scratch fee equal to the office fee for any entry withdrawn/scratched. Refunds for stall fees will be the determination of WHOA and subject to the rules and regulations of the International Grand Championship Horse Show.

RESPONSIBILITY: Neither the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA), the manager, his employees or any other employee of the show will be responsible for any article of any kind or nature that may be lost, destroyed or stolen, or liable for any injury sustained to horses, exhibitors, spectators or employees of exhibitors. The foregoing shall be included as a condition of entry.

RULES: The TWHBEA Versatility Rules will be followed, a copy of which can be downloaded at www.twhbea.com.

STALL & CAMPER RESERVATIONS: All stall and camper reservations are handled by the Walking Horse Owners’ Association (WHOA). Reservation forms can be downloaded at www.walkinghorseowners.com (click on 46^th International). Please contact them at 615-494-8822 or joinwhoa@aol.com with questions. Stalls and camper spaces are limited, so it is recommended that you contact them as early as possible.

T-SHIRTS: Official WVC souvenir t-shirts are available by pre-order only at a cost of $18 per shirt. All horses entered on or before July 10, 2024 will be listed on the back of the t-shirt. The deadline to order a t-shirt is July 10, 2024 and they can be ordered on the WVC entry form, through the TWHBEA Gift Shop, or online at www.twhbea.com/WVC.

WARNING: Under Tennessee Law, an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities, pursuant to Tennessee Code Annotated, title 44, chapter 20. 44-20-103. Limitation on liability for injury or death of participant Except as provided in §44-20-104, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person, which shall include a corporation or partnership, shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities. Except as provided in §44-20-104, no participant or participant’s representative shall make any claim against, maintain an action against, or recover from an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, or any other person for injury, loss, damage, or death of the participant resulting from any of the inherent risks of equine activities.

The TWHBEA World Versatility Championship volunteers, officers and management assume no liability for any errors that might appear in this publication.

Persons on Federal Disqualification cannot transport horses to the show and can only participate as a spectator.

The TWHBEA World Versatility Championship is a double-point show for the TWHBEA International High Point Program and Versatility Program. It’s also designated as a TWHBEA World Series Show and is affiliated with the Western Dressage Association of American, WHOA-HIO and NWHA Versatility Program.