TWHBEA World Versatility Championship

July 15-17, 2026
Tennessee Miller Coliseum, Murfreesboro, TN

 Over $8,000 in prize money and awards!

TUESDAY, JULY 15, 2025 – 12:00 PM

Traditional Gaited Dressage (Miller Coliseum) (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.

 

Entry Deadline for classes 1-22 is 5:00 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025

1     Intro Level Test A

2     Intro Level Test B, first or second year rider or youth 17 & under

3     Intro Level Test B

4     Intro Level Test C

5     Training Level Test 1

6     Training Level Test 2

7     Training Level Test 3

8     First Level Test 1

9     First Level Test 2

Welcome Reception & Presentation of Traditional Dressage Awards (Miller Club)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16, 2025

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.

Entry Deadline for classes 1-22 is 5:00 PM on Friday, July 11, 2025

10     Intro Level Test 1

11     Intro Level Test 2, first or second year rider or youth 17 & under

12     Intro Level Test 2

13     Intro Level Test 3

14     Intro Level Test 4

15     Basic Level Test 1

16     Basic Level Test 2

17     Basic Level Test 3

18     First Level Test 1

19     First Level Test 3

20     Second Level Test 1

21     Second Level Test 3

22     Third Level Test 1

Obstacle Classes (Horse Science Center)

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

Course open from 8:30am-5pm

Entry Deadline for classes 23-28 is Noon on Tuesday, July 15, 2025

23     Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Beginner, first or second year horse, Open Pattern

24     Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Adult Amateur Pattern

25     Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Youth 12-17 Pattern

26     Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Youth 11 & Under Pattern

27     Obstacle Trail Under Saddle – Advanced, Open Pattern

28     Obstacle Trail In Hand – Open Pattern

Reception & Presentation of Obstacle Trail & Western Dressage Awards (Miller Club)

THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025 – 8:00 AM

Entry Deadline for classes 29-67 is Noon on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Halter Classes

29     Showmanship Adult Amateur Pattern

30    Showmanship Youth 12-17 Pattern

31     Showmanship Youth 11 & Under Pattern

 32     Model – Open

33    Model – Adult Amateur

34    Model – Youth 12-17

35    Model – Youth 11 & Under (15 Minute Break)

Equitation & Rail Classes

36     English Equitation – Adult Amateur (No Canter) Pattern

37     English Equitation – Youth 12-17 (No Canter) Pattern

38     English Equitation – Adult Amateur (Canter) Pattern

39     English Equitation – Youth 17 & Under (Canter) Pattern

40     English Equitation – Youth 11 & Under (No Canter) Pattern

41     TWH Pleasure Open (3/8 x 3/4 max shoe)

42     TWH Pleasure Adult (3/8 x 3/4 max shoe)

43     TWH Pleasure Youth (3/8 x 3/4 max shoe)

44     TWH Pleasure Canter (3/8 x 3/4 max shoe)

45     Stock Seat Equitation – Adult Amateur (No Canter) Pattern

46     Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 12-17 (No Canter) Pattern

47     Stock Seat Equitation – Adult Amateur (Canter) Pattern

48     Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 17 & Under (Canter) Pattern

49     Stock Seat Equitation – Youth 11 & Under (No Canter) Pattern

(15 Minute Break – Ring Drag)

Driving Classes

50     Obstacle Driving Pattern

51     Pleasure Driving

Precision Pattern, Western Riding & Reining

52     Precision Pattern Class, Open Pattern

53     Western Riding – Open Pattern

54     Basic Reining – Open Pattern

Game Classes

55     Water Glass – Adult Open

56     Egg & Spoon – Adult Open

57     Water Glass – Youth 12-17

58     Egg & Spoon – Youth 12-17

59     Water Glass – Youth 11 & Under

60     Egg & Spoon – Youth 11 & Under (10 Minute Break – Ring Drag)

Speed Events/Timed

61     Barrels – Adult Open

62     Barrels – Youth 12-17

63     Barrels – Youth 11 & Under

64     Pole Bending – Adult Open

65     Pole Bending – Youth 12-17

66     Pole Bending – Youth 11 & Under

67     Panty Hose Race – Open

Exhibitors Party & Presentation of Overall High Point Awards (Miller Club)

2025 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:

Entry Deadline for all Dressage classes (1-22) is 5pm on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Entry Deadline for Obstacle Trail classes (23-28) is Noon on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.

Entry Deadline for all other classes (29-67) is Noon on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Entries received by July 1, 2025 will receive a $10 discount on the office fee for each horse/rider combination and will be listed on the back of the official 2025 WVC t-shirt.

Entries can be made online at HorseShowsOnline.com or in-person at the show office during posted hours.

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 1, 2025 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:

Monday, July 14, 2025 – Noon – 5pm

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – 8am – end of show

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – 7am – end of show

Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 7am – end of show

MEMBERSHIP: All trainers, 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.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Only the official photographer(s) contracted by the WVC are allowed to take and sell photos during and after the show. Photography and/or Video recording is allowed only in areas where the view of spectators is not obstructed. Only official photographers are allowed to take photos in the competition ring. In addition, no images should be shot over the rail for publishing purposes depicting horses’ motion unless by the official photographer. Camera lenses over 3 inches in length are considered professional and are not allowed except by an official photographer. Flash photography is strictly prohibited.

PRIZES & AWARDS: The top ten 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 14. 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.twhebea.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 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 1, 2025 will be listed on the back of the t-shirt. The deadline to order a t-shirt is July 1, 2025 and they can be ordered on the WVC entry form, through the TWHBEA Gift Shop, or online at: https://store.twhbea.com/products/2025-world-versatility-championship-t-shirt.

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.