The TWHYA youth member of the year is announced each year at the annual December meeting.  Youth members will accumulate points based on their participation in equine events throughout the year. Emphasis will be placed on volunteer work and participation at TWHBEA sponsored events.  However, members will also receive points for volunteering and participating at non-TWHBEA sponsored events.  The youth named Member of the Year will receive a cash prize, as well as the distinction of having his/her photo displayed at TWHBEA headquarters.  To earn points, youth members can submit eligible actives online anytime between November 1, 2023 and October 31, 2024. Each month, youth members who submit an activity will be entered into a drawing for $50.  Below is a breakdown of how points will be awarded.

Send completed Youth Activity Log form to the address below:

TWHBEA Youth Coordinator
Jessica Ozburn
P.O. Box 286
Lewisburg TN 37091
programs@twhbea.com
(931) 359-0583

Recognizing that youth are vital to a successful future for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, TWHBEA awards both graduate and undergraduate scholarships.

2023 Scholarship Winners

Clara Jean Thompson
Cornersville, TN

Morgan Thomas, IV
Lewisburg, Tennessee

Rachel Cowles
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Hardison Greene
Lewisburg, Tennessee

Olivia Hayes
Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Fine Art:

Drawing (11 & Under)- 1^st Elizabeth Thomas

Drawing (12-14 yrs.)- 1^st Madison Moorefield

2^nd Kathryn Hopper

Colored Pencil (12-14 yrs.)- 1^st Jenny Sanders

2^nd Jenny Sanders

3^rd Kathryn Hopper

Oil/Acrylic (11 & Under)- 1^st Sandy Moorefield

Oil/Acrylic (12-14 yrs.)- 1^st Ruth Collins

2^nd Ruth Collins

Oil/Acrylic (15-17 yrs.)- 1^st Macy Sanders

Mixed Media (15-17 yrs.)- 1^st Georgia Hazelwood

Applied Art:

Apparel (12-14 yrs.)- 1^st Madison Moorefield

Jewelry (11 & Under)- 1^st Sandy Moorefield

2^nd Sandy Moorefield

Photography:

B & W (11 & Under)-1^st LiviAna Landon

2^nd LiviAna Landon

3^rd LiviAna Landon

B & W (15-17 yrs.)- 1^st LeiLani Landon

2^nd LeiLani Landon

3^rd LeiLani Landon

Color (11 & Under)- 1^st LiviAna Landon

2^nd LiviAna Landon

3^rd LiviAna Landon

Color (12-14 yrs.)- 1^st Kathryn Hopper

2^nd Kathryn Hopper

3^rd Kathryn Hopper

Color (15-17 yrs.)- 1^st Georgia Hazelwood

2^nd Georgia Hazelwood

3^rd LeiLani Landon

Commercial Art:

Video (12-14 yrs.)- 1^st Lily Watterson

Creative Writing:

Poetry (12-14 yrs.)- 1^st Kathryn Hopper Anatomy of a Horse

2^nd Kathryn Hopper White Horse

The 4-H Achievement Award is given each year by The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ and Exhibitors’ Association to honor the top 4-H horse project in each state using a registered Tennessee Walking Horse.

2021 recipients:


Julia Auck
Shelby, Ohio

The Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Association hosted its  annual Horse Bowl competition. The competition is open to youth competitors from across the nation. Horse Bowl is an exciting and fun approach to equine knowledge and provides participants the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of equine related subject matter as well as information specific to the Tennessee Walking Horse. These youth competitors answered questions like, “How many bones make up the skeleton of a horse?” and “Name the oldest horse to win the World Grand Championship.”

2023 Horse Bowl Winners

Junior Team Champions
Marion County Team
Briella Higdon
Lucas Jordan
Isabella Petty
Jessie Ruth Petty

Senior Team Champions
TWHYA Team
LeiLani Landon
Georgia Hazelwood
Finley-Grace Brooks
Karlee Jo Davis