Member of the Year
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, 2024 and October 31, 2025. 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.
| Activity | Points Awarded |
|---|---|
| Membership Dues Paid | 50 Points |
| Meeting Attendance | 50 Points |
| Officer/Board Member Service | 100 Points |
| Volunteering at TWHBEA-Sponsored Event | 100 Points |
| Volunteering at non TWHBEA-Sponsored Event | 50 Points |
| Competing at TWHBEA-Sponsored Event | 50 Points Per Day, 100 Point Max. |
| Competing at non TWHBEA-Sponsored Event | 25 Points Per Day, 100 Point Max |
| Trail Riding | 25 Points |
| Independent Horse Activity or Promotion | 25 Points |
| $100 in Horse Show/Medallion Class Sponsorship | 10 Points per $100 |
| Each New Member Recruited | 25 Points |
| Silent Auction Item Donated | 50 Points, 100 Point Max |
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
Scholarship Winners
Recognizing that youth are vital to a successful future for the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, TWHBEA awards both graduate and undergraduate scholarships.
2024 Scholarship Winners
Corbin Parker
Frankewing, Tennessee
T. Wayne Williams
Liberty, Tennessee
Harper Grider
Columbia, Kentucky
Claire Winstead
Leasburg, North Carolina
Creative Contest Winners
| 11 & UNDER | FINE ART | DRAWING | SANDY MOOREFIELD | 1ST |
| OIL/ACRYLIC | HANNAH STARNES | 1ST | ||
| COLORED PENCIL | HANNAH STARNES | 1ST | ||
| MIXED MEDIA | HANNAH STARNES | 1ST | ||
| MIXED MEDIA | HANNAH STARNES | 2ND | ||
| PHOTOGRAPHY | BLACK&WHITE | LIVIANA LANDON | 1ST | |
| COLOR | SANDY MOOREFIELD | 1ST | ||
| COLOR | LIVIANA LANDON | 2ND | ||
| CREATIVE WRITING | POETRY | LIVIANA LANDON | 1ST | |
| POETRY | LIVIANA LANDON | 2ND | ||
| LOVE MY TWH ESSAY | LIVIANA LANDON | 1ST | ||
| 12-17 YRS. | FINE ART | DRAWING | CLAIRE WINSTEAD | 1ST |
| OIL/ACRYLIC | RUTH COLLINS | 1ST | ||
| COLORED PENCIL | MADISON MOOREFIELD | 1ST | ||
| MIXED MEDIA | LILY WATTERSON | 1ST | ||
| PHOTOGRAPHY | BLACK&WHITE | LEILANI LANDON | 1ST | |
| BLACK&WHITE | KARLEE JO DAVIS | 2ND | ||
| BLACK&WHITE | LEILANI LANDON | 3RD | ||
| COLOR | MADISON MOOREFIELD | 1ST | ||
| COLOR | CARTER YOUNG | 2ND | ||
| COLOR | LEILANI LANDON | 3RD | ||
| COMMERCIAL | POSTER | LILY WATTERSON | 1ST | |
| PRINT/WEB AD | EMMA BLACK | 1ST | ||
| PRINT/WEB AD | EMMA BLACK | 2ND | ||
| PRINT/WEB AD | LEILANI LANDON | 3RD | ||
| CREATIVE WRITING | LOVE MY TWH ESSAY | LEILANI LANDON | 1ST | |
| LOVE MY TWH ESSAY | MADISON MOOREFIELD | 2ND | ||
| LOVE MY TWH ESSAY | LILY WATTERSON | 3RD | ||
TWHYA Horse Bowl
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.”
2024 Horse Bowl Winners
Junior Team Champions
Rutherford County Team
Kennedy Frank
Bella Smart
Pearl Moore
Senior Team Champions
Rutherford County Team
Bethany Lancaster
Harley Huber
Addison Stagner