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, a full page advertisement in The Voice magazine, 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, 2022 and October 31, 2023. 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.

2021 Scholarship Winners


Alex Blackburn
Little Rock, Arkansas


Jayden Jackson
Wartrace, Tennessee


Cali Mason
Petersburg, Tennessee


Maggie Kail
Alamo, Tennessee


Ally Puckett
Wartrace, Tennessee

Creative Contest Winners

6 & Under

Photos

Color
1st Sandy Moorefield

Art
1st Sandy Moorefield
2nd Sandy Moorefield


7-11

Photos

Color
1st Kathryn Hopper
2nd Kathryn Hopper

Black and White
1st Kathryn Hopper
2nd LiviAna Landon


Art
1st Madison Moorefield
2nd Zayden Garretson

Short Story
1st Madison Moorefield
2nd Kathryn Hopper


12-17

Photos

Color
1st Georgia Hazelwood
2nd Finley Grace Brooks

Black and White
1st Leilani Landon
2nd Georgia Hazelwood

Art
1st Corbin Parker
2nd Corbin Parker

Short Story
1st Georgia Hazelwood
2nd Leilani Landon

Poetry
1st Leilani Landon

TWHBEA 4-H Achievement Award

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

TWHYA Horse Bowl

The Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Association hosted its second 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.”

2021 Horse Bowl Winners

Junior Team Champions
TWHYA Team
Finley Grace Brooks
Georgia Hazelwood
Marshall Mills
Laney Mullinax

Senior Team Champions
TWHYA Team
Caitlyn Duschel
Leilani Landon
Corbin Parker
Mia Thomas