Western International Walking Horse Association
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WIWHA Rule Book  2011                              WIWHA Corporate Bylaws


WIWHA Futurity
September 24, 2011

Futurity Letter
Nomination Rules
Nomination Forms
Class Schedule


WIWHA Horse Show and Futurity
September 23, 24, 25, 2011

Horse Show Premium
Horse Show Entry Form


2011 Rule Changes Approved 01/29/2011
:
LiteShod Shoe up to 1" x 1/2"
Professional Trainers may ride Trail Pleasure or Country Pleasure Horses in Non-Rail, Non Gait judged Versatility ONLY classes.

No Plastic Wrap allowed on horses on show grounds (03/19/2011 Rule added) Penalty Horse will be excused from show

WIWHA Versatility Program presents

2011 Belt Buckle Series * Print sign up and rules

WIWHA is sponsoring a Versatility Belt Buckle Series to all WIWHA affiliated horse shows for the 2011 show season.

Important information:
           

 WIWHA affiliated horse shows are all eligible to receive $150.00 in sponsorship for offering the following list of classes at their show.  Your show should offer all six classes but may offer less for $25.00 per class.

 Versatility classes included in series are:
Reining
Trail
Driving
Barrels
Poles
Equitation.

Your show is responsible for your own ribbons and trophies.

 Shows should, but are not required to offer these classes at a reduced entry fee.

Classes should be, but are not required to be clearly marked – VERSATILITY BELT BUCKLE SERIES CLASS

 All participants must fill out registration form in show office at the beginning of the show. (This stipulation may be dropped at discretion of point tabulator if it seems to be an unnecessary task.)

2012 Series will begin with the Northern California show in 2011.

Double points will be granted for the WIWHA show. 

Belt Buckles will be presented to the winning adult rider and horse combination and the winning youth rider and horse combination.

Belt Buckle Series winners will be announced and awarded at the 2011 WIWHA show.

Point system:

Points will be tabulated by Susie Bray.
Registration forms need to be turned in to Susie Bray within 30 days of horse show. (These forms should be sent to Susie Bray along with all Amateur and Youth Application Forms. Please send to 5120 63
rd Ave. NW Gig Harbor, WA  98335).
Exhibitors will receive:
1 point for participating and completing class
2 points for placing 5
th
3 points for placing 4
th
4 points for placing 3
rd
5 points for placing 2
nd
6 points for placing 1
st

Double points for WIWHA show.

WIWHA VERSATILITY

BELT BUCKLE SERIES 2011

Registration Form

Name of Exhibitor______________________________________________

Name of Horse_________________________________________________

I am competing as an Adult or Youth Rider
Circle which applies to you.  An adult and youth rider may share the same horse, but must fill out a separate form for each rider and horse combination.

Name of WIWHA Horse Show_____________________________________

Official Horse Show Entry Number_________________

I will participate in class #:
Reining class #__________

Trail class # ____________

Driving class #__________

Barrel class # __________

Poles class # ___________

Equitation class # _______

*It is recommended, but not required, that you show in all of these classes at every show to be a fierce contender in the Belt Buckle Series!!!  Good Luck!!!

Note to WIWHA affiliated show:  Please send form/s to Susie Bray within 30 days of show.
You may include the Belt Buckle Series forms with the WIWHA Amateur and Youth Card Application forms. 

Send to:  Susie Bray * 5120  63rd Ave. NW * Gig harbor, WA * 98335




                                               

The latest news and information concerning Horse Protection Act and Regulations


Regardless of which penalty protocol is used by the HIO, USDA retains primary jurisdiction to pursue federal cases when it deems appropriate.
Also, any horse found in violation of the HPA or the regulations will be dismissed from the horse show, event, exhibition, auction, or sale.  
2010 USDA Activity Report August
2010 USDA HP Disqualification List August

IMPORTANT FOR 2011

Letter to HIOs from Dr. Gipson Regarding 2011 Show Penalties and Points of Emphasis
2010 The Sound Horse Conference
November 5, 6, 2010 to be held in Louisville, KY