Western International Walking Horse Association
Dedicated to the Exhibition of Tennessee Walking Horses
WIWHA Rule Book  2012                              WIWHA Corporate Bylaws
WIWHA Amateur Card Application
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WIWHA Youth Card Application
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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 Executive Board  
                                            President: Stephen Brown email: brostephen@gmail.com
                                   Vice Pres. Sue Williams email: swilliams005@hotmail.com 
                             Secretary: Kim Swingley email: kswingley@gmail.com
                                             Treasurer: Linda Arnold email: larnold58@hotmail.com                   

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