Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association
January 01, 1970
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association (abbreviated TWHBEA) is the oldest breed association for the Tennessee Walking Horse. It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Lewisburg, Tennessee. The association also runs the Tennessee Walking Horse Hall of Fame.
Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association
Location of the TWHBEA within the state of Tennessee
The TWHBEA was founded in 1935 in Lewisburg, Tennessee for the purpose of registering Tennessee Walking Horses and maintaining their bloodlines.[1][2] The first president was Burt Hunter.[3] The association was originally named the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' Association of America, but was renamed in 1974 to cover the popular show industry.
The TWHBEA "closed the studbook" in 1947. This meant that after that date, new horses could only be registered if both their dam and stud stallion were each already registered.[4] As of 2017, the TWHBEA has registered more than 520,000 horses,[5] and has approximately 19,000 members.[6]
Registrationedit
Only purebred Tennessee Walking Horses are eligible for TWHBEA registration. Beginning January 1, 2007, all foals must be DNA tested to verify their parentage before they are issued registration papers. An individual does not have to be a member of the TWHBEA to register a horse with the group.[7] Although registration had been down since 2004, due to a slow economy and soring allegations, 2015 saw a 7.9% increase in foal registration.[8]
Competition and Hall of Fameedit
The TWHBEA has a variety of programs through which horses can earn points and awards, including distance, competitive trail riding, versatility, and specific programs for mares or geldings. Individuals may work to become certified as riding instructors through the TWHBEA. The TWHBEA publishes the Voice magazine six times per year.[9]
Hall of Fameedit
The TWHBEA houses the Tennessee Walking Horse Hall of Fame, which honors notable trainers, breeders and others who made major contributions to the breed.[10]
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January 01, 1970
tennessee, walking, horse, breeders, exhibitors, association, abbreviated, twhbea, oldest, breed, association, tennessee, walking, horse, founded, 1935, headquartered, lewisburg, tennessee, association, also, runs, tennessee, walking, horse, hall, fame, locati. The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association abbreviated TWHBEA is the oldest breed association for the Tennessee Walking Horse It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Lewisburg Tennessee The association also runs the Tennessee Walking Horse Hall of Fame Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors AssociationLocation of the TWHBEA within the state of TennesseeAbbreviationTWHBEAPredecessorTennessee Walking Horse Breeders AssociationFormation1935PurposeRegistration of Tennessee Walking HorsesLocationLewisburg TennesseeServicesRegistration membershipWebsitetwhbea wbr com Contents 1 History 2 Registration 3 Competition and Hall of Fame 3 1 Hall of Fame 4 ReferencesHistory editThe TWHBEA was founded in 1935 in Lewisburg Tennessee for the purpose of registering Tennessee Walking Horses and maintaining their bloodlines 1 2 The first president was Burt Hunter 3 The association was originally named the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders Association of America but was renamed in 1974 to cover the popular show industry The TWHBEA closed the studbook in 1947 This meant that after that date new horses could only be registered if both their dam and stud stallion were each already registered 4 As of 2017 the TWHBEA has registered more than 520 000 horses 5 and has approximately 19 000 members 6 Registration editOnly purebred Tennessee Walking Horses are eligible for TWHBEA registration Beginning January 1 2007 all foals must be DNA tested to verify their parentage before they are issued registration papers An individual does not have to be a member of the TWHBEA to register a horse with the group 7 Although registration had been down since 2004 due to a slow economy and soring allegations 2015 saw a 7 9 increase in foal registration 8 Competition and Hall of Fame editThe TWHBEA has a variety of programs through which horses can earn points and awards including distance competitive trail riding versatility and specific programs for mares or geldings Individuals may work to become certified as riding instructors through the TWHBEA The TWHBEA publishes the Voice magazine six times per year 9 Hall of Fame edit The TWHBEA houses the Tennessee Walking Horse Hall of Fame which honors notable trainers breeders and others who made major contributions to the breed 10 Inductees Year inducted Name Notable for Vic Thompson Trained a World Grand Champion 11 1987 Bud Dunn Won over 20 World Championships and 2 World Grand Championships 12 1999 Charles Brantley Bred many notable horses 13 References edit Harris Moira C Langrish Bob 2003 01 01 America s Horses A Celebration of the Horse Breeds Born in the U S A Globe Pequot ISBN 9781585748228 Green Sara 2011 01 01 The Tennessee Walking Horse Bellwether Media Inc ISBN 9781600146602 Burt Hunter s Desk Donated to TWHBEA the Walking Horse Report Lacey Theresa Jensen 2000 10 19 Amazing Tennessee Fascinating Facts Entertaining Tales Bizarre Happenings and Historical Oddities about the Volunteer State Thomas Nelson Inc ISBN 9781418573478 TWHBEA Association www twhbea com Archived from the original on 2013 03 12 Retrieved 2016 03 24 The Tennessee Walking Horse International Museum of the Horse Retrieved 10 June 2016 TWHBEA FAQ www twhbea com Retrieved 2016 03 24 TWHBEA leader thinks industry has turned the corner Shelbyville Times Gazette Retrieved 2016 03 24 TWHBEA Association www twhbea com Archived from the original on 2013 03 12 Retrieved 2016 03 24 Ellis Lee 2003 Free Tours Museums and Sites in America Southern States Series ISBN 9780966796193 Golden Oldies Vic Thompson the Walking Horse Report The Tuscaloosa News Google News Archive Search Shelbyville Times Gazette Story Founding family thrives at Futurity www t g com Archived from the original on 2009 08 29 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders 27 and Exhibitors 27 Association amp oldid 1193146565, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
