The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is pleased to announce its new sponsorship of the Miscellaneous Division in the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA) Riders Cup program. This partnership provides additional financial support to one of the industry’s most popular programs and gives trainers at two upcoming TWHBEA events the chance to earn extra Riders Cup points:
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TWHYA Summer Splash Horse Show – Friday, June 13, 2025 (Double Points)
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TWHBEA National Futurity – during The Celebration (Triple Points)
TWHYA Summer Splash – 2x Riders Cup points
Scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2025, this show is the primary fundraiser for the Tennessee Walking Horse Youth Association (TWHYA) and their programs throughout the year. Ryan Gannon will judge the show, held in Champions Arena at the Celebration Grounds. The youth have planned an exciting night, complete with floral horseshoes in all youth classes, the opportunity for class winners to choose their own award, and a fun Text & Ride class. Entries can be made online at
www.EnterMyWalkingHorse.com between now and 3pm Friday afternoon or in the TWHBEA Satellite Office before the show. For more information:
https://twhbea.com/event/twhya-summer-splash-3/
TWHBEA National Futurity – 3x Riders Cup points
The TWHBEA National Futurity is the premier event for breeders of Tennessee Walking Horses. Held in conjunction with the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration, the futurity offers the biggest payout in the industry for young horses. Over $50,000 is split between top breeders each year. Trainers who show futurity-nominated horses and place in designated futurity classes will receive TRIPLE RIDERS CUP POINTS for their National Futurity placement. This is in addition to points they receive for their Celebration placement. The deadline to nominate weanlings, yearlings, two- and three-year-olds for the Futurity is July 22, 2025. For more information:
https://twhbea.com/the-breed/programs/futurity/