FRANKLIN, Tenn. — The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA), in partnership with the Walking Horse Trainers’ Association (WHTA), will host a meeting for Tennessee Walking Horse show managers on Saturday, February 14, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Embassy Suites in Franklin, Tennessee, in conjunction with the WHTA Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet.

TWHBEA and WHTA are pleased to announce that Bernadette Juarez, Deputy Administrator, Animal Care for the USDA/APHIS, has been added to the program and will participate in the meeting. Juarez will provide important updates and insight from the USDA as part of the discussion.

A complimentary luncheon will follow the meeting, and all show managers who host events that include Tennessee Walking Horses are invited to attend.

Horse shows are the foundation of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry, providing the stage on which breeders, owners, trainers, and exhibitors come together, while also supporting local communities and preserving the traditions and future of the breed. TWHBEA and WHTA remain firmly committed to supporting horse shows in every way possible to ensure their long-term strength, viability, and success.

The meeting will provide show managers with key industry updates, including:
• The latest information from the USDA
• A demonstration of new entry software scheduled for adoption by many shows in 2026
• A panel discussion featuring representatives from some of the industry’s leading horse shows
• Time for questions, open dialogue, and the exchange of ideas

Show organizers may reserve a place at the luncheon by calling TWHBEA at 931-359-1574 or registering online at: https://forms.gle/wR6CC4uJR1gYEFBG6

TWHBEA encourages all eligible show managers to register soon and attend this important meeting.


ABOUT TWHBEA
Founded in 1935, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association (TWHBEA) is the oldest breed association dedicated to the Tennessee Walking Horse – the official horse of the State of Tennessee. TWHBEA maintains the official breed registry and records the pedigrees of Tennessee Walking Horses around the world. They also promote the diverse qualities and uses of the smooth-riding breed and help assure the general welfare of all Tennessee Walking Horses. The association headquarters, located in Lewisburg, Tennessee, is governed by an International Board of Directors. For more information visit www.twhbea.com.