TWHEAO held our monthly Directors meeting on 05/15/2012. A motion was made, seconded, and passed (3 in favor 2 opposed) to remove all performance/show horse classes from the TWHEAO Summer Extravaganza schedule, June 2 and 3, 2012. This show will be Pleasure/flatshod only. Our class schedule will be available within the week on the www.twheao.com site, on Facebook, and on the TWHEA of WA.

Pass this information on to anyone you think should know as soon as possible so that exhibitors can make changes to their show schedule.

Please address any comments regarding this change in schedule to Cheryl Morgan, President TWHEAO,at grandthreat@secureinnovation.com

Nancy O’Dell Plunkett
Secretary TWHEAO

2012 TSN Show Packet (updated May 9, 2012)

Volunteers are still needed to help with ribbons and the gate – let Susie know if you are interested – thanks!

TWH Lovers and Owners:

Stan Trimble, Master Farrier, will make the trip again from Tennessee to
Idaho to facilitate a farrier clinic specifically for owners and farriers
of TWH. Auditors are welcome.

On Saturday, June 16 Stan will work one on one with owners and their
horses. Later in the day he will be working with the same owners and
horses in a group setting.

On Sunday, June 17, farriers will reset your horses to enhance their
natural gait after which there will be another group ride for owners to
feel and see the differences in their horses.

Stan presented for us last year, it was an incredible opportunity where we
learned a lot. We are looking forward to having him back again this year.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call at
(208) 676-1633 .

Thanks again,
Chris

Three awesome days of showing at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Vancouver Washington! A Dessert Auction (remember to bring your dessert to contribute)! Exhibitors’ Party with food provided (TACO BAR!!!), a DJ and dancing (watch Frank, Terry, and all the other high steppers get out there…) all for >>$5<

Download packet here:  TSN 2012 Show Packet (updated)

Please send your form in as soon as possible as entries close on Saturday May 12, 2010. Send to (snail mail, or scan and email to):

Karen Lanpher

522 Chapman Road, Camano Island, WA 98282-8465

E-mail: kal48@frontier.com• Phone 360-387-7907

Feel free to email / call Karen to make additional arrangements as or if needed.

Remember as well to complete and hand in your membership dues forms (Washington*or Oregon*), along with your appropriate card:

- Amateur / WIWHA Amateur Card Application *

- Youth / WIWHA Youth Card Application *

- Trainers / NW Walking Horse Trainers Association Application *

…which need to be downloaded, filled out and handed in if you have not already done so.

* NOTE THE ABOVE LINKS CAN BE OPENED BY HOLDING DOWN YOUR KEYBOARD’S “CTRL” KEY AND CLICKING ON THE LINK.

Lastly, GIT UR VERSATILITY ON!!! Our trail classes will be tons o‘fun. Get out there and work on your Basic Reining (we’ll be running pattern #1). And, don’t forget to run some barrels and get your pole bending in (YEE-HAW!!!).

Note I’ll also be sending an Evite invitation so we can get a feel for how many exhibitors will be present, along with another email reminder in a week.

Very much looking forward to seeing you all and your fine steeds, your Show Committee Members and Contributors.

Until further notice, please do not send any checks in the mail. I will be accepting them at the show and there will be no fees or charges for entries that I receive by Wednesday the 18th.

Thank you

Tony Swingley”

The schedule includes seminars by several of America’s top equine educators and performers from across the country, including Richard Shrake, Craig Cameron, Steve Rother, Craig Stevens and Allison Trimble. Topics range from Classical Dressage and Obstacle Training to Cowhorse and Reining instruction. Kid activities will also be available at several booths.
Be romanced by the majestic Andalusian and Friesian horses of Feather Dance Entertainment. Other special events include: “Meet the Clinicians” at the Double J Arena, 8:00pm on Friday, Feb. 17th. Equine Extravaganza features a variety of equine performances, 8:00pm Saturday night. There is a Ranch Sorting Clinic on Thursday, Feb. 16th and a Ranch Sorting Jack Pot, Friday morning. See “All the Beautiful Horses” in the Hall of Breeds and in the Breed Parade Saturday and Sunday.
Last year there was over 150 vendors, there is sure to be something for everyone!
Gates open Friday, Feb. 17, 3:00–9:00pm, Saturday, Feb. 18, 9:00am–9:00pm. Sunday, Feb. 19, 9:00am–7:00pm.
For updated information, visit www.wastatehorseexpo.com.

A horse lovers dream, the expo showcases a wide variety of domestic and foreign breeds all in one place, exhibiting the diversity of horses. Enjoy the Breed Showcase and Stallion Review, host to the high stepping Friesians, adorable Miniature Donkeys, Gaited Horses, Mules and much more.
Fun and exciting activities on horseback are showcased throughout the weekend such as fast and furious precision drill teams, elegant musical dressage freestyle performances, action packed cowboy mounted shooting and vaulting – gymnastics on horseback – to name just a few of the entertaining demonstrations you might see.

The Northwest Horse Fair & Expo has also hosted such great competitions as the Extreme Mustang MakeoverTM, the Extreme Cowboy RaceTM and the Wind Rider ChallengeTM.

With two full buildings covering nearly 70,000 square feet, the Northwest Horse Fair & Expo is host to a large trade show offering everything for horse, rider, farm and home. A sample of the products to be offered include: English & Western tack & supplies, trailers, artwork, jewelry, home décor items, gifts, clothing, books, toys, quilts and much more. Quality vendors from across the country converge at the expo to share the latest innovations and products available. The event is also host to many informational organizations, providing the latest in association news and activities.

Admission starts at $10 (advance purchase, $12 at the door). Be sure to check the website for event hours. http://equinepromotions.net/northwest-horse-fair/