About Us
The Walking Horse Trainers Association, Inc. was established in 1968 under the first president Mr. Vic Thompson. The purpose of forming this non-profit organization was to promote and develop activities on behalf of and in the interest of the protection of the members of their Assocation. The Walking Horse Trainers Association began with approximately 200 members in their general membership. This Association concentrates on the positive aspects of the Walking Horse Industry and offers its support to many worthwhile projects. |  |
Officers
2025 OFFICERS PRESIDENT Spencer Benedict VICE PRESIDENT Edgar Abernathy 2nd VICE PRESIDENT Clay Sanderson EXECUTIVE OFFICER Bill Young |
Committees
Banquet Edgar Abernathy, Chairman By-Laws Wayne Dean, Chairman Ethics Carlyle Johnson, Chairman Finance Wayne Dean, Chairman Horse Show Dee Cantrell and Carlyle Johnson, Chairmen | Legal Spencer Benedict, Chairman Nomination Rodney Dick, Chairman Personnel Spencer Benedict, Chairman Pleasure Horse Laurie Toone, Chairman Riders Cup Dan Waddell, Chairman |
Champions
2025 Assistant Performance Trainer of the Year Kameron Newsom
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Contact Us
PHONE OFFICE- (931)684-5866 CELL- (931)808-0955 | ADDRESS MAILING P.O. Box 61 Shelbyville, TN 37162 OFFICE Located on the TWHNC Show Grounds 1110 N Evans Street Shelbyville, TN 37160 | whtrainers@gmail.com |