The NWHA National

09/06/2026

♻️💙 2026 PAY IT FORWARD RACK 💙♻️

One of our favorite traditions is returning to The National — the Pay It Forward Rack!

Have gently used show clothes, riding apparel, horse gear or other horse-related items you’re ready to pass along? Bring them with you and donate them to the rack! Contact Roey Mobley at [email protected] with questions!

👕 DONATE what you no longer need
🐴 TAKE what you can use
💙 PAY IT FORWARD to another member of our horse show family!

Items can be dropped off any time during The National, and everyone is welcome to browse the rack and take what they need — no cost, no strings attached!

09/05/2026

Thank you L&S Stables and Myers Realty, dressage award sponsors! We will have special prizes in store for our high score winners!

09/04/2026

Thank you class sponsors!

09/03/2026

Thank you Friend of NWHA sponsors!

09/02/2026

We're looking for items for our live auction during the Thursday night Luau at The National!!

Have a donation? Let Alex Ostrum know at [email protected]. Sneak peak of one of our awesome donations below!!

🇺🇸 AMERICA 250 & SGT. RECKLESS TRIBUTE BUNDLE 🇺🇸
Generously donated by the crew at Milestone Walking Horses, this gift celebrates America’s 250th birthday while honoring Sgt. Reckless, the legendary United States Marine Corps war horse. 🐴🇺🇸

The bundle includes:
📖 Sgt. Reckless Book: America’s War Horse
🥃 Horse Soldier Wh***ey (Veteran owned)
🥃 Shot glass with a musket bullet
🥃 Rocks glass with a musket bullet
🇺🇸 America 250 stickers
💦 Authentic metal canteen to drink your Bourbon
💥 Packaged in authentic am******on cans

A unique tribute to American history, the Marine Corps, and one incredible horse who served alongside Marines in combat.

09/01/2026

🎉 ENTRIES ARE OPEN FOR THE NATIONAL! 🏆

Entries, stalls and camper reservations are now open through HorseShowsOnline.com.

📅 PRE-ENTRY DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 10

A few important reminders:

🐴 Stalls & Campers: All stall and camper reservations must be made through HorseShowsOnline.com

🏕️ Need a camper spot, but your trainer is entering your horse? Create a barn account and list yourself as the trainer, then follow the on-screen instructions to reserve your camper spot.

📍 Want the same stall or camper location you had last year? You MUST complete your reservation through Horse Shows Online by September 10 for us to accommodate requests for last year’s location.

➡️ Head to HorseShowsOnline.com to get your entries and reservations completed!

🏆All Around Versatility Exhibitors must nominate horse/rider pair by start of the show at the link here (also on our website): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdamqKqFjxjW9G3zdRQDYISxsrCn8qSjP-cjSGv5FGR_1CWyg/viewform?usp=header

🏆All rail high point contenders must declare teams in the office before the start of the show - including 11&Under, 12-17, Adult Amateur, AOT, and Professional.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone to The National, September 20–26 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee! 🏆🐴

08/31/2026

🏆A huge THANK YOU to our 2026 Belt Buckle Sponsors! 🏆

Did you know we’ll be awarding EIGHT belt buckles at The National this year?! Special for 2026, we'll be awarding three new rail high point buckles for AOT, Trainer, and 11 & Under!

Youth All Around Versatility - Jackie Trebesh

Adult All Around Versatility - Tony & Tina Bowling

Amateur Rail High Point - J&T Stables/Excalibur's Dark Knight

AOT Rail High Point - Martie Jacobson

Trainer Rail High Point - Carol Camp

Youth 11 & Under Rail High Point - Poor Haven Farms

Youth 12-17 Rail High Point - 5G Stables

Ranch Class - Sandy Harris

08/31/2026

Thank you Chevy of West, gold sponsor!

08/30/2026

Reminder - tomorrow is the last day for sponsorships to qualify for our free stall raffle!!! Thank you to all of our sponsors!

🚨 LAST CALL FOR NATIONAL SPONSORSHIPS! 🚨

We are SO CLOSE to reaching our 2026 sponsorship goal for The National! We need your help!

Your sponsorship directly supports NWHA and The National Championship Show, helping us put on the shows we all love while building a strong financial future for The National.

🎟️ SPECIAL AUGUST INCENTIVE:
For every $125 or above (the cost of a Class Sponsorship )donated during August, you'll receive one entry into our raffle for a FREE STALL at The National!

Sponsor one class = 1 entry
Sponsor two classes = 2 entries
Sponsor four classes = 4 entries … every sponsorship gets us closer to our goal! 🙌

Whether you're a member, exhibitor, farm, trainer, business, or simply a supporter of the Walking Horse community, your support makes a difference.

👉 Comment below if you want us to invoice you or add to your show bill. Pay online and see all sponsorship opportunities here:
https://donorbox.org/nwha-national-championship-show-sponsorship

💙 We’re almost there—help put us over the top! Support NWHA. Support The National. Invest in our future.

08/30/2026

Thank you Allen All Around, Gold Sponsor!