HP: August 2002 Wishing Star Gallop Issue

Every year the Inland Empire Tennessee Walking Horse Association puts on a two day show for the Tennessee Walking Horse people of the Pacific Northwest. It attracts exhibitors from Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, North Dakota, Canada and Wyoming to name just some of the states they come from. This is a Class "A" show, with points awarded for National recognition.

This year the show will be held, as always, at the Spokane County Fairgrounds on August 3rd and 4th. The show has 92 classes including a Lead Line Class for Developmentally Challenged children. Last year this was one of our largest classes and one of the most popular with the spectators. The look of joy on the kids' faces was a sight to behold.

We have shod-up classes, versatility classes, driving classes, unique classes and fun classes. This year we are having an exhibition "Walk For The Roses" with local law enforcement officers riding the Walking Horses. This is an actual race with the horses in a "running walk" gait. It is always fun and exciting for both the riders and the spectators. We also have a "For Sale" class where Walking Horses that are for sale are paraded around the ring for all to see. This is a good opportunity to get a good walking Horse and learn more about the breed. The barns are open for viewing the horses too.

Admission to the show is canned goods for the Spokane Area Food Banks or a donation to the Humane Society. We would love to see a lot of new faces in the spectator's seats.

For more information please contact Norma Smith at 509-928-3502