Welcome to TWHAC

Tennessee Walking Horse Association of California

The Tennessee Walking Horse Association of California is a multi-faceted west-coast based organization dedicated to the promotion of the Tennessee Walking Horse. TWHAC sponsors a number of shows each year and is also involved with the non-competitive enjoyment of the Tennessee Walking Horse as a trail and pleasure mount.   This Association sponsors numerous trail rides at picturesque venues throughout the year. TWHAC will be reviving it's Newsletter. Watch for our first new edition to arrive in mid-May. TWHAC also sponsors a youth group that targets the interests of juvenile riders.

 

TWHAC News/Events

Latest News from TWHAC

 

  • The CA Summer Classic Horse Show in Pomona, CA has been canceled by the
    Fairgrounds due to concern over the latest suspected local cases of
    EHV-1/EHM.

    The recent outbreaks of the Equine Herpes virus (EHV-1) and the more
    serious Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) have caused serious
    concern among horse owners throughout the country. We are no exception.
    Please limit your exposure and make informed decisions if you must travel
    with your horses at this time. Official updates are available covering CA
    specifically at: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/Animal_Health/Equine_Herpes_Virus.html (June 7, 2011)

  • A tailor from Le Cheval will be visiting Golden West Farms in Ontario, CA
    on Saturday, Feb 26, 2011 taking measurements for custom riding suits,
    etc. Please e-mail info@twhac.com for further information. (Feb. 9, 2011)

  • The Desert Classic has been rescheduled for May 6-7, 2011 and moved to the
    Polo Grounds in Indio, an even more beautiful facility than we could have
    hoped for. Join us for an evening session under lights!(Feb. 9, 2011)

  • The Yucaipa Play Day has been rescheduled for March 12, 2011 due to
    weather damage at the show grounds. Our Feb play date had to be pushed out
    while they performed necessary repairs. (Feb. 9, 2011)

  • The Desert Classic in Thermal has been canceled due to unforeseen issues with the facility's inability to meet our arena grooming needs at this time. We are attempting to locate a new Desert venue and will keep you posted. (Feb. 5, 2011)

  • The Yucaipa Play Day is also being rescheduled. We were recently notified that the Yucaipa Equestrian Center will be undergoing remodeling through the month of February. We are presently working with them to acquire a new play date in March instead. (Feb. 5, 2011)

  • Visit our booth at the Equine Affaire. Our gaited presentation days are Feb 4-5, 2011 (Jan. 10, 2011)

  • Website updates underway. Many more to come! (Jan. 10, 2011)

Revised   Sept. 19, 2011