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    • Elite AOT Program
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The Elite AOT Program

About the Program

At the National Walking Horse Association, we see the hard work Amateur Owned and Trained participants put into their horses and are excited to offer a new focused program with jack-pot style paybacks at the end of the show season! Horse and rider teams must meet the AOT requirements outlined in sections 4.1.8, 6.3, and 7.3 in the NWHA Rulebook. 

How to Nominate Your Entry

Download the file below to read through the program requirements and fill out the Nomination Form. Members can complete their form and e-mail to office@nwha.com or mail-in their form to NWHA Office PO Box 12430 Reading, PA 19612. Proof of ownership must be accompanied with the nomination form as per the SOP document. Nomination fees can be paid via the NWHA Shop (payment button below) or by mailing in a check.

Eligible Shows & Point Accumulation

Only NWHA Affiliated events will count for points. 


Participants must choose one division and can accumulate points through competition in both 2 and 3 gait designated AOT classes.  


Community Outreach: 

  • We see you working the gates, setting up center ring, and many other tasks that need to be done to put on a successful show. As a part of this program you can accumulate points with your volunteer time! Use the log sheet to keep track of your points and be sure to have show management sign off on your submitted time. Please submit one log sheet per show.
  • Committee contribution allows our AOT members to also accumulate points. Committee chairs must sign off on submitted involvement prior to year-end submission. Please complete the Committee Contribution Form (1 per committee) below and ask that your committee chair sign-off on your involvement. Please submit (1) Committee Contribution form per committee  by December 15th. 
  • All documents must be submitted to the NWHA Office by December 15th of the current show season and can be e-mailed (preferred) to office@nwha.com or mailed to PO BOX 12430 Reading, PA 19612. If sending via mail everything must be received by December 15th (no exceptions).


Nomination Fee Schedule

  • Be sure to get your nomination dues in early as declaration is only $100 if you nominate your team by May 1st. 
  • After May 1st but Before September 1st the price increases to $200
  • After September 1st but before December 15th the price increases to $350
  • No nominations will be accepted after December 15th for the current show season

Elite AOT Program Documents

The Elite Amateur Owned and Trained SOP and Nomination Form (pdf)

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Elite AOT Program Community Outreach Log for All Around Involvement (pdf)

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Elite AOT Program Community Outreach Log for All Around Involvement (xlsx)

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NWHA Elite AOT Committee Contribution Form (pdf)

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