Shows & Events

                                                                 Affiliate Your Show

Show affiliation assures horse show managers and/or clubs offering Walking Horse or gaited classes are protected and are meeting compliance expectations and requirements of the Horse Protection Act (HPA).  NWHA is a USDA certified Horse Industry Organization (HIO), with a certified Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs) in-house program, we insure compliant, fair and fun events,  

                                                              Affiliation or Sanction

Affiliation:  A show affiliation is required for any event that must have a Designated Qualified Person (DQP) present and checking horses as defined by the NWHA Rules and Regulations. These events offer traditional Walking Horse rail classes.

Sanction:  An event sanction is available when an event  is not required to have a Designated Qualified Person (DQP) present and checking horses as defined by the NWHA Rules and regulations.  Such events may be Dressage shows, gymkhana-only events, trail rides or any other non-rail event.