EWD Halter On 2023 AQHA Show Convention Agenda
There are currently 20 classes in AQHA’s Equestrians with Disabilities division, better known as the EWD Division:
- Showmanship – Walk Only; Showmanship- Walk, Jog/Trot; Showmanship;
- Supported Walk-Trot Classes are Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat; Hunter Under Saddle; Trail; Western Horsemanship; Western Pleasure
- Independent Walk, Jog/Trot Classes are Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat; Hunter Under Saddle; Trail; Western Horsemanship; Western Pleasure; Para-Reining
- Independent Walk, Jog/Trot, Lope/Canter Classes are Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat; Hunter Under Saddle; Trail; Western Horsemanship; Western Pleasure; Para-Reining
Learn more about the current offerings and details of the EWD division here:
Equestrians with Disabilities – AQHA
Coming up this weekend at the 2023 AQHA Convention, EWD Halter is on the Show Agenda for consideration as well. One of the proponents of addition is Karen Strom-Torrice, a Halter exhibitor with deep roots in the industry; she also happens to be the mom of Shea, who has down syndrome.
Shea hit the show pen in Halter for the first time in Fall 2022 at the Breeders Halter Futurity. See our story about their experience last fall:
Karen shared the video link below with the Equine Chronicle, saying,” If you could please share the information for all people, big & small with disabilities, that would be great. I included this video to assist!”
Watch their YouTube video:
You can download and view the Show Agenda for the 2023 AQHA Convention here (the EWD item is #14 on page 2): Show Committee Agenda – 2023 Convention
