- Riders Age is as of Jan. 1st 2026.
- Ponies must be 50” (12.2 Hands) or Smaller to earn points. If ponies do not hold a Federation authorized Pony Card, all ponies will have to be measured prior to each show for registration/entry.
- All riders may enter both jog/trot and any lope/canter classes at State Qualifying Shows ONLY, not at the State Show.
- Proper show attire Is required per NWGHA rules.
- Running Exhibition classes have a 60 second time limit. Rides greater than 60 seconds carry a $10 fine that must be paid before being allowed to run in any further classes.
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NWGHA monthly meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 6:00 p.m., location TBD.
The NWGHA March meeting has been scheduled for Thursday, March 19th, 6:00 p.m. at the following location:
Casa Sol Tex – Mex Grill & Bar
955 West Highway 78
Villa Rica, GA 30180
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What Owning a Horse Means:
When you are tense, let me teach you to relax.
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to see.
When you are short tempered, let me teach you to be patient.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you to be thoughtful.
When you are angry, let me teach you to be serene.
When you feel superior, let me teach you to be respectful.
When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to think of greater things.
When you are arrogant, let me teach you humility.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion.
When you are tired, let me carry the load.
When you need to learn, let me teach you.
After all, I am your horse.
And now for the True Story….
When you are tense, let me teach you that there are dragons in the forest & we need to leave NOW!
When you are short sighted, let me teach you to figure out where exactly in the 40 acres I am hiding.
When you are short tempered, let me teach you how to slog around the pasture for an hour before you can catch me.
When you are quick to react, let me teach you that herbivores kick MUCH faster that omnivores.
When you are angry, let me teach you how well I can stand on my hind feet, because I don’t FEEL like cantering on my right lead today, that’s why.
When you are worried, let me entertain you with my mystery lameness, GI complaint & skin disease.
When you feel superior, let me teach you that, mostly, you are the maid service.
When you are self-absorbed, let me teach you to PAY ATTENTION. I told you about those dragons in the forest.
When you are arrogant, let me teach you what 1,200 lbs of yipee-yahoo-gotta-go horse can do when suitably inspired.
When you are lonely, let me be your companion. Let’s do lunch. Breakfast & dinner sound good, too.
When you are tired, don’t forget about the 600 lbs of grain that needs to be unloaded.
When you are feeling financially secure, let me teach you the meaning of “veterinary services.”
When you need to learn, hang around the barn, Bud, I’ll learn ya 🙂