WHTA Banquet weekend information
Friday, January 5, 2024

The Walking Horse Trainers Association Cordially invites you to attend the 55th Annual Awards Banquet on Friday, February 2 and Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Location: the Franklin Cool Springs Marriott
700 Cool Springs Boulevard, Franklin, Tennessee

EVENT AGENDA
Friday, Feb. 2, 2024: WHTA/Auxiliary Party Time
Time: 6:30pm CT
Riders' Cup Awards (sponsors & horses), Auxiliary Awards, Entertainment, an Online/Onsite Silent Auction bidding and 50/50 drawing.

Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and fellowship.

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024: S.H.O.W. Judges Clinic
Time: 9:00am CT till 12:00pm CT
Location: Blue Ribbon Circle

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024: WHTA Awards Banquet
Time: 6:00pm CT: Meet & Mingle (cash Bar)
7:00pm CT: Dinner Served
7:45pm CT: Awards Presentations
***Silent Auction will close on February 11, 2024**

BANQUET TICKET OPTIONS/HOTEL RESERVATIONS

1. Dinner tickets can be reserved Online: Go to www.walkinghorsetrainers.com (see popup).
2. Dinner tickets can be reserved by contacting WHTA Office: 931-684-5866.
3. Dinner tickets cost: $100 each (11 and under free-but need info to order).
4. Seating requests are needed when making reservations by Office or Online.
5. Deadline for Dinner Reservations is January 22, 2024.
6. Hotel Reservation DEADLINE is January 12, 2024.
7. Contact Marriott Hotel 1(800) 228-9290 and state you are with WHTA.

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