MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – TWHBEA, WHOA
and NWHA are proud to announce the
inaugural ThorSport Versatility Cup, a new
award program designed to recognize
competitors who demonstrate excellence
across multiple performance disciplines. The
program encourages competitors to broaden
their participation, enhance their
horsemanship and showmanship skills, and
pursue success across a variety of classes.
The ThorSport Versatility Cup will debut during
the 2026 show season and will be contested at
three premier events: TWHBEA World
Versatility Show from July 14-16, WHOA
International Grand Championship from July
14-25 and NWHA The National from
September 20-26.
Competitors will earn points in both Adult and
Youth divisions in the following classes:
Showmanship, Equitation, Western Riding and
Reining.
Exhibitors who compete at all three qualifying
events will receive an additional 10 point
participation bonus.
The ThorSport Versatility Cup will feature four
divisions: Adult Showmanship & Equitation,
Youth Showmanship & Equitation, Adult
Western Riding & Reining and Youth Western
Riding & Reining.
The ThorSport Versatility Cup is open to all
eligible exhibitors competing at the three
qualifying events.
Final standings will be determined by
cumulative points earned throughout the
season, and winners will be announced after
the conclusion of NWHA The National.
Points will be awarded to first through fifth
place as follows:
1st Place: 10 points
2nd Place: 6 points
3rd Place: 4 points
4th Place: 2 points
5th Place: 1 points
Points will be awarded to first through fifth
place as follows:
1st Place: 10 points
2nd Place: 6 points
3rd Place: 4 points
4th Place: 2 points
5th Place: 1 points
About ThorSport
ThorSport specializes in breeding, raising,
training and selling elite Western
performance horses. Its state-of-the-art ranch
and farms are dedicated to developing
champion horses through exceptional
breeding programs, innovative care and a
commitment to excellence. ThorSport is also
home to the Equine Surgical Center, which
advances equine heathcare through
collaboration and innovation while serving the
Middle Tennessee community and the
surrounding region.